As we all know, Tom and Merri (KC9FOZ & KE5MNA) are off to a new start in life. They were both active in the local ham community. They were very active in ARES, the Williamson Co. Club and the LSARA club. Tom was our first president and chaired the committee that filed our 501(c) 3. Merri became our social chair and single-handed got the Liberty Hill Fire dept. to give up their station for Field day. What a Gal. Tom and Merri were among the prime movers for the formation of LSARA and devoted much energy and time in establishing the club. Tom's leadership as club president demonstrated his contagious enthusiasm and ability to get things done. Please wish them much success, health, and happiness in their new adventure.
News of a New Donation
The Old 145.130 Repeater
The club received a analog 2-meter repeater from Heart of Texas Emergency Repeater Association (HOTERA) we will rework it and put it on the air to benefit ham community. See february news letter for photos.
Events Around Town
January 14 Deep Wood A presentation will be given to the Ham Club on resistors, coax, and cable.
January 24, 3M Half Marathon & Relay. Starts at 5:30 am and ends around 11 am. 15-20 amateur radio volunteers needed. They must be licensed to operate on 2-meter band and provide your own HT or mobile rig.
February 6, Sun City, Neighborhood 13, Mardi gras Parade. Sun City Amateur Radio Society is running this event. They worked the RunTex 20 to get some experience.
February 8-12 deep Wood the 2010 School Club Roundup sponsored by ARRL. This is a Field Day for elementary, middle, and high schools. Looking for volunteers this day?
February 13, ShorelineChristianCenter 12th Annual MSET / PHI STAT Air Landing Zone Training Class free event. PHI STAT Air will conduct training on selecting and preparing an emergency Helicopter landing zone, pilot communication, helicopter approach and patient packaging. Hands on patient loading and unloading demonstration will be held at 10:30 am.
February 20, UT Pickle Research Campus This is the 20th Annual, Lou Withrow Sky Warn Austin/South Central Texas, and Severe Weather Spotter Training Session.
March 20, Liberty Hill. Spirit Reins, Ride for the Ranch
LSARA will be holding their fall picnic on 10 October 2009 at the Foundation Park, 355 Loop 332 in Liberty Hill, next to the Liberty Hill Fire Department. We will monitor the 147.080 repeater for assistance if needed.
The festivities begin at 1300. The club will be working on hands on technical projects, including antenna construction and tuning, radio performance tests and proper power pole connector installation.
We are looking forward to a great turn out for members and interested parties who would like to spend the day with us.
Food will be served at 1700.
The menu will consist of smoked brisket, smoked sausage. And we ask everyone to bring a side dish and dessert. There will be a donation box to cover the cost of the food.
All are welcome, come join us for the fun and the educational opportunity! We hope to see you there so bring your friends, family and neighbors.
Foundation Park
322 Loop 332
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
LSARA will be setting up operations for ARRL Field Day at the Liberty Hill Fire Department in Liberty Hill, TX - located at 301 Loop 332. Everyone is welcome. We will monitor the 147.080 repeater for assistance if needed.
The on air operation starts at 1:00pm Saturday, June 27th, and ends 1:00pm Sunday, June 28th. We will start setting up on Saturday morning and all extra hands are welcome. Our special event callsign is W5C and we will be operating as class 3A which stands for three transmitters operating under emergency power as class A.
We are looking forward to a great turn out for families or individuals who are able and would like to spend the weekend camping out with us.
The menu will consist of smoked brisket, smoked sausage. And we ask everyone to bring a side dish and dessert. There will be a donation box to cover the cost of the food.
All are welcome, come join us for the fun and the educational opportunity! We hope to see you there so bring your friends, family and neighbors.
LIberty Hill Fire Department
301 Loop 332
P.O. Box 443
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
The program for the June 9th meeting is on our club members who are in the Bahamas. They will be coming to us live via Skype. Come one, come all this should be a reall good presentation.
Farwell Tom & Merri 
