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Whitman ARC, South Shore Fox Hunters Resolve Genesis ARS Repeater Interference

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Genesis ARS logoWhitman ARC logoA practice fox hunt turned into an actual radio direction finding event on Saturday, July 11, 2009 to combat interference that had silenced the Genesis Amateur Radio Society‘s repeater in Plymouth for three days. Genesis club members traced the interfering signal to the intersection of Routes 28 and 58 in Wareham, MA but could not make further progress. GARS member Kevin O’Donnell, K1KOD contacted Bruce Hayden, NI1X for assistance.

“I said the South Shore Fox Hunters were going to be on a fox hunt Saturday morning and that I would ask the participants to help find the interference after the hunt.” Hayden added that “those participating that day were Whitman Amateur Radio Club members.”

Bruce Hayden, NI1X, Jeremy Breef-Pilz, KB1REQ, Roy Logan, KB1CYV, Jeff Lehmann N1ZZN and Gary Cumiskey W1GRC “saddled up” and headed to Wareham to find the source of the interference.

The team of NI1X and KB1REQ found the source in a trailer park; W1GRC volunteered to approach the owner. The interference soon disappeared. N1ZZN reported that the owner said that some visiting kids “must have pushed the transmit lock bar down on his desk mike leaving the transmitter on all the time.”

Kudos to the South Shore Fox Hunters for resolving this interference issue.

-Thanks, NI1X

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KY1N List of Volunteer Exam Sessions, 07/11/09

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                          The KY1N Memorial List
    Scheduled Amateur Radio Volunteer Examinations - CT MA ME NH RI VT
                                  7/11/09
                             Jim, WW1Y, Editor
Date     Time   Contact                     Location           Phone
07/12/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
07/12/09 19:00  Kevin Cellini, N1KGM           Trumbull        CT 203-268-5015
07/13/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
07/14/09 19:00  Lawrence Polowy, KU1L          Thomaston       CT 860-283-4089
07/14/09 18:30  Wilburn A Scott, WA1YNZ        Washburn        ME 207-455-8333
07/15/09 19:00  Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF      Milford         CT 203-934-4059
07/16/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
07/16/09 18:00  Bryce Rumery, K1GAX            South Portland  ME 207-799-1116
07/16/09 18:30  John Ruggiero, N2YHK           Worcester       MA 508-982-0617
07/17/09 19:00  Walter Styslo, KA1DFH          Farmington      CT 860-529-8474
07/19/09 10:00  William Mcgarvey, AA1ZR        Machias         ME 207-853-2951
07/20/09 19:00  Richard Strycharz, KD1XP       Amherst         MA 413-665-2211
07/20/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
07/21/09 12:00  Adam Woodbury, K1ADW           Bedford         MA 781-271-3062
07/21/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
07/22/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
07/22/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Lunenburg       MA 978-597-6535
07/22/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
07/24/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
07/25/09 09:00  William D Wilson, K1IN         Bloomfield      CT 860-869-1059
07/25/09 09:00  Kenneth Carr, KB1AWV           Cranston        RI 401-828-1665
07/25/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
08/01/09 10:30  Larry Houbre, AA1FS            Dartmouth       MA 508-991-6055
08/02/09 10:00  Richard Williamson, WA1YQE     Milford         CT 203-877-5020
08/03/09 18:00 *Bryce Rumery, K1GAX            Topsham         ME 207-799-1116
08/08/09 09:00  William J Needham, K1WN        Braintree       MA 781-843-4400
08/08/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
08/08/09 10:00  Darryl Del Grosso, WA1DD       Gales Ferry     CT 860-443-7799
08/08/09 09:00  Don Tarbet, KD1XU              Saint Albans    ME
08/09/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
08/10/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658

