ARRL Northwest DivisionHam Convention

Seaside Convention CenterSeaside, Oregon

MAY 30 & 31,1998

Presented byOregon TualatinValley Amateur

Radio Club

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I Welcome to Seapac 1998tyg f eap.ac Ham_Cqnve_pti_on is sponsored by the Oregon TualatinValley Amateur Radio Club.

Co-Spgnsgrs lgiv!udg Clark County Amateur Radio Club, HoodviewA_y!a~teprr Radio_C.tub, Sun_set _Empire_ 4!]}ateur Radio Club, and TEdrialogyRAC iformerly Tektronix Emplayees RAC) .

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Kids Krayons & Kartoons ........... 1Convention schedule ............. 2Exhibitors and Prize Donors ........ 3Convention Center Map ........... 4-5Map of Seaside ........................... 6

FARS Programs ........................., 7

Prizes

Ladies Programs ......................... 9

Seminar schedule 10-11Seminar Topic Information , , . 12-17RAGS Test Bench .................. 16

Convention Committee Members .... 1 80TVARC Scholarship ................ 19Banquet Program ,,,,................... 20

Seapac 99 Info Request Fom. . Cov 3

Testing is at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church across from the ConventionCenter. One session only will be offered at 9:00AM on Saturday, May 30, 1998

Testing will be by pre-registration only. No walk-ins!

F.A.R.S. Amateur Radio Direction Finding Seminar andtransmitter hunt Saturday at I:00pm -on the deck by the river

Kids Krayons & KartoonsSea Mist Room

Saturday, May 30 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMSunday, May 31 -9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

For children 5 - 12 years old. Sefor younger chi frrea:eatararanno8i#:,n:so§t:noemadetocare

Talk-in Station: 146.660 (-600) MHzs£AeMc 1

Registration 11 :00AM-8:00PM

Exhibitor & Flea Market Setup (SETUP ONLY) ....... 11 :00AM -9:00PM

ARRL Workshop: RF salrty seminar (Convendon center) 1 :00PM -6:00PMLadies Hospitality Suite (Conv. Center Irm, Room 125) 5:00PM-8:30PM

Saturday, May 30Exhibitor & Flea Market Setup (SETUP ONLY) ........ 7:30AM - 9:00AM

Registration 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Exhibits & Flea Market open to public ...... 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Snack Bar 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Ladies Hospitality Suite (Conv. Center Iam Room 125) 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Kids, Krayons & Kartoons (Sea Mist Room) .............. 9:00AM - 5:00PM

VE Exams (Pro-registered Only. On Saviour's Lutheran Church) ..... 9:00AM - 12 :00N

Seminars (Seaside & Riverview Rooms) ...................... 9:30AM - 5:00PM

YLRL Luncheon & Program (ljewis& Oak I) ...... 11 : 30AM -1 :30PM

Pre-Banquet Happy Hour

Banquet

6:30PM - 7:15PM

7:15PM -9:30PM

Sunday, May 31RegistrationExhibits & Flea Market

8:30AM - 12:00N

9 : 00AM -12 : 00PM

Ladies Hospitality Suite (Conv. Center Irm Room 125) 9:00AM - 12:00N

Kids, Krayons & Kartoons (Sea Mist Room) ............ 9:00AM -2:00PM

Seminars (Seaside & Riverview Rooms) ...... 9: 15AM - 12:00N

Snack BarGrand AwardsConvention Closes

9:30AM -2:00PM

1:00PM -2:00PM

2:00PM

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Exhibitor ListADI/Prenrier Communications

Alinco

Amateur Radio Trader

Amateur Radio Relay Group

American Radio Relay League

Anterma & Satellite Technology

Battery Tech

Bearcat Radio club

Books Etc.

