New to LDS Hams, but with things to contribute

[dennis7400]

  Much to my embarrassment, I have just discovered LDS Hams.  WOW.  What a resource for hams within the Church.  I have been responsible for encouraging emergency communications within the 63 stakes in northern California and western Nevada for about 6 years now.  We have HF nets that cover the area described above, as well as 2 meter nets for as many as we can hear.  Many stakes have established their own nets, and have licensed 30+ hams in several stakes.  We also conduct a get-together meeting annually.  We have a general meeting in which 160 to 180 attenc, where we provide information that we want all to hear.  We then have classes that are conducted on various subjects.  Some may include antenna building, what type of equipment to purchase - and on a budget, digital communications, and many other subjects.  If 4 classes are taught, they are taught 4 times.  That way, everyone can attend all classes, or one class 4 times if they want to.  The meeting is well received.  We always have demo antennas set up outside, along with other show-and-tell items.  To see some of the content of past meetings, go to http://www.ercinfo.webs.com   I have found over the years, that many LDS hams obtain their license, but have little direction on what to do.  I wrote a book that explains everything.  You can see it at amazon.  The title is The Emergency Response Communications Handbook.  I'm not a business person, so I don't make much on it, but that's not its purpose.  The hard copy is $4 and the Kindle version is $2.  I do have a product that sells pretty well and works well.  You can see it at http://www.jpoleadapter.webs.com   Thank you for allowing me to post this.  I will be a regular visitor.  You can reach me at dennis7400@sbcglobal.net   From Dennis, AF6TR

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