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    Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneer's
    May 2011 e-Newsletter
    Hello fellow Pioneers and readers, Enjoy this edition of the CARP e-Newslet= ter. Please send any comments or questions to info@k6arp.org. Don=E2=80=99t=
    forget you can find CARP news on the K6ARP.org website and also find us at=
    our Facebook page. In this edition:

    a.. CARP May 6, 2011 Membership Meeting=20
    b.. CARP Transmitter Hunt - Saturday May 7=20
    c.. March of Dimes 2011 Recap=20
    d.. CARP June 3, 2011 Membership Meeting=20
    e.. CARP 2011 Regular Transmitter Hunt Schedule=20
    f.. ARRL June VHF QSO Party at the Big Landing=20
    CARP May 6 Membership Meeting
    At the May membership meeting will have a presentation on building a 2-mete=
    r tape measure hand-held portable yagi for direction finding or portable op= erations. There will be a transmitter hunt the morning following the meetin=
    g, so bring your T-hunt equipment to show off or ask questions. Come on out=
    and enjoy an informative presentation as well as a chance to meet and chat=
    with other local amateur radio enthusiasts. The meeting will be held at th=
    e Clovis Senior Center at 850 Fourth Street in Clovis. Please see the CARP = website for more details and directions.

    CARP Transmitter Hunt May 7
    The next area Transmitter hunt will be on Saturday May 7th at 10:00 am. The=
    start point will be Letterman Park in Clovis and the transmitter will be w= ithin 15 miles of the start point. For those of you who have been asking, t= his hunt the transmitter will NOT be mobile.

    March of Dimes 2011 Event Recap
    The 21st annual March of Dimes March for Babies walk was held Saturday Apri=
    l 16th, 2011 at Woodward Park.

    Communications for the event was coordinated by the Clovis Amateur Radio Pi= oneers and handled by volunteers from various amateur radio groups from the=
    area. Volunteers worked closely with the Fresno County Search and Rescue t= eam to deliver supplies, monitor participants and direct aid when needed.

    Thank you to all who participated from the CARP, Fresno ARES, Badlands Poss=
    e 4x4, FARC and SJVARS groups:

    a.. AE6GE =E2=80=93 Rob Mavis=20
    b.. AE6SX - Dan Pruitt=20
    c.. K6RTK =E2=80=93 Ron Prewett=20
    d.. KB6LQV =E2=80=93 Ray Harkins=20
    e.. KE6SHL =E2=80=93 Richard Pack=20
    f.. KE7VLT =E2=80=93 Stan Harger=20
    g.. KG6QHL =E2=80=93 Robert Mavis=20
    h.. KI6IHB =E2=80=93 James Christopherson=20
    i.. KI6NHT =E2=80=93 Randy Scroggins=20
    j.. KI6OYW =E2=80=93 Gary Greenberg=20
    k.. KI6QOH =E2=80=93 Patrick May=20
    l.. N6HEW =E2=80=93 Glen Caine=20
    m.. N6MQG =E2=80=93 Tom Reinhart=20
    n.. N6RBT =E2=80=93 Bob Beck=20
    o.. W6OCW =E2=80=93 Gary Gleim=20
    p.. WB6GBS =E2=80=93 Ben Haman=20
    CARP June 3, 2011 Membership Meeting
    At the June 3rd, 2011 CARP Membership Meeting we will have a presentation o=
    n VHF contesting. We will cover the equipment, how its done and show some p= hotos of various VHF contest excursions. If you have any photos you would l= ike to show, let me know and I can add them to the presentation if you like=
    . We will also use the meeting for last minute planning for the June Contes=
    t. If you would like to attend, let us know! Come on out and enjoy an infor= mative presentation as well as a chance to meet and chat with other local a= mateur radio enthusiasts. The meeting will be held at the Clovis Senior Cen= ter at 850 Fourth Street in Clovis. Please see the CARP website for more de= tails and directions.

    CARP 2011 Regular T-Hunt Schedule
    This is the tentative schedule for Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneers (CARP) Tra= nsmitter Hunts in 2011. As more are scheduled, they will be listed on the K= 6ARP.org website. The current 2011 T-Hunt Schedule:

    a.. Saturday, May 7th, 2011=20
    b.. Saturday, August 6th, 2011=20
    c.. Saturday, November 5th, 2011=20
    Typically the start point will be Letterman Park in Clovis. Times and locat= ions for the T-hunt will be posted as each date gets closer. Mark your cale= ndars and lets do some T-huntin=E2=80=99!

