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40 Meter Net Now Daily on 7195 kHz PDF Print E-mail
  
Friday, 01 May 2009 14:59

Effective May 1, 2009, the 40 Meter Net will begin daily operations and move to it's new frequency at 7195 kHz. We have decided to move for two reasons:

  1. We wish to open access to our nets to DX stations who are now operating between 7100 and 7200 kHz.
  2. Broadcast interference remains on 7205 kHz and adjacent frequencies.

We are currently short TWO NCS operators to fill out the 40 meter schedule. If you are ready to try being an NCS and have the ability to kick in the after-burner or have a gain antenna we'll welcome your assistance!

 
Twitter Away Your Time! PDF Print E-mail
  
Monday, 27 April 2009 19:48

Are you caught up in the Twitter craze? Do you have a Twitter account?

If so you can now add your Twitter information to your User Profile on the NATA Website! Visit your USER ACCOUNT settings and enable Twitter in your profile then simply enter your Twitter ID and Password (the password is secure!). You will now find a Twitter tab where your last five "tweets" will be viewable.

You can also view other members latest Tweets by looking up users by either opening those active users (right panel listing) or going into the User Menu and opening the user list and opening them from there!

Never thought I'd jump into the craze but it's actually kind of fun AND I've discovered that I can talk to Brent Spiner direct! (That would be Data for all you folks that aren't "Trek-savvie") Give it a try: you might end up hooked, too!

Last Updated ( Monday, 27 April 2009 21:22 )
 
40 Meter QSY and Announcements PDF Print E-mail
  
Sunday, 19 April 2009 20:49

The poll results are as follows:

  • In favor of QSY: 19
  • Wait 30 Days: 11
  • Stay on 7205:  3
  • Stay and publicize DX window: 1

Majority rules therefore the 40 meter SSB net will move to 7.195 MHz pending Tandy, K5TRM, making contact with what may be a regular local sked in his area and elicit their participation and approval. Assuming Tandy is successful (and why wouldn't that silver-tongued devil NOT be?) the 40 meter QSY will take place on May 1 local time.

At that time we will also go to DAILY operation on 40 meters. At this time the NCS roster is KU0G, W5BLH, K5TRM, KG5RJ, and KD0ETE. The current NCS schedule on 40 will remain the same unless somebody wants to swap days. We need volunteers for Monday, Tuesday, and Friday plus possibly Wednesday.

  • Monday, K5SMH
  • Tuesday, OPEN
  • Wednesday, W5BLH 
  • Thursday, W5BLH
  • Friday, OPEN
  • Saturday, KU0G
  • Sunday, K5TRM

I am pleased to announce the awarding of NCS Certificates as follows:

  • NCS Novice: KD0ETE
  • NCS Novice: K5TRM
  • NCS Pro: W5BLH
  • NCS Advanced: KG5RJ
  • NCS Pro: KU0G

Certificates are being prepared and will be available in your awards inbox in the next few days!

 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 April 2009 15:24 )
 
Greg Hall, KG5RJ - NATA WAS #2! PDF Print E-mail
  
Saturday, 25 April 2009 08:57

Greg Hall, KG5RJ, has earned NATA Worked All States Award Number Two!

Greg completed all of the required contacts for his award on April 9, 2009. Applying our 25% out-of-net contacts, Greg worked hard-to-find states on 20, 40 and 80 meters using CW and SSB.

Congratulations, Greg! Well done!!!

 
Announcing the Starfleet Command Progressive Awards! PDF Print E-mail
  
Sunday, 12 April 2009 18:45

Welcome to NATA's newest series of awards! The STARFLEET COMMAND series! 

 

Each of these progressive awards will challenge you to judiciously use your log entries in applying for each level of award in this progressive series. You must work your way up in rank by earning each award in the series before applying for the next level. Contacts made on or after January 1, 2009, are all eligible for use on these awards. The "25% rule" does not apply to the Cadet level but all subsequent levels and supplemental awards DO allow our standard 25% contacts from other sources. Application worksheets will be available by April 15th.

UPDATE! The rules for these awards are now posted on the website. CLICK HERE TO RETRIEVE THE AWARD RULES (MS WORD FORMAT). The Academy Cadet award worksheet is also available. Click on the award name below to retrieve that worksheet.

The awards are as follows:

Starfleet Academy Cadet - This is the entry level for all subsequent awards. Work 25 contacts including 10 contacts made on 10 consecutive NATA nets. The 25% rule for outside contacts does NOT count for this level! Once used on an application the contact can not be used on subsequent award applications.

Starfleet Ensign - After earning your Cadet certificate you "graduate" from the Academy by making additional contacts over and above your Cadet award. 40 contacts are required for this award level.

Starfleet Captain - 60 contacts are required to attain the rank of Captain. This level also requires participation as an NCS operator or an additional set of optional contacts. After earning this award you are eligible to apply for the supplemental awards (see below).

Starfleet Commodore - 100 contacts are required to attain the rank of Commodore. NCS participation is required (or additional contacts are required as an alternative).

Starfleet Admiral - 250 contacts are required to attain the rank of Admiral including contacts with all countries in North America (including the Caribbean islands).

SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS

Contacts used for these supplemental awards CAN be used for credit toward Commodore and Admiral levels of the progressive series. Complete rules and worksheets for these awards are still in development and will be released soon!

Delta Quadrant Expedition - Based upon the Star Trek "Voyager" series, this award requires 30 contacts.

Resistance is Futile! - You will be assimilated. Life as you know it is over. You will adapt to service US. Work 10 holders of each of the Cadet, Ensign, and Caption level awards to earn this award plus special Borg callsigns to fill your very own Borg Unimatrix.

Cardassian Challenge Note, Romulan "Warbird", and Klingon Dictionary - All of these awards are based upon working contacts to spell applicable terminology used by these three past or present enemies of the Federation!

The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition - Get your GREED on and work like a Ferengi to gain a profit advantage!

The Q Continuum - Work callsigns with the letter "Q" for various point levels based on the location of the Q in the call! It's a little complicated and convoluted just like good ol' Q him/her/itself. Each callsign you work will receive points based on the letters contained and the location of the Q is the multiplier! Work a total of Q3 points (17 x 17 x 17 - Q is the 17th letter in the alphabet!) to earn this one!

Last Updated ( Sunday, 19 April 2009 18:50 )
 
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