THE EMCOMMWEST BULLETIN No. 158
- 13 MAY 2003 - 

A Weekly Bulletin for ARES and other EMCOMM Operators and Public Safety Officials in “the west”...and beyond.

D. W. Thorne, K6SOJ- Chief Editor - k6soj@arrl.net
Bill Frazier, W7ARC - Associate Editor and Webmaster - w7arc@arrl.net
Ed Ewell, K7DXV - Assoc. Editor for Training/Technical - ewell2@cvc.net
Paul Cavnar, NN7B - Associate Editor, Nevada - nn7b@arrl.net
INTERNET: www.emcomm.org  E-MAIL: k6soj@arrl.net
A.R.R.L. HQ: www.arrl.org/ (Check it daily!)
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• RADIO WATCH • MONITOR • CALLING • TRAFFIC • EMCOMM • GUARD •
• EMCOMMWEST: 7111 KHZ DAY / 3711 KHZ NIGHT / 146.52 MHZ 24/7
• ALASKA WATCH/TRAFFIC/CALLING: 3534 // 7042 // 14050 KHZ
• NEVADA ARES MONITOR/CALLING SSB: 3965 KHZ
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L = Current local time in the [PST winter / PDT summer] zone.
Z = Universal Time Coordinated - UTC (same as ZULU and GMT.

    HOMELAND SECURITY ALERT LEVEL:   ELEVATED    (Yellow)

IN THIS EDITION ...
+ NEW EMCOMM MANAGEMENT BOOK JUST RELEASED
+ EMCOMMWEST 2003 RENO
+ WELCOME NEW SUBSCRIBERS
+ SHORT CIRCUITS
+ NEW AEC IN NEVADA COUNTY
+ RED CROSS TRAINING IN YUBA-SUTTER OPEN TO ALL ARES MEMBERS
+ NET REMINDER
+ KNOW CODE NETS (KCN)
+ WEST COAST NET (WCN)
+ TAKE TRUMP’S TERRIFIC TRILOGY TRAFFIC TEST
+ TRAINING and CONTINUING EDUCATION
  • RELAYING THIRD PARTY TRAFFIC
+ MEDFORD NWS-SKYWARN SECTION
  • SUMMER 2003 SKYWARN WEATHER SPOTTER CLASS SCHEDULE
  • RENO NWS SECTION
  ! NEW URL for Reno SKYWARN
+ EMCOMMWEST BULLETIN INFORMATION
  • HOW IS EMCOMMWEST AND EMCOMM.ORG FUNDED?
  • RECENT CONTRIBUTORS
  • SUBSCRIBE TO EMCOMMWEST BULLETIN
  • BACK ISSUES LINK
  • SEARCH FEATURE AT EMCOMM.ORG
+ APPENDIX
  • UPDATED NET LIST

+++ JUST RELEASED +++
  • MANAGEMENT OF THE AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTION
    by Jerry Boyd, MS, KW7J is “hot off the press”.
  • The first definitive book on this subject in over ten years!
  • Designed specifically for amateur radio EMCOMM managers.
  • A 48 page guide on how to provide effective leadership.
  • A “must read” for all AECs, ECs, DECs, SECs  and other EMCOMM leaders.
  • Available now from:
    WORLDRADIO BOOKS, 2120 28th St., Sacramento, CA  95818
    $8.00 plus $2.00 postage and handling. (CA residents add 62¢ sales tax)
  • (Mention that you “heard it first” in the EMCOMMWEST Bulletin!)
  • NOTE: If you are attending EMCOMMWEST 2003 - RENO; a limited amount of 
    these books, autographed by the author, will be available.

