The “5-1-2 BULLETIN” - 15 May 01 - No. 54
TO: OR-NorCAL-NV ARES and other EMCOMM Stations, ARRL Officials, other EMCOMM
and Public Safety Officials; in Oregon District 5, California SV Section
Districts 1, 2...and BEYOND.
FROM: D. W. Thorne, K6SOJ, ARES SEC, SV Section (North), editor.
Assistant ACS Officer MAR III California OES
INTERNET: www.qsl.net/k6soj E-MAIL:
k6soj@arrl.net
CA OES ACS INLAND REGION WEBSITE: www.acs.oes.ca.gov/Inland/
SHORT CIRCUITS - Brief (important) announcements:
+ 5 MHZ AMATEUR BAND POSSIBLE!
QST de W1AW ARRL Bulletin 17 ARLB017 ARRL Headquarters Newington CT May
14, 2001. full story at: www.arrl.org/news/stories/2001/05/14/3/?nc=1
+ ARRL AND REACT TO SIGN MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING
Full story at: www.arrl.org/news/stories/2001/05/14/2/?nc=1
+ PROPAGATION SITE link
now on website (see above).
To access direct, go to: http://dx.qsl.net/propagation/
- Thanks to K6VX. (Editor note: This is one of the best propagation sites
I have seen.)
+ THE “DARK SIDE” OF AMATEUR RADIO
The May issue of QST (p.103) contains an excellent article by Bob Bruninga,
WB4APR. It is sad, but true. In spite of the valiant efforts of
people like Riley Hollingsworth, ”The League”, and others; your editor is
not overly optimistic about the long term future of the amateur radio service.
An alarming number of hams, like many others in our society, appear to be
following the modern trend of opposing anything and everything that has even the
slightest semblance of “authority” or “tradition”.
A culture where striving for excellence or quality...is considered suspect.
Those few amateurs who remain active in public service, and the other gentlemen
and lady operators who enjoy DXing or the other aspects of our beloved avocation
as defined in Part 97.1, must continue to do our part to preserve what’s left
of amateur radio. For as long as possible.
+ ICS COURSE IN JACKSON COUNTY,
OREGON
Medford, OR. July 23-27, 2001
Info: Kelly Jo Jensen at: (503) 378-2911 or kjensen@oem.state.or.us
+ NET REMINDER - 5-1-2 REGIONAL ARES
AND NWS NETS
DAILY:
1200 to 1230L: Jefferson Noon Net on 7232 LSB (3987 LSB alternate)
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) (NOTE TO
ALL ARES and other EMCOMM LEADERS (including, but not limited to SECs, DECs, ECs,
AECs) in any section, district or county: Although this net is primarily
for District 5 (OR) and Districts 1 and 2 (SV); you are all cordially invited to
check in and participate in the discussion(s). A
wide range of EMCOMM topics are covered.)
+ ARES and other EMCOMM NETS
(updated March 19, 2001)list at: www.qsl.net/k6soj/nets/index.htm
+ ARRL TRAFFIC TESTS 80 YEARS AGO
In January, 1921, after much planning, a few pioneers conducted transcontinental
message radio relay tests. (In Morse...of course).
Over a four night period, Hiram Percy Maxim, 1AW, in Connecticut, sent several
messages to V.M. Bitz, 6JD, in California. The traffic was relayed by
three stations along the way including 9ZN in Chicago. (The “ZN” in
9ZN, later evolved into “Zenith”... the Zenith Radio Company).
On the final night, the third message, (Message C) was sent: “6JD WHAT TIME
DID YOU START MESSAGE MAXIM”. The reply: “1AW STARTED YOUR MESSAGE AT
1:10 AM 6JD”. It had made the round trip in six and one-half minutes, a new
record! Amateur radio was now the fastest channel of public communications.
Many radio historians know about this record setting message.
What is not commonly known is the content of the final two messages.
Message “D” on the final night of the tests...“From 1AW to 6JD: How Does
California regard prohibition? (Signed) Maxim.”
The reply: “To Mr. Maxim: California is supposed to be dry but it is very wet
here now. It has been raining all day! (Signed) V.M. Bitz.”
And then, the final exchange: “To 6JD: This makes radio history. What
think, OM? (Signed) Maxim.”
The reply: “To Mr. Maxim: Yes, it will let the East know that there are a few
amateurs in the West! (Signed) 6JD.”
Just how long did this much longer exchange take to make the round trip? Only 7
and 3/4 minutes!
(Adapted from the 1936 classic: “TWO HUNDRED METERS AND DOWN, The Story
of Amateur Radio”, by Clinton B. DeSoto. (Still available from ARRL HQ.)
+ AND NOW...THIS WEEK’S
TRAINING:
The article: “DISASTER / MAJOR EMERGENCY -- WHAT CAN WE EXPECT? by
Lt. Dan Blackston, Chula Vista Police Department” appeared in its entirety in
BULLETIN # 36 (January 9) and is archived at www.qsl.net/k6soj.
Below are excerpts from that article with comments.
38. Structural engineers will be needed to evaluate standing buildings for
use as evacuation centers, command posts, information centers, first aid
stations, etc.
COMMENT: Unless you are a structural engineer, or a member of a rescue or
salvage team, stay out of high risk areas. However, there are rare
occasions where EMCOMM operators may find themselves in hazardous situations.
It is recommended that you carry some personal safety items in your “go” or
“ready” kit. E.g. - a hard hat, some work gloves, goggles or safety
glasses, a dust respirator, a bandanna, a high visibility vest, work and/or
wading boots, a good flashlight with spare battery, an old wool “crash”
blanket, a “fire blanket” or protective fire shield; and a first aid kit,
(and the knowledge of how to properly use the FA items). Maybe even a gas
mask if you have one.
