Please come and join us this Saturday May 19, 2012 at 8:00am for this public service event. The Tryon ARC will be providing emergency communications.

Meeting point is the Sir William Johnson Hall. Parking is limited so some of us may have to park at the School. There will be shuttle vehicles available for transportation.

Remember these public events help us practice for a real emergency.

Click here to download the map.

If interested on participating, please inform Steve (K2ALS) via email: srkuck62|at|yahoo|dot|com

Watch this short clip on ham radio, young peoples knowledge of Ham Radio and how Ham Radio can aid and assist in an actual emergency.

Update: The magnets are here. The final cost is $12.20 ea. Please bring the money next meeting May 16.

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The TryonARC  has designed a car door magnets to help being recognized by event participants.

The car door magnets are (17.3″ x 11.2″). They will attach to your door without risking scratching or damaging your vehicle paint. They have a water resistant glossy finish. Easily removable and they can be rolled for storage.

The price is related to the quantity we order. At the moment we have an interest for 24. With 20 the price will be $11.70 each + shipping and taxes. The next price break is 40 ($10.80 each).

If you are interested please send an email to the following address: webmaster [at] k2jji [dot] org stating your name, call sign and quantity. Most hams have requested 2 (one for each door).

So far we have:

KD2BLW – 2	KD2ABK – 2	WA2EZ – 4
KC2QCX – 2	KB2TJE – 6	K2ALS – 2
AC2BL – 2	K2RND – 2	KC2WGU – 2

Earl KR2L had a Tower Raising Party on April 28, 2012.

The following hams attended the party:
WA2EZ – Don | KB2TJE – Joe | N2KAE – Grayson | KC2UEZ – Edgar | KB2RQO – Deb | KC2CSY – Cindy

In addition the following guest also attended the party:
Deana, Regina and Dave AKA Bob

Click here to view the pictures.

Next Tryon ARC Meeting: Wednesday May 16, 6:30PM

Location: Fulton Sheriff Dept, EOC Room Fulton County, Sheriff Dept., 2712 State Highway 29, Johnstown NY 12095. Entrances to the EOC room is located at the back of the building.

Topics: SKYWARN Spotter Training Session: This course covers the basics of being a SKYWARN Spotter. The goal of the course is to provide baseline training for all spotters covering the procedures for spotting (including communication and spotter report criteria) and safety considerations for all hazards. The course is free of charge and open to the general public. The course if given by NOAA officials and it is sponsored by the Tryon Amateur Radio Club. If interested on this course please click here to register.

Most of us here in Fulton County, NY do not have to deal with homeowner’s associations, but many communities around the country do.

A petition has been started to void the HOA restrictions on Antenna installations. To read more about this and to sign this petition click here. To follow the ongoing discussion on QRZ.com click here.

We are looking for volunteers for the Tryon Training Event – YMCA Spring Sprint 5k Run

Date: Saturday April 21, 2012
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: YMCA 213 Harrison St. Johnstown, NY 12095
MAP: Click Here.

The TRYON ARC will be providing Emergency Communications (EmComm) at this event. We will gather at 8am at the site, determine frequencies and hand out maps.

Anyone interested in participating, please contact Steve Kuck at: SrKuck62 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Information on the event and a map to the location can be found here:
http://www.sacandagalife.com/event/fulton-county-ymca-spring-sprint-5k-2012/

This event is training for our next Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee or tornadoes as we had last year. We are not immune to these events and we need to be ready and this is how you become qualified to sit at any EOC and run a true Emergency Net. Beside that, we are a great club to come and have some radio fun with. I hope to see you all there.

The Saratoga County R.A.C.E.S Association, Inc. is having their annual Spring Swapfest.

Swapfest, Saturday, March 10, 2012. Great time to pick up or get rid of your treasures. Hope to see you all there !! 7 am – Noon with VE test session at Noon. Cornell Cooperative Extension Building 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY.

Visit: http://www.k2dll.net/ for more information.