Sun City Anthem ARC Elects New Officers![]() The Sun City Anthem Amateur Radio Club members have elected a new slate of officers for the upcoming year.
Taking the reigns as President of the club will be Don Usher KD6DAK and Eric Nansen N6YKE will serve as the Vice-president. The club is updating their by-laws and is working on plans for new and interesting programs for the coming year. Those elected to office are: President-Don Usher KD6DAK, Vice President - Eric Nansen N6YKE, Secretary/Treasurer - Bill Fales K7WAF, Director - Don Backstrom AA7AU, Director - Ed Montenegro - KE7JMN, Director - Bill Hoge - K7WEH, Director - Sue Hoge - KG7QDC, Director - Martin Reid - N6QU, Director - Harry Vickers KG7JPG Special SNARS Nets Tonight - Honoring N2MOO
Tonight the Sierra Nevada Amateur Radio Society will honor Don Seibert, N2MOO/SK with two nets. One starting at 7:30pm on the SNARS Linked Systems - 147.210, 147.030, 147.150, 444.875, 146.670. The second net will be held at 8:00PM on the SNARS DMR Talk Group 31328 for those who are in outlying areas and may not able to access the local system. All check-ins will be recorded and placed in honor of Don, N2MOO in the October Edition of the "Cracklin Static", SNARS monthly newsletter. Former SNARS Vice-President Don Seibert N2MOO Silent Key![]() Don Seibert N2MOO of Reno passed away early Sunday.
Don is remembered for his service as Vice-President of SNARS, as a Volunteer Examiner, and as one of the principal backers of bringing DMR activity to Northern Nevada. N2MOO was extremely active on DMR enabled repeaters until he became the victim of a catastrophic car accident on New Years Day in 2016. The accident left N2MOO, who also suffered from Multiple Sclerosis, completely paralyzed. Don is survived by his wife Donna and children Jennifer, Jamie, Sonya, and Carly, his father Atwood, brother Barry, sister Dorothy, grand children Alexis, Lil John, Nathan, Harry, and numerous nieces and nephews. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers and cards, gifts may be made in Don's name to: Craig Foundation, Craig Hospital 3425 S. Clarkson Street, Englewood, Colorado 60113 Governor Sandoval declares June as "Amateur Radio Month in Nevada"Fred Jones W7LAT, Nye County Communications Officer SK![]() It is with great personal sadness that I must report the death of longtime Emergency Management, Communications Officer, Fred Jones. Fred passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 20, 2017.
Fred had served the people of Nye County since 2004. He had previously served as a driving instructor at Spring Mountain Motorsports, a shooting instructor at Frontsight, spent years serving with the Nye County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, and as a Nye County HazMat Technician. Fred was also, a longtime HAM radio operator (W7LAT). A hobby obtained from his father. Fred had recently obtained his father’s radio sign, of which he was quite proud. Fred had been deeply involved with Nye County ARES/RACES for many years. Fred was a retired police officer from Anchorage, Alaska. Through the Anchorage Police Department, Fred had become the departments mobile communications coordinator, an acclaimed dignitary/executive protection driving instructor, and was a decorated survivor of multiple violent encounters, which included an off-duty gunfight with bank robbers and a large animal encounter while guarding an Easter egg hunt in a city park. Fred participated in the departments Explorer program for many years. He provided leadership and mentoring to many young men and women who used that exposure to enter law enforcement. Fred was known for his kindness, willingness to help, his love of animals, his broad skill sets, his loyalty to friends, and his quick-witted humor. Fred Jones brought ideas and skills that have improved the lives of the people of Nye County through his dedicated work. Fred leaves a sister, his wife Joni, and many friends. Joni brought much love and value to Fred’s life and he to hers. Fred leaves an enormous void in our earthly life, but our hearts and minds will rejoice in the memories he gave us. Respectfully, Vance Payne Director, Nye County Emergency Management Joe Christensen WB7WTS -Silent Key
The Nevada Section is saddened to report the passing of Joe Christensen WB7WTS of Lund, Nevada.
Joe passed away this morning after a lengthy illness. Joe was a retired radio technician for the Nevada Department of Transportation and was well known across the state as were the many, many amateur repeaters which Joe built and operated throughout the state. ... Joe was active as a member of the Eastern Nevada Amateur Radio Society and the ARRL up to the time of his illness. No memorial information is available at this time. Nevada Amateurs Welcomed Hams from Near and Far to NAB
Amateur radio operators reception draws large crowd
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Project Shoal Special Event N7S

The Amateur Radio of Churchill County Nevada ARRL affiliated club activated a special event station over the weekend of 11/5 -11/6 2016 commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the Project Shoal underground nuclear test with the call sign N7S.
Their unique overnight remote operating location at the actual test site made it an adventure and a test of "off the grid" operating at it's finest.
Congratulations to the team: Rick Bischoff K7ET, Curt Andersen KG7TQV, Jim Shampine K7BBJ, Dale Palm W7DPN, Jim Stewart KD6HE , Ron Sullivan N7RES and the rest of the ARCC members for an event that will not soon be forgotten.
Their unique overnight remote operating location at the actual test site made it an adventure and a test of "off the grid" operating at it's finest.
Congratulations to the team: Rick Bischoff K7ET, Curt Andersen KG7TQV, Jim Shampine K7BBJ, Dale Palm W7DPN, Jim Stewart KD6HE , Ron Sullivan N7RES and the rest of the ARCC members for an event that will not soon be forgotten.