"The time to learn the game plan,
is not 15 minutes before the kick off.”
- - Charlie Brown
“And 15 minutes after the game begins,
is even worse!” - - Wilson
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.emcomm.org E-MAIL: k6soj@arrl.net
L = LCL (Local time in the (PST winter / PDT summer) zone
Z = ZULU (Universal Coordinated Time - UTC)
+ IN THIS EDITION:
- SPECIAL REPORT
- EDITORIAL: “UNJUST CRITICISM”
- SHORT CIRCUITS
- EC CORNER
- FIELD DAY 2002
- TRAINING and CONTINUING EDUCATION
- ON-THE-AIR RADIOGRAM PRACTICE UPDATE
- NWS-SKYWARN NEWS
- WX SPOTTER CLASS SCHEDULE - UPDATED
- ARES TRAFFIC AND OTHER NETS REMINDER/SCHEDULE
- ON THE CALENDAR
- COMPUTER CRASH CONTINGENCY PLAN
FLASH...ARES
FIRE RESPONSE NEWS FROM BUTTE/GLENN COUNTY ARES
Here is a “raw” (lightly edited) report received 10 JUN 02 @ 1626 PDT from
Tim Wells, W6TWI, AEC Butte/Glenn County ARES:
On 06/08/02,the day started very busy on the CDF freq.- Our EC Steve Kaps,
N6NPN, had already been notified of the RED Flag conditions being present and
was monitoring his scanner. By early morning there had been several fires,
but none that were large enough to be considered a problem for ARES. But,
because of the conditions several Hams were on alert.
All this changed at 1330 when a call on a small fire on Skyway came over the air. When the CDF engines arrived, they called for more help. The fire quickly jumped over both sides of Skyways divided roads and proceeded towards Niel Rd., some two miles away. Fanned by wind gusts up to 35 mph, the fire(which was now called the Skyway Incident) continued west and jumped Neil Rd. at three different places.
At this time Steve, N6NPN was in contact with Mike Madden KG6HMJ, the Butte County OES Emergency Manager, and had several ARES members on standby.
At 1730 when the fire was approaching Butte College and surrounding homes,
Dan K6MLA received the call to assist OES at the CDF ICP, for additional radio
support. At 1830 an voluntary evacuation order was given for residences
near Butte College.
At this time Red Cross opened a shelter at Durham high school. Jeff,
KG6FBY, stationed the Red Cross chapter HQ in Chico, while Scott, KG6JJX and
Rich, KG6AYD, manned the shelter. We also had Dave, KE6IIZ, at the Durham/Pentz
Rd., where search and rescue were staged for possible evacuations. Randy,
N6AYP, worked as net control.
At sundown the winds settled down and with a final strong effort of air
attack, the fire slowed and was close to containment. But not until it had
burned more than 2200 acres. One of the big problems CDF and air attack
had in this fire, was in the middle of the fire were some of main power lines
coming from the Oroville Dam with very high power on those lines.
At 2230 the Red Cross closed down the shelter, the ICP was reduced, so our ARES
alert was cancelled. A good response with a good outcome.”
COMMENT: Thanks for the “play by play” narrative, Tim. It sounds
to me like the Butte/Glenn County ARES Team is functioning in an efficient,
coordinated manner. FB de KGSOJ
+++ EDITORIAL:
“UNJUST CRITICISM” - By D. W. Thorne, K6SOJ
A fellow ham recently forwarded an item that appeared on an amateur radio
“reflector”. It’s too lengthy to reproduce in its entirety, but the
“gist of it” was as follows. The writer was one of a group of hams who
responded to the World Trade Center disaster last September that included: a
radio engineer / consultant, a medical doctor, a police officer, a carpenter, a
professional auto mechanic, an owner of a large auto dealership and a machine
shop manager. The writer said they were all Americans, all were hams, and
“if it could walk, fly, float or drive, we could fix it."
