All, I am trying to sort out what type of rig to buy next year. I expect to use 10/20/40/80M bands. I am looking for a solid rig without a lot of fancy bells and whistles I can use

Thanks Rowland! Sent from ProtonMail mobile

Interesting repeater info. Thanks, Rowland https://www.wwara.org/WWARA-rptrlist.pdf They update it daily and it is FREE!!!! I download it to PDF every month and make a printed copy for

I can volunteer too, at least as a backup Sent from ProtonMail mobile

This is really helpful. Thanks! Also, I’d be up for 1st, 2nd or 3rd net control assignments in any of the open positions. Howard *********************************** Howard Mahran WA1HEM@... (425)

Like the new format Rick! Much easier to print from OpenOffice. Jim W7ABD

Attached is the schedule for Net Control Assignments for the new year. Rick Kb7cin

Thank you Robin for putting it together and getting us all there. Carolyn and I had a wonderful time! -- ************************* Howard E. Mahran WA1HEM (425) 864 - 5104 *************************

Thank you so much for putting it together! Thanks, Rowland and Kathy

I know some of our members are looking for a position in routing/switching/network services. Mark Moller at Kelly Services sent me the following and I wanted to pass it on. Mark

It was fun seeing everyone this evening at Ixtapa. Thanks for coming! 73, Robin, WA7CPA

Consider avoiding ics colors to avoid confusion. Yellow is probably your safest bet. Green, white, red, or blue should be avoided.

I just finished the CERT course in Carnation, I would like to upgrade the backpack, vest and helmet. Peter KJ7GHW

Hint: Begins with I, has three syllables, and rhymes with Papa. IXTAPA!!! Tonight is the night! 6 pm Redmond Ridge. See you there!

Just to confirm, the link below is one of the vests that Issaquah has available. It is a heavier material than the mesh, one-size-fits-all vests, which we distribute as part of the CERT course. The

I believe this is the one I bought from him. I’ll bring it tonight for you to look at. *********************************** Howard Mahran WA1HEM@... (425)

Looked at their site and this is the closest comparison I saw. Would prefer buying from Keith as he has supported our groups and is local. Take a look and give me your thoughts.

Years ago we did a joint exercise with the Issaquah CERT group, and they had really nice vests with the clear pockets. Maybe someone could reach out to them and see what they are using? Mark

Very cool! Regards, Dale Smith

Keith, CEO of Prepare , gave me a 20% discount code when I was buying items while in CERT class. I’ll look for it. Also if we have several folks that would like to buy from PrepareSmart we can