The Radio Amateur is: PATRIOTIC
...station and skill always ready for service to country and community.
(from - “The Amateur’s Code”)
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The 5-1-2+ BULLETIN - 6 November 01 - No. 79
A REGIONAL Bulletin for ARES and other EMCOMM Stations and Public Safety
Officials in northern California, southern Oregon, northern Nevada, and
elsewhere. D. W. Thorne, K6SOJ, SV Section EC, Editor.
INTERNET: www.qsl.net/k6soj E-MAIL: k6soj@arrl.net
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+ IN THIS WEEKS EDITION - A HUGE amount of information in this issue. So
pour yourself a cup of coffee, sit down, relax, and read on...
- A MESSAGE FROM THE SV SECTION MANAGER
- ARES TO MARS BY DECEMBER
- SHORT CIRCUITS
- HEADS UP FROM CALIFORNIA OES LAW ENFORCEMENT BRANCH
- FEEDBACK
- ARES TEAM SPOTLIGHT
- EMCOMM 2002 MOBILE UNIT EXPO
(update)
- TRAINING and CONTINUING
EDUCATION
- ON-THE-AIR RADIOGRAM PRACTICE
- ARES NETS
REMINDER/SCHEDULE
- ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
- NWS-SKYWARN NEWS
- WX SPOTTER CLASS SCHEDULE
- COMING ATTRACTIONS
+ A MESSAGE
FROM THE SV SECTION MANAGER, JERRY BOYD, K6BZ:
“About 18 months ago, as Section Manager, I created a unique (in terms of the
ARRL Field Organization) ARES Structure in the Sacramento Valley Section. Since
then, the Section's ARES organization has had two Section Emergency
Coordinators. Dave Thorne, K6SOJ, has been the SEC-North, and Bill Pennington,
WA6SLA, has been the SEC-South. This initial structure was created based upon
the huge geographical area the Section covers. Both SEC's have done an
outstanding job, and given a strong, talented, and dedicated group of ARES
operators, the EMCOMM needs of the Section (many!) have been met.
Bill Pennington recently received a promotion in the State Office of Emergency
Services by which he is employed. That promotion, unfortunately, creates a
conflict in terms of continuing as an SEC. Bill has therefore, reluctantly,
resigned his SEC appointment. I wish to thank Bill for his fine work
particularly in the areas of: recruitment; Tahoe Basin Plan Development; and
developing an Operational Agreement with the American Red Cross.
This Section will now revert back to the "old days" with one, not two,
SEC's. Dave Thorne, K6SOJ, with whom most of you are familiar, is now the SEC
for the Section. Dave's EMCOMM accomplishments are legend and I know he will
continue to serve the Section's ARES program well.”
(s) Jerry Boyd, K6BZ, Section Manager Sacramento Valley Section
RESPONSE FROM D .W. THORNE, K6SOJ, SEC SV SECTION -
Just when I thought the swamp was about drained...my area of responsibility has
jumped from 8 to 20 counties! Bill’s resignation will leave has a big
gap to fill, and his leadership in the south end of the swamp will be greatly
missed.
I am thankful that he has left some excellent team leaders in Districts 3 and 4.
I will do my best to pick up where Bill left off, but I can only do so with the
continued team support of:
Gary Crowe, KG6HIM, Assistant SEC
Dick Cloyd, WO6P, District 2 EC
Tim Tribble, KD6MDV, District 3 EC
Gary Willett, KB7QWC, District 4 EC
And...all the ECs and AECs of the SV Section
(A list is at: http://www.pdarrl.org/sacsec/index.html)
It will take awhile, but I look forward to meeting all of those that I have not
yet had the pleasure of meeting.
NOTE: A (previously scheduled) Section ARES leadership meeting / workshop
will be held this coming Saturday, (Nov. 10th) in Redding. It is now more
important than ever, that all DECs, ECs, and AECs that possibly can attend, will
do so. If you need the details, please contact me.
