THE COUNTY LINE

ROADRUNNERPublished Monthly by the Mobile Amateur Radio Awards Club, Inc.

Volume XXXVIII December 2008 Number 12

From My Point of ViewJoyce, WB9NUL

Thanksgiving has come and gone. Our daughter, Jennifer and grandson, Cody came to spend a long weekend and enjoy Mom’s cooking. What fun it was to have them help decorate the house and tree for Christmas. I

hope you all had an enjoyable holiday.

Be sure and look at Janet’s article. All the awards except for the last county awards have been restored in the data base. Janet needs those packing slip numbers to be sent to her by Dec. 15. That is the date that Janet and Gene have established as a cut-off date so that Janet can start inputting the LC’s that she has received since June of this year. Gene and Janet have worked together and have two separate back-ups so that this will never happen again.

Included in the Road Runner is registration for the South Central Mini. I was happy to get the same room rate as the last time we had it in Weslaco. Unfortunately, the food prices went up. We plan on having a very laid back convention. Be sure and mention MARAC when making reservations.

Thefinalhurricanedamageisnowfixed.Theloopsectionthatwasbrokenisnowfixed.NowallIhavetodoisfindsometimetooperatetheradio.

Barry & I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Till next year, 73 & 88’s Joyce, WB9NUL

Interactive Contents

Awards 9Awards Report 10Ballot Recognition 3Bicycling 4Birthdays 8Dateline CW 2Dave’s Call 7From My Point of View 1Just Another 6MARAC Logger 3SC Mini 9Treasurer’s Report

Ben, W5HDK-SK; WB9NUL; Dot

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Dateline CWEd, KN4Y

Spread the word, Nobody shoots at Santa Claus.”

I amfinishingoffthelastofthebakedturkeysandwicheswhenIhearGator’struckslidetoastopagainsttherecycledrailroad tie. The shack door opens, “Come on in Gator and have a turkey sandwich.” “I did not come here for the chow, whatIcamehereistofindoutmoreabouttheMARACSoutheastMiniconvention.”“DidyoulearnanythingattheACEmeeting?” “You are changing the subject, but yes, did you know it takes 0.05 gallon of diesel fuel to make a bushel of corn and you can make 2.7 gallons of ethanol, or known around these parts as Gator’s nerve tonic, now tell me about the Mini.” Gator gets two cool ones from the cooler and pops the tops.. I thank Gator for the 807 and motion we sit down. I begin my narration, the chief wheeler and dealers of the Mini were Jeff, AF3X and John, W5UGD. You would like them as they are as close to a normal person as one can get and still be a county hunter. There were others who helped make the Mini a maxi success but I forgot their names. Although one was rumored to be a Florida castaway. I told you about the visit to the USS Yorktown before you ran off. We also toured a submarineandadestroyer.Theraincameandstayedtheentireday,whenwefinishedthenavaltourweallweresoaked. One of Charleston’s major attractions is eating. Now, I admit county hunters enjoy eating, so carpools are set up and off to the Shem Creek Bar & Grill. When we got there the parking lot was under two feet of water. After eating some Charleston’s famous seafood we returned to the hospitality suite. The rains continued, but our sprits were not diluted. Saturday, a few county hunters were up at seven, a bunch at eight, and the bulk at nine to enjoy the free breakfast of sausage gravy and biscuits, bacon, eggs and grits. There was a rumor that Mark, W9OP, suggested a trip to see the Hunley, theConfederatesubmarinethatwasraisedfromthebottomofCharlestonharbor.Thisrumorwasneververifiedandtherewasnoofficialexcursion.ThecountyhuntersmovedtotheHospitalitysuiteforapresentationbyWalt,K1DFO,whoexplainedhighdefinitionDigitaltelevision.Ididnotunderstandthepresentation.Gatorshakeshisheadknowinglyandgetstwo more cool ones. Dehydration is dangerous. The reason is unknown but a group picture is taken at all MARAC conventions. The photo op was scheduled for 5:40pm, but this was not a whole number and too confusing so the time was rescheduled for 3:00pm. The rains had stopped so all the county hunters boogied out to the parking lot and a group picture was taken, just in time for Halloween. The picture was originally scheduled to be taken using the stairway but it had too many ups and downs. The banquet, signaling the conclusion of another great MARAC convention, was at the Shrine Temple located next door, a short jog across the parking lot. Here the 49 conventioneers enjoyed a cash bar and a great meal. I drew a digital multimeter donated by K6GN and W6XJN, The Southeast ugly county hunter award went to Mark, W9OP. Gator gives me a thumb up; he thinks Mark the Bozo is the greatest, after the fermentation process. Gator grabs a turkey sandwich,”Sound like you all had a great time, was there a CW meeting; did you give out my frequency cards and was Al in charge.” “No CW meeting and Al was not at the convention, and there was only a handful of CW operators who already knew all there is to know. I gave each one a card.” “What are you going to with the remaining cards?” “I will put a card in each MRC I return. By the way, I did meet David the Roadrunner editor and his lovely wife.” “Wow, an editor. Did they seem normal?” “I think she is.” I hear CW. It is Gators cell phone.” Hate to split Dude, have more questions, but waiting addiction can get nasty.” Gator is out the door and the sound of a barking engine fades into the distance. The squirrels return to their nuts. I glance at the calendar, it is a slow contest month. There is the New Mexico QSO party, the ARRL 10 and 160-meter contests and to round out the month is the Stew Perry Topband Challenge. The fear of dehydration is gone and it is time for a nap.

