A CW operator will recognize the heading as a salutation sent at the end of a QSO. This is my way of saying that this is the last issue of Solid Copy that I will be putting together for NKARC.

I have been a member of NKARC since 1987, the year I got my license as a Tech Plus. That year, I volunteered to help Dave, N7HTK, put out the club newsletter and I have been doing so for almost 14 of those 18 years. I started on a Kaypro2 using MSWord in DOS and a dot matrix printer. Printer a master copy and then went to Office Depot to print more than 60 copies for mailing. Today, I finish the job using MSWord 2000 on a home-built machine which is one of 4 networked in a LAN and send over 55 copies on e-mail. Never dreamed back then that I would have my own network.

It’s been a challenge and enjoyment to put together the newsletter for the club during its cycles of up and down activity. Reporting on Field Day, Hamfest, Subs on the Air, Special Events and other activities has shown me the wide spectrum of participation available to the members. Finding material to share with the club members has led me to sources I would have never found if it were not for the need. Suggestions and material from club members was greatly appreciated.

Bob, N7KTP

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Time flies and it’s almost time to renew our memberships again. Put a check for your dues in the mail and address it to the club (Box 2268, Silverdale, WA 98383-2268) or better yet, bring it to the Christmas dinner at Mitzel’s in Poulsbo. Dues are $15/year ($12 for seniors & students).

Your pre-written check will facilitate matters at the dinner and help avoid interrupting the activities with change-making, etc. Treasurer Ron will have the club roster handy and we can just check you off once paid.

Ron, N7EM

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Dec. 14th – Annual Christmas Party, Mitzel’s Restaurant, Poulsbo. 6:00 PM. Election of Club officers will take place after the dinner. Reservations to Club president Jerry by December 12th.

Dec. – No VE testing. Questions please call Horace, K7ORY at 360-779-2215

Dec. 28th – No Business Meeting -- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Jan. 11th -- Presentation meeting -- 7:30 PM– Viking Park Clubhouse – Amateur digital communications using PSK-31 – Bob Fuller, W7KWS

Jan. 21st -- VE testing To be announced. Questions please call Horace, K7ORY at 360-779-2215.

Jan. 25th – Business Meeting – Meeting -- 7:30 PM – Viking Park Clubhouse

Please notify the club secretary to update the roster if you changed your address, call sign or e-mail address. Include your phone number so that you can be contacted in case of emergency or for assistance. This will insure that you will get the latest news via the club newsletter. Either notify Horace at the meeting or drop a card to NKARC at PO Box 2268, Silverdale, WA 98383-2268. You can also send the changes via e-mail to Horace or Eric Hanson, AD7EP at ad7ep@arrl.com..

The Kitsap RACES/ACS net is held on Sunday nights at 7:30 PM on the 145.43 repeater (-600 offset, 179.9 PL tone). Check in and be informed on emergency communications in Kitsap County. The packet radio net in on 145.01 Mhz at 7:00 PM. Connect and type "/talk" at the prompt. If you have 10meter capability, check into the HF Net on 28.330 Mhz starting at 7:00 PM

This is the time of the year when most people are in the midst of celebrating a joyous season visiting with family and friends. To help in accommodating these reunions and celebrations, there will be no meeting on December 28th. Have a happy holiday