Acadiana Amateur Radio Club - W5DDL

12/12/2024

Louisiana ARES Simulated Emergency Test

12/02/2024

11/30/2024

Thanks for all who came out to the POTA event Thanks K5ARC Ascension Amateur Radio Club for the help organizing.

11/30/2024

SARA Christmas Tail-Gate Hamfest
Sponsored by the Shreveport Amateur Radio Association
Date: Saturday December 7, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: SARA Clubhouse
9249 Jefferson Paige Rd.
Greenwood, LA 71033
Website: http://www.k5sar.com/event/sara-christmas-tail-gate-hamfest/
Contact: Ronnie Hull W5SUM
Phone: (318)550-8269
E-mail: [email protected]

The annual Minden Christmas Hamfest usually held in December has been cancelled.
As a replacement, the SARA Club in Shreveport, Louisiana has allowed the Minden
Amateur Radio Association (MARA) group to have a tailgate setup at the Greenwood
Flea Market on the east end of the parking lot near the SARA clubhouse.
Refreshments will be served at the Greenwood Flea Market Restaurant around 8:00 AM
before the Tailgate

11/30/2024

Herman's KN5GRK December 2024 Newsletter is now on line at:
https://www.kn5grk.com/newsletter/2024/kn5grk_12_2024.pdf
In this issue you will find:
AARA News
Some HF Net Changes
Louisiana Clubs having Christmas Socials
SkyWarn Recognition Day Dec. 7
Storm Spotter Class Dec. Dec. 5
SARA Christmas Tail-gate Hamfest Dec. 7 https://www.kn5grk.com/hamfests/
SEALARC 43rd Annual hamfest 2025 Jan. 18, 2025 https://www.kn5grk.com/hamfests/
Louisiana Section Simulated Emergency Test (SET) Dec. 14
Plus a lot more
Back issues can be found at:
https://www.kn5grk.com/newsletter/

11/30/2024

AARA Christmas Social
Thursday December 5, 2024
AARA Christmas Social will be held at Candyland Cottage & Ice Cream Shop in Scott, LA at 6:00 PM.
NO VE TESTING OR BUSINESS AT THIS EVENT
Chris Ancelet’s N5MCY chili will be served around back along with cornbread made by Brandy Oge and Julie
Hernandez at 6:30 pm. A tab for soft drinks and water is to be opened for the event. Six gift cards are to be given as
Door Prizes. Members are encouraged to bring desert or patronize the Candyland Cottage and Ice Cream
Shoppe.
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11/27/2024

Ate too much? Tired of family? Break out early Saturday and play radio!

POTA fans from all clubs are welcome to join us Saturday November 30th at Sherburne Wildlife Management Area just across the river from Krotz Springs starting at 09:00. Sherburne WMA is located on LA 975 approximately 3 miles south of US 190 just across the Atachafalaya River from Krotz Springs. It’s an easy drive from Lafayette, Baton Rouge, or even Alexandria. You will need to obtain a Self Clearing Permit. The permit is free and you can get them as an app on your smartphone or at the permit station at the park entrance.

You can radio AND shoot! We will set up near the Shooting Range at the Alabama Bayou Boat Launch. Talk in will be on 146.52 simplex

For more information go to https://pota.app/ #/park/US-4082 or for permit information https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/wmarefugeconservation-area-licenses-and-permits

Parks program for amateur radio, also known as Parks on the Air (POTA), including a map and list of entities for the program.

11/17/2024

Terry Judice is looking for help with an old stereo system. Anyone who can help?
Hello,
I live in Lafayette, Louisiana and have a 1971 RCA “Villanova” model console stereo.
It has a low Humm when I play the turntable. The capacitors are timing out.
Do you know a local repair man that can come to my house I’m Oakbourne Subdivision to repair or recondition the unit?
Thank you,
Terry J. Judice

11/14/2024

The Louisiana Section Simulated Emergency Test (SET) will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST.
This simulated emergency test exercise plan is based on the premise that periodic emergency drills enhances the ability of emergency communicators to perform in actual emergencies and that such improves and promotes problem solving.
The complete SET plan can be found at,

11/13/2024

The Louisiana Delta Radio Club's Christmas Party will be held at Golden Corral in West Monroe, Dec 7th from 2pm - 4pm in the meeting room. We will have loads of fun!... Go through the line, pay for your meal, and come to the room. We will have a DIRTY SANTA!!!! Generic gift, $20 bucks max. IF you want to participate, BRING A GIFT! Dues Renewal are December. $20.00 per individual ham, $10.00 for every adult amateur operator in your household. PayPal at: [email protected], Venmo $kc5dr We should have some club tee shirts in 2x 1x and large. Each shirt $20.00 We will have an online order form and one at the party.

11/13/2024

The Acadiana Amateur Radio Association, Inc. (AARA) Annual Christmas Social is to be held December 5th at 6:00 pm at the Candyland Cottage and Ice Cream Shoppe. Chris Ancelet’s chili will be served around back along with cornbread made by Brandy Oge and Julie Hernandez at 6:30 pm. A tab for soft drinks and water is to be opened for the event. Six gift cards are to be given as Door Prizes. Members are encouraged to bring desert or patronize the Candyland Cottage and Ice Cream Shoppe. No VE testing or Club business is scheduled for the Social.

11/07/2024

If the clouds stays away, Acadiana should get a few good passes that will also be visible to the unaided eye.

Here comes another SSTV event!

ARISS will conduct SSTV operations from the International Space Station beginning Monday.

The theme is "40th Anniversary of Amateur Radio in Human Spaceflight. "

You'll have almost a week to catch all 12 images.

