President's Message

Hello All

While I was thinking about what to say in this message, I started thinking about all of the things that are going on right now. I am really excited about the enthusiasm and activity surrounding the restructuring the FCC is doing. It is wonderful to see so many people actually getting involved in more than 2 meters I think that the hobby is going to keep getting better and better. If you haven't been bitten by the bug yet we will see what can be done about that. There is so much more to be enjoyed in radio than just 2 meters. Because the FCC finally realized that Morse code does not make you a better operator people are starting to explore some of the other options open to them and I am excited about that. So get in there and try something new if you need any help, advice, or just somebody to share new discoveries with give a holler someone will be as excited as you. As a club we have people here that have done a lot of these things already and will be glad to help if you need it. Above all enjoy.

73 Von

March Meeting

The March meeting will be March 25th at 6:30 pm, at the home of Cliffton and Jackie Southam. The address is 1921 North 1500 East in Vernal. Directions are, go to the first intersection past the Vernal Athletic Club. Turn Right, which will be 1500 North. At the second intersection turn Left, this will be 1500 East. They live on the left side of the road about 3/4 of the way up in a duplex. It doesn't matter which side. They live in both.

If you have any problems Cliffton's call sign is KD7HIX and he can direct you in.

Minutes From February Meeting

The Blue Mountain saga continues. Bart Lewis has donated parts and pieces of repeaters from the BLM. Hopes are that from all of the parts we can get one good repeater. Plans are trying to be made to get the repeater on Blue Mountain down so that it can be repaired.

Events for the coming year were also discussed. We are planning on participating in the following activities:

Field Day, which will be held June 24th and 25th. It was suggested that we go back to the same location as last year.

The Vernal Triathalon, more information will be coming in the near future.

The UBIC was also discussed about entering a float once again this year.

If anyone else has any ideas for the club please let us know so we can get involved more.

Think About It

Do today what you could put off until tomorrow!

Puzzle Time

The following is from the B.A.R.C. BARKER dated June 1991, I thought it would be fun to include it here.

The following 34 terms are hidden in the word search puzzle. The terms like 'squelch' and 'squelch tail' are not shared. Good luck!

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CTCSS REPEATER

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Borderline News

Printed and mailed monthly to Borderline Amateur Radio Club Members. Articles from members are solicited and encouraged.

Submit them to the editor at the following:

Debbie Johnson KC7MGB

450 West Lagoon 46-14

Roosevelt, UT 84066

Ph. 435-722-2748

e-mail kc7mgd@ubtanet.com

Hams Provide Assistance At Fatal Fire

Hams in the Boston area spent several days earlier this month helping firefighters, volunteers, and victims in the wake of a fire that claimed five lives. Coordinator Mike Koenemund, KB1CKF, of the Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network--or SATERN--said the fire broke out February 9 at an office building in Newton, Massachusetts. More than a half dozen hams participated on behalf of SATERN and the Boston Amateur Radio Club's Emergency Response Team by standing by at the scene or by being available to respond when needed. The volunteer effort continued until February 13.

The tragedy was drawn out over four days while firefighters searched through the building looking for four of the victims," Koenemund said. Amateur Radio operators from SATERN and BARC were on the scene day and night to coordinate logistics and supplies coming into the disaster scene via the BARC 145.23 repeater, he said. BARC's Mike Ardai, N1IST, said the fire was in a commercial building that had stores on the first floor and offices on the others. Ardai said Amateur Radio filled the gap when cellular telephone circuits initially became overloaded.

The Salvation Army Disaster Services Unit mobile canteen was at the fire scene serving meals to approximately 150 individuals, and hams assisted with the feeding effort. Koenemund said the hams' assistance freed up Salvation Army volunteers and clergy to provide counseling and comfort to emergency workers and family members awaiting the outcome of the search and recovery efforts. The bodies of the four victims eventually were recovered. A fifth victim died at a hospital.--Michael S. Koenemund, KB1CKF; Mike Ardai, N1IST

Club Officers

Von Johnson, KA7ERC, President

Lee Turner, KK7SI, Vice President

Jay Hansen, KA7BPB, Treasurer

Debbie Johnson, KC7MGB, Secretary

Board of Directors

Jay Hansen KA7BPB

Jerry Goodrich N7JCP

Chandler Fisher W7BYU

Net Manager

Lee Turner KK7SI

Repeater Frequencies

Blue Mountain 147.10+

Tone 136.5

RX 449.700

TX 444.700

Tabby Mountain 147.24+

Tone 136.5

Duchesne 147.26+

Bruin Peak 147.32+

Tone 88.5

Grizzly Ridge 147.04+

Tone 136.5

Roosevelt 145.49-

Tone 136.5