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August 2019, Monthly Newsletter

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The SELARC "Hamster"

Vol. 46, No. 8 ................................ August 2019

Repeaters

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SELARC Repeaters
147.000- WB5NET PL 107.2/A/E
145.130- WB5NET PL 107.2
145.010 WB5NET HMU digipeater
444.250+ WB5NET PL107.2

List of Current Members

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SELARC Members for the 2023 membership year as of June 13, 2023

Anderson, Matt KD5KNZ	Bray, Carmen KF5VXO	Burg, Gerard W5TE	Burns, Tyrone N5XES	Bush, Ernest N5NIB
Catania, David N5QOX	Cline, Julius N5ZCW	Cutrer, Richard KF5TQT	Desmond, Timothy KG6G	Disimone, Sumana KI5WNV
Dumo, Tracy N5CTZ	Hare, Bob N5DEA	Harris, Bill KF5YBY	Hernandez, Trent KD5PCM	Henry, Steven K5WTI
Hernandez, Scott KD5PCK	Hess, James AG5EJ	Jackson, Michael KI5GGP	Jaeger, Robert KI5TYD	Lacey, Mark WX5RN
Landry, Randy WB5BW	Lassange, James AI5AK	Lacompte, Vincient WD5CZJ	LeBlanc, Jim KF5AGQ	Liuzza, Jason K5WDH
Liuzza, Peter WB5ERM	Lima, Lawrence KI5JVY	Locascio, Joe K5KT	Lukinivich, Mark KW10	Lynch, Timothy AG5XK
Martin, Kathryn N4USW	Mason, Edward KE5GMN	Mason, Mary (Pat) KE5KMM	Mason, Michael KE5KMH	Mayer, Frederick K5FMM
McKelvy, Garry KM4NHH	Melancon, Dean KG5AAE	Minor, Francis KF5YNN	Moser, Matt KI5YSO	Muller, David W5NPV
Muller, Susan WD5BVC	Newcombe, Ronnie N5RYA	Newman, Kyle KI5TNL	Oehler, David K4BHY	Patron, Chris W5CLP
Pfiester, Randall KM5RP	Plyler, Russell WI5ARD	Plyler, Ryan KI5FMA	Ricks, Brenda KG5KBS	Robertson, John K5JMR
Rogers, Larry WD5HLE	Samrow, Keith KF5VLX	Sarrat, Walter N5RYI	Shaw, Ralph K5CAV	Shettles, John K5SNB
Spahn, Robert WD5BJW	Spruell, Ferrell W5PXX	White, Louis KG5EFQ	Williams, Terry N1TDW	Williams, Justin KI5PDO
Wilson, Lynwood AG5IQ

Updates to the Members List:

Last update as of [June 15 2023]

SELARC 2019 Hammond Hamfest

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38th Annual Hammond Hamfest

Saturday, January 19, 2019
8:00am - 2:00pm

Admission $5

PENNINGTON STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER

1350 North General Pershing Street
ON CAMPUS OF SOUTHEASTERN LA UNIVERSITY AT INTERSECTION OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE & NORTH GENERAL PERSHING STREET

(Take Exit 32 from I-55, Go East 1.5 Miles on University Avenue to North General Pershing Street)

CLICK For MAP

DELTA DIVISION

Main Prize Drawing at 1:30pm — Completed

Winner Need Not Be Present for the 4 Main Prizes!

For More Info Contact:
Tyrone Burns N5XES

Hourly Prize DrawingsVE Test Session

8:00am: Testing Begins - Test Fee $15 cash, photo ID, copy of license or CSCE
Testing Begins Promptly at 8:00am

TYRONE BURNS VE Liason, n5xes@arrl.net

Forums:

10:00am

ARRL Forum
John Mark Robertson - K5JMR, LA ARRL Section Manager

11:00am

ARES Forum
Jim Coleman - AI5B, LA ARES SEC

12:00noon
LCARC Meeting
Matt Anderson - KD5KNZ

Dealers & Vendors

Click to Download Application

MFJ
Ham World Inc.
Macs' Computers
Be Ready-Solar
Navcom USA

Swap Tables

Click to Download Application

Table Manager Tyrone Burns n5xes@arrl.net

Prize Donations

ARRL
MASTRANT
RF Adapter Guy
Navcom USA
Scott Hernandez - KD5PCK

* Main Prize Drawings *

Grand Prize

Yaesu FT-891 HF Transceiver

HF and 6 Meters, All-mode Transceiver, 100W (25W AM) - Winner: Leslie Buie

Second Prize

Rig Expert AA-230

Zoom Antenna Analyzer - Winner: Bill Hayden

Third Prize

Heil Sound Pro Set - Winner: James Redmond

Elite 6 Headset

Fourth Prize

Yaesu FT-60 Dual Band Handheld - Winner: Gary Price

All Prizes have Cash Value Equivalent for non-Hams

Winner Need Not Be Present for the 4 Main Prizes!