+++ EMCOMMWEST 2003 +++
  • Just 18 days until EMCOMMWEST 2003!
  • ARRL PACIFIC DIVISION OPERATING SPECIALTY CONVENTION
  • Reno, Nevada
  • May 31, 2003
  • South Reno Baptist Church
    6780 So. McCarran Blvd.
    Reno, Nevada.
+ HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Presentation of Colors - Reno Squadron Nevada CAP Cadets
  • Don Carlson, KQ6FM, Santa Clara Valley SEC, ASM, and professional
    broadcaster including the Armed Forces Radio Network.  Don is the
    Operations Manager and Program Director at KYA AM 1200.
  • Dan Miller, K3UFG – ARRL HQ ARECC EmComm courses (4-hour seminar)
  • Dick Flanagan – ARRL Nevada Section Manager on Served Agency Relations
  • Jim Utterback – American Red Cross
  • Alex King – Salvation Army/SATERN
  • Roger Lamoni – Reno National Weather Service - NWS SKYWARN Program
  • Bart Lee, KV6LEE – World Trade Center...Experiences
  • Tony Chedester – Army MARS and EMCOMM
  • Door Prizes

AGENCY VENUES / DISPLAYS -
  • American Red Cross
  • Salvation Army
  • Army/Navy-Marine Corps/Air Force MARS
  • National and Nevada VOAD

CLASSES / SEMINARS -
  • ARECC and ARRL VE Testing (all levels)
  • EMCOMM mobile and portable field unit displays and competition.
  • ARRL Radiogram and Traffic Handling
  • NVIS and EMCOMM
  • Ready Pack and Field Operating
  • Personal Safety & Security

COMPETITION and DISPLAYS -
  • EMCOMM Mobile units - Individual and Club/Agency

VENDORS -
  • Books, etc.
  • VHF and UHF Radio Analysis and Evaluation (FREE)

+ INFO SUMMARY:
  • Registration is $10.00 advance or $15.00 at the door.
  • Hosted by the ARRL Nevada Section and Northern Nevada
    Amateur Radio Services (NNARS).
  • Expanded hotel/motel information on the web page.
  • If you who have not pre-registered, please do so on the web.
  • We need to know how may people that are attending to arrange for
    lunch ($5.00 donation) provided by Northern Nevada VOAD.
  • After you pre-register, mail your registration check to:
    NNARS
    PO Box 50445
    Sparks, NV. 89435-0445
  • Write: "EMCOMMWEST" and your call sign in “MEMO” space on your check.
  • RENO is known as “the Biggest Little City in the World”.
  • It is also “The Crossroads of the West”.

+ FULL DETAILS:
  • Information and registration now at: www.cvrc.net/emcommwest/
  • History of EMCOMM • The EVENT • www.emcomm.org/emcomm/
  • May 2002 QST Magazine story • www.emcomm.org/emcomm_story.htm

+ “C U IN RENO!”

+ WELCOME NEW SUBSCRIBERS -
  • Christopher Hill, WØVJO, Vallejo, CA - ARES, ACS, MARS
  • David Spyres, KG6JOM, San Jose, CA
  • Vernon Gerwer, W6LDY, Placerville, CA - El Dorado County ARES
  • Peter Young, KD7OZB, Fallon, NV - Churchill Co. ARES, RACES, SKYWARN
  • Eric Stephenson, KK7UE, Portland, Oregon - ARES EC and RACES Officer
    for Multnomah County.  Eric is also an active member of “NET”
    (Neighborhood Emergency Team).  “A network of citizen volunteer groups
    trained by the fire bureau in basic disaster preparedness and medical
    first response and disaster recovery.  Cully is the name of my
    neighborhood.”

+ SHORT CIRCUITS -
  • Terry Cobb, K6ME, Lassen County (CA) EC has successfully completed ARECC Level I.

+ NEW AEC IN NEVADA COUNTY (SV SECTION) -
  • Barry Bettman, K6ST, in Truckee, has been named an AEC, with primary responsibility for eastern Nevada County (roughly east of the Sierra Crest). Welcome to the SV Leadership Team Barry! (Reporter: William Lewis, KG6BAJ)

+ LATE NOTICE...TOMORROW NIGHT!...
  • RED CROSS TRAINING IN YUBA-SUTTER OPEN TO ARES MEMBERS ALL COUNTIES -
  From Michael Colvin, W6CUJ, Yuba-Sutter EC:
  “Mike Scott of the American Red Cross is doing a special Red Cross training session for ARES volunteers - "Introduction to Disasters" - on Wednesday evening, May 14, 2003 at the Three Rivers Red Cross Chapter from 6:00 to 10:00 PM.

