JOHN LANEY, K4BAI, passed along the information that, as of December 15, both GTN and GSN have changed their frequency of operation from 3.593 MHz to 3.560 MHz. (So, if you were looking for them and couldn't find them, that's why.) Thanks, John.

Another net change: The 6M Hole in the Wall Gang net has changed time, from 9PM to 8PM. They meet every Wednesday night on 50.135, and I hear tell that you can earn a nice certificate by checking in with them three times. So, check 'em out! And while you have your rig on 6M, after this net, you might switch from SSB to repeater mode, and see if you can check in with the Gwinnett ARS 6M net at 9PM, on 53.110/ 52.110.

Talking about the Gwinnett ARS, (GARS) if you missed their tenth annual Tech Fest this past Saturday, you missed a really great event. This was the best one yet. Congratulations to the club leadership and members for doing such a fantastic job. Details to follow in the February newsletter.

Several clubs have held elections recently, and we'll share those results with you in the next newsletter. But it is a pleasure to tell you now about some of our clubs' Hams of the Year. For the Alford Memorial ARC, it is GEORGE COLLETTI, KE4SFO; for the Dalton ARC, it's LARRY BRUNSON, K4SSP; for the Newton County RC, it's CHARLES DAVIS, WA4UJC; and for the West GA ARS, it's WILLIAM PARRISH, KI4MJO. Congratulations to all of these fine gentlemen, and many thanks to each of them for their many contributions to amateur radio, their clubs, and their communities.

While we're handing out congratulations, a very hearty "thank you" and "way to go!" goes out to MARSHALL THIGPEN, W4IS, who has officially become our second DXCC Card Checker for the state. Marshall lives in south GA, and we really appreciate his willingness to help serve the DX community. Congratulations, Marshall, and thank you.