* Also Hourly Prize Drawings *

Return to SELARC Homepage

CLICK For Hamfest Program & Rules

SELARC Repeaters
147.000 (-600) WB5NET PL 107.2
145.130 (-600) WB5NET PL 107.2
444.250 (+5) WB5NET PL 107.2

Updated: January 22, 2019

Resources

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Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio Clubs

Mississippi Clubs

Repeater DB

Artsci's Louisiana Directory

Other Links

Doppler Radar and Radio Waves: Weather Station Monitoring

Packet Radio

Tucson Amateur Packet Radio

FCC Pages

Study Sources:

Classroom Education - Radio Communication

Membership Application

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  SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC.
   MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL

(SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION FORM & DUES TO:

  SELARC, P.O. Box 1324, Hammond, LA 70404)


NAME__________________________________________CALLSIGN_______________

ADDRESS______________________________________________________________

CITY_________________________________STATE_______ZIP_________________

PHONE #_______________________________BIRTHDATE______________________

SPOUSE'S NAME_____________________EMAIL ADDRESS _____________________

DATE FIRST LICENSED______________________ EXPIRES____________________

LICENSE CLASS_____________________ ARRL MEMBERSHIP #_________________

TEN-X MEMBERSHIP#__________________ QCWA MEMBERSHIP #________________

ARES MEMBER YES / NO  (CIRCLE ONE) ARRL / W5YI  VE#__________________

DUES:   $30.00  REGULAR AND ASSOCIATE MEMBER 
        $25.00  REGULAR AND ASSOCIATE MEMBER (OVER AGE 62)
        $17.50  REGULAR AND ASSOCIATE MEMBER (UNDER AGE 17)
        $10.00  EACH ADDITIONAL LICENSED MEMBER LIVING AT THE
                SAME ADDRESS - SUBMIT SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH

    IN SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP TO THE SOUTHEAST
LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC. (SELARC), I DO HEREBY AGREE TO
ABIDE BY THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF SAID ORGANIZATION AND AGREE
TO COMPLY WITH ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTINENT TO THE AMATEUR 
RADIO SERVICE (FCC PART 97).


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About

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SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC.

SELARC P.O. Box 1324 Hammond, LA 70404

www.selarc.org

E-mail: wb5net@arrl.net

Contact Any SELARC Officer for 2025-2025 !

President
Vice President

Russell Plyler, WI5ARD
Ryan Dellucky KI5NMJ

Secretary

Aaron Davis N5OMM

Treasurer


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 NEW MEMBER GUIDE

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC.
( SELARC )

Welcome!

Whether you are a new ham or an experienced old-timer, we hope your enjoyment

 of amateur radio will be enhanced through the activities and programs of SELARC.

The SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, Inc. is registered in the State of

Louisiana as a non-profit organization and has been serving amateur radio

operators in the Florida parishes area for over forty years. Since its

beginning in 1974, the club has attempted to meet the social, technical and

operating interests of the members.

Amateur radio is both a hobby and a public service. SELARC is active in

supporting community agencies such as the American Red Cross and the Tangipahoa

Office of Homeland Security through the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. (ARES).

Other community service activities include the Multiple Sclerosis Society bicycle tour

in the Fall and the Louisiana Special Olympic Games in the Spring to provide our

members the opportunity to enjoy operating amateur radio while serving the

public good. In 2008, SELARC was named the "VOLUNTEER GROUP OF THE YEAR" by the

Louisiana Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Association.

SELARC is proud to have partnered with Southeastern Louisiana University to

serve the university and community for over 30 years. Through our association

with the Tangipahoa Parish Office of Homeland Security, Project LION and

Southeastern radio station KSLU-FM we have been an active component in the

communications plans for Homeland Security and disaster management for local

and regional events including severe weather incidents, train derailments and evacuations.

You can find more information about SELARC on our web site at www.selarc.org,

or in the SELARC Constitution.