The most important safety item is, however, a supply of good judgment and common
sense.
TRAINING BULLETINS that appear in this bulletin are also archived at:
www.qsl.net/k6soj
(PLUS A “PLETHORA” OF ADDITIONAL TRAINING MATERIAL)
+ NWS-SKYWARN NEWS
Jim Reynolds, KD7MLO, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Medford NWS
Gary Peterson, N7GK, Asst. Medford SKYWARN Coordinator
DEW. Thorne, K6SOJ, Asst. Medford SKYWARN Coordinator
MEDFORD NWS SKYWARN PAGE:
http://www.qsl.net/wx7mfr/SKYWARN/index.html
CURRENT NWS WEATHER BULLETINS AND WARNINGS ARE AVAILABLE VIA A LINK AT: www.qsl.net/k6soj
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 WX SPOTTER NET WEDNESDAY NIGHTS.
The Medford NWS WX SPOTTER NET is on Wednesdays at: 1915L on 147.26+ (Mt.
Ashland repeater - WX7MFR/R); SIMULTANEOUSLY ON: 146.55 SIMPLEX (Siskiyou and
Klamath Counties); AND 146.97- the Likely repeater (Modoc County).
FROM 1920 to 1929L: on 3987 LSB (1982 LSB alternate), relays and other
check-ins will be accepted and forwarded. ALSO, a packet WX SPOTTER NET is being
developed to run concurrently SKYWARN will be activated on these frequencies
during severe weather events.
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 < gpederso@orednet.org >
NWS WEATHER SPOTTER CLASSES: (EMERGENCY COORDINATORS please
announce these on your local nets, in your local newsletters, etc.)
MODOC COUNTY: May 24, 7-9 PM, Modoc County Office of Education Conference Room,
Alturas, CA
SISKIYOU COUNTY: May 17, 7-9 PM Forks of Salmon Community Hall
SISKIYOU COUNTY: May 22, 7-9 PM Mount Shasta City Hall (upstairs)
SISKIYOU COUNTY: May 23, 7-9 PM Yreka (CDF Training Room)
The NWS/Medford “service area” consists of nine counties: Coos, Curry,
Douglas, Klamath, Jackson, Josephine, Lake, (OR); Modoc and Siskiyou (CA).
If you have any questions about the SKYWARN program, contact: Gary/N7GK < gpederso@orednet.org > via e-mail or
on 147.26+ (Mt. Ashland).
REGIONAL ARES WEATHER AND ROAD NETS (ARESWARNS) for SV Districts 1 and 2 are on
the MUTUAL AID FREQUENCIES of 7232 LSB (daytime) and 3987 LSB (nighttime).
1982LSB (nighttime alternate). Up/down QRM. OREGON District 5, and
all ARES stations elsewhere, are CORDIALLY INVITED to participate.
During a SEVERE WEATHER EVENT, the HF WARN meets hourly AT THE BOTTOM OF THE
HOUR, until all information and traffic is passed, (more often as needed).
LOCAL ARESWARNS are activated by a local EC or AEC per your local plan.
Check with your EC for more information about your area. It is recommended
that they meet at the TOP OF EACH HOUR, and include a local HF - VHF
station for relay / interface duty with the regional net.
Check in to the JEFFERSON NOON NET daily at 1200L on 7232 // 3987 LSB for
announcements regarding anticipated 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 ...
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.
+ FIELD DAY 2001 - JUNE 23-24.
2001 FIELD DAY RULES AND FORMS: www.arrl.org/contests/forms/index.html#FD
or check the May issue of QST p. 112. If you haven’t reviewed and familiarized
yourself with this information...please do so.
NOTE: Announcements of field day sites sponsored by EMCOMM groups and
special service clubs will be listed below. (Send the name of the sponsoring
group, the approximate location of your FD site, a contact person, and an email
or web address, or phone number.) Listed below are some of the FIELD DAY
sites sponsored by EMCOMM groups.
+ CALIFORNIA OES/ACS:
WHO: “Anybody and everybody from any ACS/RACES/ARES/VIP/REACT
organization statewide.”
WHERE: El Dorado N.F. (5 miles from Silver Springs Campground )
CONTACT: Bill Pennington, WA6SLA <Bill_Pennington/OES@oes.ca.gov>
+ The SOJOURNERS (State Of
Jefferson Operators United Relay Network and Emergency Radio Service) www.qsl.ney/w6soj
WHO: Members, (guest operators by permission only), visitors welcome.
WHERE: Klamath N.F., Goosenest R.D., Juanita Lake.
CONTACT: D. W. Thorne, K6SOJ <k6soj@arrl.net>
+ Sierra Foothills Amateur Radio
Club
WHO: All operators are welcome
WHERE: Nyack, CA. I-80 @ Nyack across from the Nyack general store.
CONTACT: Matt Diridoni, KC6RUO, President SFARC at: 916-632-4084;or, Wayne Mikel,
KE6DJE, Placer County ARES EC at: 916-645-0565
+ Lassen Amateur Radio Club,
<www.qsl.net/k6lrc/>
WHO: All visitors are welcome, operator training rotations.
WHERE: Highway 139, Antelope Summit Day Use Area.
CONTACT: Terry L. Cobb SR, K6ME <k6me@arrl.net>
+ 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
+ PLEASE REMEMBER TO CONSERVE ENERGY!
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