    ARRL June VHF QSO Party at the Big Landing
    This year CARP will be operating the ARRL June VHF QSO Party from the Big L= anding, 10 miles north-east of Bass Lake. The site gives a commanding view =
    of the valley and to the north and south. The site is right off the main ro=
    ad and accessible to all types of vehicles. If you would like to participat=
    e in this years event please let us know. With the site being so close and = accessible you could even come up for a day or even an afternoon. Email us =
    at info@k6arp.org or phone at 559-492-7675.

    Repeater Site Looking for Tenants
    The communications site that the CARP repeater is located is looking for ad= ditional tenants. If you know of a company looking for tower space that has=
    as great view of the central valley, please let us know so we can get them=
    in contact with the site owner. Email to info@k6arp.org.

    CARP Website
    The CARP website can be viewed at www.k6arp.org. The CARP website has some = great amateur radio related articles and an event calendar outlining CARP a=
    nd other amateur radio events. If you have any articles or events you would=
    like to see on the site, please email us at info@k6arp.org.

    Member Badges/Cards
    As a paid member of CARP you will receive a CARP Member Badge that is desig= ned to attach to a lanyard. The badge not only shows that you are a member =
    of CARP, but also has the repeater access commands printed on the reverse. =
    If you have any questions about your badge, please email info@k6arp.org.

    2011 Board of Directors

    President Rob Mavis AE6GE ae6ge@k6arp.org=20
    Vice-President Steve Stoehr N6JXL n6jxl@k6arp.org=20
    Treasurer Lou Ann Dansby KD6WAW kd6waw@k6arp.org=20
    Secretary Patrick May KI6QOH ki6qoh@k6arp.org=20
    Laura Mavis KI6KRT ki6krt@k6arp.org=20
    David Dansby NI6M ni6m@k6arp.org=20
    Ray Harkins KB6LQV kb6lqv@k6arp.org=20

    CARP Repeater System
    The Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneers repeater system consists of multiple site=
    s. The high-level site is located east of Clovis near Mile High and the low= -level site is located near downtown Clovis. The repeater system is open fo=
    r the amateur community to use.

    a.. 147.675 =E2=80=93 141.3 K6ARP/R - Mile High=20
    b.. 224.380 =E2=80=93 141.3 N6JXL/R - Mile High=20
    c.. 444.725 + 141.3 K6ARP/R - Mile High=20
    d.. 440.350 + 141.3 NI6M/R - Downtown Clovis=20
    e.. IRLP Node: 8280=20
    f.. Echolink Node: 126433=20
    g.. Phone Patch=20

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    <DIV dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"OutlookMessageHeader" align=3D"left"><FONT size= =3D"2" face=3D"Tahoma"></FONT></DIV><STRONG>Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneer's<= BR>May 2011=20
    e-Newsletter</STRONG></DIV>
    <P>Hello fellow Pioneers and readers, Enjoy this edition of the CARP=20 e-Newsletter. Please send any comments or questions to <A href=3D"mailto:in= fo@k6arp.org">info@k6arp.org</A>. Don=E2=80=99t forget you can find CARP=20 news on the<A href=3D"http://www.k6arp.org"> K6ARP.org</A> website and also=
    find=20
    us at our<A href=3D"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clovis-Amateur-Radio-Pion= eers/142577765796947">=20
    Facebook</A> page. In this edition:</P>

    <LI>CARP May 6, 2011 Membership Meeting=20
    <LI>CARP Transmitter Hunt - Saturday May 7=20
    <LI>March of Dimes 2011 Recap=20
    <LI>CARP June 3, 2011 Membership Meeting=20
    <LI>CARP 2011 Regular Transmitter Hunt Schedule=20
    <LI>ARRL June VHF QSO Party at the Big Landing </LI></UL>
    <P><STRONG>CARP May 6 Membership Meeting<BR></STRONG>At the May membership=
    =20
    meeting will have a presentation on building a 2-meter tape measure hand-he= ld=20
    portable yagi for direction finding or portable operations. There will be a= =20
    transmitter hunt the morning following the meeting, so bring your T-hunt=20 equipment to show off or ask questions. Come on out and enjoy an informativ= e=20
    presentation as well as a chance to meet and chat with other local amateur = radio=20
    enthusiasts. The meeting will be held at the <A href=3D"http://maps.google.= com/maps/place?hl=3Den&amp;safe=3Doff&amp;client=3Dfirefox-a&amp;hs=3Dqkb&a= mp;rls=3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;bav=3Don.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&amp;um=3D1= &amp;ie=3DUTF-8&amp;q=3Dclovis+senior+center+place+page&amp;fb=3D1&amp;gl= =3Dus&amp;hq=3Dsenior+center+place+page&amp;hnear=3DClovis,+CA&amp;cid=3D58= 32696166341294498">Clovis=20
    Senior Center</A> at 850 Fourth Street in Clovis. Please see the<A href=3D"= http://www.k6arp.org"> CARP website</A> for more details and=20
    directions.</P>
    <P><STRONG>CARP Transmitter Hunt May 7<BR></STRONG>The next area Transmitte= r=20
    hunt will be on Saturday May 7th at 10:00 am. The start point will be <A hr= ef=3D"http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=3Dutf-8&amp;client=3Dfirefox-a&a= mp;ie=3DUTF8&amp;q=3Dletterman+park&amp;fb=3D1&amp;gl=3Dus&amp;hq=3Dletterm= an+park&amp;hnear=3DFresno,+CA&amp;cid=3D2105479761920472195&amp;t=3Dh&amp;= z=3D14">Letterman=20
    Park</A> in Clovis and the transmitter will be within 15 miles of the start= =20
    point. For those of you who have been asking, this hunt the transmitter wil=
    l NOT=20
    be mobile.</P>
    <P><STRONG>March of Dimes 2011 Event Recap<BR></STRONG>The 21st annual Marc=
    h of=20
    Dimes March for Babies walk was held Saturday April 16th, 2011 at Woodward=
    =20
    Park.</P>
    <P>Communications for the event was coordinated by the Clovis Amateur Radio= =20
    Pioneers and handled by volunteers from various amateur radio groups from t= he=20
    area. Volunteers worked closely with the Fresno County Search and Rescue te=
    am to=20
    deliver supplies, monitor participants and direct aid when needed.</P>
    <P>Thank you to all who participated from the CARP, Fresno ARES, Badlands P= osse=20
    4x4, FARC and SJVARS groups:</P>

