Ron Klutey KD4ASX, Silent Key

I just wanted to let everyone know that Ron Klutey KD4ASX passed away this morning.  I don’t know any of the arrangements yet but I’ll e-mail them as soon as I know anything.  RIP . . . → Read More: Ron Klutey KD4ASX, Silent Key

New DEC For District 9

A Note From the New DEC:

“My name is John Hager amateur call sign N4KJU and most people call me Johnny. I have been a amateur radio operator for thirty years. My first exposure to amateur ham radio was in 1978 when the my home city of Paintsville was evacuated due to a temporary dam about to . . . → Read More: New DEC For District 9

SILENT KEY: Paul Scotty Thompson, KI4AT

All hams in Region 4 regret the passing of “Scottie” Thompson, KI4AT this week. The following Obituary was provided by John Hager N4KJU, District 9 DEC. Scottie was also a past District 9 DEC.
Obituary for Paul Scotty Thompson
Paul “Scotty KI4AT” Thompson, 68, of Rush, Kentucky passed away on February 11, 2013. He was born in Johnson City, . . . → Read More: SILENT KEY: Paul Scotty Thompson, KI4AT

Region 4 SET Report

Edwards and John Farler at SET Control Station, Jackson Weather Station.

The annual ARRL Simulated Emergency Test was held in Region 4 on Sunday afternoon, November 11th.  More than 50 amateurs in the following counties participated:  Lawrence, Carter, Elliott, Johnson, Floyd, Pike, Breathitt, Knott, Harlan, Letcher, and Perry.

The scenario for the test was a blizzard . . . → Read More: Region 4 SET Report

UPDATE ON ARES CONFERENCE

hello to all,

just wanted to give you all an update on this weekend’s conference.

This conference is open to ALL amateur radio operators interested in emergency communications and public service. You do not need to be an ARRL member to attend. If you know someone who may be interested in becoming a ham or wants to get . . . → Read More: UPDATE ON ARES CONFERENCE

Bardstown to again host annual KY ARES

LOCATION. The 2012 KY ARES Conference will be 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 111 North Fourth St. in Bardstown. The new location is 3 blocks north of the previous location and is close to downtown shopping, restaurants and local attractions. There is plenty of FREE . . . → Read More: Bardstown to again host annual KY ARES

Hazard Hamfest 2012

Hazard Hamfest

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VHF QSO Party at Stone Crest at Paintsville

Get In on the VHF Fun in the 2012 ARRL September 8th VHF QSO Party at Stone Crest on the mountain, good place to test out your antenna systems too.  Paintsville ARCS Radio Club and Big Sandy Amateur Radio Club.

“food and drinks and a good time”– and according to ARRL Contest Branch Manager Sean Kutzko, KX9X, . . . → Read More: VHF QSO Party at Stone Crest at Paintsville

Web Site For Registering and Joining ARES

Tim Webb, KK4WH, wants to post the registration site for joining ARES.

“Hey folks, if you haven’t signed up and joined ARES I have the link below that will take you to the sign up page. Just include the information that you can and hit the Submit button.

Please try to check into the Letcher County ARES Net, . . . → Read More: Web Site For Registering and Joining ARES

ANNOUNCING THE 2012 CENTRAL KENTUCKY ARRL HAMFEST

http://www.BluegrassARS.org/

The 2012 Central Kentucky ARRL Hamfest will be held Sunday, August 12. Location again this year will be at the American Legion Post #34 in awrenceburg, Kentucky. If you are traveling from the west on I-64, take Exit 48 or 53A. If exiting at 48, follow KY 151 to U.S. 127; turn right onto 127 . . . → Read More: ANNOUNCING THE 2012 CENTRAL KENTUCKY ARRL HAMFEST