+ ARES TO MARS
BY DECEMBER -
MARS Official: “With bio-terrorism attacks occurring to our U.S. Postal
System, the ANY SERVICE MEMBER letter writing campaigns (such as the program
promoted by “Dear Abby” during the Gulf War); have been disrupted, delayed
and in many cases completely stopped.”
A SPECIAL EDITION of the 5-1-2+ Bulletin detailing the “ARES TO MARS”
project will be released soon. RADIOGRAMS with messages and/or greetings
addressed to: ANY SERVICE MEMBER will be originated or accepted by participating
ARES units, ARRL clubs, and other public service oriented amateur groups, and
will be forwarded to the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS). The goal
is to have this program up and running by 1 December...or before.
This project is “a work in progress”. Updates and refinements will be
issued in the 5-1-2+ or SPECIAL BULLETINS as necessary. It is being
announced now, in the event your ARES unit or club may want to set up public
booth on VETERAN’S DAY - (November 11).
For example: Paul Yeager, W4SKI, President of the Western Carolina Amateur
Radio Society, Asheville, NC reports that on Sunday, November 11 (Veterans
Day), they will set up their Mobile Communications Post at the Biltmore Square
Mall from noon until 6 PM to demonstrate Amateur Radio to the public, and
collect messages to be sent via NTS to friends and family. They have also added
the: TO ANY SERVICE MEMBER component.
In the meantime, here are a few ways that interested ECs, club or other EMCOMM
leaders can prepare:
1. Find out how many members of your team can/will participate, and have
them prepare by “brushing up” on their formal traffic handling skills.
2. Locate and identify MARS operators/stations in your service area that
will participate jointly with the ARES/NTS.
3. In the SV Section ECs, send:
name, amateur and MARS callsign, and their county to: k6soj@arrl.net.
A list of participating stations will be maintained and made available.
PLEASE NOTE: Only messages addressed to ANY SERVICE PERSON can be accepted at
this time. MARS is under OPSEC (Operations Secure) and messages with
specific address structures are not allowed. This includes both TO and
FROM addresses.
+++ SHORT
CIRCUITS -
+ SABOTEURS WORKING OVERTIME -
Hardly a day passes, that we don’t hear about a new computer or e-mail virus.
There are a few “spoilers” out there that seem to be working over time.
Sadly, the ARRL/ARES, other EMCOMM groups such as MARS, are one of the
“targets” for a few of these individuals. CONTINGENCY PLAN: If ever this
bulletin ceases to be delivered every Tuesday, the dissemination of essential
material and news that we share here, will be via AMATEUR RADIO NETS. (All
the more reason to remain or become active on local, regional, and area, ARES
and other EMCOMM nets!) My station is usually active on the JNN (7232 LSB
at 1200 PST daily), and on the Wednesday night nets at 1915 PST on 3987 LSB. -
de K6SOJ
+ FIRE SEASON NOW “OFFICIALLY” OVER - WHEW! -
Drew Witham, W1SAR, Shasta County EC reports: “CDF has announced that the 2001
Fire Season officially ended at 0800 hours Monday 11/05/01. Thanks to all for
their support through this fire season - now we start to plan for the next!”
+ FIRE SEASON DIES OUT BUT NOT WITHOUT ONE LAST GASP -
Butte/Glenn County ARES was activated at 0830L on 24 October for the “Jarbo
Fire Incident” (AKA - “Hwy 70 Fire”). Steve Kaps, N6NPN, Butte/Glenn
County EC, assigned ARES operators to EMCOMM field stations at several
locations, including the CDF Incident Command Post, Spring Valley School
shelter, American Red Cross Headquarters, Fire Station 36, Paradise Senior
Citizen Center shelter and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. Whipped by
gusting winds the fire forced the evacuation of 250 people. Since the
incident occurred in the middle of the work week, and with school back in
session, Kaps requested mutual aid early in the incident. Shasta and
Tehama County ARES were placed on stand-by and remained on alert for 24 hours.