The writer went on to be highly critical of the poor utilization of the
volunteers in their group, the lack of coordination of everything from the net
control to the transportation provided, and everything else, including the
American Red Cross and the ARRL.
Admittedly, I do not know the specifics in this case, but I did notice that some
essential skills, abilities and experiences were not included in this very
impressive list of talent, expertise, and experience.
I didn't see any mention of any of them ever attending an ARES meeting or being
a registered member with the ARES or any other bona fide EMCOMM group. Or,
ever having participated in a Simulated Emergency Test or other disaster drill
or exercise. Or, ever become familiar with written emergency or
contingency plans. Or, ever taken even the basic: ARC “Introduction to
Disaster Services”. Or, ever haven taken a class on the ICS. Or,
ever attending a meeting with local and other government emergency officials.
Or, ever taking the time to become involved with planning, or training, or
serving as an ARES (or other EMCOMM) net control on a regular basis.
Perhaps the persons the writer is so critical of, also never bothered to take
any PREPAREDNESS training, or learn much of the other stuff necessary to
minimize the "organized confusion" ...which is typical in all major
emergencies anyway! And, the events of September 11th, which were, without
question the “worst possible scenario”, and should hardly be used as a gauge
to measure the effectiveness of ANY emergency response!
Over the years, I have often answered some of these self-appointed critics, who
often choose a training session, class, or some other public forum to
demonstrate their “sidewalk superintendent” skills by offering some unjust
criticism about this or that response by some particular agency with:
"You're probably right. That's why they're called disasters."
This type of criticism is nothing new. It is all too common to those of us with
much experience in disaster and emergency response. In fact, how to deal with
the finger-pointing, “scapegoating”, and hostility from the ill-informed and
the untrained is included in most “Psychology of Disaster” courses.
THE POINT IS THIS: You may be the best fighter pilot in the world, but if
you aren’t familiar with the battle plan...you may do more harm that good. You
may be the best doctor in the world...but if you are not familiar with the
patient’s care plan (and see yourself as a part of team)...you may do more
harm that good. You may be the star quarter-back...but if you don’t know
the game plan...you may do more harm that good. You may be the world’s
best radio operator, but unless you are on a team, and know the emergency plans
and procedures...you may do more harm that good. This is not to say that
volunteer radio operators, who have not been through the training, and are not
members of some bona fide EMCOMM team cannot be utilized.
In the Sacramento Valley Section, these “after the game begins” players are
listed as the "third line of defense". Here is an excerpt The SV
ARES Mutual Assistance plan:
The FIRST RESOURCE is the locally registered, trained, and equipped ARES team
members.
The SECOND RESOURCE is the registered and trained ARES members or a team from an
nearby jurisdiction.
The THIRD RESOURCE are the amateur operators who just “show up”. This
phenomena, known as “convergence” is common in emergency and disaster
situations. These helpers are usually undisciplined and unfamiliar with ARES
procedures and the emergency plan; and they often cause more problems than they
solve. However, there are exceptions, so it is important that each individual be
evaluated and judged on his or her own merits. This can be time consuming, so it
is suggested that you delegate that task to an AEC (or possibly a visiting EC.)
Those that are selected to work should be given an orientation to the ARES plan
and procedures, and be briefed on the incident. Then, they must be registered
with ARES and the served agency.
REMEMBER:
1. Only skilled, disciplined, equipped and registered
ARES personnel should respond in mutual assistance/aid situations;
and all personnel should be directed to a command post
or staging area to “sign in”. If not already registered,
every volunteer must be registered with the “served
agency”, before they are assigned to the field. Be sure
to have the registration forms or logs readily available.
2. Responding teams should be given clear directions to
the command center or staging area. Inform them of a
“talk-in frequency” (it could be shared with operations,
but ideally it will be a frequency dedicated to logistics.)
3. As a general rule, an ARESMAT (ARES Mutual Assistance Team) should come with
its own leader(s). (The ICS recommends a 1 to 5 ratio). A team may be given a
specific task and utilized as a team. Or, individuals may be assigned to work
with your team members, or (once oriented to the operation) they may be given
independent assignments.
