NTS

National Traffic System (NTS), traffic handling

MASS TRAFFIC REPORT FOR JUNE 2015

Thanks to all for your support of the traffic nets.  We especially welcome Joe Weisse W1HAI as manager of HHTN, and our new ORS appointee Bob Holland N1SYC who has been admirably serving as EM2MN manager.  Bob underwent surgery and is currently in rehab, but looking forward to getting back to his radio and to the net.  Thanks especially to Greg KC1CIC for helping out with the extra NCS slots.  Anyone want to try NCS?  It’s good training, doing so in a relaxed setting where help is always available.  Contact Marcia KW1U or Bob N1SYC if interested.  HHTN is also looking for Net Control stations.  Contact W1HAI for more information.

We’re also looking into re-activating the Mass Rhode Island Phone net, but looking for interested hams.  While this would primarily be a traffic net, it could also be an opportunity to keep up with ham friends in the area as well as an opportunity for training in message handling and net operation. Contact Marcia if interesed.

73, Marcia KW1U

 

MASS STM REPORT

Jun-15











NET SESSIONS QTC QNI QTR NM

EM2MN 30 75 141 513 N1SYC 145.23 8 PM Daily
MARIPN Inactive


WARPSN 4 8 67 NA N1IQI

HHTN 4 3 13 45 W1HAI MMRA Rptrs 10PM M,W,F
CITN No Report


N2JWW 147.375 7:30PM Daily
MARI 31 100 108 509 KW1U 3565 Khz 7PM Daily
CM2MN 27 19 177 233 KK1X 146.97 9PM Daily
WMTN C1 26 6 286 390 N1QOV 146.91 10AM Daily
WMTN C2 20 1 122 120 N1YCW 146.91 1PM M-F
WMEN 4 23 100 NA W1JWN 3944 Khz 8:30AM Su
NEPN No Report


N2JWW 3945 Khz 8:45 Su
















SAR ORG REC SENT DEL TOTAL BPL
KW1U 0 335 278 7 620 X
N1IQI 0 150 345 4 499

N1TF 1 68 84 23 176

KB1WXC 4 39 47 2 92

N1LKJ 0 17 36 0 53

W1PLK 0 4 1 4 9

AC7RB 0 2 6 1 9











PSHR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
KW1U 40 40 30 10 0 20 140
KB1WXC 40 40 20 20 0 0 120
N1IQI 40 40 10 20 0 0 110
N1TF 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
N1LKJ 24 40 10 0 0 0 74
BPL = 500 POINTS EARNED








MARCIA FORDE STM MA














 

 


Getting Started with NTS Digital

The Digital Traffic Network (DTN), formerly known as NTSD, is a digital network operating interoperably  with  NTS manual nets.  It operates 24/7 on  HF Pactor and VARA, and VHF Packet.  Using  auto forwarding and auto calling, messages are relayed throughout the US and Canada as well as to international destinations. Note  that  FCC regulations restrict third party traffic to those countries with whom the US has third party agreements. Check the FCC website for a listing. However messages  from one amateur to another amateur are generally not considered third party and are permitted.  Station KW1U operates on both HF and VHF as a New England hub with connections to hubs throughout the US as well as internationally,  and amateurs are invited to use the station via either HF or VHF for relaying message traffic.

For those interested in getting involved with Packet messaging check with Michael WZ0C for more information about Packet operation in this area. Michael operates a Packet BBS on VHF as well as  VARA on HF and operates a GTE Gateway between APRS and DTN. 

73, Marcia KW1U

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TRAFFIC HANDLERS PICNIC AUGUST 2, 2015

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The annual traffic handlers’ picnic will again be held on the first Sunday in August.  Set aside the date August 2 and join us at the QTH of KW1U in Concord MA between 12 noon and 4 PM.  Since the Senior Center in Raynham saw fit to cut down the trees eliminating the lovely shade, I have decided to return the picnic to Concord where we used to gather in the late 80’s and early 90’s.  Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Bring your own beverages and anything else you would like to share.  I suggest also bring folding lawn chairs.  I have a few for those who don’t. I would appreciate hearing from you if you plan to attend so I can have an approximate idea of numbers.  All traffic handlers and anyone interested in traffic handling are invited.  It’s a great opportunity to meet in person the folks you hear on the air each night.  The address is 44 Raymond Rd, off Plainfield Rd which is off Route 117 which runs between Routes I 95 and I 495.  Hope to see you there.