To meet the needs of the membership, SELARC funds and operates three voice

repeaters on 145.130, 147.000 and 444.250MHz. All of these stations operate under

 the club amateur radio call of WB5NET and require a 107.2 PL tone. We also provide digital

 communications through the packet repeaters (digipeaters) on 145.01MHz.

The annual Hammond Hamfest sponsored by SELARC provides social interaction with

hams throughout the southeastern United States. It provides the major

portion of the operating funds of the club, while at the same time bringing

amateur radio dealers and computer exhibits to Hammond for "hands on" shopping

and hosting educational sessions for improving our communications skills.

Other activities such as Field Day, the Simulated Emergency Test and periodic

ARES and emergency communicatons exercises provide opportunities to enjoy and improve

your HF skills on voice or CW, as well as practical problem-solving in

antenna and power supply requirements.

As officers and members, we hope you will enjoy your association with the

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, Inc. and will be a contributing factor

to the growth and preservation of our exciting hobby!

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC.
SELARC
P.O. Box 1324
Hammond, LA 70404

www.selarc.org

Or you can e-mail us at wb5net@arrl.net

History of SELARC

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SELARC -- 1974 to 1998
(A history program presented to SELARC on June 15, 1989 by R. Priez, WB5FBS)

A Brief History Presented on the Anniversary
of its Organization on June 4, 1974

At 7:30pm on Tuesday, June 4th, of l974 a group of seven amateur
operators and several non-hams met in the Civil Defense Room of
the Hammond Post Office Building for the purpose of establishing
a local amateur radio club.

Licensed amateur operators present were Ottis Arnold, K5AIY, of
Bedico; Hillery Bickford, K5AHD, of Ponchatoula; Richard Cutrer,WA5TQX
of Amite; Leey Mapes, K5AHL, Bob Priez, WB5FBS, and Ralph Shaw, K5CAV,
of Hammond; and Jimmy Valega, WN5LSH, of Springfield.

Non-amateurs present were Sam Garafola, Hammond CD director, Douglas
Jordan, Assistant CD director, Larry Rogers and Wiley Traylor, former
WN5EAS (now AA5FA).

This group, chaired by WB5FBS, adopted a resolution forming an amateur
radio club, and adopted a proposed constitution. In discussing a name
for the organization it was decided that the wide-area representation of
the members should be reflected. The second Tuesday of each month was
selected as the regular meeting night.

Charter Members Meet July 9, 1974

On Tuesday, July 9th, the first official meeting of the new radio
club was convened. The name of the new organization was adopted as
the SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (it would not be until
3 months later, in October, that SELARC would become the official
acronym of the club.) Dues were set at $1 per month.

The officers elected at that meeting were as follows:

President - Bob Priez, WB5FBS
Vice-President- Ralph Shaw, K5CAV
Secretary-Treasurer - Alex Langer, K5EEB

The original charter members signing the new constitution that night
were Milton Bardwell, W5BAV, Pete Liuzza, WB5ERM, Leey Mapes, K5AHL,
Malcolm Myers, W5SPI, Douglas Jordan, Jim Valega, WN5LSH, Ottis
Arnold, K5AIY, Ralph Shaw, K5CAV, Hillery Bickford, K5AHD, Larry
Rogers, Robert Priez, WB5FBS, Wiley Traylor, Emmet Herring Jr, WA5PFS,
Rick Webb, WA5PCE, Louis Pechon, and Joseph A. Locascio, K5CIT/KH6IGJ.

That list includes 3 silent keys (Mit, Hillery, and Louis); 7 current
SELARC members (Mapes, Myers, Valega, Shaw, Rogers, Priez, and
Herring); and 4 who have maintained continuous membership in SELARC
for the past 15 years (Mapes, Myers, Priez and Shaw.)

Highlights of the FIRST YEAR ('74-75)

Even in its first year, SELARC was very active in promoting amateur
radio and club activities. Some of its events included:

amateur radio license class for new licenses and for
member upgrades were conducted by K5CAV (Ralph organized annual
license classes for the next ten years)

a SELARC on-air net was established on 75 meters on 3.910
meeting weekly on Thursday nights

a mini-hamfest was held that first year in November at Champ
Cooper school

SELARC applied for a club station license; an escrow fund was
established for that new-fangled thing on VHF--a 2 meter repeater

in January SELARC participated in the annual Simulated Emergency
Test, and in June in the first of its 15 annual Field Day exercises

Jim, WN5LSH, was elected secretary-treasurer to fill out the term
of Alex, K5EEB; in turn, Wiley, WN5MXE, was later elected to fill
out the term of Jim, WN5LSH; 2 new members joined during that first
year: John Ward, K5MUI, Loranger, and Allen Pierson, W5EGG,
Ponchatoula.