(End excerpt - the entire plan may be viewed at: www.emcomm.org/svares)
I close with one of my all-time favorite quotes:
“It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong
man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit
belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with dust
and sweat; who strives valiantly; who errs and may fall again and again, because
there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who does actually strive to
do the deeds; who does know the great enthusiasm, the great devotion; who spends
himself in a worthy cause; who knows, at best, in the end that triumph of high
achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring
greatly; so that his place shall never be with those cold or timid souls who
know neither victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt
+ SHORT
CIRCUITS +
+ PICTURE PAGE OF HIGHLIGHTS OF EMCOMM 2002 POSTED! -
Now at: www.emcomm.org Also, the ARRL
website story and pictures is at:
www.emcomm.org/ (click: “EMCOMM
Story”.)
+ WEDNESDAY NIGHT RADIOGRAM PRACTICE SUSPENDED FOR THE SUMMER -
Due to lack of availability of sending and receiving stations, and generally
poor summer band conditions; the Wednesday night RADIOGRAM practice sessions
have been suspended until Fall. Watch for announcements in the 5-1-2+
Bulletin as to when they will be resumed. However...
+ WELCOME NEW SUBSCRIBERS -
- Robert Smith, K1ODW,
Hopkinton, MA. Massachusetts Emergency Management
- Wayne Cox, WD6FGV, Santa
Maria, CA.
+ EC CORNER
- The following ECs/DECs in the SV Section reported for the
month of May. Butte/Glenn, Lassen, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou/Modoc, and
Trinity Counties; plus Districts One and Two.
+ FIELD DAY
IS JUNE 22-23, 2002 -
Review and become familiar with the 2002 rules. (May QST p. 108-109.)
ARES teams, ARRL affiliated clubs that are supportive of the ARES, plus
other bona-fide EMCOMM groups, that are participating in FIELD DAY 2002 may have
their announcement included each week in the 5-1-2+ Bulletin. Send your team’s
name, a general description of the location of your FD site, and a person to
contact for more information. To get started:
W6SOJ - The SOJOURNERS - (State of Jefferson Operators’ United Relay
Network and Emergency Radio Society). Lake Juanita Group Camp,
Goosenest RD, Klamath NF. Contact: David Bell, N2RSN, at: N2RSN@arrl.net.
K6M - Tehama County ARES members will be operational from 8000ft
Observation Pk in Northeastern California on Field Day. Lat and long:
40.774 N x 120.170W All modes on 6m, 2m, possible 220/440/900
simplex,
definite 1.2Ghz and HF all mode if we get the appropriate equipment up
the hill. Contacts: Dan Newman, K6MLA, dn22@mail.csuchico.edu or Jake
Hickok KF6KDD fieldday@norcalscan.org
KE7R - Northern Nevada Amateur Radio Services (NNARS), Washoe County,
Nevada. Nevada Air National Guard's 152nd Airlift Wing Base
at the Reno/Tahoe International Airport. The NNARS will also be
assisting a
local group known as the "Our Gang Amateur Radio Group" with a VE
session
on Saturday morning (June 22) at the VA Medical Center in Reno. After the
exam session, Our Gang will be operating KO7G, the amateur radio station at
the Reno VA Medical Center as a class 1D Field Day Station for the benefit
of the examinees. Due to security restrictions there are some limitations
in place for visitors. More information is at: www.qsl.net/nnars/FD2002.html
Contact: Matt Parker, N7TOD, n7tod@arrl.net
or packet N7TOD 145.05 MHz,
connect using YRGTN and KD7LQS-7 nodes.
