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The Mid-State Amateur Radio Club
Franklin, Indiana
"Serving Central Indiana Communities for Twenty-Four Years"
Monday, November 19, 2007
LOT'SA GAIN
Steve Carmean K9DY was recently spotted cruising down the road with his new high gain verticle 2-meter antenna. This beauty comes courtesy of Greg Abney KC9KPK and Community South Hospital. Look for Steve at the first overpass just south of Greenwood. He'll be in the red SUV trying to pick out the pieces of a 2-meter QSO. photo by K9DY
Posted 5:23 PM by Jack
Friday, November 09, 2007
REPEATER MOVE MAKES CONTACTS
The MARC repeater went on the air Friday November 2, 2007 from its new home on top of the White River Fire Department Tower at Station #51. That's near the intersection of SR135 & Olive Branch Road. At 940-feet mobile, base and HT coverage in Johnson County has been greatly improved. Current output is 7 watts.
Stay tuned for more improvements.
Posted 5:24 PM by Jack
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Vernon Gill, N9QBO, SK
It is with great sadness that we have to relay the news of the passing of longtime Mid-State Amateur Radio Club treasurer and lifetime member Vernon Gill, N9QBO. Vernon passed away on Wednesday night.Long known as "The Voice of Johnson County", Vern's steady inflection was once a fixture of our Sunday night nets. From his home in Franklin, he would broadcast Amateur News Weekly and Newsline as well as take check ins from as far away as Greensburg, Indiana. His voice could also be heard on Johnson County's other VHF repeater, the KN9E 145.11 MHz system, colloquially known as "The 511". He also filled in as net control for many of our special events. Jack took this photo of Vern at the Flatrock run a few years ago.
Vern also served as a longtime treasurer of the club, and played an active role in deciding club policy and direction through his involvement with the club's executive committee. This club wouldn't be here today without his effort and dedication.
Some of Vern's other interests included the railroad (he was an avid train historian and a retired railroad employee) and computer technology. On the ham bands, he was a fixture on packet (including APRS), VHF/UHF, and SSTV. He was also a routine attendee at the supper gathering every week.
His showing is tomorrow (2 November 2007) from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Vandivier-Tudor Chapel, 951 North Main Street, in Franklin. There is also a celebration of life service this Saturday at 10:30 AM at the same location. His obituary is featured in The Daily Journal and The Indianapolis Star.
Although Vern caught a train bound for a better location Wednesday, he left some pretty big shoes to fill back at the station. Have a safe journey, my friend. We'll miss you.
Posted 8:57 PM by Matt