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Ballot RecognitionLloyd, NX4W

I would like to congratulate the following stations for receiving recognition from their peer’s and votes in the 1st quarter award voting: (no particular order)

NET CONTROL SSB: N5UZW, KZ2P, N4AAT

NET CONTROL CW: W0GXQ

BEST MOBILE SSB: KL1V, AB4YZ, N4AAT

BEST MOBILE CW: KL1V, N9JF,

BEST TEAM: KA9JAC/KB9YVT, WY7LL/WY7ML, KM9X/KB9MGI, N0KV/N0DXE

Does anyone out there think that this is absolutely ridiculous? We have over 500 MARAC members and I received 11 ballots. Lets please try to have more participation in the next quarter. If this continues we could just have anyone that wants a plaque to call the Awards Manager and tell her that you are voting for yourself so you can just send the plaque to me. Under these circumstances you certainly do not need an Election Coordinator.

Lloyd S. Smith – NX4WMARAC Election Coordinator4413 NW 36th DrGainesville, Fl 32605-5424352-271-3333352-339-6457 (Verizon)

MARAC LoggerGene, KD9ZP

To date, there are 203 users of MARAC Logger. The Logger Team consists of; Terry - WQ7A, Tim - KD5CXO and myself (Gene – KD9ZP).

Terry distributes the program as well as helps previous users of Kwiklog convert to Logger. He is also instrumental in reporting and resolving user database problems.

Tim has done an excellent job writing the User’s Manual. He also ‘ported’ the majority of this Manual to the Logger Help files. Tim is the major Beta Tester and helps users resolve many problems.

Without these two, I would have a difficult time maintaining and writing the program.

Now, it is time to look for some help to assist with the programming. All the code is written in VB 6 using Access databases. Additionally, I maintain all the database related web sites – i.e. www.marac.org/databasewww.marac.org/lastcountywww.marac,org/electionswww.marac.org/loggerwww.marac.org/updatewww.marac.org/loggerupdateIf you have skills in VB or VB script (asp) and some background in Access, I would welcome some help with programming.

We could also use additional Beta Testers to try and “break” the program.