K6LRC - Lassen Amateur Radio Club, at the Antelope Summit day use
area 7 miles North of Susanville, CA. on State Highway 139. The LARC group will
host a pot luck barbecue Saturday afternoon beginning at 0300 PM local. GOTA
station call: KD6STL. SSB, CW, PSK31, Packet, SSTV and demonstrations of each
including possible two-way Satellite operations. Overnighters are welcomed
preferably in self contained RV’s as this is not a campground and there are no
services available. If you wish to bring a tent we will do what we can but space
is limited and only a single club provided portable restroom is at this day use
area. For further information please contact
the LARC at www.qsl.net/k6lrc or Terry
Cobb, K6ME, at k6me@arrl.net or
(530) 253-3471.
W6ZZK - Humboldt Amateur Radio Club (HARC) will be joined by the Redwood
Amateur Radio Club (RARC) at Woodley Island Marina in Eureka.
Set-up at 8:00AM on Saturday. Voice, code, packet radio, slow-scan TV and
GET ON THE AIR (GOTA) station. Joining the local ham operators will be the
City of Eureka Fire Department's HazMat Response vehicle and Mobile Command
Post; Humboldt County Sheriff's Department Office of Emergency Services;
Humboldt County Chapter of the American Red Cross; and the National Weather
Service. Pot-luck dinner will be held on Saturday at 5:00PM.
http://www.humboldt-arc.org/ or
Contact: Dave Abell, K6XG, 825-0400, k6xg@arrl.net
or Gregg Gold, KD6LME, 822-7248, gig14@humboldt.edu
+++ TRAINING
and CONTINUING EDUCATION SECTION -
(Previous training bulletins are archived at: www.emcomm.org/svares/training/index.htm
+ AN EXCELLENT NATIONAL TRAFFIC SYSTEM (NTS) TRAINING WEBSITE IS AT: http://www.qsl.net/aresco/nts-top.htm
+ RADIOGRAM practice sessions are Wednesday nights following the ARES
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP NET - (Approximately 2000L on 3987 LSB + or -.)
- Test messages will be sent by volunteer operators.
- The RADIOGRAMS will be published in the following 5-1-2+ Bulletin, so
participants can check their copy 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 (earlier buff colored cover edition);
or, ARRL Net Directory (FSD-50, 2001-02 edition);
or, go to: www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/teacher/kemp/appendixa.html
+ RADIOGRAMS
AS SENT ON 5 JUNE 2002
SENDING STATION K6SOJ -- RECEIVING STATION W7ARC -- RELAY KC7IXX
-------------------------------
TEST 89 R K6SOJ 23 MACDOEL CA JUN 5
OLIVE OYL
1 HARBORSIDE WAY
SWEETHAVEN WA 98349
809 555 7232
TEST MESSAGE X OUR POSN
49 DOT 34 N X
125 DOT 98 W X
WX FAIR SEAS CALM SEE
YOU TOMORROW LOVE
POPEYE
-------------------------------
END OF MESSAGE TWO MORE
THIS IS K6SOJ FOLLOWS MESSAGE
-------------------------------
TEST 90 R HXE K6SOJ 24 MACDOEL CA MAY 31
MARY ANN BEECH
39 SEASHORE DR
MALIBU CA 97402
805 555 4713
TEST MESSAGE X TYPHOON TOOK
SS MINNOW TO UNKNOWN ISLAND
POSN 8 DOT 1 S
X 172 DOT 7 W
WHAT IS ISLAND NAME
GILLIGAN
-------------------------------
END OF MESSAGE ONE MORE
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TEST 91 R K6SOJ 14 MACDOEL CA JUN 5
GILLIGAN BUDDY WR6TV/ZK3
TOKELAU ISLAND
SOUTH PACIFIC
TEST MESSAGE X YOU ARE
ON TOKELAU ISLAND X THE
PROFESSOR IS SENDING SUPPLIES
MARY ANN
-------------------------------
NOTE: Band CX were poor. Lot’s of QRM, QRN, and QSB. But... it’s
good
practice to send traffic under difficult conditions. This will be the last
Wednesday night RADIOGRAM practice session until Fall. (See above
announcement.)