Operating under its new club call, WB5NET (trustee is WB5FBS), was
activated at Civil Defense EOC in Sept '75 during a hurricane
threat to the LA coast; WB5FBS in Hammond, K5EEB in Ponchatoula,
and WA5TQX in Amite tied the parish CD centers together and to the
state emergency net.

In October of 1975, new officers were elected: President Ralph Shaw,
K5CAV, Vice-President Rick Webb, WA5PCE, and Secretary-treasurer
Wiley Traylor, WB5MXE.

It was at this time also that the meeting time was moved from the
second Tuesday of each month to the third Thursday of the month.
Meetings continued to be held in the Civil Defense Operations Center
in the basement of the Hammond Post Office Building.

SECOND YEAR ('75-76)

In its second year, SELARC had 17 members on the roster. Meetings
were moved to an upstairs room (206) of the Science Bldg on the SLU
campus.

A raffle was held to raise more funds for the VHF escrow fund; and
the first of our almost-annual crawfish/shrimp boils was held at
the QTH of K5MUI in Loranger.

Earthquake in Guatamala provided the club a chance for media coverage
when several members handled Health & Welfare traffic on HF bands.

A campus ham club, SLUARC, was organized by K5CAV, complete with a
club room & station equipment. SLUARC worked with SELARC on many
events in coming years (club call, WD5FIG, with K5CAV as trustee).

Allen Jr., WN5UBY, made the Pierson's our first 2-ham family.

Chris Fischer, WA5RRN, built and installed the first 2-meter repeater
on the northshore for SELARC. WR5AQB (FCC repeater calls), with WA5PCE
as trustee, filled the RF void between NO and BR; the machine stayed on
the air for the next 11 years ('til January '88). In appreciation of
his work, Chris was granted a life-time honorary SELARC membership.

THIRD YEAR (76-77)

SELARC grew to 29 members in this year, representing Hammond, Bedico,
Ponchatoula, Robert, Loranger, Springfield, Amite, Independence,
Roseland, Folsom, Covington, and Magnolia & Osyka, MS.

The club newsletter, which was sent out monthly since October of the
first year, was officially named the "SELARC Hamster". (From l974 'til
June '88, WB5FBS, would edit over 100 issues; from July '88 to '89,
AA5FJ served as editor; Bob Mixon KG5SW was editor until his death in
1990; Mickey Bennett N5OUH assumed editor duties until '93, followed by
Jack Stang N5XVJ from '94-'96; Paul Terrell KC5PAL, '96- '98)

New officers: President- Wiley, WB5MXE (now AA5FA); Vice-President-
Richard Cutrer, WA5TQX; Sec-Treas - Bob, WB5FBS

Club meetings were moved to downstairs (103) of Meade Hall (Science
Bldg) in January '77, where SELARC continues to meet.

2-meter net met on Sunday evenings; the first almost-annual Christmas
social was held at Sammy's Restaurant in Hammond; members pledged
$5 each as SELARC's share to support the coming 1979 National ARRL
convention to be held in BR.

June Field Day activity produced the SELARC record high of 798 points.

Dues structure was expanded to allow additional family membership for
$5 per new family ham; Sept '77 saw Hurricane Babe hit the SE La area
with considerable tornado & flood damage in Tangipahoa parish. K5EEB,
WB5FBS & WB5LSH provided emergency CD traffic during the threat. For
several days after, SELARC members assisted Disaster Survey Teams with
VHF communication.

FOURTH YEAR ('77-78)

New officers were: Mel, WD5FQG, Pres; John, K5MUI, VP; Mit, W5BAV,
sec-treasurer

Still growing, SELARC numbered 32 members; we also listed our first
Silent Keys- Hillery, K5AHD; John, K5MUI; and Clyde, W5VII/W5FBO

Mit, W5BAV, was elected VP to fill John's term; Ted,WB5VRO, was
elected Sec-Treas to fill Mit's term;

Highlight program of the year was guest speaker Paul Rabito, W5HR -
La's oldest active ham- who talked about early spark radio and his
visit with radio-pioneer Marconi

This was also the 'Year of the Turkey' -- area repeaters were victims
of malicious interference by 2 NO hams and their imitators; the two
were caught (largely thru efforts of the NO VHF club) and convicted
in Federal Court to prison terms, fines, and loss of commercial and
amateur licenses.