73, Marcia KW1U

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NEW MANAGER FOR HEAVY HITTERS TRAFFIC NET

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The Heavy Hitters Traffic Net (HHTN) has a long history dating back to at least the 1970s.  It has seen many changes over the years, and last spring it lost it’s most recent manager Dave Spalding N1LUM.  The net has continued since then meeting only on Friday evenings, thanks to the persistence of Scott N1SGB.  We are grateful to Scott for keeping the net operating during this transition time.

I am pleased to announce that Joe Weisse W1HAI of Natick has offered to take on the job as manager of HHTN effective July 1.  Joe has been involved in traffic nets for a number of years and I feel fortunate that he is willing to take on the rebuilding of HHTN.  The net will again meet three nights a week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 PM on the Minuteman Repeater Association linked network.  This net has an excellent coverage area and Joe hopes to expand that as well as improve the participation.  If participation is there we will look at increasing to five nights a week.  I hope folks will give Joe their support.  For information on locations and frequencies of the MMRA repeaters see  http://www.mmra.org.

73, Marcia KW1U

MASS TRAFFIC REPORT FOR MAY 2015

 

MASS STM REPORT May-15











NET SESSIONS QTC QNI QTR NM

EM2MN 31 40 149 466 N1SYC 145.23 8 PM Daily
MARIPN Inactive


WARPSN 5 10 91 NA N1IQI

HHTN 5 0 6 44
MMRA Rptrs 10PM M-F
CITN No Report


N2JWW 147.375 7:30PM Daily
MARI 31 87 117 462 KW1U 3565 Khz 7PM Daily
CM2MN 28 6 170 209 KK1X 146.97 9PM Daily
WMTN C1 29 8 424 522 N1QOV 146.91 10AM Daily
WMTN C2 20 2 135 181 N1YCW 146.91 1PM M-F
WMEN 5 0 150 NA W1JWN 3944 Khz 8:30AM Su
NEPN No Report


N2JWW 3945 Khz 8:45 Su
















SAR ORG REC SENT DEL TOTAL BPL
KW1U 0 343 313 1 657 X
N1IQI 0 173 393 4 570 X
N1TF 0 63 97 4 164

KB1WXC 0 41 43 0 84

N1LKJ 0 17 30 6 53

KC1CIC 0 14 12 7 33

AC7RB 0 5 13 3 21

W1PLK 0 7 2 6 15











PSHR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
KW1U 40 40 30 0 0 20 130
N1IQI 40 40 10 10 0 10 110
N1TF 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
KB1WXC 40 40 20 0 0 0 100
KC1CIC 39 33 20 5 0 0 97
N1LKJ 24 40 10 0 0 0 74
BPL = 500 POINTS EARNED








MARCIA FORDE STM MA






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GETTING STARTED WITH NTS DIGITAL

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NTS Digital, or NTSD, is a digital network operating parallel to the NTS.  It operates 24/7 on both HF Pactor and VHF Packet.  Using  autoforwarding, messages are relayed throughout the US and Canada and now also between the US and Germany and Great Britain with potential outlets to other European countries.  Note however that due to FCC regulations, messages between the US and Great Britain and European countries can only be from one amateur to another amateur. Station KW1U operates on both HF and VHF and amateurs are invited to use the station via either HF or VHF for relaying message traffic.

Greg KC1CIC has recently become a digital relay station (DRS) for this area, and now has experience in setting up a digital station for this type of relay.  Greg has written a great article on his experience and this can be found by clicking Getting_Started_with_NTS_Digital.

Many thanks to Greg.  Check it out and join us on NTSD.