    <LI>AE6GE =E2=80=93 Rob Mavis=20
    <LI>AE6SX - Dan Pruitt=20
    <LI>K6RTK =E2=80=93 Ron Prewett=20
    <LI>KB6LQV =E2=80=93 Ray Harkins=20
    <LI>KE6SHL =E2=80=93 Richard Pack=20
    <LI>KE7VLT =E2=80=93 Stan Harger=20
    <LI>KG6QHL =E2=80=93 Robert Mavis=20
    <LI>KI6IHB =E2=80=93 James Christopherson=20
    <LI>KI6NHT =E2=80=93 Randy Scroggins=20
    <LI>KI6OYW =E2=80=93 Gary Greenberg=20
    <LI>KI6QOH =E2=80=93 Patrick May=20
    <LI>N6HEW =E2=80=93 Glen Caine=20
    <LI>N6MQG =E2=80=93 Tom Reinhart=20
    <LI>N6RBT =E2=80=93 Bob Beck=20
    <LI>W6OCW =E2=80=93 Gary Gleim=20
    <LI>WB6GBS =E2=80=93 Ben Haman </LI></UL>
    <P><STRONG>CARP June 3, 2011 Membership Meeting<BR></STRONG>At the June 3rd= ,=20
    2011 CARP Membership Meeting we will have a presentation on VHF contesting.=
    We=20
    will cover the equipment, how its done and show some photos of various VHF=
    =20
    contest excursions. If you have any photos you would like to show, let me k= now=20
    and I can add them to the presentation if you like. We will also use the me= eting=20
    for last minute planning for the June Contest. If you would like to attend,=
    let=20
    us know! Come on out and enjoy an informative presentation as well as a cha= nce=20
    to meet and chat with other local amateur radio enthusiasts. The meeting wi=
    ll be=20
    held at the <A href=3D"http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=3Den&amp;safe= =3Doff&amp;client=3Dfirefox-a&amp;hs=3Dqkb&amp;rls=3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:offi= cial&amp;bav=3Don.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&amp;um=3D1&amp;ie=3DUTF-8&amp;q=3Dclovis+= senior+center+place+page&amp;fb=3D1&amp;gl=3Dus&amp;hq=3Dsenior+center+plac= e+page&amp;hnear=3DClovis,+CA&amp;cid=3D5832696166341294498">Clovis=20
    Senior Center</A> at 850 Fourth Street in Clovis. Please see the<A href=3D"= http://www.k6arp.org"> CARP website</A> for more details and=20
    directions.</P>
    <P><STRONG>CARP 2011 Regular T-Hunt Schedule<BR></STRONG>This is the tentat= ive=20
    schedule for Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneers (CARP) Transmitter Hunts in 2011=
    . As=20
    more are scheduled, they will be listed on the<A href=3D"http://www.k6arp.o= rg">=20
    K6ARP.org</A> website. The current 2011 T-Hunt Schedule:</P>