If interested in volunteering, email me at:

kd9zp@att.net

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Bicycling and Hamming across Nebraska

Mike, NF0N

One of my passions in life is bicycling which I have been doing now for about 50 years. Over the last twenty years I have usually done at least one or two week self-contained riding somewhere in the Midwest states. I

had been thinking of doing a ride across Nebraska for some time and this year, 2008 seemed to be the year to do it.

Why not combine one of my other passions, Ham Radio, with bicycling. I planned with a cycling and Ham Radio friend to ride and operate across Highway 20 in northern Nebraska. Both of us actually have tadpole tricycles and Burley trailers. We planned to load the trailer with our riding gear including nice big tents that can accommodate the tricycle along with sleeping quarters. I fashioned my trailer with a rack and plate to mount two antennas with an umbilical cord from the trailer to the trike containing the power cord and antenna coax cable.

My daughter and son drove both of us to the Nebraska/Wyoming border using a trailer that my riding friend,KAØNCRhadmadeforhaulingthetrikesandbiketrailers.Ourplanwastoonlyride30milesthefirstdaytoFt.Robinsonstatepark.Mydaughterandsoncampedtherethefirstnightwithusandthisgaveusachancetoassessthefirstdayrideandseeifwewantedtocontinueasateam.Arnie,KAØNCR,decidednottocontinueashewashavingsomefeetproblems.Probablyagoodchoiceasthenextdaywasadifficultonewithsome pretty good hills and heat. I continued the next morning by myself with Arnies radio, an ICOM IC-703 andalltherestofmyowngear.Ihadone7-amphourbatteryandchargerwhichturnedouttobesufficient.Thetrailer with all the gear was about 70 pounds.

MyfirstradiostopwasatthecountylineofDawesandSheridan.IsetuptheBuddistickonthetrailerandconnected the radio and turned it on and the County Hunter frequency of 14.336 was very active. Shortly a net control asked if anyone wanted to run a county and I checked in and had a nice run on SSB working 21 contacts including LY2ZZ as the farthest DX. I then went to 20 CW and worked 12 on CW. After tearing down the antenna and repacking the trailer, down the road I went.

My next stop was at Merriman and after I showered and watered down, I setup again in the park and ran Cherry County. On both SSB and CW on 20 I made 13 contacts. Several days later I ran the Brown and Rock county line and made 18 contacts.

MyfinalstoppingpointwasatO’NeillasIhadsomanythingstodoinpreparationforRAGBRAI,afamily gathering and window painting that I needed to return home. My wife grudgingly picked me up. Total mileage was 320 miles at an average of 8.3 mph. I camped 2 nights and spent 3 nights in motels. Later I will go backandfinishthelasttwodaysfromO’NeilltoSouthSiouxCity,NE.

These pictures are from my Nebraska trip:

Unloading and setting up at the Nebraska/Wyoming state line.

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Park in Merriman Nebraska and radio and antenna setup. The ICOM IC-703 is sitting on the seat. When operating, I sat in the seat simply holding the radio on my lap.

Burley trailer showing the battery and if you look closely you can see the power cable which runs back to the

tricycle seat.

This is one county I went through, Brown county Nebraska.

Mike Nickolaus

Amateur Radio - NFØN

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Just AnotherSaturday NightJim, W4HSA

Yeah, you’re right. This assignment was looking like “total stupid.” The rain was coming down in sheets and had been like that, off and on, for the last two hours. Wind gusts pushed the rain at our cruiser in waves of water that pounded