73, Marcia KW1U

TRAFFIC REPORT FOR EAST AND WEST MASS APRIL 2015

Below is the traffic report for April.  Many thanks to all for your support of the nets.  For anyone new to the SAR and PSHR, you can find information in the left hand column of this page under “SAR/PSHR Requirements”.  Note that the PSHR is not only for NTS traffic handlers, but for all who are involved in public service.  The requirement to be included on this honor roll is 70 points or more for the month but there are a variety of ways to receive points including participation in public service events.  Even those not active on the traffic nets can qualify and be listed in QST.  Send a radiogram with your points by category your section traffic manager KW1U.  Hope all are having an enjoyable spring after a rough winter.  73, Marcia KW1U

 

MASS STM REPORT Apr-15
NET SESSIONS QTC QNI QTR NM
EM2MN 30 53 125 464 N1SYC 145.23 8 PM Daily
MARIPN Inactive
WARPSN 4 8 80 NA N1IQI
HHTN 4 0 7 39 MMRA Rptrs 10PM M-F
CITN No Report N2JWW 147.375 7:30PM Daily
MARI 30 83 105 448 KW1U 3565 Khz 7PM Daily
CM2MN 28 27 187 283 KK1X 146.97 9PM Daily
WMTN C1 28 5 420 448 N1QOV 146.91 10AM Daily
WMTN C2 19 3 140 199 N1YCW 146.91 1PM M-F
WMEN 4 3 116 NA W1JWN 3944 Khz 8:30AM Su
NEPN No Report N2JWW 3945 Khz 8:45 Su
SAR ORG REC SENT DEL TOTAL BPL
N1IQI 0 176 311 4 491
KW1U 0 200 172 0 372
N1TF 0 118 159 6 283
KB1WXC 2 72 86 0 160
KC1CIC 0 52 55 22 129
N1LKJ 0 13 29 0 42
AC7RB 0 15 13 13 41
W1PLK 0 4 3 3 10
PSHR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
KB1WXC 40 40 20 75 0 0 175
KW1U 40 40 30 0 0 20 130
N1IQI 40 40 10 10 0 10 110
KC1CIC 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
N1TF 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
N1LKJ 24 40 10 0 0 0 74
BPL = 500 POINTS EARNED
MARCIA FORDE STM MA

TRAFFIC REPORT FOR EAST AND WEST MASS MARCH 2015

With apologies for being so late with this report.  We had a great vacation in Naples FL with a visit in Raleigh NC to see NC traffic handlers.  It is good to be back however and glad to see daffodils and forsythia blooming.  Hope all are having a good early spring and getting those antennas in order.  Thanks to all for your participation in the traffic nets.  73, Marcia KW1U

 

MASS STM REPORT Mar-15
NET SESSIONS QTC QNI QTR NM
EM2MN 31 67 149 578 N1SYC 145.23 8 PM Daily
MARIPN Inactive
WARPSN 4 8 74 NA N1IQI
HHTN 4 0 7 33 ** MMRA Rptrs 10PM M-F
CITN No Report N2JWW 147.375 7:30PM Daily
MARI 31 93 111 471 KW1U 3565 Khz 7PM Daily
CM2MN 30 19 180 309 KK1X 146.97 9PM Daily
WMTN C1 28 5 336 420 N1QOV 146.91 10AM Daily
WMTN C2 22 4 155 238 N1YCW 146.91 1PM M-F
WMEN 5 0 146 NA W1JWN 3944 Khz 8:30AM Su
NEPN No Report N2JWW 3945 Khz 8:45 Su
SAR ORG REC SENT DEL TOTAL BPL
KW1U 0 527 467 6 1000 X
N1IQI 0 164 360 4 528 X
N1TF 0 111 137 8 256
KB1WXC 1 39 47 1 88
N1LKJ 0 29 45 0 74
KC1CIC 1 25 25 20 71
W1PLK 0 3 3 2 8
PSHR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
KW1U 40 40 30 0 0 20 130
N1IQI 40 40 10 10 0 10 110
N1TF 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
KB1WXC 40 40 20 0 0 0 100
KC1CIC 40 40 10 5 0 0 95
N1LKJ 24 40 10 0 0 0 74
BPL = 500 POINTS EARNED
***HHTN Manager N1LUM became an SK March 3, 2015. The net will operate once a week on
Friday evenings until further notice
MARCIA FORDE STM MA


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HEAVY HITTERS TRAFFIC NET (HHTN)

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Due to the passing of Dave Spalding N1LUM, HHTN currently has no manager and only one NCS who has been running the net on Friday evenings. Scott, N1SGB has faithfully been covering Friday evenings for some time and would like to see the net continue and hopefully rebuild.  Until further notice, this net will run only on Friday evenings on the MinuteMan Repeater Association linked repeaters at 10 PM.  If we can rebuild the net, we will increase the sessions accordingly.  HHTN has been in existance for longer than I can remember (and that is a long time).  It would be a shame to see it disappear altogether.  Please support Scott and check in on Fridays.  Hope to see you there.