Due to a massive response of fire service strike teams from surrounding areas,
the fire was contained as it burned towards an area that was burned over by the
“Poe Fire” fire earlier this year. Two fire fighter injuries were
reported, 980 acres burned, no homes were lost. The ARES was de-activated
at 1100 on 25 October. The following ARES operators responded: Tim, W6TWI;
Jim, K6QGN; Dave, KE6IIZ; Rich, KG6AYD; Russ, KE6PMT; Paul, N6XVL; Larry,
KA6GND; Jim, W6GFK; Michelle, KF6WNQ; Ken, KC6RSS; and Rich, KF6ZGI (from Tehama
County).
+ SV SECTION PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER RESIGNS -
Citing work and business pressures, Donna Ferguson, N6SVV, has resigned from her
PIO appointment. Donna did an excellent job for us during her tour of
duty... especially for her article on EMCOMM 2001 that appeared in the August
2001 issue of QST. Donna will remain as an “as available” ARES
Operator. Thank you Donna for all your hard work over the past two years.
+ NEW ARES LEADER FOR DEL NORTE COUNTY -
(pronounced: “Del Nort”)
Lou Saylor, KB2ZAK, has been appointed to the position of DEC for Del Norte
County (SF Section) ARES. Welcome to the leadership team Lou!
+ WELCOME TO A NEW “ERMA” -
As of 4 November 2001, “ERMA 14” is Tim Tribble, KD6MDV - Sacramento County
ARES. For more information about the “ERMA” (EMCOMM Responder - Mutual
Aid) program, check: The 5-1-2 BULLETIN - 9 October 01 - No. 75. (Archived at: www.qsl.net/k6soj)
+ MEDFORD NWS REPEATER ON MT. ASHLAND (147.26+ / 123.0) -
Is now operational and providing good coverage.
+ REMINDER TO EMERGENCY COORDINATORS - Your monthly reports for
October (ARRL FSD-212) are due. Send to your DEC or SEC.
+ SPECIAL QSL CARD TO BE ISSUED FOR FIRST SESSION OF “ON-THE-AIR”
RADIOGRAM PRACTICE - ALSO WIN A PRIZE!
(Details further down)
+ NWS/ARRL SKYWARN RECOGNITION DAY -
(Details in November QST - page 76)
+ EMCOMM ON 160M ??? -
Last evening (Monday) the “northern lights” sky show was spectacular! From
our location we watched in awe. It looked like daybreak, with a rose colored
glow above, laced with beams of light! Nannette and I came inside at 2030
for the SOJOURNERS net (3987 LSB). Propagation was very erratic (weird) on
75M. At 2100 we moved the net to 160M (1982 LSB). Signals at the
range we were working (30 - 300 miles - using NVIS antennas) were UP! About
100%! Many “59 plus” reports, and the static bursts were much less.
(This is not the first time that 160M has been the only HF band open for signals
at this range).
LESSON #1 - If at all possible, include 160M in your EMCOMM station’s
capability. REMINDER: Be considerate. Don’t operate in the DX
windows, or the portion of the band where CW stations like to operate hang out.
(I stay above 1950 kHz to be safe.)
LESSON # 2 - The Aurora Borealis should be visible again tonight at clear sky
locations. Last night on the net, KF6YKQ reported seeing the phenomena
from Paradise, CA (latitude 39 deg. 45 min.) as did KQ6YH in Lakeport, CA (39
deg. 3 min.)
+ “HEADS UP”
- FROM CALIFORNIA OES LAW ENFORCEMENT BRANCH -
FYI to all local law enforcement agencies, OES officials Subject: Public Safety-
This is not sensitive information, and may be shared freely with those in local
government and public safety.
“Yesterday a law enforcement agency in Mutual Aid Region III responded to a
call of suspicious persons wearing camouflage near a key railroad track and
tunnel. Investigation by railroad police officers eventually resulted in a
determination that the subjects had buried an object near the track. Further
investigation by local law enforcement resulted in discovery of the following.
This was not an incident of terrorism or sabotage, but was in essence part of a
growing hobby that can be described as a high-tech scavenger hunt. It is called
GEOCACHING, and is described in a web site: www.geocaching.com/.