Capital Engraving

Computer Nut

Cynthia Wall

Craig Maxey Enterprises

DC Power

Dilley's Enterprises

Diversified Unlimited

E. E. Industries

FARS

Ham ID'ers

H. Stewart Designs

Hats for Hams

Hoodview ARC

ICOM of America

Kachina Communications

Kenwood USA

KLM Antennas

License Certification Service

h4JmMARS

Mr. Nicad

Motron Electronics

Northwest Case Sales

NSI Communications

Phantoms Amateur Radio Group

Portland Amateur Radio Club

QCWARadio Depot

Radio Amateurs of the Gorge

RF Parts

Safe-T-Tek

Sciesis Scientiric Systems

SCTV-Skycable

Smi]ey Antennas

Starfire Tee

Startek International

Willamette Valley DX Club

The Wireman

Yaesu USA

Young Ladies Radio League(YLRL)

Prize Donors shown in BoldDue to publication deadlines we apologize for any changes.

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Seaside Area Map

The Friendship Amateur Radio Society (FARS) seminar on international-styleAmateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF), along with a practice transmitterhunt on foot, will start at I :00 PM on the deck outside by the river. Bring yourlunch if you wish. Learn about this exciting international sport, thenexperience the fun yourselfl (Equipment will be available so you can try ityourself.) Visit the FARS booth for further details.

In 1999, the international Friendship Radiosports Games (FRG) return toOregon to celebrate their loth anniversary. Competitors from Russia, Japan,and other countries will vie in events including CW sending and receiving, HFcontesting, and ARDF. The first international Region 11 ARDF Championshipwill be held in conjunction with FRG-99, with all of the IARU member societiesin North and South America invited to participate. Stop by the FARS booth tosee how you can be a part of this exciting event!

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Prize Drawing InformationMust be present

ICOM IC-207H Dual Band MobileKENW00D TM-261A 2m Mobile

YAESU VX-1R Dual Band HTICOM IC-W32A Dual Band HT

ALINC0 DJ-SllT 2m HT(NONE BY PROxy -Y][Q|±MUST BE PRESENT)

Need Not Be Present

YAESU FT-840 HF TransceiverICOM IC12710H Dual Band Mobile

ALINC0 DR-605T Dual Band MobileSTANDARD C510A Dual Band HTSTANDARD C508A Dual Band HT

Need Not Be Present Prizeswill be shipped to winners.The drawing time will belimited to one hour betweenlpM - 2PM Sunday. These

prizes are purchased at orbelow cost from the dealersand manufacturers. We takethis opportunity to expressour appreciation. Good Luck.

HOURLY PRIZESPosted in the lobby and

on stage for 2 hoursThose unclaimed will be re-issued

Early Bird Awards

ICOM IC-707HF Transceiver

KENWOOD TH-G71ADual Band HT

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Friday, May 29Room Open S-8..30 PM

Coffee and Conversation, Puzzles andCards Anytime Book Exchange-Bring a

book or two. take a book or two

Helpful Hints-Not by Heloise 7pm-8pmShq[re your hel|rful hints-Bring Ptoblems

you need help solving-Anything goes-from how to get ink off a pillow to

videotaping yourself reading bedtimestories for your grandchildren who live

miles away. Help others and get new ideasfor yourself. Led by Linda Sutton

Saturday, May 30Room Open 9ctm-5pm

Coffee and Conversation, Donuts whilethey last,Puzzles and Cards Anytime

Book Exchange-Bring a book or two, takea book or two

Creating a Memory Journal loam-1lamCreate a Memory Journal. Whether it is a

life history, a special event. a specialplace, or a vacation, a memoryjoumal issomething that will be treasured by you,your family and friends for many years.JULie Landers will share samples andtechniques that will help you create a

treasured heirloom.

Photo CLinic llam -noonGet hints on improving your vacation

pictures and finily portraits taken by you.Bring your pictures for critique and ideas

for cropping, matting and framing.May Altman-Teck, KC7YNN

and Phil Teck, N70Ywill share their knowledge leaned in

running Teckniques Photography-wherethey professionally photographed

Weddings, Portraits as well as selling theirwork at Art Shows

Health care I-2pmCarol Smithson RN will be available tocheck your blood pressure and answer

questions.

Adventure on G]over Island 2-3pmA Multimedia Presentationby Marsha Robin KA7SZ

Marsha Robin will share slides, video, andinformation about her vacation on GloverIsland which is near Belize, There was no

electricity, no running water, butkyacking, skin diving, great food and lots

of fun. She will bring some recipes foryou to try and information on how to plan

an adventure like this of your own.