73, Marcia KW1U, STM

TRAFFIC REPORT FOR EAST AND WEST MASS FEBRUARY 2015

 

MASS STM REPORT Feb-15
NET SESSIONS QTC QNI QTR NM
EM2MN 28 94 163 573 N1SYC 145.23 8 PM Daily
MARIPN Inactive
WARPSN 4 8 88 NA N1IQI
HHTN 15 0 23 102 N1LUM MMRA Rptrs 10PM M-F
CITN No Report N2JWW 147.375 7:30PM Daily
MARI 28 97 112 489 KW1U 3565 Khz 7PM Daily
CM2MN 26 14 130 244 KK1X 146.97 9PM Daily
WMTN C1 26 6 265 390 N1QOV 146.91 10AM Daily
WMTN C2 19 4 160 177 N1YCW 146.91 1PM M-F
WMEN 4 0 120 NA W1JWN 3944 Khz 8:30AM Su
NEPN No Report N2JWW 3945 Khz 8:45 Su
SAR ORG REC SENT DEL TOTAL BPL
KW1U 0 515 464 2 981 X
N1IQI 0 150 235 4 389
N1TF 1 103 120 9 233
KB1WXC 7 47 51 7 112
N1UMJ 3 60 5 2 70
KC1CIC 1 15 20 13 49
W1PLK 0 5 1 3 9
PSHR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
N1UMJ 40 40 20 40 0 10 150
KW1U 40 40 30 0 0 20 130
N1IQI 40 40 10 10 0 10 110
N1TF 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
KB1WXC 40 40 10 0 5 0 95
KC1CIC 24 28 10 15 0 0 77
BPL = 500 POINTS EARNED
MARCIA FORDE STM MA

TRAFFIC REPORT FOR EAST AND WEST MASS JANUARY 2015

 

MASS STM REPORT Jan-15
NET SESSIONS QTC QNI QTR NM
EM2MN 31 111 196 656 N1SYC 145.23 8 PM Daily
MARIPN Inactive
WARPSN 4 8 79 na N1IQI
HHTN 20 0 41 169 N1LUM MMRA Rptrs 10PM M-F
CITN No Report N2JWW 147.375 7:30PM Daily
MARI 31 94 135 585 KW1U 3565 Khz 7PM Daily
CM2MN 28 14 95 225 KK1X 146.97 9PM Daily
WMTN C1 28 7 310 476 N1QOV 146.91 10AM Daily
WMTN C2 18 3 152 184 N1YCW 146.91 1PM M-F
WMEN 4 0 132 na W1JWN 3944 Khz 8:30AM Su
NEPN No Report N2JWW 3945 Khz 8:45 Su
SAR ORG REC SENT DEL TOTAL BPL
KW1U 0 484 426 6 916 X
N1IQI 0 140 332 4 476
N1TF 1 82 104 7 194
KB1WXC 1 30 34 7 72
N1LKJ 0 31 13 0 44
KC1CIC 2 11 13 10 36
AC7RB 0 5 10 5 20
W1PLK 0 6 3 2 11
PSHR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
KW1U 40 40 30 0 0 20 130
N1IQI 40 40 10 10 0 10 110
N1TF 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
KB1WXC 40 40 0 0 0 0 80
KC1CIC 21 24 0 25 0 0 70
BPL = 500 POINTS EARNED
MARCIA FORDE STM MA

TRAFFIC REPORT FOR EAST AND WEST MASS DECEMBER 2014

 