  "Introduction to Disasters" is the first of two basic courses that all Red Cross volunteers must take.

  The course, "Introduction to Mass Care," will be offered in a month or two.  If you are not able to attend "Introduction to Disasters", please let me know so that alternative arrangements can be made.  Upon completion of both courses, you will be eligible to receive a Red Cross Disaster Services vest and photo ID card that are your basic credentials to work in Red Cross disaster activation.” - More info contact: w6cuj@arrl.net

+ NET REMINDER - TOMORROW  (2nd Wednesday of the month)
• Sacramento Valley Section ARRL Net (Stations outside SV section welcome).
• 1900L 146.085- (127.3) SV Section ARRL Net (South Central Valley area).
• 1930L 3987± kHz LSB (1982 kHz alternate).

+ DAILY “KNOW CODE NETS” [KCN)
  1300 PST 7111 kHz “up”.
  2000 PST 3711 kHz “up”.

  These are 1 kHz above QRP CW calling frequencies.  (EMCOMM operators are encouraged to operate QRP.)  The KCN nets are for those who want to improve their Morse skills and make contact with other EMCOMM oriented operators in a somewhat informal setting.  If you do not hear anyone...try calling CQ.

  Since many CW operators are reluctant to “break in” to an existing QSO, or are not yet ready for a “round table” type format; it has been suggested that the listed frequencies be used for calling, and consider moving long QSOs or roundtables up a few kHz.  Learn to tune around...and listen to
what’s going on.  Remember...stations using crystal controlled transmitters may be operating “split”.

+ WEST COAST NET (WCN)
• The West Coast Slow Speed Traffic Net was founded in 1958 as the NSN Northwest Slow Speed Net).  It, “...was started with one purpose in mind. To train amateur radio operators in the correct procedure of making up and handling of amateur radio messages. Thus trained, they should become proficient in handling traffic on CW. With this training, it would also make it easier to check into the higher speed nets.”  Today the ECN still “...exists primarily to train CW traffic operators in net procedure and message handling.”

  The WCN meets daily at 1900L on 3702 kHz.  Listen and/or check in when visitors are called.  For more information go to: http://home.attbi.com/~west-coast-net/pages/contents.html

+ TAKE TRUMP’S TERRIFIC TRILOGY TRAFFIC TEST -
• Ed Trump, AL7N, Fairbanks, author of THE TRAFFIC TRILOGY:
  1 - Originating Traffic - (Coming soon in ECWB)
  2 - Relaying Traffic - (Coming later in ECWB)
  3 - Delivering Traffic - “The Last Mile” (Appeared in ECWB # 152
• Has created a TERRIFIC TRAFFIC TEST (c) 2003 Lake Trump; and it is now available online at: www.emcomm.org (click bar on main page) ECW Bulletin readers are invited to “Take The Test” now; AND take it again...after parts I and II of “The Trilogy” appear (Part II - follows next...)

+++ TRAINING and CONTINUING EDUCATION SECTION +++

    Ed Ewell, K7DXV Associate Editor for Training - ewell2@cvc.net
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+ RELAYING THIRD PARTY TRAFFIC
  By Ed Trump, AL7N, Net Manager, Alaska CW Net (ACWN)

  The stated objectives of the ARRL National Traffic System are stated in the Public Service Methods and Procedures Guidelines:
  "OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of these methods and protocols is to facilitate transmission of a properly formatted written formal message from point A to point B such that it arrives exactly as written on the original copy, group for group, character for character, space for space.  Messages filed in the NTS must be capable of being transmitted by any mode without
message alteration being required.  Voice and CW nets must be run with methods and protocols to operate effectively and uniformly so that message traffic may be exchanged with efficiency.

  Stations operating in the NTS have the responsibility to promptly relay messages along, deliver messages in a timely fashion, or service undeliverable messages back to the originator. Stations must honor this responsibility.

  Stations operating in the NTS interface directly with the public and served agencies representing all of Amateur Radio. Stations must represent us all well.

  The methods and protocols of the NTS MPG are intended to facilitate achieving these objectives."