    <LI>Saturday, May 7th, 2011=20
    <LI>Saturday, August 6th, 2011=20
    <LI>Saturday, November 5th, 2011 </LI></UL>
    <P>Typically the start point will be <A href=3D"http://maps.google.com/maps= /place?oe=3Dutf-8&amp;rls=3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=3Dfirefox= -a&amp;um=3D1&amp;ie=3DUTF-8&amp;q=3Dletterman+park&amp;fb=3D1&amp;gl=3Dus&= amp;hq=3Dletterman+park&amp;hnear=3DFresno,+CA&amp;cid=3D210547976192047219= 5">Letterman=20
    Park</A> in Clovis. Times and locations for the T-hunt will be posted as ea= ch=20
    date gets closer. Mark your calendars and lets do some T-huntin=E2=80=99!</=

    <P><STRONG>ARRL June VHF QSO Party at the Big Landing<BR></STRONG>This year=
    CARP=20
    will be operating the ARRL June VHF QSO Party from the Big Landing, 10 mile= s=20
    north-east of Bass Lake. The site gives a commanding view of the valley and=
    to=20
    the north and south. The site is right off the main road and accessible to = all=20
    types of vehicles. If you would like to participate in this years event ple= ase=20
    let us know. With the site being so close and accessible you could even com=
    e up=20
    for a day or even an afternoon. Email us at <A href=3D"mailto:info@k6arp.or= g">info@k6arp.org</A> or phone at 559-492-7675.</P>
    <P><STRONG>Repeater Site Looking for Tenants<BR></STRONG>The communications=
    site=20
    that the CARP repeater is located is looking for additional tenants. If you=
    know=20
    of a company looking for tower space that has as great view of the central=
    =20
    valley, please let us know so we can get them in contact with the site owne= r.=20
    Email to <A href=3D"mailto:info@k6arp.org">info@k6arp.org</A>.</P> <P><STRONG>CARP Website<BR></STRONG>The CARP website can be viewed at<A hre= f=3D"http://www.k6arp.org"> www.k6arp.org</A>. The CARP website has some gr= eat=20
    amateur radio related articles and an event calendar outlining CARP and oth= er=20
    amateur radio events. If you have any articles or events you would like to = see=20
    on the site, please email us at <A href=3D"mailto:info@k6arp.org">info@k6ar= p.org</A>.</P>
    <P><STRONG>Member Badges/Cards<BR></STRONG>As a paid member of CARP you wil= l=20
    receive a CARP Member Badge that is designed to attach to a lanyard. The ba= dge=20
    not only shows that you are a member of CARP, but also has the repeater acc= ess=20
    commands printed on the reverse. If you have any questions about your badge= ,=20
    please email <A href=3D"mailto:info@k6arp.org">info@k6arp.org</A>.</P> <P><STRONG>2011 Board of Directors</STRONG></P>
    <TABLE>
    <TBODY>
    <TR>
    <TD>President</TD>
    <TD>Rob Mavis</TD>
    <TD>AE6GE</TD>
    <TD>ae6ge@k6arp.org</TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD>Vice-President</TD>
    <TD>Steve Stoehr</TD>
    <TD>N6JXL</TD>
    <TD>n6jxl@k6arp.org</TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD>Treasurer</TD>
    <TD>Lou Ann Dansby</TD>
    <TD>KD6WAW</TD>
    <TD>kd6waw@k6arp.org</TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD>Secretary</TD>
    <TD>Patrick May</TD>
    <TD>KI6QOH</TD>
    <TD>ki6qoh@k6arp.org</TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>Laura Mavis</TD>
    <TD>KI6KRT</TD>
    <TD>ki6krt@k6arp.org</TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>David Dansby</TD>
    <TD>NI6M</TD>
    <TD>ni6m@k6arp.org</TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>Ray Harkins</TD>
    <TD>KB6LQV</TD>
    <TD>kb6lqv@k6arp.org</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
    <P><STRONG>CARP Repeater System<BR></STRONG>The Clovis Amateur Radio Pionee= rs=20
    repeater system consists of multiple sites. The high-level site is located = east=20
    of Clovis near Mile High and the low-level site is located near downtown Cl= ovis.=20
    The repeater system is open for the amateur community to use.</P>

    <LI>147.675 =E2=80=93 141.3 K6ARP/R - Mile High=20
    <LI>224.380 =E2=80=93 141.3 N6JXL/R - Mile High=20
    <LI>444.725 + 141.3 K6ARP/R - Mile High=20
    <LI>440.350 + 141.3 NI6M/R - Downtown Clovis=20
    <LI>IRLP Node: 8280=20
    <LI>Echolink Node: 126433=20
    <LI>Phone Patch </LI></UL>


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    73 de Ray W6RAY
    TCARC President=20

    -----Original Message-----
    From: CARP_news@k6arp.org [mailto:CARP_news@k6arp.org]
    Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 21:15
    To: w6ray@sbcglobal.net
    Subject: CARP May 2011 e-Newsletter


    Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneer's
    May 2011 e-Newsletter