<08/11/09 19:00  Lawrence Polowy, KU1L          Thomaston       CT 860-283-4089
08/13/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
08/13/09 19:00  Kevin Cellini, N1KGM           Trumbull        CT 203-268-5015
08/14/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
08/16/09 09:00  Thomas Jaworski, WA1MJE        Adams           MA 413-528-9002
08/17/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
08/18/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
08/19/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
08/19/09 19:00  Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF      Milford         CT 203-934-4059
08/20/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
08/21/09 19:00  Walter Styslo, KA1DFH          Farmington      CT 860-529-8474
08/22/09 09:00  William D Wilson, K1IN         Bloomfield      CT 860-869-1059
08/22/09 12:00  Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
08/22/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
08/24/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
08/24/09 19:00  Walton G Congdon, W1ZPB        Northfield      MA 413-498-2729
08/26/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Lunenburg       MA 978-597-6535
08/26/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
08/28/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
08/29/09 14:30  George Rinalducci, KB1KBC      Greenland       NH 603-231-1392
08/29/09 09:00  Bob Jones, WB1P                Slatersville    RI 401-333-4787
09/08/09 19:00  Lawrence Polowy, KU1L          Thomaston       CT 860-283-4089
09/09/09 19:00  Bruce Anderson, W1LUS          Billerica       MA 978-851-2886
09/09/09 19:15 *James Weckback, W1EQW          Framingham      MA 508-435-6487
09/10/09 17:00  Steven Ewald, WV1X             Newington       CT 860-594-0265
09/10/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
09/10/09 19:00  Kevin Cellini, N1KGM           Trumbull        CT 203-268-5015
09/11/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
09/12/09 11:30  Frank Sileo, N1PE              Bethel          CT 203-438-0218
09/12/09 08:45 *William J Needham, K1WN        Braintree       MA 781-843-4400
09/12/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
09/12/09 08:00  Bruce Beford, N1RX             Newport         NH 603-863-1698
09/13/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
09/13/09 10:00  Richard Williamson, WA1YQE     Milford         CT 203-877-5020
09/14/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
09/15/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
09/16/09 19:00  Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF      Milford         CT 203-934-4059
09/17/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
09/19/09 09:00  William Mcgarvey, AA1ZR        Alexander       ME 207-853-2951
09/19/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
09/21/09 09:00  Charlie French, K1CRF          Bedford         NH 603-487-5201
09/21/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
09/23/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
09/23/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Lunenburg       MA 978-597-6535
09/23/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
09/25/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
09/26/09 09:00  William D Wilson, K1IN         Bloomfield      CT 860-869-1059
09/26/09 09:00  Kenneth Carr, KB1AWV           Cranston        RI 401-828-1665
09/26/09 12:00  Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
09/26/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
09/26/09 09:00  Jack P Garforth, N1JK          Middletown      RI 401-683-2250
10/03/09 10:30  Larry Houbre, AA1FS            Dartmouth       MA 508-991-6055
10/04/09 10:00  Richard Williamson, WA1YQE     Milford         CT 203-877-5020
10/05/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
10/08/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
10/08/09 19:00  Kevin Cellini, N1KGM           Trumbull        CT 203-268-5015
10/09/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
10/10/09 09:00  Don Tarbet, KD1XU              Bangor          ME 207-327-1453
10/10/09 09:00 *William J Needham, K1WN        Braintree       MA 781-843-4400
10/10/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
10/11/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
10/13/09 19:00  Lawrence Polowy, KU1L          Thomaston       CT 860-283-4089
10/14/09 19:00  Bruce Anderson, W1LUS          Billerica       MA 978-851-2886
10/15/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
10/15/09 18:00  Bryce Rumery, K1GAX            South Portland  ME 207-799-1116
10/15/09 18:30  John Ruggiero, N2YHK           Worcester       MA 508-982-0617
10/17/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
10/19/09 19:00  Richard Strycharz, KD1XP       Amherst         MA 413-665-2211
10/19/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
10/20/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
10/20/09 18:30  Wilburn A Scott, WA1YNZ        Presque Isle    ME 207-455-8333
10/21/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
10/21/09 19:00  Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF      Milford         CT 203-934-4059
10/23/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
10/24/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
10/28/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Lunenburg       MA 978-597-6535
10/28/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
10/31/09 09:00  William D Wilson, K1IN         Bloomfield      CT 860-869-1059
10/31/09 14:30  George Rinalducci, KB1KBC      Greenland       NH 603-231-1392
10/31/09 09:00  Bob Jones, WB1P                Slatersville    RI 401-333-4787
11/01/09 10:00  Richard Williamson, WA1YQE     Milford         CT 203-877-5020
11/02/09 18:00 *Bryce Rumery, K1GAX            Topsham         ME 207-799-1116
11/02/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
11/08/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
11/11/09 19:00  Bruce Anderson, W1LUS          Billerica       MA 978-851-2886
11/12/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
11/13/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
11/14/09 08:45 *William J Needham, K1WN        Braintree       MA 781-843-4400
11/14/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
11/16/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
11/17/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
11/18/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
11/19/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
11/21/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
11/25/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
11/27/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
11/28/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
12/05/09 09:00  Charlie French, K1CRF          Bedford         NH 603-487-5201
12/05/09 10:30  Larry Houbre, AA1FS            Dartmouth       MA 508-991-6055
12/09/09 19:00  Bruce Anderson, W1LUS          Billerica       MA 978-851-2886
12/10/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
12/11/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
12/12/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
12/13/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
12/14/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
12/15/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
12/17/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
12/19/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
12/21/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
12/23/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
12/23/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
12/25/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
12/26/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
01/30/10 09:00  Charlie French, K1CRF          Bedford         NH 603-487-5201