against the windows and steam poured out from under the hood as water dripped down onto the 440 cubic inch engine block hidden underneath. The windshield was fogging up so badly that we couldn’t see Big Foot if he was sitting on the hood ornament. I was shaking my head and wondering what those jerks thought we could do out here in weather like this when my partner, Joe, asked me, “See anything Frank?” “Nah, not a thing Joe,” I snapped back at him with disgust. “After three nights in a row of this mess, maybe we shouldputinforHazardousDutyPay”wasmyfinalcommentonthenight’sweather.Inmymindwewereheadedforoneoftwofutureevents...One;wemightgetsweptoffofthefaceoftheEarthinaflashflood,orTwo;wemightgetsquashedflatbyoneofthesehugewarehousebuildingswhenitcollapsedintheunrelentingwindsofthisstorm.Iwasn’tparticularlyexcited by either prospect Joe and I were parked just inside the security fence at 13th and I Street it the Harbor Docks area of the Port at Los Alamos, New Mexico. We had cruised slowly up and down the docks from A Street to I in our 2007 Ford Crown Vic Police Special since we came on duty at 9 PM. Not even dogs went out in weather like this. But, that was our job. Joe and I worked as Security Agents for Monolithic Security Systems, Los Alamos, NM. The locals called us “The Dock Dawgs.” But, there you are, we were just two guys trying to punch up another eight hours on our time cards, just doing our job. We were Security. The bad guys didn’t stand a chance. MSSLANM, in all their wisdom, held little respect for the weather. All they cared about, from my point of view, was following the rules, the schedules, and a steady stream of checks coming in from the shippers, truckers and big, fat corporations up and down the docks that take handled all of the midwestern container freight, and various international shipments. I checked my Elite Seal Timex for the tenth time and noted that it was slightly after three in the morning. Hmm-m, only two more hours until I could return home and try to become more familiar with the myriad of push buttons on my new Ubiquitous 400-Pro Ham Rig. My UBI 400-PRO and my Timex Seal wristwatch seemed like the only two things I owned these days that worked. Everything else seemed to be going belly up when I needed it most. I grinned at the fact that the Timex Seal watch only had three buttons that I had to master in order to operate the thing. The UBI 400-PRO was something elseandonatleasttwooccasionsIhadcomeclosetofillingitfullof.40caliberslugsfrommyserviceautomatic.Yeah,I’dshow it a thing or two. Bulletin 621 had arrived on our desks about two weeks ago detailing the suspicions of two corporate executives on our customer list who suspected that a ring of international smugglers were operating a huge atmospheric suction and filtrationrigsomewhereouthereinoneoftheseabandonedwarehouses.Theirclandestineoperationshadtotallywreckedtheradio communications across the central part of the USA by siphoning off all of the continental “Skip Factor” and shipping it abroad for sale to rogue nations. I had personally witnessed the lousy communications conditions in the USA over the last six oreightmonths,sothisoutfitwasmessingwithme,aswellasthegoodoldUSofA.WewereSecurity,afterall,andnoslimeball, skip stealing, smuggling operation was going to get by us. Glancing out the window, I mumbled to Joe, “Might have some action tonight, Joe.” Joeraisedhiseyebrowsandchuckled,”Yeah,you’dgetsomeactiontonightifyouwereafishinaminiskirt.” No sooner were those words out of his mouth when I spotted a set of headlights come on down at the end of the block. The hairs on my neck stood straight up and Joe sat forward on the seat beside me trying to see out of the foggy windshield. Truck arrivals and departures at 3:00 A.M. in the middle of a whop doosey wind and rain storm were way out of the norm for this part of Los Alamos. I guess I began operating from habit about then as I jammed the cruiser ignition keys in my pocket, patted my hip to verify the presence of my personal Frick 40 Automatic, and slid out of the cruiser into the howling wind and rain. Joe was not far behind me on his side of the car. Advancing down the street from doorway to doorway in the rain we soon came up on two men dressed in dark gray coveralls trying to load about six pallets of large cylinders marked Skip 20/40 using a large fork lift truck. Using standard procedures (MSSLANM is 100 percent SOP) we apprehended the suspects, cuffed them, and reportedourcapturetoLANMPDwhoarrivedonsiteinarainytenminutes.JoeandIhadinterruptedthefinalstagesofa huge illegal siphoning and smuggling operation smack dab in the middle of Los Alamos. Once again we had proved that “vigilance does pay” and that “wasted days and wasted nights” are only in the eyes of the beholder. As a side note for interested readers, the LANMPD investigators released a good amount of the gas in one of the metalcylinderswhilecheckingovertheconfiscatedmaterials.Reportedly,thecommunicationsbetweenPoliceMobilesandtheir Base Station improved dramaticly. I reasoned that if that were really the case, possibly communications on the HF CHN