MASS STM REPORT Dec – 14
NET SESSIONS QTC QNI QTR NM
EM2MN 31 80 158 576 N1SYC 145.23 8 PM Daily
MARIPN Inactive
WARPSN 3 6 51 NA N1IQI
HHTN 21 6 35 154 N1LUM MMRA Rptrs 10PM MWF
CITN No Report N2JWW 147.375 7:30PM Daily
MARI 31 169 138 778 KW1U 3565 Khz 7PM Daily
CM2MN 24 14 101 227 KK1X 146.97 9PM Daily
WMTN C1 29 6 406 480 N1QOV 146.91 10AM Daily
WMTN C2 16 1 82 104 N1YCW 146.91 1PM M-F
WMEN 4 0 116 na W1JWN 3944 Khz 8:30AM Su
NEPN No Report N2JWW 3945 Khz 8:45 Su
SAR ORG REC SENT DEL TOTAL BPL
KW1U 1 452 426 6 885 X
N1IQI 0 149 220 4 373
N1TF 0 100 117 15 232
KB1WXC 2 57 58 4 121
N1LKJ 0 64 30 0 94
N1UMJ 3 65 12 4 84
AC7RB 0 16 14 11 41
W1PLK 0 14 4 9 27
KC1CIC 0 10 6 10 26
PSHR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
N1UMJ 40 40 20 30 0 10 140
KW1U 40 40 30 10 0 20 140
KB1WXC 40 40 0 35 0 0 115
N1IQI 40 40 10 10 0 10 110
N1TF 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
AC7RB 25 40 0 15 0 0 80
N1LKJ 24 40 10 0 0 0 74
BPL = 500 POINTS EARNED
MARCIA FORDE STM MA
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“QNI” – AN INDEPENDENT NEWSLETTER DEDICATED TO PROMOTING NTS AND GENUINE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PREPAREDNESS

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“QNI” is an independent newsletter published by James Wades WB8SIW, who has worked as a professional telegrapher, and who has had a wealth of experience in message handling and emergency communications.  He has dedicated many years to NTS.  In September 2012 he began the “QNI” newsletter at the request of a group of traffic handlers and has published it approximately quarterly ever since.  This newsletter is dedicated to promoting NTS and genuine emergency communications preparedness.  In addition to NTS he has included very informative articles on NTSD, the digital side of NTS as well as “radio email”, a valuable tool for emergency communication.

I am including here a link to the Texas NTS Net Home Page http://www.k6jt.com/ which contains archives of all these newsletters.  When accessing this website just scroll down a short ways to find links to all the issues.  I encourage all readers to check out this very interesting and informative newsletter.  You may also find other articles of interest on this website which is maintained by W6JT the Central Area Staff Chair. If you wish to receive “QNI” as it is published, contact the editor James Wades at jameswades@gmail.com.

Happy New Year and happy reading.  See you on the nets.

Marcia KW1U

TRAFFIC REPORT FOR EAST AND WEST MASS NOVEMBER 2014

 

NET SESSIONS QTC QNI QTR NM
EM2MN 30 91 163 553 N1SYC 145.23 8 PM Daily
MARIPN Inactive N1LKJ 3918 Khz 5:30 PM M-F
WARPSN 5 10 100 NA N1IQI
HHTN 14 5 29 140 N1LUM MMRA Rptrs 10PM MWF
CITN No Report N2JWW 147.375 7:30PM Daily
MARI 30 172 131 737 KW1U 3565 Khz 7PM Daily
CM2MN 22 7 75 155 KK1X 146.97 9PM Daily
WMTN C1 28 6 321 415 N1QOV 146.91 10AM Daily
WMTN C2 18 0 131 155 N1YCW 146.91 1PM M-F
WMEN 3 0 97 NA W1JWN 3944 Khz 8:30AM Su
NEPN No Report N2JWW 3945 Khz 8:45 Su
SAR ORG REC SENT DEL TOTAL BPL
KW1U 0 489 456 1 946 X
N1IQI 0 271 554 4 829 X
N1TF 0 169 144 8 321
N1UMJ 3 60 40 7 110
KB1WXC 7 43 48 6 104
N1LKJ 0 23 23 0 46
AC7RB 0 12 21 9 42
W1PLK 0 14 1 10 25
PSHR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
N1UMJ 40 40 20 20 0 10 130
KW1U 40 40 30 0 0 20 130
N1IQI 40 40 10 10 4 10 114
N1TF 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
KB1WXC 40 40 0 0 0 0 80
AC7RB 26 40 0 10 0 0 76
BPL = 500 POINTS EARNED
MARCIA FORDE STM MA

