QCWA WILD ROSE REPEATER

August, 2005

Since releasing the Spring issue there have been many weather related incidents that brought amateur radio operators together to provide an essential community service from flood watches to helping with communications while setting up to serve thousands of meals through the Salvation Army.

Your conductor will be leaving on August 19th for the QCWA International Convention Alaska Cruise. I will have in hand information to promote QCWA Convention-2006 in Calgary September 28-30, 2006.

REPORT ON CALGARY & AREA FLEAMARKET - MAY 14, 2005

Not a record attendance however, approximately 270 people came out to enjoy fellowship and drive the hardest bargain they could come up with. Yours truly again set up a QCWA table with many coming by to say hello. As a result of our efforts we gained a new member, Dwight Williams, VE6PK. We thank Dwight for stopping by and joining QCWA and Wild Rose Chapter 151.

(Photo Courtesty Jack Ambler, VE6CAQ)
Left to Right - Dwight Williams, VE6PK and Ken Oelke, VE6AFO

ANNUAL GENERAL LUNCHEON MEETING - SEPTEMBER 17, 2005

Don't miss this very important meeting as this is election year for a new slate of officers. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend.

QCWA Wild Rose Chapter 151 elections take place every two years and we need new people with new ideas. Want to take your hand at a position? If so call Chair of the Nomination Committee Les Card, VE6CA at 288-7748 or email him at ve6ca@shaw.ca

For luncheon meeting updates visit often your website at: http:/www.qsl.net/ve6afo/

REPORT ON QCWA NATIONAL CONVENTION-2006

The third meeting of the QCWA Convention-2006 Planning Committee will be held on September 14, 2005 at Devry Institute.

1. Remember - convention date has been set for September 28 - 30, 2006. (Mark your calendar NOW!)

2. Our convention lapel pins are now on hand and are available from your executive for $5.00 each. Remember - only 200 have been ordered so get your order in now before they are all gone! For more details refer to the December 2004 newsletter (archived on the web site) or email me at ve6afo@rac.ca

3. The convention hotel will be the Port O' Call Inn, a Best Western hotel, located on the corner of McKnight Blvd (48 Avenue) and 19th Street N.E. The Convention-2006 Committee have negotiated an excellent guaranteed guest room rate of $100.00 (all taxes included!)

4. We are planning a Friday evening 'Meet & Greet'.

5. We are planning to have a hospitality suite open to all registered guests. Refreshments and snacks will be on hand - along with coffee/tea.

REPORT OF NEW MEMBERS

Treasurer John Smith, VE6AI brings us his report of new members and friends since the last newsletter. Our numbers are still on the rise which bodes well for Chapter 151!

We welcome and introduce 3 new members and 1 new friend since our last newsletter. As well we received a 3 year renewal from Bill Metcalfe, VE6BF.

Vern Ohlhauser, VE6AF was first licensed in 1962 as VE6AFV and was born in Carbon, AB. He is married to Mildred and both reside in Calgary, AB. He is retired from farming and sales and now enjoys RVing.

Dwight Williams, VE6PK was first licensed in 1975 as VE6CFR and was born in Black River, Jamaica. He is married to Hazel and both reside in Calgary, AB. Dwight is a retired instructor and enjoys public service events.

Jim Anderson, VE6JWA was first licensed in 1950 as VE5PL and was born in Brock, Saskatchewan. He is married to Ollie and both reside in Edmonton, AB. Jim is a retired Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) engineer. He enjoys HF, 6 metres, VHF and QRP CW.

Our newest friend of Chapter 151 is Neale Ibbetson, VE6NRI. Neale was first licensed in 1990 and is married to Joyce. They both reside in Calgary, AB. Neale is retired and is just plane enjoying all aspects of Ham radio!

We extend a special welcome to our new members Vern Ohlhauser, VE6AF, Dwight Williams, VE6PK, Jim Anderson, VE6JWA and friend Neale Ibbetson, VE6NRI. We look forward to seeing you all at our future luncheon meetings.

49th ANNUAL QCWA QSO PARTY - SEPTEMBER 17, 2005

If you are looking for some fun with a laid back style of operating then the QCWA QSO Party is for you! For more details, rules and log sheet - refer to the QCWA Journal or visit the QCWA National Website at http://www.qcwa.org/2005-qso-party-rules.htm

CHAPTER 151 QCWA JOURNAL REPORT

Secretary Jack Ambler, VE6CAQ submitted a Chapter 151 report by the April 1 and July 1, 2005 deadline for the QCWA National Journal. Watch for them.

If you have something you wish to see published in the QCWA National Journal please feel free to submit your views and or pictures to your Chapter Executive for future submission. Submission deadlines are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of each year.

MORSE CODE IN MUSIC

Randall, KE0YG, provided the following info about Morse Code in the computer game called "RED STORM RISING" by Microprose. Randall says that in the opening credits there is music which contains Morse Code which spells out "THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING" at about 18 WPM. Randall says that he can confirm this on the C-64 version (now that is going back a few years!) and he believes that the IBM version plays the CW message in the theme song.

Stay tuned for other 'Morse code in music' to be featured in future issues of the QCWA Repeater.

Until next time...on behalf of the QCWA Chapter 151 Executive - Happy Trails!

73

Ken Oelke, VE6AFO - President
Jack Ambler, VE6CAQ - Secretary
John Smith, VE6AI -Treasurer