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Nets with my UBI 400 should improve also. Only time will tell on that one. Returningtoourcruiser,JoeandIlookedforwardwithgrinstothehoursandhoursofmindlessformswehadtofillout in triplicate following the capture of the international smugglers. The rain kept pounding down on us as we slowly moved away from the crime scene and continued our evening’s patrol. This was, after all, just another night for the proud warriors of MSSLANM, your Security Forces on Patrol. I still had several hours of duty ahead of me until I could once again tackle the maze of buttons on my UBI 400-PRO and see if there was any improvement on the 20 and 40 Meter ham bands. Footnote: Thanks for all the cards and letters. In response to your questions, there were 256 compressed gas metal cylinders, each about 60 inches high containing Skip 20/40 under about 750 PSI. Our contacts at the National Atmospheric Protection Agency have indicated to us that the siphoned elixir will be gradually vented to the atmosphere all across the country over the next 18 months and hopefully return US HF/VHF communications to their former state of excellence. Yes, it istruethattwofirmsareattemptingtoformulateequivalentproductsasaerosolspraysfortheUSMarkettofurtherimprovebandconditions.Anotherfirmisinvestigatingafurniturepolishlikeproductfortheeliminationofstaticinterferenceonthelower end of the HF communications spectrum. All of us are pleased with this exciting turn of events and we look forward to QSOs with each of you under much better conditions. Keep your eyes on the shelves at your local stores for products like these in the near future.

Jim Sanders, W4HSA

Dave’s CallDave, KU4YM

Hmmm. Last month I said I don’t usually write, yet here I am again. Couple of things. I forgot to mention Mark’s, W9OP, momentous achievement at the SE Mini. Someone is always elected Mr. or Ms. ugly for

the next year; it’s Mark’s turn. Also, blank pages must work. It stirred up two new articles! Let’s keep it coming! Lastly, Norm, W3DYA, strongly suggested that my XYL’s picture be include, not mine. Well, alright then -- this time. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Mark, W9OP My boss, Ellen Ellen’s boss, Emily