Watch ARISS social media for details.

11/06/2024

“NRA 153rd Birthday” On the air Celebration at Gunsite
We are doing a special event station November 17, 2024, in celebration of the NRA’s birthday. The special event station will operate from Gunsite Academy’s 2,000-acre campus in Paulden, AZ, north of Prescott.
The Yavapai Amateur Radio Club (YARC) of Prescott, AZ, is planning to operate a special event station November 17, 2024, in celebration of the NRA’s 153rd birthday. The special event station will operate from Gunsite Academy’s 2,000-acre campus in Paulden, AZ, north of Prescott. The special event call sign will be K7GST. Operations will be conducted on the following frequencies: 7.250, 14.250, 21.335 and 28.340 MHz. Mike, K7DD, has volunteered to come up from the Valley to operate CW. He plans on operating on various bands in the X.040 to X.055 MHz range. The hours of operation will be from 1500 to 2400 UTC.
All amateur stations, especially those operated by NRA members and Gunsite alumni, are urged to participate. A special certificate will be awarded to those stations making contact during the event.
To receive a PDF certificate that you can print yourself, go to the website by clicking the link below. On that website click the link to request a certificate and fill out the request form:
http://w4gkf.com/k7gst
NOTE: We do not issue mode- or band-specific certificates. We will issue one certificate regardless of number of contacts.
For more information, contact
John Broughton, WB9VGJ
[email protected]
Cell: 928-830-5997

11/06/2024

The Louisiana Traffic Net (LTN) that takes place on 3910 KHz at 6:30 PM daily is looking for Net Control Stations in the
southeast part of Louisiana. At the time most NCS are located in the southwest Louisiana area. This would help out in case
of some communications are needed when emergencies arise.

11/06/2024

POTA Activation - Sherborne Wildlife Management Area US-4082

The Acadiana Amateur Radio Association, Inv. (AARA), The Ascension Amateur Radio Club (AARC) and other clubs in Louisiana
will be conducting a Parks-On-The-Air (POTA) on Saturday November 30, 2024 at Sherborne Wildlife Management Area US-4082
just across the river from Krotz Springs starting at 09:00. Other clubs are welcome to join in on the fun.

AARA members plan to meet up by the Big Alabama boat launch near the Shooting range. On the official wildlife and fisheries map we plan
to be by the area labeled HQ. GPS should bring you to the right spot if you search for "Sherburne Shooting Range".

Talk-in: 146.52 simplex

Directions:
Take US 190 to the exit immediately east of the Atchafalaya River. Then follow LA 975 south along the gravel road for 2.8 miles.
Look for the signs on the left. It’s an easy drive from Lafayette, Baton Rouge, or even Alexandria.

Will attempt to self spot on Pota.app I would also suggest everyone create at Pota.app.

Participants will need a WMA pass That is included with certain hunting and fishing licenses or $5 for 5 days or $20 for a year. It can
be purchased here https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/buy-a-license
You will need to obtain a Self Clearing Permit. The permit is free and you can get them as an app on your smartphone or at
the permit station at the park entrance.

For more information go to https://pota.app/ #/park/US-4082 or for permit information
https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/wmarefugeconservation-area-licenses-and-permits

11/05/2024

Net Announcement – ACTIVATION PLANS

Monday, November 4, 2024 @ 6:00 PM EDT (2300 UTC)

The information contained in this email is going to numerous amateur radio nets, government and non-government agencies, as well as various amateur radio news outlets.

Good Afternoon, Everyone,

Please help me in spreading the following information.

The Hurricane Watch Net will be activated Tuesday for what is expected to become Hurricane Rafael.

Rafael is an end-of-season storm that will be affecting the Cayman Islands Tuesday evening and Cuba Wednesday. This will make the eighth Hurricane we will have activated during this busy 2024 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season.

Activation Plans:

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

20 meters: 14.325 MHz (USB) at 2:00 PM EST (1900 UTC) until at least 12:00 AM EST (0500 UTC).
40 meters: 7.268 MHz (LSB) 7:00 PM EST (0000 UTC) until at least 12:00 AM EST (0500 UTC).

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

20 meters: 14.325 MHz (USB) at 8:00 AM EST (1300 UTC) until at least 10:00 PM EST (0300 UTC).
40 meters: 7.268 MHz (LSB) 7:00 PM EST (0000 UTC) until at least 10:00 PM EST (0300 UTC).

Other Nets that will be in operation are as follows:

WX4NHC will be On-The-Air on the Hurricane Watch Net frequency 14.325 MHz most of the time and 7.268 MHz depending on propagation.
WX4NHC will be on VoIP Hurricane Net (IRLP node 9219 / EchoLink WX-TALK Conference node 7203). http://www.voipwx.net/
WX4NHC will be monitoring WinLink and Online reports. [email protected]

use //WL2K in email subject

As always, any change to this plan will be posted on our website, www.hwn.org, and our social media pages.

To all official agencies such as Emergency Operations Centers, Red Cross officials, and Storm Shelters in the affected area, we are available to provide backup communications. We also collect and forward significant damage assessment data to government and non-government officials requesting such.

We greatly appreciate the daily users and various nets who use 14.325.00 MHz and 7.268.00 MHz for allowing us a clear frequency. It certainly makes our job easier and I know those in the affected area appreciate it as well.

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11/03/2024

Hurricane season might not be done with us yet.

11/02/2024

Mr Herman, KN5GRK publishes a monthly newsletter. His November 2024 Newsletter can be found at:https://www.kn5grk.com/newsletter/2024/kn5grk_11_2024.pdf
Past issues can be found at: https://www.kn5grk.com/newsletter/