How to be an OUTRAGHOUSPERSON! 4pm-5pm

Living well at any age. A learning andsharing discussion group led by

May Altman-Teck, MSW, ACSW,Executive Director of the Oregon Chapter

of the National Association of SocialWorkers and a therapist for 28 years.

Sunday, May 31Room Open 9am-Noon

Coffee and Conversation, Puzzles andCards Anytime Book Exchange-Bring a

book or two, take a book or two

Life After Big Brotheror Hiding it Under the Mattress

lo:30am-11:30amby Linda Netherton,Chief Development

Officer Mercy Corps lnternational

A review of politico-economic eventsimmediately preceding and following thefall in 1991 of the Soviet Union, and a

sketch of the major challenges facing self-employed medical and legal professionals,and other small business people today in

Uzbekistan.

Health care 1 I am-noonCarol Smithson RN will be available tocheck your blood pressure and answer

questions.

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Marshall Johnson, Sr.KK7CW

(3) The FCC ExposureRegulations - TheStation Evaluation

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(6) Antenna Hints & Kinks

Marshall Johnson, Sr.KK7CW

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C. Hintz KK6FexErie Boidt

Alan Polan KE4TRR

Saturday Afternoon, May 30

(11) Antennas forMobile Operation

Rudy Sevems N6LF

(16) ElectlulesConstrucfon - Methods,

Tools and iferials

Emerson Hoyt WX7E

(12) Cw proficiency:Listen Ahead and

Write Behind; Build aMorse Code Buffer

Bill Balzarini KL7BB

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(17) Pradical Ijow BandDxingFromtheBack

Yard

Mark Perrin N7MQ

Sunday Morning, May 31

(20) Grounding forAntennas. Towers.Circuits and Safety

Alan Chandler, K6RFK

(21) Wire and Cable Update -Myths,Misconceptions and Tips

Press Jones NBUG

(25) ElectronicTrout)Ieshooting

Ed Hare WIRFI

(26) Antenna Directivity and LightningProtection Demon stration

Press Jones NBUG

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(I) Technical Workshop: "The FCC RF Exposure Regulations"Ed Hare WIRFI, Supervisor, ARRL Labs

Saturday Morning, May 30

(4) ZK1]BD - North Cook Islands DXpedition `97nck Mum N7RO

(5) Basic Packet Radio

Ken Wilhelmi N7QQU.

(8) Radio propagation

Rush Drake W7RM

(9) Portable VIFContesting

Rick Campbell KK7B

(10) Advanced Packet:TAPRUpdate

Steve Stroh NBGNJ

Saturday Afternoon, May 30

(13) ARRL Forum

Mary Lou Brown NM7N

(14) The New NiMHBattery Technology

Robert Syms K06ZL

(18) ITU, WRC, IARU"Alphabet Sou|i"

Rod Stafford W6ROD

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George Kirkwood

(1S) Symposium on theuse Of Packet Radio for

EmergencyCommunication

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Sunday Morning, May 31

(22) The ARGUSProject: Amateur Radio

and SETI

Tom Sanders W6QJI

(23) LongwireAntennas

Patrick Buller W7RQT

(24) APRS: TheAutomatic PositionRe|)orting System

Dave Dobbins K7GPSDoug Wetzel K7IP

(27) TransmitterFingerprinting

Don Moser AA7Y

(28) DX|)edition to St.Pierre et MiqueLon Oap)

Mary Lou Brown NM7N

(29) Are You Fhady? VAatAtnd Your Home,Nc#Ah,roe°Thtl¥°#d¥

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This year the seminar program features the Beginner and Technical Tracks, withseminars to help both new and experienced hams improve their skills andunderstanding of radio.

We again have an ARRL-sponsored technical workshop on Friday afternoon onThe FCC RF Exposure Regulations, presented by Ed Hare WIRFI, ARRL LabSupervisor. Those who couldn't attend the workshop can get the Station Evaluationpar( at 9:30 Saturday moming. We have a third opportunity to benefit from Ed'sknowledge with his talk on Electronic Troubleshooting Sunday at 10:45 AM

The Organizational/General Interest Track contains seminars on fun topics (twoDXpeditions!) as well as on the important events on the legislative and internationalscenes.