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Current Call Birthday Date

KJ0H Dec - 01

K1DFO Dec - 01

KZ2I Dec - 01

KD2Q Dec - 01

WE3Z Dec - 02

NJ2DX Dec - 02

NE6B Dec - 02

WA4NBC Dec - 02

N7JB Dec - 03

N9ER Dec - 03

KU8G Dec - 04

W2GDW Dec - 04

K1VSJ Dec - 04

K7TM Dec - 04

N3XX Dec - 04

K0PY Dec - 04

K8BBM Dec - 04

KE2RX Dec - 04

WA7YUL Dec - 04

W4IDW Dec - 05

NF9R Dec - 05

KB1GN Dec - 05

W8FDV Dec - 05

K7DZE Dec - 06

N4VA Dec - 06

K6JN Dec - 06

W9MDP Dec - 06

K5CWR Dec - 07

KD4LM Dec - 07

N1WA Dec - 08

AB0EE Dec - 08

K4ZT Dec - 08

W5OXK Dec - 08

KE5KC Dec - 08

KE9VM Dec - 09

K9BX Dec - 09

KI7WO Dec - 09

W3HU Dec - 09

NV4Z Dec - 09

KN8M Dec - 09

KM4NW Dec - 10

NG9L Dec - 11

K7ANT Dec - 11

N8TA Dec - 11

KB9BL Dec - 11

WB5LOZ Dec - 11

N0ZA Dec - 11

N8KIE Dec - 11

W9HA Dec - 11

W8JJ Dec - 11

KT7W Dec - 12

WB8JZN Dec - 13

K4YY Dec - 13

KI0JO Dec - 13

N9JF Dec - 13

W9UX Dec - 14

KA9ZRW Dec - 14

NN4NN Dec - 14

N4RXF Dec - 14

AC0B Dec - 14

W0XT Dec - 14

N8CBW Dec - 14

WA7ETH Dec - 14

K1TEX Dec - 14

KV4DT Dec - 15

K9PO Dec - 15

KJ6NR Dec - 15

N2XTU Dec - 15

KA5WGL Dec - 16

W3FG Dec - 16

W4HSA Dec - 16

NJ9X Dec - 16

AD1OS Dec - 17

KE1LA Dec - 17

AF4PQ Dec - 17

KZ2P Dec - 17

KC0VB Dec - 17

N4XP Dec - 18

AD1C Dec - 19

KB9CC Dec - 19

KC0QA Dec - 20

K1MLP Dec - 20

KC1WE Dec - 20

WA6KHK Dec - 20

N4EEL Dec - 21

WA4KER Dec - 21

AB8JF Dec - 21

KE2ZG Dec - 21

K3FP Dec - 21

N7HS Dec - 22

K8NB Dec - 22

W9UCW Dec - 22

AB4AV Dec - 22

W4UB Dec - 22

NM5SR Dec - 23

K3BM Dec - 23

N0TKX Dec - 23

KJ5M Dec - 23

N4FSZ Dec - 23

WB5TWK Dec - 23

W0FF Dec - 23

KC4SF Dec - 24

AB0C Dec - 24

W6OF Dec - 25

K1RY Dec - 25

AG4DX Dec - 25

K3IMC Dec - 25

K9PI Dec - 25

N8WH Dec - 25

WA3PAK Dec - 25

KG0BB Dec - 26

KH6G Dec - 26

WY7ML Dec - 26

NU4D Dec - 27

KC7OA Dec - 28

CT1TZ Dec - 28

AC4MP Dec - 28

N2OO Dec - 28

KC1NA Dec - 28

KD3XA Dec - 28

W3JV Dec - 28

W4BQD Dec - 29

K4SX Dec - 29

W9WIC Dec - 29

K6TV Dec - 30

WS5R Dec - 30

ND0P Dec - 30

WA3ZTY Dec - 31

KB7KR Dec - 31

WD9EJK Dec - 31

Birthdays

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Awards

Call Date Award NumberWQ7A 11/22/2008 Cliff Corne Jr. (K9EAB) Memorial # 1000 USA-CA HoldersKQ0B 11/1/2008 5 Star # 38N3AHA 11/22/2008 USA-CW # 97W8CE 11/16/2008 BINGO # 303WA5OPO 10/21/2008 Worked all Counties - 4th Time # 139

SC Mini

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Awards ReportJanet, KC5QCB

I hope that everyone had a good Thanksgiving and here is wishing each and every one of you the best for the Holiday season and A Happy New Year.

The database recovery process is almost done. We are giving those that haven’t done so until December 15, 2008 to turn in your packing slips for any last county awards you may have received since January 1st. As I said before, your packing slips will be returned to you if you wish them back. After December 15th I am going to start processing the last county awards that I have received since June 1st. This includes last county awards in a state and the WBOW awards. I know everyone has been anxious for this to get done and I feel we don’t need to wait any longer.

If I have not received your packing slips by Dec. 15th and start processing the new lc awards, your numbersmaybeoutofsequenceonyourcertificatesandyourlastcountycountmaybeoff.

On a different note, Randy/AJ5ZX and I would like to thank every one for their cards, emails and phone calls wishing us a speedy recovery from our different ailments. Both of us are doing much better and we appreciate all the support from our county hunter friends.