FIFTH YEAR ('78-79)

Still growing, SELARC reached a membership of 38, and held our first-
ever family picnic at Hidden Oaks campground; other events included
the crawfish/shrimp boil and the Christmas social at Kluchins in
Independence.

New Officers were Mit, W5BAV, Pres; Doc, W5TJY, VP; and Ted, WB5VRO,
sec-treasurer

The third annual shotgun raffle (which were held to fund the club
treasury and repeater repairs) was a success; computers & ham
radio were popular topics at meetings; and officers terms were extended
to two years.

Heavy flooding in Mississippi caused cancellation of the Jackson
Hamfest in April; Vince, WD5CZJ, wins first prize at the BR hamfest-
a complete HF station & all-mode VHF transceiver.

SIXTH YEAR ('79-80)

New officers elected to serve 2-yr terms: Pres-Jim, WD5GJK, VP-W5TJY,
Sec-Treas-Howard, KA5CBT; membership at 37; social events included a
fish fry at Hidden Oaks and the Christmas social at Bear Creek

Ponchatoula dedicated its new Community Center, which featured a
fully equipped HF & VHF CD Emergency Communications Center--K5EEB, CD
Director, and Barry, N5AKG, Communications Officer, were proud to
demonstrate the ham capability; W5EGG demonstrated the ease of handi-
talki VHF autopatching.

Bob, W9INF, served as chairman of the first of SELARC's annual January
Hamfests, held at the community center in Ponchatoula.

SEVENTH YEAR ('80-81)

Constitution changes were adopted which split duties of secretary and
treasurer; K5CAV (who was elected to fill term of KA5CBT) was elected
treasurer and Leo, WB5WFS, was elected secretary.

2-meter repeater (now WB5NET, since FCC recalled repeater call signs)
was moved from WTGI site to the new tower at Tickfaw, with a new
antenna and at greater height, much improving the coverage area;
unfortunately, lightning hits took it out of service several times
(giving WD5CZJ lots of extra work to do!) until new grounding and
surge protection systems were installed.

Hamfest was held at the Armory in Franklinton in cooperation with the
Washington Parish Club; K5EEB & N5AKG provided radio assistance to the
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival.

Doc, W5TJY, in role as VP, proposed a new dues structure to replace
the $1 per month; this would better cover increasing costs and
activities of SELARC. The proposal was approved.

EIGHTH YEAR ('81-82)

Membership reached a new high of 42; new officers were Pres-Joe,
WB5UTY (now WE5F); VP-Larry, WD5HLE; Sec-Mel,WD5FQG; Treas-Ralph,K5CAV

Silent keys: Francis-WA5OKF; John Meyers-K5SMS; and Lyle 'Doc'
St. Amant, W5TJY

FD (this year and for the next few years) held at Camp Hurricane Bait
on the mouth of the Tangi River and Lake Ponchartrain thanks to KC5KJ

This was one of the few years with no Christmas social; Pres Joe Dick
resigned shortly before the January Hamfest; Larry, WD5HLE, assumed
office and conducted a successful SELARC Hamfest held in the
12 Oaks Cafeteria at SLU.

NINTH YEAR ('82-83)

Elections were held to fill the vacant VP spot, with HP,KC5KJ, winning
the job; later, WB5FBS was elected to fill the term of secretary WD5FQG.

Membership stands at 31; and annual Hamfest held for second time at
12 Oaks at SLU.

WD5GJK AND N5BFC work on proposed emergency operations procedures for
coordination with Tangi Sheriff's Office and Hammond PD; K5AZU gets
media publicity for his 30' EME antenna farm

TENTH YEAR ('83-84)

Regular elections held with KC5KJ as Pres;LU1LAZ/W5 as VP, WB5FBS as
Sec; and K5CAV as Treasurer; roster shows 27 members

SELARC donated funds to the LCARC for operating station at the NO
World's Fair (K5WF); Hamfest at Old Men's Gym (its present site for
past 10 years); and another successful FD on the Tangi River

N5EBM, Tom, was selected to lecture and travel in Portugal; Dues
changes included adding $10 repeater fee, but eliminating the $5
initiation fee for new members and adopting a $5 senior citizen
rate

This was a record year--not ONE tropical storm in our Gulf area; BUT
a garbage truck knocks down the tower in Tickfaw, destroying all
antennas and several transmitters in the tower shack. WB5MXE secured
permission to relocate the WB5NET repeater at its old WTGI site and
the change was made in a few hours--even before some repeater users
knew of the accident.