  Recent observations indicate these objectives are not being met at any acceptable level in the National Traffic System today. There is sufficient evidence that many problems exist in the relaying process from station-to-station, net-to-net, and area-to-area across the country.  The problems are not related to the use of any of the current modes or methods used in relaying third party messages. The newer digital modes appear to have problems as well as the more traditional CW and SSB or VHF-FM voice modes.

  Perhaps part of the problem stems from lack of training or some other lack of understanding among many of the newer amateurs on the air today. Those who engage in third party written message handling in the Amateur Service need to understand that a certain amount of commitment is required whether it is done for the enjoyment of it or as a part of emergency preparedness planning and training.  There is an indication that the shortcomings have been recognized by the ARRL as is evidenced by the recent emphasis on the ARECC training that is now being offered.

  Some of the problems that have been noted in the NTS relaying processes are as follows:

  1. Altered texts. The message text does not arrive at destination exactly as it was sent at origination. It appears the message “content” is being relayed, rather than exactly what was to be sent in some instances. Omissions in Preambles, Addresses, Text and Signatures are known to occur.

  2. Additions of “Handling Extra” codes to message preamble during relaying, changed points of origin, “additions” (such as telephone numbers) to address information, parts of addresses deleted en route during relaying.

  3. Some names and unusual words are relayed inaccurately.

  4. Message check does not agree with number of words/groups in text. Some of these problems could be due to carelessness or lack of attention to detail during relay work; some could be due to lack of training. Message handling information certainly is not hard to find. There are numerous
publications by ARRL and many others available that adequately describe how to do the work.

  There seem to be instances where messages are copied and relayed on without any proper verification that what was transmitted was actually correctly received. Misuse of the correct way of “signing” for a message correctly and completely received appears to be a factor. Apparently, the word “ROGER” on voice mode, or "QSL" and “R” on CW is being used when in fact the message has not been properly and completely received and copied down.

  Perhaps not enough emphasis is being placed on the need to stop the sending operator and get repeats, verification or “fills” before completing the relay work.

  Voice modes have unique relaying problems that do not exist in the CW or digital modes where character-by character or file transfer is used. Because of this fact, considerable extra care must be taken to ensure sufficient accuracy is maintained. Unfortunately, the English language has
many words that sound the same but are spelled differently and/or have different meanings. Some names are troublesome. (Examples: “Cathy” vs. “Kathy” or “Sara” vs. “Sarah”, “Four” vs. “For” etc.).  SSB and sometimes VHF-FM can distort the sound of certain words enough to cause them to be copied incorrectly. (Example: “Fifty” vs. “Sixty” etc). Plural versus Singular can be easily misunderstood. (Example: “Meeting” vs. “Meetings” or “Slide” vs. “Slides” etc.).

  Some state abbreviations can be miscopied or misused: (Example: “MA” is sometimes relayed as “Maine”; “PA” becomes “W VA” etc.) All operators need to learn the standard accepted abbreviations for all 50 states and use them.

  Careful message origination can reduce the potential for transmission errors but that is beyond the control of relay operators. They must relay accurately what they receive no matter how strong the temptation is to “correct” perceived errors. Message texts must be protected from alteration
at all costs. This is one place where little things DO matter.   If the message text is already messed up, don’t make things worse by trying to “fix” it without proper verification from the operator who sent it to you, or better yet from the originating station if possible.

  Proper use of phonetics can aid message relaying in voice modes. However, care must be taken to use the standard ITU phonetic code words, not some cute variation that you dreamed up. The meaning might be different to the receiving operator. Learn and use the standard ITU Phonetic Code, always. Some messages that you relay may not make sense to you. Resist the urge to
“edit” or “change” a message text in any way. Whatever it is the message conveys may make perfect sense to the sender and recipient.

  As a relay operator, your only job is to see that it gets through unaltered and intact. Remember: word-for-word, group-for-group, and character-for-character. That, and only that is your objective.
  If some problem prevents prompt relaying beyond your station for an unacceptable period of time, service the originating station and request instructions...you might be requested to continue to attempt relay, or cancel the message. However, NEVER throw a message away without direct
permission to do so from the sender. Either relay it or service it.