Players bury or place objects in an area, make some painted or other markings
around, and note the latitude and longitude. This is somehow posted on the
website, and others try to locate the object.
The point for public safety, utility and other officials is that these hobbyists
could be mistaken for criminal suspects or people involved in acts of terrorism.
Their buried objects could be mistaken for explosive devices. This information
is provided in the interest of the safety of all parties.
Michael Guerin, Chief
Law Enforcement Branch
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
+ FEEDBACK -
# 1 - From Rich, KF6SZA: Greater Santa Rosa Area ARES EC: “Hey
David,
Don't you know you don't need an "X-RAY" at the end of the last
sentence in
a radiogram?! :-) Just giving you a bad time!”
73, Rich, KF6SZA
Rich is referencing (from the last issue):
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+ RADIOGRAM - FOLLOWS TEST
MESSAGE NUMBER
99 R K6SOJ 23 MACDOEL CA OCT 30
ALL ARES OPERATORS
ANYWHERE USA
I ANSWER SOME EMAIL WITH BRIEF REPLIES X DUE TO HIGH VOLUME AND TO PRACTICE
BREVITY NO PUNCTUATION USED AS IN RADIOGRAMS X
D W THORNE
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(reply) RADIOGRAM - FOLLOWS TEST MESSAGE NUMBER
100 R K6SOJ 1 MACDOEL CA NOV 6
RICHARD J FREITAS KF6SZA
2189 VINTAGE CIRCLE
SANTA ROSA CA
OOPS
D W THORNE
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+ FEEDBACK -
#2 - Neil McKie, WA6KLA, Deschutes County (OR) writes: “I know there has
been some discussion about the so-called NVIS antenna. What is it ... and
what's so special about it?”
REPLY: The short answer is that a "NVIS" (Near Vertical Incidence
Skywave),
antenna is one that allows for more efficient HF communications in the 30-300
mile (or so) range. VERY useful for EMCOMM, local and regional nets, etc. It is
just the opposite of what many hams try to achieve, i.e. - maximum
distance...DX. A "well rounded ham" (and I'm not talking about
body morphology here - HI) has his/her station set up to do both local,
regional, and DX operations. A nice thing about NVIS-COMM antennas is that they
do not have to be very high, and they can be put up quickly. For an
in-depth look and discussion of NVIS go to:
http://www.qsl.net/k6soj/antenna/nvis.htm
(Be sure to look at the links.)
+ OUR FEATURE “ARES TEAM SPOTLIGHT” TO CONTINUE? -
ARES teams and other EMCOMM units are invited to submit items for the “ARES
TEAM SPOTLIGHT” feature. Share a picture of your mobile EMCOMM unit, and
a brief description with the rest of us! Our webmaster, Bill, KC7REK,
reports that we are starting to run low on available space on our website (too
many pictures-HI). However, Bill has found a way to archive ARES TEAM
SPOTLIGHTS with a link to an index on another server page. This will allow
visitors to view earlier “spotlights”. The new page will open in a new
browser window, but will have a “pop-up ad”. That's the
"price" we have to pay for the extra space.
+ EMCOMM 2002 MOBILE UNIT EXPO -
(updated)
To all ARES teams, clubs, and individual EMCOMM Team Members:
In order to promote preparedness, (and have some fun) we are planning a “Car
Show”! Urrr, make that a: “Mobile Unit Show and Competition” for
EMCOMM 2002! A competition, complete with awards, for privately owned and
sponsored (i.e. non-agency) mobile EMCOMM units. There will be two categories:
CLASS ONE - Best ARES, or club owned, privately funded, mobile EMCOMM field
unit. Includes “non-publicly (tax payer) funded”, RACES/ACS or CDF/VIP
mobile units.)
CLASS TWO - Best INDIVIDUALLY owned mobile EMCOMM field unit.
AWARDS will based upon: design, function, appearance, innovation, multi-agency
capability and availability, and use of re-cycled and/or surplus gear.