Those involved in providing emergeney communications for our public serviceclients will be interested in the Symposium on The Use of packet Radio forEmergency Communication. Also being offered is the SKYWARN Weather SpotterTraining seminar presented by representatives of the National Weather Service.

NOTE: PIJLASE TURN OFT HANDITTEIDS DURING SEMINARS

(I) TECHNICAL WORKSHOP: "The FCC RF Exposure Regulations"• Ed Hare WIRFI, Supervisor, ARRL Labs .FRI 1 PMto6PM SIIASIDEA,B,CThe FCC announced changes to radio regulations on RF exposure, and hamsare now wondering about the safety of their stations. For 5 hours of practicalinformation and a course book on the new rules, what's required for hams, andthe theory behind the rules. register for $20 (non - ARRL members $25).

(2) "Antennas for the Uninitiated 11". Marshal[ Johnson, Sr. KK7CWOwner, Pacific-Evergreen CommunicationsSAT 9:30AM RIIERVIEWA & BThis seminar deals with the design basics: impedance. resistance, SWR,efficieney, & matching eystems. Different antenna designs will be compared.What makes a good antenna aystem?

(3) "The FCC Exposure Regulations -The station Evaluation". Ed Hare,WIRFI. Supervisor, ARRL LabsSAT9:30AM RIVERVIEWCLearn all about the new rules and complete your station evaluation!

(4) "ZKIXRT -North Cook Islands DXpedition '97" . Dick Moen, N7ROSAT9:30AM SEASIDEA&BTravelog of DXpedition to Penhym Island in the North Cook Group. inSeptember 1997.

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Seminar Topic Information(5) "Basic Packet Radio" . Ken Wilhelmi N7QQU, ASEC, Oregon

SAT9:30AM SEASIDECIntroduction to the packet network, packet hardware and software` packetusage, bulletin boards, personal mail and public bulletins. Equipment andskills necessary to be a proficient operator.

(6) "Antenna Hints & Kinks" . Marshal] Johnson, Sr. KK7CW, Owner,Pacific- Evergreen CommunicationsSAT llAM RIVERVIEWA&BWe all own used, new, or home-brew antennas. How can you make them workbetter? Lean about configurations, feed systems, matching systems, and toolsto become your own antenna designer.

(7) "National Weather Service Weather Spotter Training Course"Chris Hintz KK6KX, Meteorologist, NWSErie Bo]dt, Meteorologist, NWSAlan Po]am KE4TRR, Meteorologist, NWSSAT 11 AM, cont'd at 2 PM RIVEHVIEW CThe course is a 2-hr comprehensive multimedia presentation, upon completionof which the student is a certified NWS Weather Spotter. Subjects includethunderstorms, lightning, hail, tornados, flooding, winter weather, Skywamspotter networks, and the use of packet radio for weather data.

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Seminar Toplc Information(8) "The Wonderful World of Amateur High-Frequency Propagation (below

30 MHz) now Playing on Sunspot Cycle 23" . Rush Drake W7RM,Member, CQ Contest Hall ofFameSAT llAM SEASIDEAThis talk will be a band-by-band discourse covering propagation openings fromthe NW to the world, based on the 6 sunspot cycles W7RM has experiencedfrom the Pacific Northwest. A 24-hr propagation chart for the 6 non-WARCbands with antenna bearings to major parts of the world will be available.

(9) "Portable VHF Contesting" . Dr. Rick Campbel[ KK7B, Sr. Engineer,TriQuint SemiconductorSAT l1:00AA,I SEASIDEBDrawing on 25 years of portable VIIF contesting experience in the Northeast`Midwest, and Pacific Northwest. this talk will cover the planning. equipmentneeds, and operating techniques for a successful and fun 1998 NorthwestPortable VIIF contest effort - for first-timers to experts.

(10) "Advanced Packet: TAPR Update" . Steve Stroh NBGNJ, Secretary,Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corp.SAT 11:00AM SEASIDECDiscussion of the activities of TAPR, and in particular the TAPR SpreadSpectmm Radio project.

