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

Passing of Father of K4AVX

John Brashear sent me this message:

I regret to inform You of the passing of John C Farler the Father of John W Farler K4AVX ASEC Region 4 ARES. Visitation will be Friday Dec. 28th 1100 AM to 1 PM and Funeral at 1 PM at Brashear Callahan Funeral Home, 7124 KY Hwy 7, Viper, KY 41774. Burial . . . → Read More: Passing of Father of K4AVX

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

2012 Kentucky ARES Conference Near

The 2012 Kentucky ARES Conference is 2 weeks away. For more information, go to www.kyaresconference.com. The 2012 KY ARES Conference brings together Amateur Radio operators with an interest in using their communications skills for public service in their communities. The Conference is an opportunity to meet other operators, share solutions to common problems and learn from . . . → Read More: 2012 Kentucky ARES Conference Near

Emergency Preparedness Fair at Paintsville Held

I attended the Paintsville Branch Emergency Preparedness Fair on the 15th at The Church of Latter-day Saints in Paintsville.  I set up a table, and Ross Leedy KJ4GRJ handed out literature about amateur radio and the ARES and the ARRL.  I talked to the group about our KYHAM website where they could look at info about . . . → Read More: Emergency Preparedness Fair at Paintsville Held

Hazard Hamfest 2012

Hazard Hamfest

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