  NEVER add “Handling Extra” codes in message preambles. If using a “canned” message form in your computer to handle messages digitally, make sure this is not happening to messages that do not carry “HX” codes from origination. Adding (or subtracting) “HX” codes is NOT optional with relaying stations. Never “add” information (such as telephone numbers) to message addresses. The recipient may no longer be using the number in the listing(s) you have access to. Relay only what the sender puts on the message. Delivering stations may need to look up numbers during the delivery process attempts, but NEVER-EVER “add” anything to a message when you are relaying it. Never “shorten” or omit items in a message address. Pass it on exactly as you receive it, even if the addressee is known to you. There could be some need for all that information in the actual delivery process, which you as a relaying operator may be unaware of.

  Keep accurate records of your message relaying work. File the copies of all messages you handle with proper servicing information recorded on them. Information such as date/time/frequency/call sign of station received from, and date/time/frequency/call sign of station sent to should be written on the message copy. Then you will be able to properly respond to any inquiry as to your disposition of any message that you handle, should the occasion arise. Note particularly if the message carries an “HXD” handling code and respond promptly with the appropriate service message to the originating station. It is a good idea to keep copies of all messages handled through your station on file for a year, “just in case”.

  Diligence and great care in relaying third party written messages is required of all participants in the National Traffic System. If due regard is not paid to this requirement, all the effort of the other amateurs involved in the process is diminished or wasted. Be a helpful part of the process, instead of part of the problem.

  Relay properly with accuracy and timeliness!
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• Previous training bulletins are archived at:
www.emcomm.org/svares/training/
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• THE TRAFFIC HANDLER’S “MANTRA”:
“No • Prepared • Ham • Should • Copy • Priority • Traffic • Delayed”
“No • Prepared • Ham • Should • Copy • Priority • Traffic • Delayed”
“No • Prepared • Ham • Should • Copy • Priority • Traffic • Delayed”
(NUMBER-PRECEDENCE-HX-STATION OF ORIGIN-CHECK-PLACE OF ORIGIN-TIME-DATE)

+++++ REFERENCE/RESOURCE SECTION +++++

• ARRL FSD-218.  The famous “pink card” that contains (almost) “everything you ever needed to know about RADIOGRAMS”.  An electronic version of the FSD-218 is available at: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/forms/#fsd-218
• National Traffic System (NTS) Methods and Practices Guidelines
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/nts-mpg/
• DIGITAL EMCOMM YAHOO GROUP (packet, SSTV, APRS, etc.):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cadigitalemcomm/
• BEEN AWHILE SINCE YOU OPERATED CW?  NEVER HAD THE ENJOYMENT OF MORSE
OPERATING?  Then, take a look at: “A Beginner’s Guide to Making CW
Contacts” by Jack Wagoner, WB8FSV at:  www.netwalk.com/~fsv/CWguide.htm
• AN EXCELLENT NATIONAL TRAFFIC SYSTEM (NTS) TRAINING WEBSITE IS AT:
http://www.qsl.net/aresco/nts-top.htm
• 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
• CW “NETIQUETTE” (An excellent guide for the advanced operator):
http://www.qsl.net/n5lf/cw-nts.html
• FOR AN INTERESTING HISTORIC LOOK AT... “THE ART OF COMPOSING TELEGRAMS”:
www.metronet.com/~nmcewen/telegram.html
(Some of the information at the above URL may NOT apply to ARRL RADIOGRAMS)

=== NWS-SKYWARN SECTION ===

+ MEDFORD NWS (WX7MFR) SKYWARN NEWS AND INFORMATION -
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

+ MEDFORD NWS / SUMMER 2003 (Remaining) WEATHER SPOTTER CLASS SCHEDULE

+++ UPDATED +++

Tuesday, May 13 - Jackson County  +++ TONIGHT +++
7-9 p.m. at the National Weather Service office in Medford

Wednesday, May 14 - Douglas County
6-8 p.m. in the Douglas County Court House in Roseburg.

Tuesday, May 20 - Modoc County
7-9 p.m. at the USFS Conference Room, 800 W. 12th St., Alturas.