ELEVENTH YEAR ('84-85)

Membership list totals 35; W5BAV elected vice-president to replace
Hum who returned to LU1-land; after some unfortunate experiences
with unauthorized repeater link efforts from groups in NO and BR,
SELARC voted to not enter into linking agreements with other clubs.

Christmas social at Don's; another successful Hamfest at Men's Gym

W5BAV, KC5KJ and Howard, KA5TRT form an ARRL Volunteer Exam team and
offer license exams for the first time at the hamfest

W5EGG is still providing legal assistance to resolve problems from
the tower incident at Tickfaw; HP Forbes, KC5KJ, is named Hammond's
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR; he was also SELARC'S chef-emeritus for the
fine cooking at the Field Day weekend at Camp Hurricane Bait.

SELARC family cook-out had to be postponed twice due to severe
weather and Hurricane Elena.

TWELFTH YEAR ('85-86)

With membership on the rise again, the club totals 38 members; new
officers are Ray, K5AZU, Pres; David, KA5UAI, VP; WB5FBS, sec; and
K5CAV, treasurer

Silent key - Jessie Yaun, KD5UW

After 11 years of organizing SELARC license classes, K5CAV turns over
the task to K5AZU; Christmas social at Murphy's and Hamfest at SLU
are both very successful

This is the year the SAINTS came to Hammond for summer training and
SELARC participated for first time with communications aid for the
LA SPECIAL OLYMPIC STATE GAMES at SLU; W5EGG reports final settlement
of the 1984 tower incident with SELARC getting a new antenna (this is
the antenna which was installed this past summer of '88)

Joe, WO5R, Don, W1IDK, and Robert, KB5AAK, begin work on the SELARC
digipeater; K5AZU and WD5HLE begin building a new VHF machine for
repeating on 145.130MHz

THIRTEENTH YEAR ('86-87)

Although tridecaphobes held their breath, this was one of the best
years for SELARC. Membership reached the record high of 51, and the
Christmas social, crawfish boil, Hamfest and FD were all successful
events

Bryant, N5GWF, puts up UHF repeater on 444.250; antenna for 145.130
is installed at 7th Ward Hospital midway between Hammond and
Ponchatoula on a new tower at 300 feet

SELARC participates in SPECIAL OLYMPIC GAMES; WD5FQG named Professor
Emeritus of Art upon his retirement after 34 years at SLU; we get a
new club logo which Mel designs for us.

FOURTEENTH YEAR ('87-88)

New officers elected were: WO5R, Pres; Joe, N5HDW, VP; KA5UAI, Treas;
and Phil, KB5DKT (now AA5FJ), sec; 47 members are on the roster

Christmas social at Don's; Hamfest at SLU Recreation Center; Crawfish
Boil; Special Olympics; SLU FUN RUN; Hammond Air Show; and FD are all
successful events (FD score of over 1000 points beats previous high)

A new 147.000 machine finally retires "Ole Faithful" at the Tickfaw
site; later the new antenna is also installed and coverage is notably
improved

Ad, W5NON, institutes W5YI exam sessions & has several successful
graduates on the air; AA5FJ assumes editorship of the SELARC Hamster.

FIFTEENTH YEAR ('88-89)

On-air nets include the 75M (3.8725) and 10M (28.425) groups; the

130 repeater is installed at 7th Ward Hospital tower site.

SELARC assists the SLU PEMM club in local run; Christmas social, Hamfest,
FD '89 at Hammond Airport and license classes taught by Hank KC5KJ are
all successful. Jack Milchanowski KG5FI is gaining recognition in national
archery competitions (but son Jeff is bringing home all the trophies!).
SELARC provides communications for MS "Tour for Cure" 2-day 150 mile bike
ride for the first time with over 700 cyclists riding from Hammond to Percy
Quin park and back.