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EmComm Workshop, August 8, Boston

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Boston ARC logo

Bob Salow, WA1IDA writes on BARC-List:

An Emergency Communications Workshop will be held on Saturday, 8 August 2009 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Boston Salvation Army Headquarters at 147 Berkeley Street, Boston. The entrance is from Columbus Avenue opposite the fire station.

This Workshop is for active hams and is produced by the ARES Section Staff through the efforts of Metro Boston ARES, and the cooperation of the Massachusetts Division of The Salvation Army Boston SATERN team.

This Emergency Communications Workshop will provide the background and information to support Amateur Radio operators when needed to respond to a communications emergency or when supplemental communications via Amateur Radio is required. It will feature an Introduction and Conclusion to Emergency Communications, and five one-hour training sessions on topics including:

* Overview of Eastern Massachusetts ARES-RACES-SKYWARN Programs
* Net Operations
* NTS Traffic Message Handling
* Basic Overview of the Incident Command System (ICS)
* Go Kits

This Workshop will also provide a one-hour lunch at no coerced cost to any Amateur Radio operator who attends the session. The presentations will be given by hams well versed in the topics listed above. The training will be a worthwhile experience not just for emergency communicators but for any ham who wants to learn more about our service and hobby.

Preregistration is requested, but is not required in case anyone decides to attend at the last minute. Please try to preregister by Monday, 3 August 2009 to assure the meeting location is set up properly and we have enough refreshments for breaks between lectures and for the lunch break. We will, however, accept any late registrations after that day or any walk-ins provided space permits.

To register or if you have questions, contact Blake, K1BTH, at < k1bth@aol.com> or 781.925.9900.

STM REPORT EMA SECTION JUNE 2009

STM REPORT EMA SECTION JUNE 2009

NET         SES   QTC   QNI   QTR   NM
EM2MN       30    177   193   419   N1TPU
EMRIPN      25    151   76    276   WA1FNM
WARPSN      04    08    64    NA    NI1X
HHTN        22    100   103   413   K1YCQ

QTC=Traffic  QNI=Checkins  QTR=Minutes

CALL        TOTAL       PSHR
KW1U        837         120
W1GMF       728         120
N1IQI       637         110
N1UMJ       560         320
K1YCQ       453         NA
N1LKJ       289         120
KK1X        77          130
WA1FNM      10          NA
KD1LE       83          115

BPL EARNED 500 OR MORE: N1IQI  W1GMF  N1UMJ  KW1U
Congratulations on a job WELL DONE.
Jim N1LKJ

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Reminder: Monthly Eastern Massachusetts ARES Net for July

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Hello to all…

A reminder that the monthly ARES Net for July is rapidly approaching. The monthly ARES Net for July is Monday July 6th, 2009, at 8:30 PM on the MMRA Repeater system. This is after the RACES Nets earlier in the evening. For frequencies that will be linked into the ARES Net on the MMRA Network, please see the following link from the MMRA web site and the repeaters that will be linked in will be through Hub 1:
http://www.mmra.org/repeaters/map.html

In addition, if the Echo-IRLP node on the MMRA hub is available, we will likely link that to the New England Reflector system on IRLP 9123/Echolink Conference *NEW-ENG* Node: 9123.

Make the first Monday of the month, “Emergency Communications Night” and check into your local RACES Net and then check into the ARES Net on the MMRA Repeater System. We look forward to your participation and remember, we are always looking for Net Controls to run the ARES Net.

We will have several interesting announcements for the net that evening and we look forward to everyone’s participation. Updates will be posted via email and on the Eastern Massachusetts ARES Web Site at http://ares.ema.arrl.org  

Thanks for your continued support of ARES!

