PNWVHFS NEWS!!!!!

Latest Update: 07 June 2008

Norm Peterson (KB6KQ) Silent Key

PNWVHFS is saddened to learn of the passing of Norm, KB6KQ.

Norm perfected the horizontal loop antenna for VHF band mobile operation and his contributions in this area were widely recognized by the mobile VHF operators, especially those who used them while roving during VHF contests.

Norm was also a strong supporter of the PNWVHFS since its inception and every year contributed some of his loop antennas to the prize table.

Norm was a true gentlemen and a ham in the purest form of the word. He will be greatly missed.

He had struggled with serious health issues for the past few years forcing him to abandon is antenna manufacturing business; still, we are saddened to learn of his passing.

07 June 2008

September VHF Results Posted

The September 2007 VHF Contest scores for the PNW have been posted.

Note: The Contest Chair position has changed from Eric, W7EPD to Jessie Oberreuter - KB7PSG. Our thanks to Eric for his many years of service in this capacity. The address to submit all contest logs to remains contests@pnwvhfs.org.

Eric and Jessie are getting the duties transferred over and the January VHF SS scores should be out shortly.

13 April 2008

Ward Silver, N0AX - Dayton Hamvention Ham of the Year!

PNWVHFS member and author of Ham Radio For Dummies, and QST Columnist Ward Silver, N0AX, has been named Dayton Hamvention Ham of the Year.

Congratulations Ward!

Thanks to K7CW for the tip.

13 April 2008

Keynote Speaker for 2008 Conference Named

The PNWVHFS Conference Committee, staff and Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that Nobel Prize laureate and father of the WSJT software package, Joe Taylor, K1JT, has confirmed that he will be attending the conference and will be our keynote speaker! The exact topic of Joe's presentation has not been locked down as of yet.

Special thanks to W7DHC for enticing Joe to attend.

09 April 2008

Clyde Secaur (W7USB) Silent Key

PNWVHFS is saddened to learn of the passing of Clyde, W7USB. Clyde was a true gentleman and a passionate VHF+ operator. Clyde was a regular at the Dry Side Breakfasts and could always be counted on for a story or two. He had struggled with serious health issues for the past few years; still, we are saddened to learn of his passing.

Clyde's Guest Book

At Clyde's request there will be no services.

08 April 2008

The PNWVHFS Membership Family Grows Again!

PNWVHFS welcomes its newest members: KD7GQD & KE7KPO.

19 March 2008

Winter Edition of the Noise Floor is Now Available!

The Winter 2008 edition of the society newsletter "The Noise Floor" is now available for download.

Always remember, regular publication of the newsletter depends in large part on the submissions of society members. Got an idea for an article? You don't have to be a great writer...Jim can help you put your ideas down in words. Contact W7DHC and get it published in the next issue!

29 February 2008

Don Burlingame (N7EYO), Silent Key

Don (N7EYO) died peacefully in his sleep 12 December 2007, with his son, Lynn Burlingame (N7CFO), at his bedside. He had been in declining health for the past several years.

Our sincere condolences to his wife, Gladys, and to his family; Lynn (N7CFO) and Glenda Burlingame, and grandaughters Stacey (N7LRO) and Vickie (N7NXE).

Rest in peace, Don. (via report from W7DHC)

13 December 2008

Fall Edition of the Noise Floor is Now Available!

The Fall 2007 edition of the society newsletter "The Noise Floor" is now available for download.

Regular publication of the newsletter depends in large part on the submissions of society members. Got an idea for an article? Contact W7DHC and get it published in the next issue!

30 November 2007

Two Lucky Members Win Big in Bend!

KD7OFC (left) and KD6GIY (right) took home the grand prizes from the 2007 PNWVHFS Conference! The society thanks both ICOM and Yaesu for their generous contributions in support of the PNWVHFS!

01 October 2007

Congrats K7HSJ - PNWVHFS VHF'er of 2007

"For promoting the growth of VHF activity, mentoring new operators and encouraging them to remain active in Central Oregon. He has also been a past director and hosted 2 previous society conferences."

See presentation photo and read about all the past VHF'er of the Year recipients here.

01 October 2007

The PNWVHFS Door Prize List Grows!