Silent key: Milton 'Mit' Bardwell, W5BAV

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(Miscellaneous items of interest of the first 15 years:)

over 20 license classes taught by SELARC
highest membership was 51 in 1986-87
8 silent keys-K5AHD, K5MUI, W5VII, WA5OKF, K5SMS, W5TJY, KD5UW, and W5BAV
over 1 dozen crawfish/shrimp boils
held an annual Hamfest since 1980
124 issues of newsletter have been published
11 men have served as President since beginning in 1974 ---
WB5FBS, K5CAV, WB5MXE (now AA5FA), WD5FQG, W5BAV, WD5GJK,
WB5UTY (now WE5F), WD5HLE, KC5KJ, K5AZU, WO5R

(This brief history program was presented to SELARC on June 15, 1989
by Robert Priez, WB5FBS)

------- END OF FIFTEEN YEAR HISTORY ----------

SIXTEENTH YEAR ('89-90)

New Officers: Don W1IDK, Pres.; Bob WB5FBS, V-Pres.; Ernie N5NIB, Treas.;
Bob Mixon KG5SW, Sec. and "Hamster" editor.

Successes include Hamfest, FD '90 at QTH of N5NIB, Hammond Balloon Fest,
Christmas social at Lil Johnny's and Spring Crawfish Boil at QTH of N5OQT.
Club roster totals 36 members. In addition to MS Fall "Tour", SELARC begins
providing communications for the MS "Spring Breakaway" bike tour in the Abita
Springs-Northshore area. Dave, KB5MFI (now N5QOX) takes over as secretary and
Alex K5EEB as editor due to death of Bob Mixon.
Silent Keys: Jim Pounds, WD5GJK and Bob Mixon, KG5SW

SEVENTEENTH YEAR ('90-91)

Club roster grows to 54 members; equipment advances include adding a 2nd
digipeater on 09 (to supplement the 145.01 digi), and upgrading to a digital
controller w/voice mail and speed dial on the 147.00 repeater.

Harold Bennett N5OUN is honored as the grand marshall for the Kentwood
Christmas parade. Christmas social at "Blue Room" in Ponchatoula, Hamfest
chaired by N5NIB, Spring Crawfish Boil/Fish Fry and FD are all big success.
SELARC receives awards from LCARC and ARRL Section Manager Wondergem for its
support of amateur radio public service and repeater operations. The SELARC
"Hamster" is selected BEST NEWSLETTER in the state, under the editorship of
Bob Mixon KG5SW.

EIGHTEENTH YEAR ('91-92)

Still expanding, our membership climbs to 58. New officers are: Lou N5OQT,
Pres.; Erma KI5LH, V-Pres; Harold N5OUN, Sec; Tyrone N5XES, Treas; and
Mickey N5OUH, editor.

January Hamfest in the University Center is one of the most popular and
successful ever; Mel AA5OB designs SELARC QSL card for club; FD in Husser has
great food/poor propagation! Phil AA5FJ scores over 200,000 points in ARRL 10M
phone contest. Alex K5EEB organizes local ARES team to coordinate with state
organization and civil defense.

The Feb. '92 tornado in Natalbany provides the new EC with a real test. The ARES
weekly net on 147.00 repeater and Tangi 10M Roundtable Net are begun. New
antennas for 444.250 and 145.130 repeaters installed at 7th Ward Hospital site;
Norm Landry W5VUH receives life- membership in recognition of his lifelong
services to amateur and SELARC.

Hurricane Andrew gave Tangi ARES & SELARC a chance to show their stuff. Alex K5EEB
and Ernie N5NIB organized the local response and received praise from local
authorities for amateur radio participation.

NINETEENTH YEAR ('92-93)

New Officers: Ray K5AZU, Pres; Barry N5RXK, V-Pres; Dave N5QOX, Sec; Tyrone N5XES,
treasurer.

Successful Fall & Spring MS bike tours, Christmas social, summer cookout at N5NIB
QTH, and simulated emergency test (SET) were held. No FD participation, but N5XES
represented us in the 10-X summer QSO party. SELARC offered packet radio and VHF
repeater classes, and in spite of the number, 13th annual Hamfest chaired by N5QOX
and N5NIB was a big success. Ten year old Scot Serou KB5YNA becomes youngest SELARC
and ARRL Delta Division member.

SELARC donates 20 books amateur radio to SLU Sims Library and Hammond Miller Memorial
Library. The digipeater TNC's are replaced with new KAMs. After many years (since
1976) of free tower space, the sale of Tickfaw tower requires monthly fee.