Thursday, May 29 - Klamath County
Class from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Banquet Room of the Klamath Falls Sizzler
Optional dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4 - Curry County
7-9 p.m. in Brookings - Venue to be determined

Thursday, June 5 - Coos County
6-8 p.m. - Coos Bay Library, 525 Anderson St., Coos Bay

Siskiyou County
Wednesday, May 21 - Siskiyou County
6-8 p.m. CDF complex in Yreka
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MEDFORD NWS WX SPOTTER / SKYWARN NETS:

MEDFORD NWS WX SPOTTER NET: Wednesdays 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)
7232 LSB (up) DAYTIME
3987 LSB (down) NIGHTTIME
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
MAY  7    N7GK           N7TOD
MAY 14    N2RSN/N2RSI    K6SOJ
MAY 21    N7IXS          N2RSN/N2RSI
MAY 28    N7GK           KB7EKF

ADDITIONAL NWS NET CONTROL OPERATORS SOUGHT -
For more information contact:
Gary, N7GK, gpederso@OregonVOS.net; or,
Dave, K6SOJ, k6soj@arrl.net
Matt, N7TOD, n7tod@arrl.net (Reno)

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 on 145.090 MHz 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.
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+ RENO NWS (WX7RNO) SKYWARN NEWS AND INFORMATION -
• NEW...RENO SKYWARN URL:  http://renoskywarn.org/
• Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM): Roger Lamoni
• SKYWARN/Amateur Radio Liaison: Matt Parker, N7TOD, Washoe County (NV) EC
SKYWARN NETS:
WEDNESDAYS 1905L 147.12+ (123.0) and 1915L on 3987 // Medford (OR) NWS PACKET Information: Frequency 145.050 Keyboard : WX7RNO (automatically forwards to MBX when station is unmanned) 

MBX: WX7RNO-1 (NWS/SKYWARN related traffic only please, due to limited capacity of 10K, most of which is occupied by daily forecast bulletins) KaNode: WX7RNO-7

EDITOR’S NOTE:  If you have a “first person” amateur radio related “adventure”, or other story of interest, please feel free to submit it for publication in the EMCOMMWEST BULLETIN.  We can’t pay you for it, but if you want to share it with others...send it along.  It probably will get (slightly) edited.  NOTE: Before submitting long texts, please contact the editor for a FORMATTING GUIDE.

+ EMCOMMWEST BULLETIN INFORMATION -

• HOW IS EMCOMMWEST AND EMCOMM.ORG FUNDED?
There are no charges, dues, or membership fees for the EMCOMMWEST Bulletin or EMCOMM.ORG.  The domain name, server, and other costs for EMCOMM.ORG are funded solely by dedicated EMCOMM operators.  If you have benefited from our efforts, and would like to say thanks by supporting this work in a tangible way; you may do so by sending a few green stamps, or a check made payable to: EMCOMM.  Mail it to: EMCOMM, P.O. Box 99, Macdoel, CA  96058.

A receipt will be issued upon request. (A SASE would be appreciated). Your donation is an outright gift and is NOT tax-deductible. A five dollar annual donation works out to less than 10¢ an issue. “Brother...can you spare a dime?”

• THANK Y0U TO THESE RECENT CONTRIBUTORS -
  - Don Montgomery, WB7Q, Ashland, OR

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• SEARCH FEATURE AT EMCOMM.ORG
Ever try to locate an article in a past issue of the bulletin? Or, maybe you’re a new subscriber, and you are interested in knowing if a particular subject has ever been addressed in a former bulletin. Or...maybe you are just doing some research. The “site search” feature at www.emcomm.org may be just what you need!

