Oregon Coast Repeater Group Weather Stations - Rockaway to Yachats
http://www.ocrg.org/telemetry
The weather station at Cape Meares had its anemometer destroyed last month in 92 mph winds. This is the second unit lost this year. Peet Brothers shipped an overnight replacement and is covering both units under warranty. It is a new design and we appreciate Daron who climbs tall towers in bad weather much too often to make repairs. Cape Meares is fully functional at this time. Anyone want to guess what wind speed will be required to make the new anemometer disappear?
We seem to be Beta Testing for Peet Brothers.
The same storm caused anemometer damage at Mt Hebo so wind speeds from there are not accurate or even showing a times. The mountain and tower crew will fix that on the next visit if the snow doesn't come too soon.
The weather station on Cape Foulweather is scheduled for a complete replacement, hopefully this year pending financial support. The wind speed on Foulweather is not accurate and the site still needs a rain gauge.
Each of the 11 sites on the above web page represents an investment of about $650 in the weather station, and another $450 or more in the v.h.f. radio, TNC, data interface, and antenna system. What you see on the Internet is sent over the air on the APRS Network and iGated through a portal in Lincoln City or one of the other cities on the network.
Listen to 144.390 MHz on 2 Meters and you will hear the data flying by.
The Oregon Coast Repeater Group is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization and welcomes any material or financial support.
Up to date Repeater Maps and Lists for Tillamook and Lincoln County are available at www.ocrg.org
Ships operating offshore can be viewed at http://www.ocrg.org/ships_feed
AMATEUR RADIO VE TESTING
VE License Exams are available in Lincoln City on Saturday, December 1, at Oregon Coast Community College, 1206 S.E. 48th St., Taft area of Lincoln City. Testing starts at 8:30 a.m., however, applicants need to arrive no later than 9 a.m. Advance reservations accepted. Walk-ins ok. Tests are normally scheduled at this location each month of the year on the first Saturday.
Exam test fee is $14 for one or more elements taken on the same day. Photo ID is required. New applicants will need their Social Security number. Bring two copies of your existing license if upgrading. The FCC requires your FRN number on any application for an upgrade.
The Extra Class exam question pool (Element 4) will change on July 1, 2008.
Contact VE is Carl Somdahl, W7LI, carl@oregoncoast.com, 503 965-7575
or Don Margeson, W7DS, chief@oregoncoast.com
RADIO BREAKFAST
The hams in Lincoln City invite you to attend their breakfast on Saturday, December 1, at Sambo's Restaurant, located near the north end of town at 3262 N.E. Hwy 101. Time is 7 a.m. or when you get there. This is an informal group and we gather in the private dining room toward the back. Order off the menu with individual checks. Visitors and out of area hams are most welcome to attend. No business meetings, no dues, and a good time to gather for ham radio talk.
Please note that Sambo's does not open on Saturday's until 6:30 a.m.
The radio breakfast has been a monthly event on the first Saturday of each month for the past 30 years.
Lincoln City Amateur Radio Club - K7AM.
The TEARS Radio Club in Tillamook meets on the third Thursday of each month at the PUD Building. Time is 7 p.m.
The meeting on December 20 changes location to the 911 Center for an informal program and walk-through at the new facility.
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