    Hello fellow Pioneers and readers, Enjoy this edition of the CARP e-Newslet= ter. Please send any comments or questions to info@k6arp.org. Don=E2=80=99t=
    forget you can find CARP news on the K6ARP.org website and also find us at=
    our Facebook page. In this edition:

    a.. CARP May 6, 2011 Membership Meeting=20
    b.. CARP Transmitter Hunt - Saturday May 7=20
    c.. March of Dimes 2011 Recap=20
    d.. CARP June 3, 2011 Membership Meeting=20
    e.. CARP 2011 Regular Transmitter Hunt Schedule=20
    f.. ARRL June VHF QSO Party at the Big Landing=20
    CARP May 6 Membership Meeting
    At the May membership meeting will have a presentation on building a 2-mete=
    r tape measure hand-held portable yagi for direction finding or portable op= erations. There will be a transmitter hunt the morning following the meetin=
    g, so bring your T-hunt equipment to show off or ask questions. Come on out=
    and enjoy an informative presentation as well as a chance to meet and chat=
    with other local amateur radio enthusiasts. The meeting will be held at th=
    e Clovis Senior Center at 850 Fourth Street in Clovis. Please see the CARP = website for more details and directions.

    CARP Transmitter Hunt May 7
    The next area Transmitter hunt will be on Saturday May 7th at 10:00 am. The=
    start point will be Letterman Park in Clovis and the transmitter will be w= ithin 15 miles of the start point. For those of you who have been asking, t= his hunt the transmitter will NOT be mobile.

    March of Dimes 2011 Event Recap
    The 21st annual March of Dimes March for Babies walk was held Saturday Apri=
    l 16th, 2011 at Woodward Park.

    Communications for the event was coordinated by the Clovis Amateur Radio Pi= oneers and handled by volunteers from various amateur radio groups from the=
    area. Volunteers worked closely with the Fresno County Search and Rescue t= eam to deliver supplies, monitor participants and direct aid when needed.

    Thank you to all who participated from the CARP, Fresno ARES, Badlands Poss=
    e 4x4, FARC and SJVARS groups:

    a.. AE6GE =E2=80=93 Rob Mavis=20
    b.. AE6SX - Dan Pruitt=20
    c.. K6RTK =E2=80=93 Ron Prewett=20
    d.. KB6LQV =E2=80=93 Ray Harkins=20
    e.. KE6SHL =E2=80=93 Richard Pack=20
    f.. KE7VLT =E2=80=93 Stan Harger=20
    g.. KG6QHL =E2=80=93 Robert Mavis=20
    h.. KI6IHB =E2=80=93 James Christopherson=20
    i.. KI6NHT =E2=80=93 Randy Scroggins=20
    j.. KI6OYW =E2=80=93 Gary Greenberg=20
    k.. KI6QOH =E2=80=93 Patrick May=20
    l.. N6HEW =E2=80=93 Glen Caine=20
    m.. N6MQG =E2=80=93 Tom Reinhart=20
    n.. N6RBT =E2=80=93 Bob Beck=20
    o.. W6OCW =E2=80=93 Gary Gleim=20
    p.. WB6GBS =E2=80=93 Ben Haman=20
    CARP June 3, 2011 Membership Meeting
    At the June 3rd, 2011 CARP Membership Meeting we will have a presentation o=
    n VHF contesting. We will cover the equipment, how its done and show some p= hotos of various VHF contest excursions. If you have any photos you would l= ike to show, let me know and I can add them to the presentation if you like=
    . We will also use the meeting for last minute planning for the June Contes=
    t. If you would like to attend, let us know! Come on out and enjoy an infor= mative presentation as well as a chance to meet and chat with other local a= mateur radio enthusiasts. The meeting will be held at the Clovis Senior Cen= ter at 850 Fourth Street in Clovis. Please see the CARP website for more de= tails and directions.

    CARP 2011 Regular T-Hunt Schedule
    This is the tentative schedule for Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneers (CARP) Tra= nsmitter Hunts in 2011. As more are scheduled, they will be listed on the K= 6ARP.org website. The current 2011 T-Hunt Schedule:

    a.. Saturday, May 7th, 2011=20
    b.. Saturday, August 6th, 2011=20
    c.. Saturday, November 5th, 2011=20
    Typically the start point will be Letterman Park in Clovis. Times and locat= ions for the T-hunt will be posted as each date gets closer. Mark your cale= ndars and lets do some T-huntin=E2=80=99!

    ARRL June VHF QSO Party at the Big Landing
    This year CARP will be operating the ARRL June VHF QSO Party from the Big L= anding, 10 miles north-east of Bass Lake. The site gives a commanding view =
    of the valley and to the north and south. The site is right off the main ro=
    ad and accessible to all types of vehicles. If you would like to participat=
    e in this years event please let us know. With the site being so close and = accessible you could even come up for a day or even an afternoon. Email us =
    at info@k6arp.org or phone at 559-492-7675.