Watch the 5-1-2 Bulletin, or check: http://www.emcomm2002.net
for updates and more information as the time approaches.
+ TRAINING and CONTINUING EDUCATION
SECTION -
+ SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE QSL CARD TO BE ISSUED FOR FIRST SESSION OF
“ON-THE-AIR” RADIOGRAM PRACTICE - PLUS A CHANCE TO WIN A NIFTY PRIZE!
Beginning November 21, RADIOGRAM practice
sessions will be held on Wednesdays following the ARES REGIONAL LEADERSHIP NETS.
- Approximately 2000L on 3987 LSB + or -.
- One or more “test messages” will be sent by volunteer operators.
- The preamble and text of the RADIOGRAMS will be published in the 5-1-2+
Bulletin the following Tuesday, so participants can check for accuracy.
- You will need a supply of blank RADIOGRAMS. They are available from
league HQ; or, you can print them out from:
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/forms/RADIOGRM.pdf
- ALL EMCOMM operators are invited to “practice” with us. ARES leaders
are
asked to encourage members on their teams to participate.
- Operators that do not have an HF station, can still practice. All you
will need is an HF receiver.
- Later on, we may also do some sessions on CW.
- Watch the 5-1-2+ Bulletin for more information.
- Reference materials are:
- The ARRL Public Service Manual; or go to:
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/teacher/kemp/appendixa.html
+ A SPECIAL QSL CARD will be issued to all operators who
participate in the first session, and submit a copy of one or more complete
RADIOGRAM(s) by regular mail. All radio amateurs (including “no code”
Technicians) are
welcome to listen in and submit an entry. Here’s the rules:
1. Listen on November 21 at 2000L on 3987 LSB (+ or -). Three RADIOGRAMS
will be transmitted from K6SOJ to a pre-selected station.
2. Copy the entire RADIOGRAM(s) (preamble, text, and signature). Copy(s)
must be accurate and correct. VERY minor (non-consequential) errors, MAY
be accepted.
3. Use an ARRL RADIOGRAM blank (see above); or, you may use a plain piece of
paper. However, your “copy” MUST be in standard RADIOGRAM format.
4. Send your completed RADIOGRAM(s) and a business-size (4 x 9.5”)
self-addressed stamped envelope (.34 cent stamp affixed) to:
D. W. Thorne, K6SOJ, P.O. Box 99, Macdoel, CA 96058.
5. Entry MUST be postmarked by November 26, 2001. (Since the correct copy
will be published in the 5-1-2+ Bulletin on Nov. 27th)
6. GRAND PRIZE DRAWING! All correctly copied RADIOGRAM entries (you may
submit up to three (3) and increase your odds) will be entered in a drawing
to be held on December 15, 2001. FIRST PRIZE is an genuine, new-in-box
(NIB), “Gov’t. Issue”, crash-proof, cockpit lamp for a WWII Canadian
Spitfire Fighter Aircraft. A real “conversation piece”! Included
will be a 12v. bulb to make it functional as a nifty dashboard light or
emergency desk light for your home station.
“LET’S MAKE TRAFFIC HANDLING FUN!”
ADDITIONAL (VERY) USEFUL information is available at:
http://www.remote.arrl.org/FandES/field/pscm/sec2-ch11.html
http://www.iea.com/~donf/pan/NTSMinutes.htm
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+ TRAINING and CONTINUING EDUCATION
(MORE) -
Most of the terms and phrases listed below are used by many amateur radio
operators. EMCOMM operators not familiar with them (and the definitions)
may want to print out a copy and keep it handy until it becomes “second
nature”
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) RADIOTELEPHONY
PROCEDURE WORDS AND PHRASES
Acknowledge: “Let me know that you have received and understood this
message.”
Affirmative: “Yes” or “permission granted.”
Break: “I hereby indicate the separation between portions of the
message.”
(To be used when there is no clear distinction between the text and other
portions of the message.)
Correction: “An error has been made in the transmission (or message
indicated). The correct version is...”