TRAFFIC REPORT FOR EAST AND WEST MASS OCTOBER 2014

Greetings all traffic handlers and potential traffic handlers.  I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving.  The holiday season is upon us and traditionally this has been a time of increased activity on the nets. Sadly, as you know, the internet, instant messaging, etc. have changed the activity on the traffic nets.  We used to see many radiograms containing holiday greetings to family and friends. In recent times this activity has dropped off significantly.  What an opportunity however to introduce amateur radio to those friends and family members in a unique manner. Let’s keep the nets busy during December by spreading some holiday cheer and helping friends and family to know about this great hobby of ours. It can be a simple “arl sixty one” to a more personal greeting. See you on the nets.
73, Marcia KW1U

 

MASS STM REPORT Oct-14
NET SESSIONS QTC QNI QTR NM
EM2MN 30 83 128 472 N1SYC 145.23 8 PM Daily
MARIPN INACTIVE
WARPSN 3 6 54 NA N1IQI
HHTN 20 6 38 148 N1LUM MMRA Rptrs 10PM M-F
CITN NO REPORT N2JWW 147.375 7:30PM Daily
MARI 31 146 131 679 KW1U 3565 Khz 7PM Daily
CM2MN 28 15 114 221 KK1X 146.97 9PM Daily
WMTN C1 27 3 305 236 N1QOV 146.91 10AM Daily
WMTN C2 17 1 146 194 N1YCW 146.91 1PM M-F
WMEN 3 0 79 NA W1JWN 3944 Khz 8:30AM Su
NEPN NO REPORT N2JWW 3945 Khz 8:45 Su
SAR ORG REC SENT DEL TOTAL BPL
KW1U 1 409 345 3 758 X
N1IQI 0 167 329 4 500 X
N1TF 0 72 83 13 168
KB1WXC 7 47 54 4 112
N1UMJ 5 62 30 5 102
W1PLK 0 26 7 20 53
AC7RB 0 11 24 5 40
N1LKJ 0 8 20 0 28
PSHR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
N1UMJ 40 40 20 50 0 10 160
KB1WXC 40 40 0 55 0 0 135
KW1U 40 40 30 0 0 20 130
N1IQI 40 40 10 10 4 10 114
N1TF 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
AC7RB 35 40 0 0 0 0 75
BPL = 500 POINTS EARNED 0
MARCIA FORDE STM MA

TRAFFIC REPORT FOR EAST AND WEST MASS SEPTEMBER 2014

 

MASS STM REPORT Sep-14
NET SESSIONS QTC QNI QTR NM
EM2MN 30 119 146 551 N1SYC 145.23 8 PM Daily
MARIPN Not Active N1LKJ 3918 Khz 5:30 PM M-F
WARPSN 4 14 71 na N1IQI
HHTN 18 10 39 172 N1LUM MMRA Rptrs 10PM MWF
CITN No Report N2JWW 147.375 7:30PM Daily
MARI 30 97 119 517 KW1U 3565 Khz 7PM Daily
CM2MN 15 9 64 131 KK1X 146.97 9PM Daily
WMTN C1 26 3 192 307 N1QOV 146.91 10AM Daily
WMTN C2 19 1 110 157 N1YCW 146.91 1PM M-F
WMEN No Report W1JWN 3944 Khz 8:30AM Su
NEPN No Report N2JWW 3945 Khz 8:45 Su
SAR ORG REC SENT DEL TOTAL BPL
KW1U 0 357 294 5 656 X
N1IQI 0 216 350 4 570 X
N1TF 0 82 97 8 187
N1UMJ 4 63 31 3 101
KB1WXC 4 34 35 2 75
W1PLK 0 17 4 15 36
AC7RB 0 4 9 1 14
PSHR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
N1UMJ 40 40 20 90 0 10 200
KW1U 40 40 30 0 0 20 130
N1IQI 40 40 10 10 4 10 114
N1TF 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
KB1WXC 40 40 0 0 0 0 80
BPL = 500 POINTS EARNED
MARCIA FORDE STM MA

STM REPORT FOR JULY AND AUGUST

 

Greetings all traffic handlers in East and West Mass.  Below find the July and August traffic reports for both Massachusetts sections.  Thanks to all of you for your support of the nets and handling of NTS messages.  We have greatly missed the services of Byron K1YCQ who became a silent key.  Thanks to those who have stepped up to help fill his shoes.  We sure could use some more help however.  The EM2MN net currently has only three net control stations, N1SYC, N1LUM and KW1U.  This is the place to get some training and experience so that should an emergency situation arise you will be prepared to step up and assume control of a net.  Speak to N1SYC if you would like to give it a try on the EM2MN or N1LUM for the HHTN.

