“Amateurs built the ark.
Professionals built the Titanic.”
-- A. Nonymous
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The 5-1-2+ BULLETIN - 23 October 01 - No. 77
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 (north), Editor.
INTERNET: www.qsl.net/k6soj E-MAIL:
k6soj@arrl.net
+++ SHORT CIRCUITS - Brief
(important) announcements:
+ SPECIAL QSL CARD TO BE
ISSUED FOR FIRST SESSION OF
“ON-THE-AIR” RADIOGRAM PRACTICE - ALSO WIN A PRIZE!
(Details further down)
+ UPDATED - REGIONAL ARES
NET LIST -
It’s been about six months since this list has been included in the bulletin.
There have been a few changes...so here it is (at the end of this issue.
(It is also always available at: www.qsl.net/k6soj).
We suggest that you print a copy and keep it handy as a reminder to check into
the ARES nets of your neighbors. Also as a reference when traveling.
+ “ARES TEAM SPOTLIGHT” -
(Also a new page at: www.qsl.net/k6soj)
From: Don Campbell, KE6HEC, Humboldt County (CA)
“I am attaching a photo of my YL, Marci, KE6IAU, Jason Chan of City Ambulance
of Eureka, Inc., and Bob Colburn, KA6ULG, Immediate Past President of the
Humboldt Amateur Radio Club (HARC) accepting the keys to the Club's new
Emergency Communications Vehicle. This retired 1991 Ford E-350 ambulance will
replace our tired 1970 Winnebago. When outfitted, it will contain the 2M
repeater currently housed in the Winnie, as well as HF and 2M packet. HARC is
very excited about this acquisition and the increased level of service we will
be able to provide to the community. The Winnebago was only marginally
road-worthy so we were reluctant to put it into service too often. We are
actively seeking grant funding to offset the purchase price and setup costs.”
73 Don
COMMENT: Thanks Don. We are always happy to hear about
radio clubs that take on projects such as this in support of the ARES and other
EMCOMM
groups. Please keep us updated on your progress, and I hope that the
“new”
rig will be ready to bring to EMCOMM 2002 for display at the “EMCOMM 2002
MOBILE UNIT EXPO and Competition”! (Photo is at: www.qsl.net/k6soj - then
click on “ARES Team Spotlight”.
+ 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.
+ 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 SECTION -
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: http://www.qsl.net/k6soj
. Below are excerpts from that article with comments.
69. Some EOC and Command Post personnel will become overloaded; some will not be
able to cope with the volume of activity and information they have
to deal with, and some will not be able to cope with the noise and
distractions.
COMMENT: Probably more with EOC personnel than with field personnel, since
an EOC typically has persons representing a department of government that are
not experienced in emergency operations. But, whether in the EOC, at a CP,
or in the field; we must ALL remain aware of the “stress factor”, both
physical and mental.
Shifts should not be longer than 12 hours. Rest areas should be “away
from the action” and those off duty should be as free from interruptions as
much as is possible.
At about “day four” in any operation...safety awareness should be heightened even more. “FATIGUE AND ACCIDENTS, GO HAND-IN HAND!” Hyperactivity and heroic hours are inappropriate and counter-productive.
Since Superman and Elvis died, that leaves only us humans to respond and get the job done. In addition to skill, practice, discipline and “know-how”; one of the key components of a winning team is: REST. With rare exception, follow your assigned shift schedules.
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
+ 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
WINTER WEATHER SPOTTER CLASS SCHEDULE - UPDATED
JOSEPHINE COUNTY:
Tuesday, October 23; 7-9 PM
Anne Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass
(between city offices and court house on 6th St.)
DOUGLAS COUNTY:
Monday, October 29; 7-9 PM Drain Fire Station
531 South Cedar St. Cedar St. is also Hwy 99
LAKE COUNTY (OR):
Thursday, November 1; 7-9 PM at Lakeview Senior Center
MODOC COUNTY:
Saturday, November 3; 1-3 PM at Modoc Office of Education in Alturas
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 ...
+ ITU PHONETICS - WHY?
+ NTS - WHY?
+ WX SPOTTER NETS - WHY?
+ CW - WHY?
+ ICAO RADIOTELEPHONY PROCEDURE WORDS AND PHRASES - 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
+ PLEASE REMEMBER TO CONSERVE ENERGY!