-------------------------------
When composing a RADIOGRAM, pretend that you will be charged ONE DOLLAR for
every “word”.
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“TRAFFIC HANDLING IS FUN AND REWARDING!”
ADDITIONAL (VERY) USEFUL information is available at:
http://www.remote.arrl.org/FandES/field/pscm/sec2-ch11.html
http://www.area-ham.org/tngdocs/ntsdocs/ntsman.htm
A SPECIAL QSL CARD is available to operators who participate in
any
Wednesday session and submit a copy of a correctly copied RADIOGRAM by
regular mail. All radio amateurs (including “no code” Technicians) are
invited to listen in and submit an entry. Here are the rules:
1. Listen on Wednesdays at 2000L on 3987 LSB (+ or -).
2. Copy at least one 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; (a “printer friendly” version is available
at: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/forms/radiogram2.pdf
or, you may use a plain piece of paper. However, your “copy” MUST be
in
ARRL 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. Entries MUST be postmarked by the Monday that follows the practice
session, since the correct copy will be published in the 5-1-2+ Bulletin
the following Tuesday.
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+ NWS-SKYWARN
SECTION
Jim Reynolds, KD7MLO, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Medford NWS
Gary Peterson, N7GK, Acting 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.emcomm.org/skywarn
+ NWS MEDFORD WX NET PARTICIPANTS ARE POSTED EACH WEEK ON THE NWS WEBSITE:
www.emcomm.org/skywarn/nets.htm
+ NWS / SKYWARN WEATHER SPOTTER CLASS SCHEDULE -
All Spring classes have been completed. Future classes “to be
announced”.
MEDFORD NWS WX SPOTTER / SKYWARN NETS:
The Medford NWS WX SPOTTER NET every Wednesday at 1915L on:
147.26+ / CTCSS: 123.0, (Mt. Ashland - Jackson County and more)
146.55 SIMPLEX (eastern Siskiyou and Klamath Counties)
146.97- (Likely - Modoc County Relay)
3987LSB (1982 LSB alternate).
SKYWARN nets will be activated on these frequencies during severe weather
events.
NWS SKYWARN NET CONTROL STATIONS -
DATE 147.26+
3987 LSB
JUN 5 K6SOJ
KC7WEU
JUN 12 N7GK N2RSN
MAY 15 N2RSN KC7WEU
MAY 22 N7GK KB7EKF
ADDITIONAL NWS NET CONTROL OPERATORS SOUGHT -
For more information contact:
Gary, N7GK, gpederso@OregonVOS.net;
or,
Dave, K6SOJ, k6soj@arrl.net
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: gpederso@OregonVOS.net
Check in to the JEFFERSON NOON NET daily at 1200L on 7232 LSB
(alt. 3987) for announcements regarding anticipated or actual severe WX.
+ 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 and/or 146.55
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.emcomm.org/svares/nets/nets.htm
ARES REGIONAL NET CONTROL STATION SCHEDULE:
------------------------------------
JUNE 5 Sacramento Valley SEC K6SOJ
JUNE 12 Klamath County AEC N2RSN
JUNE 19
JUNE 26 Dist. 1 & 2 DEC WO6P
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ARES leaders* who are willing and available to serve as the NCS on one of
the blank dates above, please contact K6SOJ to be placed on the schedule.
(* SECs, DECs, ECs, AECs, OES, ORS, etc.)
+ ARES TRAFFIC NETS - Beginning with this issue a list of local and
regional ACTIVE daily traffic nets capable of handling formal traffic in ARRL
RADIOGRAM format will be listed. Managers of nets that meet this criteria
are welcome to submit their information for listing in this
format:
• JEFFERSON NOON NET (JNN):
Check in between: 1200-1230 LCL. Traffic at: 1230 LCL
7232 ± LSB (3987 ± LSB alternate) plus relays (when available)
via 146.55 // 146.52 // 147.26+/123.0 (Mt. Ashland)
Primary service area: Northern California, southern Oregon.