(11) "Antennas for Mobile Operation" . Rudy Sevems N6LFSAT 2 PM RIVERVIEWAThis seminar discusses antennas for IIF and VIIT vehicular mobile operation.The design and selection of mobile antennas as well as the effect of the vehicleon radiation pattern will be presented,

(12) "CW Proficiency: Listen Ahead and Write Behind; Build a Morse CodeBuffer" . Bill Balzarini KL7BBSAT 2 PM to 5 PM RIVEI{VIEW 8 (Long Session)Lean the secrets to copying the Morse code. Five wpm to 13 wpm, to 20 wpm,to 30 wpm. This method can help you over most Morse code "bumps".

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Seminar Topic Information(13) "ARRL Fomm" . Mary Lou Brown NM7N, NW Div. Director, ARRL

SAT2PM SEASIDEADiscussion of the major issues facing amateur radio today. An opportunity tovoice your concerns with your director, Vice Director, and Section Managers.ARRL President Rod Stafford, W6ROD will also be present and speak.

(14) "The New NiMH Battery and How it can Benefit You" . Robert Syms,K06ZL, Technical Div., MAHA CommunicationsSAT2PM SEASIDEBThe communication industry is catching on to a new battery, the Nickel-MetalHydride. Learn about it, and about battery care and proper cycling (the missingsection of your handheld manual), and prolong your battery's life with theindustry's latest charging technology.

(15) "Symposium on The Use of Amateur Packet Radio for EmergencyCommunication" .Evan Burroughs N7IFJ EC, Oregon Emergency ManagementCarl dipaolo W7EXH EC, Lane County (Oregon)Mark Sheppard N7LYE Comm. Ofcr., Aux. Comm. Svcs., Seattle OEM.Ken Wilhelmi N7QQU Lead, Pkt Task Force Committee.; ASEC, ORGene Single K7IUN, ModeratorSAT 2 PM-5:30 PM SEASIDEC a.ongsession)The high expectations with which packet radio has been anticipated byemergency services users have too often ended in disappointment. The purposeof this eymposium is to examine those expectations, the nature of the failures,and possible remedies, The program begins with individual presentations bythe participants, followed by a panel discussion and audience participation,

(16) "Electronics Construction - Methods, Tools, and Materials" . EmersonHoyt WX7E, Dir. of Engrg., Hoyt Instrument LabsSAT 3:15 Pill RITiERVIEWAVarious methods of electronics construction and associated tools and materialswill be discussed. Numerous examples will be on display and shown by slides.

(17) "Practical Low-Band Dxing From the Back Yard" . Mark Perrin N7MQSAT 3:45 PM RIVERVIEWCMark will discuss experiences using a variety of antennas on the low bands®rincipally 80m and 40m) from the back yard of a city lot.

(18) "ITU, WRC, IARU 'Alphabet Soup" . Rod Stafford W6ROD, President,ARRLSAT 3:45 PM SIIASIDEAA discussion of the international organizations playing key roles intelecommunications policies and how it affects the amateur radio service.

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Seminar Topic Information(19) "Antique Radio: Amateur Radio Came First, the Audion Came Second"

• George T. Kirkwcod, Sr. Engineer, Rodgers Instmment Corp.SAT 3:45 PM SEASIDEBThis is a "Trip through the looking glass" from 1897 to 1930". George will tellabout the beginnings of radio and the challenges the early pioneers faced in thisnew science. Early transmitting and receiving equipment and early tubes willbe displayed.

(20) "Grounding for Antennas, Towers, Circuits and Safety" . Dr. AlanChandler, K6RFK, Director of R,D,&E, Ka]mus Engineering.SUN 9:15AM RIVERVIEWAHow to properly ground your equipment and tower systems for safety. Howantennas work with grounds (and without). The in)th of the "shielded" groundconnection. Mobile antennas.

(21) "Wire & Cable Update - Myths, Misconceptions, and Tips" . Press Jones,NBUG, President, The Wireman, hc.SUN 9:15AM RIVERIqEWB&CWhat's new in coax: better choices for performance. economy, & longevity.Ladder Line: advantages, connectors. antenna wire. Audience participation.