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
Pager #: (508) 354-3142
Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875 (After 6 PM)
Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503 (After 6 PM)
Work Phone #: 1-800-445-2588 Ext.: 72929 (8 AM-5 PM)
Email Address: rmacedo@rcn.com
http://ares.ema.arrl.org
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New England Area Flea Markets, 07/01/09

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New England Area   Ham - Electronic  Flea Market  ***  DATES  *** 2009 P 1 of 2
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19 July  Cambridge MA            FLEA at MIT               Nick 617 253 3776 F
                Third Sunday April thru October                 

25 July N Haven CT @HI I91x12 $7@8 $15/T@6 $10/TG    John N1GNV 203 440 4468 F

1 Aug  St Romuald PQ ARES                            Theo       418 304 0820 M

8 Aug Gales Ferry CT RASON @VFD $4@9 $15/T@7       Wayne KB1NKK 206 350 3064

8 Aug St Albans ME PARC                           George WA1JMM 207 441 6112 A

15 Aug Swamton VT STARC I89x21 @RavenInd $5@6 +$5/Sp  Arn N1ARN 802 309 0666 F

16 August Cambridge MA           FLEA at MIT               Nick 617 253 3776 F

12 Sept Windsor ME AARA @FG $5@8                     Bill K1NIT 207 623 9075  

12 Sept Ballston Spa NY SCRACES @FG $5@7              Al KA1IEG 518 677 3316  

12 Sept Windsor CT VR+C Mus 115 Pierson LN @8AM Tailgate   John 860 673 0518 W

13 Sept Newtown CT CARA@TownHall $6@8:30 $15/T$10TG@7 Joe AB1DO 203 938 4880 W

19 Sept Forestdale RI RIFMRS @VFW rt146 8A flea+auct Rick K1KYI 401 864 9611  

19 Sept Alton NH MASONS @Lodge @7 Tg$10 $20/inside T  Bob W1GWU 603 776 0086

19 Sept Alexander ME StCVARC                        Mike KB1GEO 207 427 3058 A

19 Sept Omeaux PQ WIARC @Shriner's $5@9 $15/T@8      Ken VE2KLF              R+


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11 Oct Wallingford CT Nutmeg Conv $20/sp $7@9        John N1GNV 203 440 4468  

11 Oct Queens NY HoSARC $5@9 $10/Sp              Stephen WB2KDG 718 898 5599 W

16,17 Oct Deerfield NH NearFest @FG                  Mike K1TWF 978 250 1235 W

17 Oct Manchester NH NEAntqRC @BingoCtr $10@7:30$3@8:30 Charlie 603 898 4821 F

17 Oct Kingston NS GARC $3@10                            VE1RCF              R

18 October   Cambridge MA        FLEA at MIT               Nick 617 253 3776 F

24,25 Oct Wakefield MA Photographica @AmericalCtr ~photo~  John 781 592 2553 W

24 Oct Longueuil PQ MS-SARC @PlDesaul $5@9+$10/T@6 David VE2EDF 450 672 9791 W

31 Oct Waterford CT TCARC Auction @Oswegat Fire  @10 Tom WA2RYV 860 464 6555  

2 Nov Feeding Hills MA HCRA Auction @CongCh @6:30PM    Jim KK1W 413 245 3228  

7 Nov Londonderry NH IRS @Lions Sellers$15@6 $3@8  George N1NAZ 603 421 0940  

7 Nov Bourne MA FARA @UpperCC VoTech $5@9 $10/S@7   Ralph N1YHS 508 548 0422 A

5 Dec Windsor CT VR+C Mus 115 Pierson LN @8AM Indoor       John 860 673 0518 W

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21 Mar Southington CT SARA @HS $5@8 $20/T@6:15        Norm W3IZ 860 584 1403 F+

17 April Lindenhurst NY GSBARC @FiremanPk            John W2HCB 631 669 6321 A+

5 June Rochester NY RARA                             Duane K2SI 585 594 4945 A+
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“Thirteen Original Colonies” Special Event Operation, July 1-5, 2009

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13 Colonies special event certificateAn Amateur Radio special event station in Massachusetts in conjunction with other special event stations from each of the original thirteen colonies will be QRV for a “Fourth of July Thirteen Original Colonies” celebration on July 1-5, 2009.

A handsome commemorative certificate will be issued to amateurs who contact one or more of the special events stations, including a “clean sweep” endorsement for those working all 13 stations, designated K2A through K2M. Details are available via the Thirteen Colonies web site.

The Police Amateur Radio Team of Westford has agreed to represent the Massachusetts colony for this event using the call sign “K2H.” PART member Charlie Learoyd, K1PUB is organizing the activity. He is currently seeking volunteers within PART to participate.