Janet McKnight

KC5QCB

Awards Manager

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Treasurer’s ReportNovember 30, 2008

Funds Balance October 31, 2008 $28,803.38

Income: Dues $300.00 Money Market Interest $17.33 Logger Distribution $40.00 Awards Manager Income (Not Reported) $.00 $357.33

Expenses: Bank Fee $3.50 Print Right – Road Runner $298.06 Awards Manager Expenses (Not Reported) $.00 Logger Support software $163.37 Liability Insurance premium $862.00 $1,326.93

($969.60)

Account Balances $27,833.78Checking Account $7,311.42Money Market Account $20,522.36 $27,833.78

Note:The following monies are not included in the above: Awards Chairman’s Funds $1,200.00

The County Line RoadrunnerMARAC Secretary111 Lakeview DrLeesburg, FL 34788

“A Road Runner Is A Very Fast Bird”

Monthly Deadline for Articles is the 25th!

Board of DirectorsPresident: Joyce Boothe, WB9NUL, 21175 FM2556, Santa Rosa, TX 78593 1-956-636-9161, joycenul@aol.comVice-President: Chuck Secrest, AD8W, 105 E Bluff Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-7592, ad8w@charter.netSecretary: Norm Ellison, 111 Lakeview Dr, Leesburg, FL 34788, w2ibb1@embarqmail.comTreasurer: Terry Dummler, WQ7A, PO Box 500, Yelm, WA 98597, 253-370-3377, wq7a@comcast.net Great Lakes Director: Randy Hatt, AA8R, 7878 W County Line Rd, Howard City, MI 49329, 517-812-9468, aa8r@aol.comNorth Central Director: Cliff Bird, AC0B, 6140 Hwy 194, Saginaw, MN 55779, 218-343-7473, ac0b@arrl.netNortheast Director: Carol-Ann Reitman, AB2LS, 100 Wood-bury Rd, Highland Mills, NY 10930, 845-928-6238, ab2ls@optonline.netSouth Central Director: Ross Harrell, N0ZA, 2433 Bella Pago Dr, Grand Junction, CO, 81503, 970-216-6604, n0za@bresnan.netPacific Director: Robert T. Devine, KC6AWX, 407 Alam-eda Del Prado, Novato, CA 94949-6302, 1-415-883-8980, kc6awx@marac.orgSoutheast Director: David Splitt, KE3VV, 6111 Utah Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20015-2005, 1-202-362-3355 ke3vv@marac.org

AppointeesAwards Manager: Janet McKnight, KC5QCB, MARAC Awards, 7641 Gladiola, San Angelo, TX 76901, 325-812-3234, kc5qcb@suddenlink.netNewsletter Editor: Dave Hyatt, KU4YM, 159 Schooner Bend Ave, Summerville, SC 29483, 843-442-8666, dh-hyatt@ieee.orgSunshine Coordinator: Nancy Nosker, W0NAN, PO Box 98, 14 W. 4th Ave.Grand Marais, MN 55604-0098,1-218-387-1546, w0nan@marac.org Webmaster: Mike Fatchett, W0MU, PO Box 3500, Parker, CO 80134, 303-548-7222, w0mu@w0mu.comCustodian, Club Call, K9DCJ: Joyce Boothe, WB9NUL, 21175 FM2556, Santa Rosa, TX 78593 1-956-636-9161 joycenul@aol.comElection Coordinator: Lloyd Smith, NX4W, 4413 NW 36th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32605, 352-339-6457, nx4w@arrl.netMARAC General Counsel: David Splitt, KE3VV, 6111 Utah Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20015-2461, 1-202-362-3355, ke3vv@marac.org Computer Data Manager: Gene A Olig Sr, KD9ZP, W 4325 4th St Rd, Fond du Lac, WI 54936, 920-923-0130, kd9zp@att.netDues with a printed copy of the Newsletter are $20.00 per year. Dues with an Electronic copy are $14.00 per year. Dues with the Newsletter mailed to all continents other than North America 30.00 a year.