(22) "The ARGUS Project: Amateur Radio and SETI" . Tom Sanders W6QJISUN9:15AM SEASIDEAThis program presents the objectives for serious ham radio participation inSETI, the Search for ExtraTenestrial Intelligence. It examines the chances

and consequences of success or failure and describes the hardware and softwareneeded for participation in the project.

(23) "Long Wire Antennas" . Patrick E. Bu]]er W7RQT, EESUN 9:15AAil SEASIDE BWhy and how the basic half wavelength wire is extended for gain. Manycombinations of wire including the V-beam and rhombic will be discussed,including impedance matching. The classic vertical also be lengthened to showits advantages.

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Seminar Topic Information(24) "APRS: the Automatic Position Reporting System" . Dave Dobbins

K7GPS, NWAPRS Coordinator, Doug Wetzel K7IP, Pugct Sound APRSCoordinatorSUN9:15AM SEASIDECThis will be an introductory session for someone new to APRS. We'll show youhow to get your home station on the air, and how to build a GPS portabletracker. Or interest to DOS, Windows, and Mac enthusiasts.

(25) "Electronic Troub]eshooting" . Ed Hare WIRFI, Supervisor, ARRL LabsSUN lo:45 AM RIVERVIEWALean the tricks the professionals use to diagnose tricky electronics problems.

(26) "Antenna Directivity and Lightning Protection Demonstration• Press Jones NBUG, President, The Wireman, Inc.

SUN io:45AM RIveRVIEWB&cLive display showing the path and shape of pattern of RF from dipoles andverticals. Lightning origins and prevention; station grounding and protection.

(27) "Transmitter Fingerprinting" . Don Moser AA7Y, Owner, MOTronElectronicsSUN 10:45AM SEASIDEAThis seminar is an introduction to the techniques of transmitter"fingexprinting" identifying a transmitter such as your handheld by its keying

characteristics.

(28) "DXpedition to St. Pierre et Mique]on (FP)" . Mary Lou Brown NM7N,NW Div. Director, ARRLSUN 10:45AM SEASIDEBThis is a slide presentation of the 1993 YL DXpedition to St. Pierre andMiquelon Islands, off the south coast of Newfoundland.

(29) "Are You Ready? What About Your Home, Neighborhood, Workplace,Car? Are They Ready?" . Diane Merten, Chair, Benton CountyEmergency Management CouncilSUN 10:45AM SEASIDECLet's review TV news video of Wild Winter '95-'96; let's examine concernsabout the Northwest Earthquake threat. How does FEMA's burzword"mitigation" fit with education, preparedness, response, and recovery, and how

do these impact our homes worlaplaces, and communities? Are you ready ifyou are a first responder?

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EXHIBITORSAI Berg. W7SIC

EXHIBIT SET-UPNeil MCKie. WA6KLA

Cardyn ~ WA7SWIvan Loock, N7PRM

Wayne Allen, K870YIDusty MCNeil, KC7RIDSteve MCNeil, N7SOXJoel Lydy, KC7CKCDon Childs, KD7???

Brian Hicks, KD7AKMSharmon Ellis, KC7TAFKevin Novck, K87PGLWes Allen, K7WG

Jeny Kenyon, K87LNRCindy Kenyon, KC7UJDJack I.oflin, KC7CGK

Jce Cumrirfu K87PPLChuck Thonpson, KC7GQE

LADIES pROGRAn4htw AlmanrT6ck I(C7YNN

Btry Mickiey, N7BExLinda Sutton, K87PW

Julie LandersSharon Hale-Mockley,

KC7TWClaire Jdson, KC7PMW

FLEA n4AERETLvnn Hrird` W87UNUStan Griffiths, W7NITom rm, WA3RMX

Jack Smithson,KA7HOJ

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Bettv Micklev. N7REXChuck Mcklev` K17CL

Jim Blanchard, KC7RZBJoeE%driTyTZS

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PRIZE COMMITTEEDarwin Durr. K7PSDStan Griffiths, W7NIMike Iin, KA7PWZ