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Special SKYWARN Announcement for Field Day Sites

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EMA ARRL FD 'logo'From: SkyWarn Announcement List <SkyWarn-list@oak.powersrvcs.net>
To: Skywarn-list@oak.powersrvcs.net <Skywarn-list@oak.powersrvcs.net>
Sent: Thu Jun 25 09:02:13 2009
Subject: Severe Weather/Amateur Radio Field Day Coordination Message #1

Hello to all..

..The following is the first in a series of messages on Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend. Amateur Radio Field Day Weekend is an annual event where Ham Operators across the United States setup at Emergency Operations Centers, field locations, home locations etc. to operate and test their equipment and skills and make as many radio contacts as possible during the weekend. Many locations can be visited by the public and Amateur Radio Field Day can be a form of outreach to Ham and non-Ham Operators. It is both a fun/preparatory event for Ham Radio Operators for Emergency Communications scenarios..
..As have been done over the past 10 years, this will be the first in a series of Severe Weather/Amateur Radio Field Day Coordination Messages to pass instructions to Amateur Radio Field Day sites on what to do if threatening weather approaches and to have Field Day sites guard their SKYWARN repeaters as required if threatening weather approaches..
..Field Day Weekend is expected to have better weather than what we have seen in the past several days, however, there will be the threat of Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging winds and large hail the primary threats across much of Southern New England Friday as SPC and NWS Taunton are in agreement on a Slight Risk for Severe Thunderstorms on Friday. There are additional risks for thunderstorms over the weekend. The threat of those thunderstorms over the weekend is uncertain and it is noted that overall the weather will be drier this weekend than the past 4 days, however, thunderstorms even if non-severe can contain dangerous lightning and that is a threat to any outdoor Amateur Radio Field Day sites in the region..
..This Week is also Lightning Awareness Week and safety information on lightning gets propagated during this period and has coincidentally coincided with Amateur Radio Field Day weekend and that information is included in this coordination message..
..SKYWARN Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton is likely on Friday. SKYWARN monitoring for even non-severe thunderstorms will be done over the weekend to protect Amateur Radio Field Day sites as best as possible..

There are a large number of Amateur Radio Field Day sites across the NWS Taunton County Warning Area and adjacent NWS County Warning Areas. Here are some links to information on these Amateur Radio Field Day Sites from across the region:

Amateur Radio Field Day National Announcement: http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/fd/
Amateur Radio Field Day National Locator: http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/fd/locator.php
Eastern Massachusetts Field Day Home Page: http://fd.ema.arrl.org/
Connecticut Section Field Day Information: http://ct.arrl.org/
New Hampshire Field Day Home Page: http://www.arrl-nh.org/fd2009.html
Western Massachusetts Field Day Information: http://wma.arrl.org/announce.php?id=163
Rhode Island Field Day Information: http://www.arrl.org/sections/RI.html

If there is additional Amateur Radio Field Day information that you would like to appear in these coordination messages, please contact me and I will add it to this section of the Amateur Radio Field Day Coordination Message.

On Friday, the dreary cool weather will abate completely and lead to warmer conditions. A Cold Front/trough will approach Southern New England and this will be the triggering mechanism for showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms will have the potential to become severe with damaging winds and large hail the primary threats and all thunderstorms have the threat of lightning. The threat timeframe will be in the mid-late afternoon and early evening hours. Key items that will affect the severe potential is the timing of the trough/cold front into the region and the amount of sunshine that will lead to heating and destablization along and ahead of the front. At the time of this coordination message, SPC has placed the region in a Slight Risk for Severe Thunderstorms and NWS Taunton is in agreement with this assessment. Further details on the Friday potential for severe weather will be posted in the Thursday Evening coordination message. Amateur Radio Field Day sites setting up on Friday should use caution and keep an eye to the sky and monitor their local SKYWARN Repeater, NOAA Weather Radio or weather information via Internet and media resources to guard against safety issues if thunderstorms, even if they are non-severe, occur in the region due to the potential lightning risk on radio equipment and antennas. Below is the NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook and SPC Day-2 Convective Outlook:

NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook: http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html
SPC Day-1 Convective Outlook: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html

SKYWARN Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton is likely on Friday. SKYWARN monitoring for non-severe thunderstorms and their lightning risk will be done throughout the weekend to protect Amateur Radio Field Day sites.