Go Ahead: “Proceed with your message.”
How Do You Read: Unreadable, readable now and then, readable but with
difficulty, readable, perfectly readable.
I Say Again: Self-explanatory.
Negative: “No” or “permission not granted” or “That is not
correct.”
Over: My transmission ended, and I expect a response from you.”
Out: “This conversation is ended and no response is expected.”
Read Back: “Repeat all, or the specified part, of this message back to
me
exactly as received.”
Roger: “I have received all of your last transmission.” (Under
no
circumstances to be used as an affirmative.)
Say Again: “Repeat all, or the following part, of your last
transmission.”
Speak Slower: Self-explanatory
Standby: Self-explanatory
That Is Correct: Self-explanatory
Verify: “Check coding, check text with the originator and send correct
version.”
Wilco: “Your last message (or message indicated), received, understood,
and will be complied with.”
Words twice: (1) As a request: “Communication is difficult.
Please send
every word twice.” (2) As information: “Since communication is
difficult,
every word in this message will be sent twice.”
PREVIOUS TRAINING BULLETINS are archived at: www.qsl.net/k6soj
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+ UPDATED - REGIONAL ARES NET
PROTOCOL AND ROSTER -
(Including a “printable version”) is now available at:
www.qsl.net/k6soj (click >“NETS”,
then click > “5-1-2 Net Protocol”
+ REMINDER - 5-1-2+ REGIONAL
ARES AND NWS NETS
DAILY:
1200 to 1230L: Jefferson Noon Net on 7232 LSB (3987 LSB alternate)
NOTE: ALL STATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO MONITOR AND/OR CALL ON 146.52 MHZ DURING
THE NOON NET TO RELAY CHECK-INS OR TRAFFIC.
WEDNESDAYS:
1915 to 1930L: NWS WX SPOTTER NETS (see NWS-SKYWARN section below)
1930 to 2000L: A.R.E.S. LEADERSHIP NET on 3987 LSB (1982 LSB alternate) ALL ARES
and other EMCOMM leaders are welcome. A net roster is available at: www.qsl.net/k6soj/nets/net.htm.
Starting November 21, 2001 at 2000L (approximate) on 3987 LSB (+ or -):
“ON-THE AIR” RADIOGRAM PRACTICE SESSIONS
+ ARES and other EMCOMM NETS - list at:
www.qsl.net/k6soj/nets/index.htm
+ ON
THE LIGHTER SIDE -
Contributed by Ray Balch, K6VX (Professor of DX Emeritus)
It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new chief
if the winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was an Indian Chief in a
modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets, and when he looked at
the sky, he couldn't tell what the weather was going to be.
Nevertheless, to be on the safe side, he replied to his tribe that the winter
was indeed going to be cold and that the members of the village should collect
wood to be prepared. But also being a practical leader, after several days
he got an idea. He went to the phone booth, called the National Weather Service
and asked, "Is the coming winter going to be cold?" "It
looks like this winter is going to be quite cold indeed," the meteorologist
at the weather service responded.
So the Chief went back to his people and told them to collect even more wood in
order to be prepared. A week later he called the National Weather Service again.
"Is it going to be a very cold winter?"
"Yes," the man at National Weather Service again replied,
"it's going to be a very cold winter." The Chief again went back
to his people and ordered them to collect every scrap of wood they could find.
Two weeks later he called the National Weather Service again. "Are you
absolutely sure that the winter is going to be very cold?"
"Absolutely," the man replied. "It's going to be one of the
coldest winters ever."
"How can you be so sure?" the Chief asked. The weatherman
replied, "The Indians are collecting wood like crazy."
+ NWS-SKYWARN
SECTION
Jim Reynolds, KD7MLO, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Medford NWS
Gary Peterson, N7GK, Asst. Medford SKYWARN Coordinator
D. W. Thorne, K6SOJ, Asst. Medford SKYWARN Coordinator
SKYWARN is the National Weather Service program of trained volunteer
spotters reporting severe weather. The ARRL/ARES has a national
“memorandum of understanding” (MOU) with the NOAA/NWS.