    Repeater Site Looking for Tenants
    The communications site that the CARP repeater is located is looking for ad= ditional tenants. If you know of a company looking for tower space that has=
    as great view of the central valley, please let us know so we can get them=
    in contact with the site owner. Email to info@k6arp.org.

    CARP Website
    The CARP website can be viewed at www.k6arp.org. The CARP website has some = great amateur radio related articles and an event calendar outlining CARP a=
    nd other amateur radio events. If you have any articles or events you would=
    like to see on the site, please email us at info@k6arp.org.

    Member Badges/Cards
    As a paid member of CARP you will receive a CARP Member Badge that is desig= ned to attach to a lanyard. The badge not only shows that you are a member =
    of CARP, but also has the repeater access commands printed on the reverse. =
    If you have any questions about your badge, please email info@k6arp.org.

    2011 Board of Directors

    President Rob Mavis AE6GE ae6ge@k6arp.org=20
    Vice-President Steve Stoehr N6JXL n6jxl@k6arp.org=20
    Treasurer Lou Ann Dansby KD6WAW kd6waw@k6arp.org=20
    Secretary Patrick May KI6QOH ki6qoh@k6arp.org=20
    Laura Mavis KI6KRT ki6krt@k6arp.org=20
    David Dansby NI6M ni6m@k6arp.org=20
    Ray Harkins KB6LQV kb6lqv@k6arp.org=20

    CARP Repeater System
    The Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneers repeater system consists of multiple site=
    s. The high-level site is located east of Clovis near Mile High and the low= -level site is located near downtown Clovis. The repeater system is open fo=
    r the amateur community to use.

    a.. 147.675 =E2=80=93 141.3 K6ARP/R - Mile High=20
    b.. 224.380 =E2=80=93 141.3 N6JXL/R - Mile High=20
    c.. 444.725 + 141.3 K6ARP/R - Mile High=20
    d.. 440.350 + 141.3 NI6M/R - Downtown Clovis=20
    e.. IRLP Node: 8280=20
    f.. Echolink Node: 126433=20
    g.. Phone Patch=20

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    <P><FONT size=3D"2">73 de Ray W6RAY<BR>TCARC President </FONT></P>
    <DIV dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"OutlookMessageHeader" align=3D"left"><FONT size= =3D"2" face=3D"Tahoma">-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> CARP_news= @k6arp.org=20
    [mailto:CARP_news@k6arp.org]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, April 18, 2011=20 21:15<BR><B>To:</B> w6ray@sbcglobal.net<BR><B>Subject:</B> CARP May 2011=20 e-Newsletter<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
    <P style=3D"TEXT-ALIGN: center;"><STRONG>Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneer's<BR>= May 2011=20
    e-Newsletter</STRONG></P>
    <P>Hello fellow Pioneers and readers, Enjoy this edition of the CARP=20 e-Newsletter. Please send any comments or questions to <A href=3D"mailto:in= fo@k6arp.org">info@k6arp.org</A>. Don=E2=80=99t forget you can find CARP=20 news on the<A href=3D"http://www.k6arp.org"> K6ARP.org</A> website and also=
    find=20
    us at our<A href=3D"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clovis-Amateur-Radio-Pion= eers/142577765796947">=20
    Facebook</A> page. In this edition:</P>