Extended service area: Washington, northern Nevada, Idaho, southern
California, ships at sea, and “anywhere else the signals reach”.
• ALASKA ARES / TRAFFIC NETS -
The ALASKA ARES maintains a “listening watch” on 3535 and 7042 kHz (CW)
for NTS traffic within or into ALASKA. Listen for AL7N, Fairbanks; and/or
KL5T and KL7HF, Anchorage. Full details at:
www.qsl.net/aresalaska/news/ACWN.html
Also check out their main page at:
www.qsl.net/aresalaska/index.html
• ALASKA-PACIFIC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS NET 14292 kHz at 1630Z
weekdays.
+ ARES and other EMCOMM NETS - list at: www.emcomm.org/SVARES/nets/index.htm
+ ON THE
CALENDAR +
- REDWOOD COAST AMATEUR RADIO CONVENTION - June 28-30, 2002
• ARRL San Francisco Section Convention
• Hosted by Humboldt County’s Amateur Radio Clubs
• HUMBOLDT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - FERNDALE, CALIFORNIA
• Talk In: 146.850- and 147.090-/103.5
• ADVANCE REGISTRATION: 1 day $3.OO, 2 days $5.00
• AT THE DOOR: 1 day $4.00, 2 days $7.00
• SENIORS: HALF PRICE • FAMILY: $5.00 day
• Swap Meet • Commercial Dealers • ARRL FORUM • Fox Hunt • Early Bird
• Prizes • Guest Speakers • Field Day Competition • Wine & Cheese
Welcome
Friday at 6:30 PM
Saturday - 9 am to 5 PM
• Saturday Banquet - 7:00 PM in the TURF ROOM (BY RESERVATION ONLY!)
• Keynote Speaker - Mary E. Lau, N1VH, ARRL Field and Educational Support
"THE POWER OF CLUBS AND WHAT MEMBERSHIP CAN DO FOR YOU"
• Sunday - 9 am to 3:00 PM (Closing)
• Additional Information and ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.humboldt-arc.org
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+ COMPUTER
CRASH CONTINGENCY PLAN -
The ghost of Edsel Murphy* still haunts us! Recently we had a partial
computer crash here at the Lazy T Ranch. After a midnight electrical
storm, the 5-1-2+ Bulletin group address files (about 350 total) went away. We
thought “well that’s it”. Even though we take all reasonable
precautions by “backing up” most important files...it appeared that it was
gone forever! But Nannette, KE6MZT, (YL) worked her magic, and the
files returned. But somehow...they had mysteriously moved from the “D”
drive to the “E” drive!
But it could have been worse. So if you ever notice that you are not
receiving the 5-1-2+ Bulletin every Tuesday...you may assume that this doggoned
contraption has died! IF that ever happens, we may be back, or we may
simply decide to “call it quits”, discontinue this exercise in masochism,
and revert back to on-the-air nets...ONLY!
(* Edsel Murphy - The man who developed one of the most profound concepts
of the twentieth century is practically unknown to most engineers. He was
a victim of his own law. Destined for a secure place in the engineering
hall of fame, something went wrong. His real contribution lay not merely
in the discovery of the law but more in its universality and in its impact. The
law itself, though inherently simple has formed a foundation on which future
generations will build. In fact, the law first came to him in all its simplicity
when his bride to be informed him of the impending birth of an heir to the
family fortune. But fame and fortune was not to be. The only
complete copy of the entire manuscript of his life’s work “The Understanding
of the Behavior of Inanimate Objects”, was misplaced by the publisher and was
never found. Some historians believe that a clerk-trainee accidentally
mistook a paper shredder for a copy machine.
+ BACK ISSUES OF THE 5-1-2+ BULLETIN ARE ARCHIVED AT:
www.emcomm.org/svares/archives
+ The “5-1-2+ BULLETIN” - Copyright (c) 2002 - 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
--- end of bulletin ---