Welcome to this weeks news letter ,thanks to everyone also for making the net last week, this week Danny is going to do some history and bring information about Veterans Day, I hope that all Veterans will join in and bring a little history to the net.. This Net Is In Honor of all who served in our military,in the past and present, please join us this week, for a great net I am sure..
Veterans Day
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day for November 11, 1919. The United States Congress passed a concurrent resolution seven years later on June 4, 1926, requesting the President issue another proclamation to observe November 11 with appropriate ceremonies. An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U.S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday; "a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day'."
In 1953, an Emporia, Kansas shoe store owner named Al King had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who served in World War I. King had been actively involved with the American War Dads during World War II. He began a campaign to turn Armistice Day into "All" Veterans Day. The Emporia Chamber of Commerce took up the cause after determining that 90% of Emporia merchants as well as the Board of Education supported closing their doors on November 11, 1953, to honor veterans. With the help of then-U.S. Rep. Ed Rees, also from Emporia, a bill for the holiday was pushed through Congress. President Dwight Eisenhower signed it into law on May 26, 1954.[3]
Congress amended this act on November 8, 1954, replacing "Armistice" with Veterans, and it has been known as Veterans Day since.[4][5]
Although originally scheduled for celebration on November 11 of every year, starting in 1971 in accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October. In 1978 it was moved back to its original celebration on November 11 (with the exceptions described above). Since this change, there has been a trend against being closed on the holiday. It began with businesses (excluding banks) and in recent years some schools and local governments have also chosen to remain open.From the National Geographic
Veterans Day Date Marks End of "Great War"
In the U.S., Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I. The so-called War to End All Wars ended with an armistice signed at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918, in Compiègne, France—the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
In the U.S., President Woodrow Wilson commemorated the first Armistice Day in 1919. It was made a national holiday via an act of Congress in 1938.
After World War II it became clear that the World War I armistice marked only the ending of World War I, not of war itself. The holiday was renamed Veterans Day to honor all those who served in the U.S. military.
In 1954 President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill designating November 11 as Veterans Day.
Veterans Day Long Weekends Lost
In 1968 Veterans Day was moved, by an act of Congress, to the fourth Monday in October. This shift of Veterans Day (as well as similar moves for Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, and Columbus Day) was designed to create a three-day weekend for government employees.
The Veterans Day long weekend, though, was resisted by many states, localities, and veteran's groups. By 1978 Veterans Day was again rescheduled for annual observance on November 11.
Last "Great War" Veterans Nearly Gone
In the United Kingdom and other past and present nations of the British Commonwealth, November 11 is still Armistice Day.
World War I veterans are remembered by the wearing of real and artificial red poppies, like those found in Belgium after "In Flanders Fields"—the name of a popular World War I poem eulogizing fallen British soldiers. Armistice Day is also marked with two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m.
For honoring service members in general, the U.K. has its own Veterans Day—renamed Armed Forces Day in 2009—which falls in June of each year.
This year's British Armistice Day ceremonies held special poignancy, because 2009 saw the loss of the last World War I veterans living in the U.K: Bill Stone, 108; Henry Allingham, 113; and Harry Patch, 111. Australian resident and British Navy vet Claude Choules, 108, is now the last known British survivor of the Great War.
One U.S. veteran survives from the war that gave birth to Veterans Day: Frank Buckles, 108, of West Virginia. Canadian John Babcock, 109, also survives and currently lives in Spokane, Washington.
France and Germany have no known living World War I veterans.
November 11 is not celebrated in Germany, which was defeated along with other Central Powers countries. This year, however, the German nation for the first time took part in French Armistice Day celebrations in a very public way.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel joined French President Nicolas Sarkozy for a Paris ceremony that not only honored the dead of past conflicts but stressed reconciliation between the former foes.
Who Does Veterans Day Celebrate?
The VFW's Davis said some people remain confused about who the United States' various military-oriented holidays honor.
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, is set aside for Americans to honor those who died in service of the country.
"Veterans Day is about everybody who wore or continues to wear the uniform," he said. "It's a very select group of American citizens that have had the opportunity to do that."
From Military.com
The History of Veterans Day
Did you know that most Americans confuse Veterans Day with
Memorial Day? Learn the history of Veterans Day.
What Do You Know About Veterans Day?
Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. However, most Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day, reports the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What's more, some Americans don't know why we commemorate our Veterans on Nov.11. It's imperative that all Americans know the history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our former servicemembers properly.
A Brief History of Veterans Day
Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.
In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
In 1968, the Uniforms Holiday Bill ensured three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Under this bill, Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holiday on its original date. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on Oct. 25, 1971.
Finally on September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on Nov. 11.
Celebrating the Veterans Day Holiday
If the Nov. 11 holiday falls on a non-workday — Saturday or Sunday — the holiday is observed by the federal government on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday). Federal government closings are established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management — a complete schedule can be found here. State and local government closings are determined locally, and non- government businesses can close or remain open as they see fit, regardless of federal, state or local government operation determinations.
United States Senate Resolution 143, which was passed on Aug. 4, 2001, designated the week of Nov.11 through Nov. 17, 2001, as "National Veterans Awareness Week." The resolution calls for educational efforts directed at elementary and secondary school students concerning the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.
The difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day
Memorial Day honors servicemembers who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.
President Eisenhower's letter to Harvey V. Higley, Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, designating him Chairman, Veterans Day National Committee
The White House Office
October 8, 1954
Dear Mr. Higley:
I have today signed a proclamation calling upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954 as Veterans Day. It is my earnest hope that all veterans, their organizations, and the entire citizenry will join hands to insure proper and widespread observance of this day. With the thought that it will be most helpful to coordinate the planning, I am suggesting the formation of a Veterans Day National Committee. In view of your great personal interest as well as your official responsibilities, I have designated you to serve as Chairman. You may include in the Committee membership such other persons as you desire to select and I am requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch to assist the Committee in its work in every way possible.
I have every confidence that our Nation will respond wholeheartedly in the appropriate observance of Veterans Day, 1954.
Sincerely,
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Wear Your Medals on Veterans Day
The Department of Veterans Affairs calls on all veterans to express their patriotism and pride on Veterans Day through a display of medals.
Show Your Pride on Veterans Day
The Department of Veterans Affairs calls on all veterans to express their patriotism and pride on Veterans Day and other major patriotic holidays through a display of medals earned in their military service.
Join your comrades in public display of your military decorations. It's a way to show your community the spirit of America's veterans and remind your neighbors of the service and sacrifice of those who guarded democracy.
As we salute America's heroes on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, wear your medals and show your pride, whether participating in public observances or relaxing with family and friends. Your medals tell a story of service in the cause of freedom that all Americans need to hear.
Update your Military.com Profile with the badges & ribbons you earned through service.
Wearing Your Medals
A Statement of PatriotismThe Veterans Pride campaign was launched to promote veterans wearing their military medals on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.
Beginning with Veterans Day 2006, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) joined with major veterans service organizations to bring veterans together across the country in a symbolic demonstration of unity and patriotism.
Click on a link below to see the correct order of precedence for each military service's awards.
A Veteran's Story
A veteran's military medals tell stories of service, sacrifice, bravery and accomplishment. Each story is as unique as the veteran who wears those medals. Sharing them with family, friends and the public on Veterans Day allows America's veterans to tell their stories to the entire nation and helps teach America's youth the true meaning of citizenship and freedom.
Replacement Medals
Medals awarded while in active service are issued by the individual military services if requested by veterans or their next of kin. Requests for replacement medals, decorations, and awards should be directed to the branch of the military in which the veteran served. However, for Air Force (including Army Air Corps) and Army veterans, the National Personnel Records Center verifies awards and forwards requests and verification to appropriate services. More information is available at the VA Web site.
This is just a little of what Veterans Day is..... join us on the net Thursday 11-12-09, we hope that several of our Veterans will join us and to those who can't,
Thank You For Your Service To Our Country, and for keeping us all Free and Safe in this Great United States of America , may God Bless Each and Everyone of You, and God Bless The United States...
What's new in Amateur Radio.......
Norwegian Amateurs Receive New Privileges (Nov 9, 2009) -- As of November 6, radio amateurs in Norway were granted privileges on three new bands, as well as primary status on the extended 40 meter band and a frequency extension on 12 meters. According to IARU Vice President Ole Garpestad, LA2RR, Norwegian amateurs received new secondary user privileges on 60 meters (5.260-5.410 MHz), the 600 meter band (493-510 kHz) and in five blocks in the 4 meter (70 MHz) band. Amateur Radio operators in Norway will also enjoy upgraded privileges on 40 meters, moving from secondary to primary users between 7.100-7.200 MHz and 1000 W output. They have also received a new secondary allocation from 24.740-24.890 MHz in the 12 meter band, expanding upon Norway's existing primary allocation of 24.890-24.990 MHz. Garpestad said that "minor adjustments" were also made in the SHF (3-30 GHz) and EHF (30-300 GHz) portions of the band. "Congratulations to our Norwegian colleagues," said ARRL Chief Executive Officer David Sumner, K1ZZ. "The new domestic allocations in Norway are consistent with the present and future spectrum requirements for the Amateur Service as determined by the IARU Administrative Council. We hope that other administrations will consider taking similar steps."
Three Amateurs Inducted into Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame
Earlier this year, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) named 13 men -- including three radio amateurs -- to the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame. The honorees were inducted last month at CEA's Industry Forum in Phoenix, Arizona. Former ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Director Walt Stinson, W0CP, of Englewood, Colorado; Former ARRL Vice President and Central Division Director R.H.G. Mathews, W9ZN (ex-9ZN) (SK), and Karl Hassel, W9PXW (ex-8AKG) (SK).
Walt Stinson, W0CP
Stinson, president and co-founder of a Denver-based audio/video specialty retail chain, was honored for his leadership as a businessman and as co-founder and president of the Professional Audio Video Retailer's Association (PARA), the trade association for more than 250 professional audio, video, home theater and custom electronics specialty dealers.
In the early '80s, Stinson helped to launch the compact disc (CD) in the US, serving as a delegate to the Compact Disc Group. Returning from Japan in 1983, he was questioned by US Customs about "the shiny discs" in his luggage.
