October 2, 2007

Here is the latest edition of Stu's (N4STU) Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Klub newsletter - The SPARKGAP. Stu writes

This is the Public Service time of the year. PLEASE help when you can. Even a little help goes a long way. Several of these events provide District 7 with funds. These funds mostly go into equipment for the emergency trailers. These trailers will be worth their weight in gold when, not if, a disaster hits this region.

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September 18,, 2007

A belated posting of news and views from District 7 as found in Stu's (N4STU) Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Klub newsletter - The SPARKGAP.

August 8, 2007

Check out at the article on Knife Edge RF Diffraction: An Experiment in UHF Mountaintop Propagation and the Field Day report with pictures plus much more in the latest issue of The SPARKGAP.

June 29, 2007

Included in the current issue of The SPARKGAP are details for Hampton Roads' Disaster Volunteer Day scheduled for July 14th, 2007 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Follow this link to learn more about what's happening in District 7.

June 3, 2007

Stu, N4STU, brings us the latest issue of The SPARKGAP Reports on past events plus a list of upcoming events are included. Take a look ...

April 28, 2007

The latest issue of The SPARKGAP, edited by Stu, N4STU is available now. Things are happeing in District 7. Follow the the link below to get the scoop.

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March 30, 2007

A new month is coming up and there's a new issue of The SPARKAGP. Stu, N4STU of Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Klub. edits the newsletter which includes helpful tips, repeater listings and news of many happenings in District 7.

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February 16, 2007

Take a look at the latest issue of The SPARKAGP. Stu, N4STU of Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Klub has pulled together another issue with a lot of good information about what's happening in various parts of District 7.

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February 16, 2007

Stu, N4STU of Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Klub has another edition of the SPARKGAP. Follow the link ath the bottom of this note for more information about what's happening in District 7 land.

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Joe Safranek, K4JJS
July 3, 2006

1. At the Manassas (Virginia) Hamfest on June 16, 2006, newly-elected ARRL VA Section Manager Glen Sage, W4GHS, was introduced to the group attending the ARES meeting. Mr Sage gave a brief talk on his vision of how the section should run and the necessity to work together with all other licensed amateurs regardless of any organizational affiliations. Also at the same meeting, Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC) Brad Taylor, KW4USA, presented Ass't to the SEC-Digital Earl Moore, KR4MA, with a plaque thanking him on behalf of all of the hams in VA for all of his hard work in maintaining the statewide Virginia Digital Emergency Network. Mr Taylor announced that Dick Becker, W6LWG, has accepted the appointment to the position of Ass't Section Emergency Coordinator. Mr Taylor also announced the formation of a new position on the section-level staff. Joe Safranek, K4JJS, was appointed to the position of Ass't to the SEC for Training. The purpose of this position is to develop and coordinate ARES training activities throughout the section. Safranek was also recently appointed by the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors to act as the county RACES Radio Officer.

2. In other District 7 news, Chris Hosman, KC4F, ARES Emergency Coordinator for the City of Hampton, was named as Hampton's Citizen Corps Volunteer of the Year. Since he completed the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in October of 2002, he has been an active member of the CERT development group with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), providing suggestions, leadership and continuity for this group. He has worked closely with the OEM to completely re-write the City's Emergency Communications Plan. Meeting frequently and revising procedures that encourage the City's over 350 amateur radio operators to take part in the city’s emergency communications response, he assisted in the developing of various levels of participation within the plan to meet the needs of the amateur radio operators. Mr. Hosman is an active member of the Peninsula Electronic Amateur Radio Society (PEARS), the Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Klub (SPARK) and has been a vital part of the development of the Hampton Public Service Team. He was instrumental in organizing several classes to help citizens interested in ham radio operations to successfully pass the licensing exam and is also active in activities with VA ARES District 7. Chris Hosman’s continuing volunteer service provides an example for others who desire to get involved in the citizen’s role of emergency preparedness and response. His vigilance, leadership and tenacity have proven to be a vital asset to the Hampton Emergency Management Program.73,