#*L8%L#E#KKCc#sChuck Samuel, K7NWMMel Sutton, K87PWJeff Iin, KA7AKU

Don Branda, K7DDK

pRINIINGIAD\mlrmroBrad Beach` N7NVC

AI Berg, W7SIC

REGISTRATIONWill Sheffield N7TIH.Sally Butterfieid, N7WAL

Mary Beng, N7TRWCarol Smithson

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SECURITYHoodview A.R.C.Ed Clulow. W7TL

Armond Pilotte, W7IGMillie Pilotte, W7MIPJoe Michaud, W7HA

Pat Michaud, K87WTZJim Schoch, KA7AGHCony Schoch, KA7IUG

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Ryan L. Poteet

The OTVARC Scholarship Committee willpresent the 1998 0TVARC Scholarship at theBanquet. They are pleased to announce theselection of Ryan L. Poteet, KC7TAK as thisyear's recipient.

Ryan became interested in Amateur Radiowhile very young, but did not know how to getinvolved. While working at the DamascusSafeway he began watching the parking lot forvehicles with unusual antennas. One day, hecarried out groceries for Jack Baldwin, K7CL,thus finding his Elmer and starting his ham radiocareer in earnest. He became licensed in 1996 andsoon upgraded to a General Class ticket.

Ryan, a Hoodview ARC member, is active-on HF and 2 meters. Heregularly checks into several nets, including ARES, enjoys pursuing DX andWAS, and is applying to MARS. He is the only ham in his family, but he`sworking on the rest of them.

Ryan is fascinated by all aspects of radio. He is a radio broadcasting major atMt. Hood Community College, and runs a weekly program on their cable accessradio station. He looks forward to a career in the broadcast industry and earningenough money to assemble an up-to-date amateur station.

In addition to his education and amateur radio pursuits, Ryan has beenactive in community relations with the Gresham Police department. Heparticipated in the Corrmunity Policing "Ticket to RIde" program by working onrestoration of a '56 0lds 88 into a hot rod police car. This involved building ashop and doing an extensive off-the-frame restoration. The car has wonnumerous awards and never fails to draw attention wherever it goes.

The scholarship committee for 1998 :Carl Clawson,WS7L, Chair

Am Davis, KJ70NDale Mosby, K7FW

Rodney Stafford, W6ROD, PresidentMary Lou Brown , NM7N, NW Division Director

Ed Hare, WIRFI, Supervisor, ARRL Labs

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audience from the earth's environment, and the exploration of theSolar System to the vast beauties of the Universe.

Jim is the resident astronomer at Table Mountain Observatory, TableMountain, California. Jim has worked for Jet Propulsion Laboratories for 35years in the Earth and Space Sciences Division.

Jim Young was first licensed as a Novice in 1956 and currently holds anextra class license. He is a life member of ARRL, QCWA, and Heard Island DXAssociation (Australia). Since 1987 Jim has served as NetAdministrator/Secretary of the Triple "H" Net, a 40m late night Worked AILStates organization. During a 1991 ascent of Mt. Whiney he was instrumentalin a life saving encounter at the summit with the use of ham radio with his wifeKaren..

Karen Young was first licensed in 1974 and now holds and Advanced classlicense. She is a member of RACES.

Karen has a BA in astronomy and an MS in physics and astronomy, She hastaught astronomy, physics and math at the high school and college level. Shecurrently teaches at Serrano High School in Phelan, CA. She has been active inamateur astronomy since 1970

"A Tour ofthe

Universe"Jim Young, W7FTT,

and his wife KarenYoung, N6PJL willpresent a color slide

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YLRL Luncheonat the Oceanview

Featured Speaker:Janet Margelli, WOMF

"Dxing"

Janet was the first foreign YLto operate from the

Peoples Republic of China!

Visit our booth.Meet other YLs.

Enter our Drawings.

YLs united Around the Worldin Friendship through Amateur Radio.

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YLRL's Membership ChairmanMarti Brutcher, W7AYL - (503) 684-YLRL13695 SW 118th Ct; Portland OPl 97223

YLRL's PresidentNancy F]abel Hall - (440) 327-0334

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