"This is a very rare honor," Stinson told the ARRL, "as the list of inductees includes legends like Armstrong, Edison and DeForest, as well as more current leaders such as Intel co-founders Andrew Grove and Gordon Moore, Amar Bose and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen."
Stinson served on the ARRL Board of Directors from 1998-2004.
Ralph Mathews, W9ZN, and Karl Hassel, W9PXW
Mathews, along with Karl Hassel, W9PXW (ex-8AKG), founded what we know today as Zenith Electronics Corporation. In March 1916, Mathews was appointed Trunk Line Manager for the Central Division in the then-new American Radio Relay League; a year later, he was appointed to the ARRL Board of Directors (back then Directors were appointed, not elected). Known by other Amateur Radio operators as "Matty," Mathews changed his radio call letters from 9IK to 9ZN -- the origin of the famous Zenith trademark.
Mathews and Hassel met while serving in the Navy during World War I. After the War, both men stayed in Chicago and together started Chicago Radio Laboratory (CRL) -- and jointly operated 9ZN. The two focused on manufacturing a more developed version of Mathews' spark gap disk, as well as other Amateur Radio gear. They built these on the kitchen table of Mathew's family's Chicago home.
Since its equipment was built for the radio amateur, CRL placed its earliest advertisements in QST; the first was in June 1919. According to Harold Cones and John Bryant, authors of Zenith Radio -- The Early Years, 1919-1935, it was at the suggestion of an employee that QST advertisements soon began listing the 9ZN call followed by a small "ith," thus providing the famous trade name Z-Nith.
Although literally a tabletop operation, CRL owned a valuable Armstrong regenerative receiver patent license, negotiated by Mathews in 1920. Such a license was necessary to manufacture any radio equipment. CRL had no inventory -- they manufactured product as orders came in. Along with three workmen, they built 12 radios at a time (which took two to three weeks) with oak ply cabinets made by a local cabinet maker.
CRL grew, and the pair moved their operations into a two-car garage located a few blocks away. Half of the garage was devoted to manufacturing, the other half to Mathews' Amateur Radio station, 9ZN. Mathews and Hassel erected a large antenna, and with the big synchronous rotary spark-gap transmitter, 9ZN was soon heard worldwide. Their station was part of the first post-war transcontinental message relay on December 4, 1919 -- 1AW to 9ZN to LF to 6EA. In January 1921, 9ZN was involved in setting the cross country record of 6.5 minutes for a round trip message -- 1AW to 9ZN to 5ZA to 6JD -- and return on the same route with help from 9LR. 9ZN was a featured visitation site during the first National ARRL Convention held August 31-September 3, 1921 in Chicago. Mathews was the Director General (chairman) of the convention and toastmaster of the banquet.
CRL was further expanded in 1923 by an investment by Eugene F. McDonald, Jr, and began producing up to 15 "Z-Nith" brand 2-component regenerative receivers per day -- the Amplifigon detector and amplifier, and the Paragon tuner. By 1921, CRL moved into a 3000-square foot factory in Chicago. Zenith Radio Corporation was officially incorporated on June 30, 1923 -- with capital of $500,000 and with an exclusive sales and marketing agreement with CRL; Mathews and Hassel signed 10-year contracts with CRL. Two years later, Zenith acquired CRL's assets, creating one unified company. In late 1924, the company moved again to a larger factory in Chicago. Along with the size of the company, the volume of radios manufactured also increased. By the mid-1960s, the company had more than 15,000 employees.
Mathews left Zenith in 1928 to establish an advertising agency. He re-joined the Navy during World War II, assisting with recruiting. From 1937-1941, he also rejoined the ARRL Board as its Central Division Director. In 1954, he joined Magnavox and then worked for Westinghouse starting in 1957. After stints at several other companies during the next decade, he retired in 1967 to Mexico. Ralph Mathews died in 1982.
Hassel retired from Zenith in 1966 and served on its board until 1972. He passed away in 1975.
According to the CEA, the CE Hall of Fame "is an opportunity to honor the visionaries who have paved the way for the products and services that are changing the way we live. Individually, and in some cases together, these leaders have made significant contributions to their industry." The inductees for 2009 include Irwin Jacobs, the creator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA); Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple; and Richard E. Wiley, former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Wednesday evening at 8:30 pm come join us for the Sevier County District 6 Skywarn Net on 443.225, everyone is welcome to join in, and as stated on the net tonight here are the links for those who are interested in weather , remember when Skywarn is activated in district 6 join us on the 145.470 repeater, which is the main frequency for all counties in district 6, for more information about Skywarn please contact Tim Troutman at the NWS or Bill Hicks -W1RFA or myself at n4jtq@live.com .....and set that calender for February 27th 2010 at the Sevier County Rescue Squad, 10:00 am Saturday morning.. 3 hour class and its free !! here are the links....
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/srh/jetstream/matrix.htmhttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/srh/jetstream/append/quizzes.htm
Keeping it short tonite, hope to hear everyone tomorrow on the net....
Oh today is Cathy's KI4YPO 's Birthday !! Happy Birthday Cathy !!!
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