• The “EMCOMMWEST BULLETIN” - Copyright (c) 2003 - D. W. Thorne, K6SOJ. Permission is hereby granted to reproduce and re-circulate items from this bulletin providing appropriate credit is given to the “EMCOMMWEST BULLETIN” and/or the author or originator of the material. Send corrections, updates, etc. to:  k6soj@arrl.net

+++ APPENDIX (UPDATED NET LIST) +++

ATTENTION NET MANAGERS:
Please review the listing(s) for your net(s).  Let us know of any updates/changes/corrections.  If your EMCOMM net is not listed, and you would like it included in these listings, send the pertinent details to: k6soj@arrl.net

+ NET DIRECTORY PAGE -
Find (participating) EMCOMM Nets quickly by day or location at: www.emcomm.org/netdirectory/

+ NET LISTINGS - 08 MAY 03 update - (PRINT and SAVE)

+ ARES, SKYWARN, AND NTS NETS -
TIME is current Pacific time zone (PST or PDT), (unless otherwise stated).
FREQUENCIES are: primary > secondary or nighttime.  > = “followed by”. // =
“parallel with”.  For more information contact your EC, DEC, SEC or NM.
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• RADIO WATCH • MONITOR • CALLING • TRAFFIC • EMCOMM • GUARD •
• 7111 KHZ DAYTIME - - - 3711 KHZ NIGHTTIME - - - 146.52 MHZ •
• ALASKA WATCH - 3534 AND 7042 KHZ - - -  20 METERS - 14.050 •
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ALL STATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO MONITOR 146.52 MHZ
(NATIONAL CALLING FREQUENCY) DURING ALL ARES NETS

JEFFERSON NOON NET (JNN) -
Daily at 1200 Pacific Time.  NTS Traffic at: 1230L
7232 ± LSB (3987 ± LSB alternate) - RELAYS (most days):
Reno/Sparks (NV) 147.12+ (123.0) WNNN (Western Nevada Noon Net)
Happy Camp (CA) 146.445 (simplex)
Klamath (OR) and Siskiyou (CA) Counties 146.55 (simplex)
Jackson (OR) and Siskiyou (CA) Counties 147.26+ (123.0) Mt. Ashland
Primary service area: Northern California, Oregon, northwest Nevada.
Extended service area: Washington, Idaho, southern California, ships at
sea, and “anywhere else the signals reach”.  Net manager:  k6soj@arrl.net

NIGHTLY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA / NEVADA TRAFFIC NETS -
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NET (NCN/1)      1900L  3630 kHz CW
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NET (NCN/2)      2100L  3705 kHz CW (slow speed)
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NET (NCN/V)      1930L  145.210- FM (100.0) Stockton
SACRAMENTO VALLEY TRAFFIC NET (SVTN) 2100L  146.850- FM (110.9) Chico
6TH REGIONAL NET (RN6D)              1530L  7275 kHz SSB
6TH REGIONAL NET (RN6E)              1945L  3655 kHz CW
6TH REGIONAL NET (RN6L)              2130L  3655 kHz CW
PACIFIC AREA NET (PAN)  (SUMMER)     2030L  7052 kHz CW
PACIFIC AREA NET (PAN)  (WINTER)     2030L  3651 kHz CW

ARES EMERGENCY NET AND CALLING FREQUENCIES:
146.52 NATIONAL CALLING (and Wilderness Protocol)
146.55 ARES TACTICAL
147.42 ARES/Red Cross
147.57 SAR SIMPLEX
SV SECTION ARES MUTUAL ASSISTANCE, TRAFFIC AND CALLING FREQUENCIES:
SSB: Daytime:   7232 “up” - (NTS traffic “up” 5-10 kHz, or 7111 CW)
     Nighttime: 3987 “down” (NTS traffic down 5-10 kHz, or 3711 CW)
     Alternate: 1982 “down” (NTS traffic down 5-10 kHz, or 1911 CW)
CW:  Daytime :  7111 “up” (NTS/ARES/traffic/calling
     Nighttime: 3711 “up” (NTS/ARES/traffic/calling
     Alternate: 1911 “up” (NTS/ARES/traffic/calling
NEVADA ARES: MONITOR/CALLING FREQUENCY:  3965 ± SSB
ALASKA WATCH/TRAFFIC/CALLING: 3534, 7042, 14050 KHz

STATE, SECTION AND REGIONAL ARES and SKYWARN NETS: (08 MAY 2003 update)

