Utah/Idaho Disaster Relief Communications Unit now have a core of licensed hams to train in disaster relief communications
On February 7, 2006 Ed Lewis, W4MDS, Beverly Lewis, Ed Cravey,
KF4HPY, Ruth Jones, K4RHJ and myself traveled to Salmon, Idaho to teach a
Technician License Class for the Utah/Idaho Baptist Disaster Relief
Communications Unit which is currently being developed. The class
consisted of 18 students from the Salmon area and 3 that were from Salt Lake
City, Utah who are involved in disaster relief, making a total class of 21
students. 18 of the total class are involved in Southern Baptist Disaster
Relief, the other 3 were members of the community who wanted to take advantage
of the class. Ages of the students ranged from 14 to 94.
The class curriculum consisted of 2 1/2 days of very intense classroom
work covering all of the material necessary to pass the Technician Exam.
After a review on Saturday morning the exam was given to the class and 18 of the
21 students passed the exam. The 94 year old gentleman went from being
unlicensed to passing the General exam, including the Morse Code test. He
was first licensed in 1928 as W6HPS and let his license lapse in the early
fifties. Several other members of the community came in to take
examinations for upgrades and other license classes. In all we tested a
total of 27 applicants for various licenses.
God never ceases to amaze me with the various opportunities he creates.
Not only does the Utah/Idaho Disaster Relief Communications Unit now have
a core of licensed hams to train in disaster relief communications, but a new
door has been opened for ministry there in the community of Salmon.
We made several photos of the class and of the beautiful area of Salmon, Idaho.
Go to the following URL to view the photos. http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AbMnDJo0atGIL
God not only created beautiful scenery in the Salmon area, he has also
opened another door for ministry in this area. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!
In HIS Name,
Terry, W4TL
Georgia Bears congratulates everyone attending the Amateur Radio class and would like to thank the community of Salmon, Idaho for your hospitality during our visit. It is our prayer you will be richly blessed with your new-found "Disaster Relief Communications" ministry.
The Class Paying Serious Attention
Mr. Ed KF4HPY demonstrating how a dipole looks/appears
Terry Jones, W4TL presenting the CSCE to Win Turner. (ex W6HPS) Mr. Turner was first licensed in 1928 as W6HPS and let his license lapse in the early fifties. The 94 year young gentleman went from being unlicensed to passing the General exam, including the Morse test. "Well Done Mr. Turner"
Mr. Ed, KF4HPY presenting the CSCE to Jeremiah McGhehey. At age 14, Jeremiah was the
youngest in the class.
"The oldest and youngest new HAMS" From left to right>Ed Cravey KF4HPY, Mr. Win Turner with his CSCE, Jeremiah McGhehey with his CSCE, Terry Jones W4TL and Ed Lewis W4MDS.
Communications trailer. It has been re-covered and should be ready soon.