MEDFORD NWS SKYWARN WEBSITE: www.qsl.net/mfrskywarn
SKYWARN / WX SPOTTER NET CONTROL OPERATORS NEEDED -
Currently there are only two NWS NC operators for the Medford NWS.
Help us “carry the load”!
1. If you live in the nine county service area of the Medford NWS
2. Are an active registered WX spotter
3. Have a VHF and HF station (with NVIS antenna)
4. Would like to serve your country as a NCO for the NWS;
Contact:
Gary, N7GK, gpederson@orednet.org ,
or:
Dave, K6SOJ, k6soj@arrl.net
WEATHER SPOTTER CLASS SCHEDULE -
CURRY COUNTY:
Tuesday, November 13; 7-9 PM downstairs in the Blue Room in the County
Annex Building in Gold Beach.
COOS COUNTY:
Wednesday, November 12; 6:30-8:30 PM Coquille Fire Station
JACKSON COUNTY:
Thursday, November 15; 7-9 PM at Jackson County Public Works Auditorium
200 Antelope Road, White City (just north of Medford).
SISKIYOU COUNTY:
Monday, November 19; 6-8 PM at Ray Trigar Training Center @ CDF Yreka
KLAMATH COUNTY:
Tuesday, November 20; 6:30-8:30 PM in the Banquet Room of the Klamath Falls
Sizzler, 2506 S. Sixth St., KFO. Optional dinner at 6:00 PM.
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MEDFORD NWS WX SPOTTER / SKYWARN NETS:
The Medford NWS WX SPOTTER NET every Wednesday at 1915L on:
147.26+ / CTCSS: 123.0, (Mt. Ashland); 146.55 SIMPLEX (eastern Siskiyou and
Klamath Counties) 146.97- (Likely); 3987LSB (1982 LSB alternate).
SKYWARN nets will also be activated on these frequencies during severe
weather events.
ALSO, the NWS PACKET NODE ON MT. ASHLAND is on 145.030 MHz, ID is: skywrn. NWS
is asking for SKYWARN and ARES packet stations to connect and let them know your
location, the type of antenna and power you use to access the Mt. Ashland node.
The “connect” to NWS packet bbs (direct) is 145.090 and the ID is NWSMFR.
Then connect to NWSBBS, e.g., c nwsmfr. Then, c nwsbbs. The NWSMFR at nws mfr is
a node.
Questions? contact Gary, N7GK e-mail: gpederson@orednet.org
Check in to the JEFFERSON NOON NET daily at 1200L on 7232 LSB (alt. 3987) for
announcements regarding anticipated or actual severe WX.
+ IF YOU HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT OR
SOMETHING OF INTEREST TO REPORT about your ARES team or other
EMCOMM unit...and would like it posted in the 5-1-2+ BULLETIN...send it to:
k6soj@arrl.net
+
COMING ATTRACTIONS ...
+ WX SPOTTER NETS - WHY?
+ NTS - WHY?
+ CW - WHY?
PLUS:
+ WHAT does “Amateur Radio”...mean to YOU?
+ MORE... “SATIRICAL SYMPHONIES”
+ WHAT CAN WE EXPECT? THE SERIES CONTINUES
+ HOW PREPARED ARE YOU? - A FUN QUIZ
+ EMCOMM 2002
April 20-21 2002 - Bishop Quinn High School, Palo Cedro, CA.
www.emcomm2002.net
+ PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THE 5-1-2+
BULLETIN ARE ARCHIVED AT:
www.qsl.net/k6soj
+ The “5-1-2+ BULLETIN”
- Copyright (c) 2001 - D.W. Thorne, K6SOJ. Permission is hereby granted to
reproduce and re-circulate items from this
bulletin providing appropriate credit is given to the “5-1-2 REGIONAL ARES
BULLETIN” and/or the author or originator of the material. Send corrections,
updates, etc. to: k6soj@arrl.net