We are also about to lose the services of Dave KB1WOD who is moving to Vermont.  Dave has handled a lot of messages for the north shore as well as other areas, and he will be sorely missed.  We thank Dave for all his support and we wish him well at his new QTH.  Maybe we will hear him on HF?  Hope you won’t forget us Dave.

I will be adding some more traffic tips which you will find on the menu on the left.  The next one will be on handling instructions which should be up in the next few days.  These HX instructions are put there by the originators for a reason and as delivering or relay stations we are obliged to observe them.  The most common one we see is the HXC which requests a message back to the originator about date and time of delivery.  I will have more on this in the traffic tips.

I hope everyone had a good summer and is getting antennas etc ready for winter.  See you on the traffic nets.

73, Marcia KW1U

 

 

MASS STM REPORT Aug-14
NET SESSIONS QTC QNI QTR NM
EM2MN 31 120 154 635 N1SYC 145.23 8 PM Daily
MARIPN Inactive N1LKJ 3918 Khz 5:30 PM M-F
WARPSN 5 10 79 NA N1IQI
HHTN 15 4 26 121 N1LUM MMRA Rptrs 10PM MWF
CITN NO REPORT N2JWW 147.375 7:30PM Daily
MARI 31 108 108 481 KW1U 3565 Khz 7PM Daily
CM2MN 19 9 67 124 KK1X 146.97 9PM Daily
WMTN C1 27 3 207 300 N1QOV 146.91 10AM Daily
WMTN C2 20 1 131 131 N1YCW 146.91 1PM M-F
WMEN 3 0 65 NA W1JWN 3944 Khz 8:30AM Su
NEPN NO REPORT N2JWW 3945 Khz 8:45 Su
SAR ORG REC SENT DEL TOTAL BPL
KW1U 2 365 321 7 695 X
N1IQI 0 244 415 4 663 X
N1TF 1 90 110 13 214
N1UMJ 4 65 12 3 84
KB1WXC 7 22 37 1 67
N1LKJ 0 28 28 0 56
W1PLK 0 16 4 14 34
PSHR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
N1UMJ 40 40 20 70 0 10 180
KW1U 40 40 30 0 0 20 130
N1IQI 40 40 10 10 4 10 114
N1TF 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
KB1WXC 40 40 0 0 0 0 80
BPL = 500 POINTS EARNED
MARCIA FORDE STM MA
MASS STM REPORT Jul-14
NET SESSIONS QTC QNI QTR NM
EM2MN 30 94 132 556 N1SYC 145.23 8 PM Daily
MARIPN inactive
WARPSN 4 8 59 na N1IQI
HHTN 21 29 41 225 N1LUM MMRA Rptrs 10PM M-F
CITN No Report N2JWW 147.375 7:30PM Daily
MARI 30 121 121 566 KW1U 3565 Khz 7PM Daily
CM2MN 20 16 79 177 KK1X 146.97 9PM Daily
WMTN C1 28 6 227 364 N1QOV 146.91 10AM Daily
WMTN C2 22 2 155 120 N1YCW 146.91 1PM M-F
WMEN 3 0 70 NA W1JWN 3944 Khz 8:30AM Su
NEPN No Report N2JWW 3945 Khz 8:45 Su
SAR ORG REC SENT DEL TOTAL BPL
N1IQI 0 215 618 4 837 X
KW1U 0 386 343 5 734 X
N1TF 0 77 101 7 185
KB1WXC 12 42 59 5 118
N1UMJ 5 58 7 5 75
N1LKJ 1 14 16 3 34
W1PLK 0 8 0 8 16
PSHR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
N1UMJ 40 40 20 260 0 10 370
KW1U 40 40 30 0 0 20 130
N1IQI 40 40 10 10 4 10 114
N1TF 40 40 20 5 0 0 105
KB1WXC 40 40 0 0 0 0 80
N1LKJ 34 34 10 0 0 0 78
BPL = 500 POINTS EARNED
MARCIA FORDE STM MA
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TRAFFIC HANDLING AND TRAINING SYMPOSIUM