We have received more door prizes than ever before! Check the Conference page for more details.

23 August 2007

Conference T-Shirts - Order Your's Now!

PNWVHFS Conference T-Shirts are now available for pre-order.

Our vendor has worked up a nice logo for the Bend conference - see it at:

http://www.n7cfo.com/temp/blue.jpg

The background color will be a washed blue - the color in the graphic is
close, but not exact.

The cost of the shirts is $13, if they are picked up at the conference or
at the Poodle Dog after the conference. Postage rates have gone up a lot in
the last year, so the price of a shirt shipped Priority Mail is $18.00,
and $18.00 to Canada by first class mail. If you want more than one shirt
please let me know and I will attempt to figure the postage before you
send a check.

If you want a shirt, please let me know by return email. I need the
following:

1) Full name
2) Call (for record keeping purposes only, call not printed on shirt)
3) Size. (S, M, L, XL, XXL or XXXL)
4) Quantity
5) Where you will pick it up or an address to mail it to.

The next step is an important one - send me a check immediately! Make the
check payable to "PNWVHFS" and send it to:

Lynn Burlingame
15621 SE 26th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008

We need pre-payment for the shirts - this greatly simplifies the bookwork
and distribution. Please help me out on this - it takes a lot of time to
follow up with people that order shirts and then don't follow through with
payment!

We will have a small quantity of shirts available for sale at the conference, but we cannot guarantee sizes or quantity, so you best bet is to order in advance.

12 August 2007

The PNWVHFS Conference - 2007 Edition

The 2007 PNWVHFS Conference Registration form and Program are now available for download.

31 July 2007

The PNWVHFS Membership Family Grows Again!

PNWVHFS welcomes its newest member: W6OUU.

30 July 2007

903+ Operators List Updated

W7DHC has updated his 903+ operators list. The new list is available as a downloadable PDF.

13 July 2007

VA7SIX/B QSY

FYI - the VA7SIX two meter beacon that used to be on 144.282 has now been moved to 144.275. This is a clear freq away from other west coast beacons and should aid most of us in being able to listen for beacons to the south and vice versa, in particular the KJ6KO beacon, and those in CA to listen for the SIX beacon.
Thanks to Scott VE7VDX and Len WA6KLK in helping with this situation. (via K7IEY)

04 July 2007

The PNWVHFS Membership Family Grows Again!

PNWVHFS welcomes its newest member: WA6NBG, KE7LNS, WL7LSL, W9PIM& W7GSK.

04 July 2007

W7DOU/SK

The Society has just learned that Lynn Butts, W7DOU, passed away last
July. He was Member #125.

We regret his passing and that we did not learn of it sooner. Our
condolences go out to his family.

18 February 2007

The PNWVHFS Membership Family Grows Again!

PNWVHFS welcomes its newest members: K7VMN, W6RA & N6ZE.

18 February 2007

The Fall 2006 Edition of the society newsletter, "The NoiseFloor" is now available.

Thanks to W7DHC and the other authors for another fine edition! Want to help with the next issue? Write those articles and get them to Jim.

05 November 2006

N7AM - SK

I am sad to report the passing of Jack Riggs, N7AM of Bremerton, WA, on Saturday morning.  Jack was a long-time ham, first licensed in the 1930’s.  Over the years Jack had done just about everything possible in the world of ham radio including DXing, traffic and emergency communications, mobile, club and field day activities, and more recently satellite and EME.  Many will know of his activities in recent years building and operating his 30-foot dish on 1296 EME.  He attended the PNWVHF Society meeting in Bellingham just 2 weeks ago.  He was the most enthusiastic person I ever knew, and never let anything discourage him regardless of difficulty or setbacks.  He served as an inspiration to us all.

Jack had been battling congestive heart failure for several years and had his ups and downs in the past, but with his determination always managed to bounce back.  Unfortunately this time he was unable to recover from a serious arrhythmia condition that intensified during the last week.  I am sure Jack will be deeply missed by all of us who knew him.  He was 85.

de Randy, W7HR

Port Orchard, Wa

A photo gallery of Jack and his station is at http://www.kkn.net/~tree/gallery/n7am

15 October 2006