San Antonio Hams

We need hams for the Alamo Area Law Enforcement Explorer Competition (AALEEC)

Saturday, 22 October 0700 to about 1630
Southwest High School, 11960 Dragon Ln, San Antonio, TX 78252

Need about 6 to 8 hams to cover the following events at approximately three locations:

Events will be: Accident Investigation, Arrest-Search-Seizure, Bicycle Obstacle Course, Bomb Threat, Building Search, Crime Scene Search, Crisis Negotiation, Domestic Disturbance, Felony Stop, Robbery in Progress, Team Building (Obstacle Course), Traffic Stop.

Volunteers start showing up at 6am, registration starts at 7am, briefing at 8am, lunch 12-1, competition ends at 4:30, hope to have the closing ceremony at 5pm, done by 6pm.

So as not to work our ham radio operators all day, two shifts is desired, but not necessary. Shift one will be 0700 to 1130 and shift two will be 1130 to about 1630. If you want to work the event all day that would be appreciated. We begin shutting down our stations around 4:30.

Dave W5QS
210-287-5036

We’re down to the wire for this event, and still need more ham radio operators to help us.  This year, the organizers are asking hams to drive SAG Trucks (donated by local dealer) instead of riding as a passenger in someone else’s car.  We’ve got about 11 Motorcycle Safety Marshalls committed. 

We need to staff about 5-6 Rest Stops (5 rest stops, 1 water stop), plus 4 SAG vehicles, a turtle vehicle and the Start / Finish.

The event starts / ends at the La Vernia City Park, just of Hwy 87 in La Vernia, Tx.  Take Rigsby Road / Hwy 87 due east from Loop 410 and you can’t miss it.   Three routes to cover, 32, 55, 80.   Free food from EZ’s at the finish, Free beer as well.

If you want to volunteer, contact Lee Besing by email info@sanantoniohams.org or phone at 210-771-7075 (cell)

KING KONG DUAL BAND ANTENNA 2 METER & 70 CM

This Antenna comes in Dual Band  2 meter &  70 cm..
or just single band for 2 meter or just 70 cm.
We also make them for 220 mHz

FACTS

1.     WATER PROOF
2.     MADE OF 450 PSI   PVC PIPE
3.    OMNI – DIRECTIONAL
4.     6 dbi  on VHF,   8 dbi or better on UHF
5.     V.S.W.R.  1.2 and no higher than 1.8
6.    POWER  150 Watts
7.    VERTICAL  OMNI  With no radials
8.    LENGTH   72 Inches
9.    WIND SPEED  150 +
10.  Screw Hook in top for easy suspension / hanging
11.   Standard SO-239 Chassis Connector (coax not included)

COST $45. FOR SINGLE BAND – VHF, UHF,  or 220 mHz

COST $65. FOR DUAL BAND VHF AND UHF

If you would like one call Andrew K5NNN on his cell  210-422-5304

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Morris E. Sullivan KG5CP went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on March 14, 1931 in Harlingen, Texas to Morris D. Sullivan and Rosa Mae Hack Sullivan.

Mr. Sullivan served in the Korean War with the U.S. Marine Corps and in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Air Force.

He was a volunteer firefighter for the N.W. San Antonio Volunteer Fire Dept. and was also involved with Rainfall Net on HAM Radio, which reported rainfall to the National Weather Service. He was an accomplished woodworker and avid gardener. He was a computer enthusiast, having technical aptitudes and capabilities to troubleshoot the most difficult of problems.

Mr. Sullivan loved dogs, and held a special place in his heart for his canine friends. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nellie Selk Sullivan; daughters, Debbie Spencer (Walter), Sue Hosack (Curtis), Cathy Letson (Tony), Brenda Sullivan (Larry), Sherrie Sullivan (Chris); son, Wayne Sullivan (Renee); 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

SERVICES A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 2:00PM at Mission Burial Park North, 20900 IH-10 West, San Antonio, Texas 78257, with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 8115 Datapoint, San Antonio, Texas 78229.