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New Hampshire Section Manager Pete Stohrer K1PJS has given permission to post the following.  Note that the symposium is open to all, and I encourage Massachusetts hams to sign up.  I plan to be there along with N1OTC and we hope to see some of you folks there too, whether you are new to traffic handling, interested in trying a new mode (ie CW or digital), or looking for a refresher.  73, Marcia KW1U

 

Attention Traffic Handlers and interested Amateurs

A Traffic Handling and Training Symposium is scheduled in Concord (NH) for August 30th from 9A until 1p, the meeting location will be at Concord Bible Fellowship, 25 Rockingham St.

The meeting will discuss the basics of traffic handling, radiogram structure, CW and voice traffic net protocols, the National Traffic System (NTS) and the National Traffic System Digital (NTSD).

Traffic Handling is a skill all Amateurs should be familiar with. During emergencies you may be called to help pass messages when the regular communication infrastructure is down.

The ARRL had its formation around Traffic Handling and it is a skill as much needed today as then.

Lunch will be provided. The symposium is open to all. If you would like to attend send an email to peter@k1pjs.com

73

Pete, K1PJS

NHSM

Peter J. Stohrer, K1PJS
ARRL NH Section Manager
9 Gladstone St.
Concord, NH 03301

603 345-1470(C)

peter@k1pjs.com
k1pjs@arrl.net

http://www.nharrl.org/

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Good Food, Good Conversation: 2014 NTS Traffic Handlers Picnic

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Eastern MA Traffic Handlers Picnic, August, 2014Marcia Forde, KW1U writes:

The rain held off, at least until 3 PM and the cloud cover kept the temperatures comfortable as a good group enjoyed good food and good conversation at the 2014 Traffic Handlers picnic at the Senior Center in Raynham MA Sunday August 3. The day was only dampened by the news that one of our most regular attendees was and will be greatly missed as we learned that Byron, K1YCQ became a Silent Key. A moment of silence was held in honor of Byron.

Those present included KW1U, N1OTC, N1TF, KB1WXC, W1HL, WA1LPM, N1LKJ, N1UMJ, N1IQI, N1WCO, K9HI, KA1OCF, KB1ZWZ plus a few harmonics. We were sorry to miss Dan, KC1AXR who arrived shortly after we had all left due to the arrival of raindrops. I want to especially thank Jim, N1LKJ for obtaining permission to use this fine facility, and Jack N1OTC who was again the master grill chef and did a superb job. Thanks also to all the others who brought all kinds of goodies. Jack was also the winner of the drawing for the new Amateur Radio Handbook, and Bob, N1SYC won the new Public Service Handbook, both donated by our Section Manager Phil, K9HI. Many thanks to Phil. Those of you who were unable to attend missed a good time. We hope to see you next year.

Photo (left-right): KW1U, N1SYC, N1LKJ, WA1LPM, N1TF, N1IQI, N1OTC, N1UMJ

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***TRAFFIC HANDLERS PICNIC AUGUST 3 2014***

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Mark the date SUNDAY AUGUST 3 2014 FROM NOON TO 4 PM.  We will gather again at the Senior Center in Raynham MA on King Phillip Street.  This facility has grills, picnic tables and restroom facilities.  Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided.  Bring your own drinks, but no alcohol please as this is not permitted on the grounds. Feel free to bring anything else to share although this is not required.  All traffic handlers and anyone interested in message handling are welcome.

Directions: From RT 24 North or South. Take exit 13 west towards Taunton RT 44.

Follow 44 1.5 miles to set of lights with Rite Aid Pharmacy on corner. Take right

on to RT 104 Raynham. Follow RT 104 ½ mile, take first left on to King Phillip St.

Follow King Phillip ¼ mile up to Raynham Senior Center on left. Pull right into

Parking lot. Picnic area on your left. Talk in will be on Bridgewater repeater

147.180 PL 67.