Silent Keys: Lucille Pounds, KB5ASJ, Leey Mapes, K5AHL,
and Dick Roper, WM5L

TWENTIETH YEAR ('93-94)

Officers elected are: Ernie N5NIB, Pres; John KB5WWT, V-Pres; Tyrone N5XES, Treas;
Inez N5TPG, Sec; Jack N5XVJ, editor. 46 members.

N5NIB reactivates FD activity, first foxhunt, and successful Hamfest chaired by
WB5FBS (provided best weather ever!), Christmas social, Spring Crawfish Boil/Fish
Fry at N5OQT, and MS bike tours. Fall MS tour raises over quarter-million dollars
for Louisiana victims. Mel AA5OB organizes CW classes; communications for Tour de
la Louisiane.

Ron KB5QVI is appointed Public Information Officer for ARRL; KSLU installs amateur
radio phone and packet station. WAFB-TV (Ch. 9, BR) donates a 6M repeater which
SELARC makes available to Ponchatoula CD. The Tangi ARES installs digipeater on 03,
moves to 07 (N5NIB-7).
After many years, dues are increased to cover club operating costs.

TWENTY-FIRST YEAR ('94-95)

New officers: John KB5WWT, Pres; David Pechon KC5DAJ, V-Pres; N5NIB, Treas; N5QOX,
Sec. Membership peaks at 69 on roster.

More than 70 people attend the Christmas party at Catfish Charlie's; license
classes by N5QOX and meetings at Ponchatoula Community Center and SLU Meade Hall
(original site of SELARC organization in 1974).
Communication projects include MS Fall & Spring Bike Tours, Tour de la Louisiane,
largest ever simulated hurricane drill held in parish.
Special election due to resignations of officers:
Pres-WB5FBS; VP/Sec-N5QOX; Treas-N5XVJ.

TWENTY-SECOND YEAR ('95-96)

Thanks to legal expertise of Allen Pierson, W5EGG, SELARC reorganized as non-profit
corporation: Southeast Louisiana Amateur Radio Club, Inc. The Board of Directors
consist of newly elected officers:
WB5FBS-Pres; N5QOX-VP; Nikole KB5YZJ-Sec; N5XVJ-Treas. 57 members are on club roster.

The Spring social on the river at QTH of Bill & Peg Borstel, Hamfest, MS tours,
Christmas party, packet classes by KB5SKW, and meetings in Hammond, Ponchatoula,
Kentwood and Amite are all successful events.
FCC fines and suspends license of Metairie ham KB5UJD (Irvin Foret) for willful &
malicious interference on local repeaters. Phil AA5FJ scores in Top Ten in ARRL 10M
contest. New backup batteries donated by Ned KC5IHR are installed at repeater and
digipeater sites. Paul KC5PAL, Ken AC5BQ (now N5LD) and Harold N5OUN install
emergency equipment at Kentwood Emergency Red Cross Shelter at the high school.
New Kenwood repeater is purchased to replace old 145.130 repeater.

TWENTY-THIRD YEAR ('96-97)

Officers & Board of Directors: Jack, N5XVJ-Pres; Dave, N5QOX-VP; Paul, KC5PAL-Sec;
Ned, KC5IHR, Treas; KC5PAL is editor of "Hamster".

Flooding caused by Hurricane Josephine in October activates Tangi ARES; Hurricane
Danny in June also brings emergency communications activation. Alex K5EEB recognized
for ham radio efforts. Ernie N5NIB is honored as 1996 recipient of Boy Scout District
Award of Merit. 17th Annual Hammond Hamfest chaired by N5XVJ is another success.
Some SELARC members participate in FD with Ozone Club of Slidell.
New digital ID board for 145.130 machine is installed and WB5FBS makes contact with
Astronaut John Blaha KC5TZQ on Russian space station MIR. MS Fall & Spring tours and
Christmas social at Coach N' Four are successes.

TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR ('97-98)

Board of Directors and officers re-elected; ARES/SKYWARN net under Erma KI5LH handles
first communications for severe weather in north Tangipahoa Parish and tornado damage
in Covington. Several days are committed to clean up in Covington; later flooding in
Slidell requires Tangi ARES assistance again. The Fall MS Tour raises over a half
million dollars for MS victims; the summer BBQ, Christmas party and Hamfest are
successful. Club roster lists 56 members.

Since 1974 only two have held continuous membership in SELARC --
Ralph Shaw, K5CAV and Bob Priez, WB5FBS.

(Prepared & presented to SELARC meeting on June 11, 1998 by WB5FBS.)