    <LI>CARP May 6, 2011 Membership Meeting=20
    <LI>CARP Transmitter Hunt - Saturday May 7=20
    <LI>March of Dimes 2011 Recap=20
    <LI>CARP June 3, 2011 Membership Meeting=20
    <LI>CARP 2011 Regular Transmitter Hunt Schedule=20
    <LI>ARRL June VHF QSO Party at the Big Landing </LI></UL>
    <P><STRONG>CARP May 6 Membership Meeting<BR></STRONG>At the May membership=
    =20
    meeting will have a presentation on building a 2-meter tape measure hand-he= ld=20
    portable yagi for direction finding or portable operations. There will be a= =20
    transmitter hunt the morning following the meeting, so bring your T-hunt=20 equipment to show off or ask questions. Come on out and enjoy an informativ= e=20
    presentation as well as a chance to meet and chat with other local amateur = radio=20
    enthusiasts. The meeting will be held at the <A href=3D"http://maps.google.= com/maps/place?hl=3Den&amp;safe=3Doff&amp;client=3Dfirefox-a&amp;hs=3Dqkb&a= mp;rls=3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;bav=3Don.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&amp;um=3D1= &amp;ie=3DUTF-8&amp;q=3Dclovis+senior+center+place+page&amp;fb=3D1&amp;gl= =3Dus&amp;hq=3Dsenior+center+place+page&amp;hnear=3DClovis,+CA&amp;cid=3D58= 32696166341294498">Clovis=20
    Senior Center</A> at 850 Fourth Street in Clovis. Please see the<A href=3D"= http://www.k6arp.org"> CARP website</A> for more details and=20
    directions.</P>
    <P><STRONG>CARP Transmitter Hunt May 7<BR></STRONG>The next area Transmitte= r=20
    hunt will be on Saturday May 7th at 10:00 am. The start point will be <A hr= ef=3D"http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=3Dutf-8&amp;client=3Dfirefox-a&a= mp;ie=3DUTF8&amp;q=3Dletterman+park&amp;fb=3D1&amp;gl=3Dus&amp;hq=3Dletterm= an+park&amp;hnear=3DFresno,+CA&amp;cid=3D2105479761920472195&amp;t=3Dh&amp;= z=3D14">Letterman=20
    Park</A> in Clovis and the transmitter will be within 15 miles of the start= =20
    point. For those of you who have been asking, this hunt the transmitter wil=
    l NOT=20
    be mobile.</P>
    <P><STRONG>March of Dimes 2011 Event Recap<BR></STRONG>The 21st annual Marc=
    h of=20
    Dimes March for Babies walk was held Saturday April 16th, 2011 at Woodward=
    =20
    Park.</P>
    <P>Communications for the event was coordinated by the Clovis Amateur Radio= =20
    Pioneers and handled by volunteers from various amateur radio groups from t= he=20
    area. Volunteers worked closely with the Fresno County Search and Rescue te=
    am to=20
    deliver supplies, monitor participants and direct aid when needed.</P>
    <P>Thank you to all who participated from the CARP, Fresno ARES, Badlands P= osse=20
    4x4, FARC and SJVARS groups:</P>

    <LI>AE6GE =E2=80=93 Rob Mavis=20
    <LI>AE6SX - Dan Pruitt=20
    <LI>K6RTK =E2=80=93 Ron Prewett=20
    <LI>KB6LQV =E2=80=93 Ray Harkins=20
    <LI>KE6SHL =E2=80=93 Richard Pack=20
    <LI>KE7VLT =E2=80=93 Stan Harger=20
    <LI>KG6QHL =E2=80=93 Robert Mavis=20
    <LI>KI6IHB =E2=80=93 James Christopherson=20
    <LI>KI6NHT =E2=80=93 Randy Scroggins=20
    <LI>KI6OYW =E2=80=93 Gary Greenberg=20
    <LI>KI6QOH =E2=80=93 Patrick May=20
    <LI>N6HEW =E2=80=93 Glen Caine=20
    <LI>N6MQG =E2=80=93 Tom Reinhart=20
    <LI>N6RBT =E2=80=93 Bob Beck=20
    <LI>W6OCW =E2=80=93 Gary Gleim=20
    <LI>WB6GBS =E2=80=93 Ben Haman </LI></UL>
    <P><STRONG>CARP June 3, 2011 Membership Meeting<BR></STRONG>At the June 3rd= ,=20
    2011 CARP Membership Meeting we will have a presentation on VHF contesting.=
    We=20
    will cover the equipment, how its done and show some photos of various VHF=
    =20
    contest excursions. If you have any photos you would like to show, let me k= now=20
    and I can add them to the presentation if you like. We will also use the me= eting=20
    for last minute planning for the June Contest. If you would like to attend,=
    let=20
    us know! Come on out and enjoy an informative presentation as well as a cha= nce=20
    to meet and chat with other local amateur radio enthusiasts. The meeting wi=
    ll be=20
    held at the <A href=3D"http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=3Den&amp;safe= =3Doff&amp;client=3Dfirefox-a&amp;hs=3Dqkb&amp;rls=3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:offi= cial&amp;bav=3Don.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&amp;um=3D1&amp;ie=3DUTF-8&amp;q=3Dclovis+= senior+center+place+page&amp;fb=3D1&amp;gl=3Dus&amp;hq=3Dsenior+center+plac= e+page&amp;hnear=3DClovis,+CA&amp;cid=3D5832696166341294498">Clovis=20
    Senior Center</A> at 850 Fourth Street in Clovis. Please see the<A href=3D"= http://www.k6arp.org"> CARP website</A> for more details and=20
    directions.</P>
    <P><STRONG>CARP 2011 Regular T-Hunt Schedule<BR></STRONG>This is the tentat= ive=20
    schedule for Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneers (CARP) Transmitter Hunts in 2011=
    . As=20
    more are scheduled, they will be listed on the<A href=3D"http://www.k6arp.o= rg">=20
    K6ARP.org</A> website. The current 2011 T-Hunt Schedule:</P>