DAY TIME FREQ NET NAME / PRIMARY SERVICE AREA
D   1200 7232 3987 1982 JNN (northern CA, OR, northwest NV) tfc @ 1230L
    JNN RELAYS (most days):
    Reno (NV) 147.12+ (123.0) WNNN (Western Nevada Noon Net)
    Happy Camp (CA) 146.445 (simplex)
    Klamath (OR) and Siskiyou (CA) Counties 146.55 (simplex)
    Jackson (OR) and Siskiyou (CA) Counties 147.26+ (123.0) Mt. Ashland
    ALL JNN STATIONS: 146.52 (NATIONAL CALLING FREQUENCY)
D   1300L 7111 “up” kHz KNOW CODE NET (KCN) Slower Speed CW Round Robin
D   2000L 3711 “up” kHz KNOW CODE NET (KCN) Slower Speed CW Round Robin
D   24/7  3534 and/or 7042 CW ALASKA (ACWN) “listening watch”. AL7N or KL5T
    (Routine traffic 0500 to 0730Z)
D   1900L 3702 kHz WEST COAST NET (WCN) Slow Speed Traffic/Training Net
M-F 1630Z 14292 Alaska-Pacific Emergency Preparedness Net
M   1830 3985 Washington State ARES and RACES (combined)
Tu  1800 3993.5 Oregon ARES
W   1830 3993 American Red Cross Washington State
W(2)1900 146.085- (127.3) SV Section ARRL Net (2nd Wednesday)
W   1905 147.12+ (123.0) Reno (NV) SKYWARN // 3987 Medford (OR) NWS @ 1915L
W   1915 3987 147.26+ (123.0) 146.55 146.97 NWS Medford SKYWARN
W   1930 3987 Regional or SV Section ARRL/ARES
    1st W: ARES WINCO (Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Calif., Oregon, “plus”).
    2nd W: Sacramento Valley Section ARRL General Topic Net (VHF at 1900)
    3rd W: ARES LEADERSHIP (REGIONAL)
    4th W: Sacramento Valley Section ARES
    5th W: ARRL Regional Official Emergency Station Net
Sa  0830 3965 Nevada Section ARES
Sa  0900 3985 Washington State Emergency Net (WSEN) ARES and RACES

LOCAL AND DISTRICT ARES AND SKYWARN NETS:
D   1200 147.12+ (123.0) Reno-Western Nevada Noon Net  // JNN on 7232
D   1200 146.55  (simplex) Klamath County (OR)// relay to JNN on 7232
D   1200 146.445 (simplex) Happy Camp (CA) NN // relay to JNN on 7232
Su  1930 147.36+ Deschutes County (OR)
Su  1930 145.43- (162.2) Placer County (CA)
M   0000-2000L 145.050 Shasta County (CA) direct or RDG node > K6KSS-1
M   1945 3987 Shasta County HF (CA)
M   2000 146.64- (88.5) Shasta County VHF (CA)
M   2000 146.85- (110.8) Butte/Glenn County (CA)
M   2030 145.45- (88.5) Tehama County (CA)
M   2100 3993.5 Oregon ARES District 5
Tu  1845 147.25+ (88.5)>1900 146.74-(88.5)>1915 145.21-(88.5) Curry Co.(OR)
Tu  1930 146.94- Jackson County (OR)
Tu  1930 146.61- Klamath County (OR)
Tu  1930 3915 Sonoma County and Mendocino Coast (CA)
W   1905 147.12+ (123.0) Reno (NV) SKYWARN // 3987 Medford NWS at 1915L
W   1930 146.91- Northeastern Nevada
Th  1830 3987 146.88- Lassen County (CA)
Th  1900 146.085+ (127.3) Yuba-Sutter ARES
Th  1900 146.61- (123.0) Northern Nevada Amateur Radio Services (NNARS)
Th  1930 146.73- (85.4) Trinity County (CA)
Th  1930 3987 147.26+(123.0) 146.55 146.97- 145.05(pack) Siskiyou/Modoc
(CA)
Th  2000 146.85-(110.9) Butte County (CA)
Th  2000 147.30+ Josephine County (OR)
Th  2000 146.88- (151.4) Mono County (CA)
Sa  0800 147.285+ (151.4) Nevada County (CA)
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