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5-1-2+ CLASSIFIED ADS - FREE TO
ALL EMCOMM OPERATORS -
(Please keep your ad short (2-4 lines), and limited to radio and / or other
EMCOMM related equipment only. Listings will appear at end of every 5-1-2+
Bulletin and will run for four issues unless cancelled or extended.)
Send text to: k6soj@arrl.net
FOR SALE -- YAESU FT-290 II 2 meter FM/SSB/CW Transceiver. Includes
snap-on 6 “C” cell battery pack (2.5 watts output), snap-on 12v power amp
(25 watts out), tone board, shoulder strap, mobile mount. Excellent
condition (like new) with original box, manual etc. $350.00 + shipping.
Contact: k6soj@arrl.net
(10/9)
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ARES (and other EMCOMM) NET LIST (updated 12 OCTOBER 2001)
TIMES ARE LOCAL - FREQS ARE IN MHZ
SEND CORRECTIONS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS TO:
k6soj@arrl.net
EMERGENCY NET AND CALLING FREQUENCIES:
Northern California ARES HF Net Frequencies:
Daytime: 7232 LSB (up) Nighttime: 3.987 LSB (down) / Alternate: 1.982 LSB
(down)
CW: 7045 (up) 3545 (up)
ARES SIMPLEX: 146.55
ARES / Red Cross 2 meter SIMPLEX 147.42
NATIONAL CALLING AND WILDERNESS PROTOCOL 146.52
ARES REGIONAL AND STATE NETS:
OR-NorCal-NV “5-1-2” ARES Leadership Net
W @ 1930L 3.987
Sonoma and Mendocino Coast OA
Tu @1930L 3.915
Washington State ARES/RACES
M @ 1830L 3.987
Jefferson Noon Net (northern CA and southern OR)
Daily @ 1200L 7.232 (3.987 alternate)
Oregon ARES/RACES
W @ 2000L 3.993.5
(alt: 7.228 / 1.928)
Oregon EMERGENCY Net
D @ 1800L 3.980
REGIONAL ARES Weather and Road Nets: (ARESWARN)
During severe weather events: 146.55 SIMPLEX
HF: 7232LSB (day), 3987LSB night (1982 alternate)
(For REPEATERS check individual county listings)
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CALIFORNIA COUNTIES:
ARES SIMPLEX FREQ FOLLOWED BY ARES NET(S)
Butte County
Th @ 2000L 146.85- (110.9)
Lassen County (146.565)
Th @ 1830L 3.987
QSY to: 146.88- (after HF net)
Modoc County (147.48)
Tu @ 1900L 146.97-
Mono County (147.42)
Th @ 2000L 146.88- (151.4)
Shasta County (146.595)
M @ 1945L 3.987
2M Net - via repeaters...
1st M @ 2000L 145.45 -
2nd M @ 2000L 146.64 - (88.5)
3rd M @ 2000L 146.76 - (107.2)
4th M @ 2000L 145.15 - (107.2)
5th M @ 2000L 146.925 - (85.4) (When there are 5 Mondays in a month)
Siskiyou County ARES (146.55)
Th @ 1930L 3987 and 146.55
Tehama County ARES (146.55)
M @ 2030L 145.45-
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OREGON COUNTIES
ARES SIMPLEX FREQ FOLLOWED BY ARES NET(S)
Curry County
Tu @ 1845L 147.25+ (88.5) - County-wide (Bosley)
@ 1900L 146.74- (88.5) - Mid-north County (Gold
Beach)
@ 1915L 145.21- (88.5) - North County (Port
Orford)
Jackson County (146.58)
Tu @ 1930L 146.94-
Josephine County (146.46)
W @ 1900L 147.30+ (alternates: 147.14+ & 145.15-)
Klamath County
W @ 1900L 146.85-
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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WX SPOTTER (SKYWARN):
Medford, OR “SERVICE AREA”:
WEDNESDAYS at 1915L on 147.26+ the Mt. Ashland repeater (WX7MFR/R);
AND SIMULTANEOUSLY ON: 146.55 SIMPLEX (Siskiyou and Klamath Counties);
ALSO on 146.97- the Likely repeater (Modoc County).
FROM 1920 to 1929L: on 3987 LSB (1982 LSB alternate), relays and other
checkins will be accepted and forwarded.
SKYWARN will be activated on these frequencies during severe weather
events.
--- end 12 October 2001 update ---