    <LI>Saturday, May 7th, 2011=20
    <LI>Saturday, August 6th, 2011=20
    <LI>Saturday, November 5th, 2011 </LI></UL>
    <P>Typically the start point will be <A href=3D"http://maps.google.com/maps= /place?oe=3Dutf-8&amp;rls=3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=3Dfirefox= -a&amp;um=3D1&amp;ie=3DUTF-8&amp;q=3Dletterman+park&amp;fb=3D1&amp;gl=3Dus&= amp;hq=3Dletterman+park&amp;hnear=3DFresno,+CA&amp;cid=3D210547976192047219= 5">Letterman=20
    Park</A> in Clovis. Times and locations for the T-hunt will be posted as ea= ch=20
    date gets closer. Mark your calendars and lets do some T-huntin=E2=80=99!</=

    <P><STRONG>ARRL June VHF QSO Party at the Big Landing<BR></STRONG>This year=
    CARP=20
    will be operating the ARRL June VHF QSO Party from the Big Landing, 10 mile= s=20
    north-east of Bass Lake. The site gives a commanding view of the valley and=
    to=20
    the north and south. The site is right off the main road and accessible to = all=20
    types of vehicles. If you would like to participate in this years event ple= ase=20
    let us know. With the site being so close and accessible you could even com=
    e up=20
    for a day or even an afternoon. Email us at <A href=3D"mailto:info@k6arp.or= g">info@k6arp.org</A> or phone at 559-492-7675.</P>
    <P><STRONG>Repeater Site Looking for Tenants<BR></STRONG>The communications=
    site=20
    that the CARP repeater is located is looking for additional tenants. If you=
    know=20
    of a company looking for tower space that has as great view of the central=
    =20
    valley, please let us know so we can get them in contact with the site owne= r.=20
    Email to <A href=3D"mailto:info@k6arp.org">info@k6arp.org</A>.</P> <P><STRONG>CARP Website<BR></STRONG>The CARP website can be viewed at<A hre= f=3D"http://www.k6arp.org"> www.k6arp.org</A>. The CARP website has some gr= eat=20
    amateur radio related articles and an event calendar outlining CARP and oth= er=20
    amateur radio events. If you have any articles or events you would like to = see=20
    on the site, please email us at <A href=3D"mailto:info@k6arp.org">info@k6ar= p.org</A>.</P>
    <P><STRONG>Member Badges/Cards<BR></STRONG>As a paid member of CARP you wil= l=20
    receive a CARP Member Badge that is designed to attach to a lanyard. The ba= dge=20
    not only shows that you are a member of CARP, but also has the repeater acc= ess=20
    commands printed on the reverse. If you have any questions about your badge= ,=20
    please email <A href=3D"mailto:info@k6arp.org">info@k6arp.org</A>.</P> <P><STRONG>2011 Board of Directors</STRONG></P>
    <TABLE>
    <TBODY>
    <TR>
    <TD>President</TD>
    <TD>Rob Mavis</TD>
    <TD>AE6GE</TD>
    <TD>ae6ge@k6arp.org</TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD>Vice-President</TD>
    <TD>Steve Stoehr</TD>
    <TD>N6JXL</TD>
    <TD>n6jxl@k6arp.org</TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD>Treasurer</TD>
    <TD>Lou Ann Dansby</TD>
    <TD>KD6WAW</TD>
    <TD>kd6waw@k6arp.org</TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD>Secretary</TD>
    <TD>Patrick May</TD>
    <TD>KI6QOH</TD>
    <TD>ki6qoh@k6arp.org</TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>Laura Mavis</TD>
    <TD>KI6KRT</TD>
    <TD>ki6krt@k6arp.org</TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>David Dansby</TD>
    <TD>NI6M</TD>
    <TD>ni6m@k6arp.org</TD></TR>
    <TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>Ray Harkins</TD>
    <TD>KB6LQV</TD>
    <TD>kb6lqv@k6arp.org</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
    <P><STRONG>CARP Repeater System<BR></STRONG>The Clovis Amateur Radio Pionee= rs=20
    repeater system consists of multiple sites. The high-level site is located = east=20
    of Clovis near Mile High and the low-level site is located near downtown Cl= ovis.=20
    The repeater system is open for the amateur community to use.</P>

    <LI>147.675 =E2=80=93 141.3 K6ARP/R - Mile High=20
    <LI>224.380 =E2=80=93 141.3 N6JXL/R - Mile High=20
    <LI>444.725 + 141.3 K6ARP/R - Mile High=20
    <LI>440.350 + 141.3 NI6M/R - Downtown Clovis=20
    <LI>IRLP Node: 8280=20
    <LI>Echolink Node: 126433=20
    <LI>Phone Patch </LI></UL>


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