For the weekend, there will be the potential for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms on Saturday with lesser chances for this activity on Sunday. Details on how the weekend will evolve are still not certain. As stated previously, the weekend is not expected to be a washout and conditions away from the immediate coastal areas should be better than the past 4 days or so with warmer and more summer like conditions but there will be the potential for an isolated to scattered shower or thunderstorm activity. Future coordination messages will better define the activity for this weekend.

Remember that non-severe thunderstorms can pose a threat to Amateur Radio Field Day sites due to the threat of lightning. Please keep this in mind if you have an outdoor Field Day site. This week is Lightning Awareness Week and the National Weather Service in Taunton has posted information on Lightning Safety Awareness Week. See links below for this information:

NWS Taunton Latest Lightning Safety Awareness Week Statement: http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.nous41.KBOX.html
NWS Taunton Wednesday 6/24/09 Lightning Safety Awareness Week Statement: http://kamala.cod.edu/offs/KBOX/0906241320.nous41.html
NWS Taunton Tuesday 6/23/09 Lightning Safety Awareness Week Statement: http://kamala.cod.edu/offs/KBOX/0906231724.nous41.html
NWS Taunton Monday 6/22/09 Lightning Safety Awareness Week Statement: http://kamala.cod.edu/offs/KBOX/0906221445.nous41.html
NWS Lightning Safety Awareness Home Page: http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/

Field Day sites are encouraged to bring a NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio and a dedicated Ham Radio that can monitor their local SKYWARN Frequency for their area or if they have mobile Internet capability, that is also a way to monitor for weather information if thunderstorms, even that are non-severe, approach your area. Please see the link below for the latest SKYWARN Frequency information for the region:
http://www.wx1box.org/node/37

The next coordination message will be posted by 1130 PM this evening.

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
Pager #: (508) 354-3142
Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875 (After 6 PM)
Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503 (After 6 PM)
Work Phone #: 1-800-445-2588 Ext.: 72929 (8 AM-5 PM)
Email Address: rmacedo@rcn.com
http://ares.ema.arrl.org
http://www.wx1box.org

 

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BCRA Field Day To Welcome Scouts

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BCRA/FRARA logoRoland Daignault, N1JOY writes on BCRA-Club list:

…I have confirmation that we will be having Boy Scout Troop 100 from Westport joining [the Bristol County Repeater Association/Fall River ARC] for a few hours on Saturday afternoon. They have a hike planned that morning and should be finishing up right around the same time the Field Day event begins, which is 2:00 PM. I hope we can have a couple of people available to be good ambassadors for Ham Radio. We have the GOTA station planned, so hopefully we can get a few kids on the air.

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New Winlink2000 Node In S.E. Mass.

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Winlink 2k For Dummies book coverDavid Neal, W2DAN writes on BCRA-club list:

I want to let everybody know that there is a new Winlink 2000 Radio Message Server Node (RMS) W2DAN-10 on VHF at 145.010 It is time to dust of those tnc’s and check out Winlink2000. There are some good lessons online that will help you understand Winlink 2000 at http://www.winlink.org and joining the Winlink 2000 Yahoo group.

Winlink 2000 is a worldwide radio messaging system that takes advantage of the Internet where possible. It does this in order to allow the end-user more radio spectrum on the crowded spectrum. Winlink 2000 has an interesting history that may be worth reviewing. Currently, there are more than 15,000 radio users on all the classes of users and approximately 100,000 Internet recipients. Monthly traffic averages over 150,000 messages or 280,000 minutes. Each message has an average duration of approximately 3.4 minutes and each message averages approximately 3,200 bytes. The Pactor 1, 2 and 3 protocols are used on HF, and AX.25 Packet, D-Star and 802.11 are used on VHF/UHF. Growth of the system is dependent on the various classes of users, including normal Amateur use, emergency communications organizations such as the ARRL ARES® and RACES, the UK Cadet forces, the three MARS branches, and others. Most recently there has been an increasing interest in emergency communications, and the Winlink 2000 development team has responded by adding features and functions that make the system more reliable, flexible and redundant. The role of Winlink 2000 in emergency communications is to supplement existing methodologies to add another tool in the toolkit of the volunteer services deploying emergency communications in their communities.

I will be installing a Kam + into the HAMCOW which will be used for APRS, VHF Winlink 2000 Airmail, and HF Winlink 2000 Airmail.. We will have this setup for FD and I will be happy to demonstrate and answer any question. If you are interested in setting up you station to receive Airmail let me know and I will do what I can help and answer any questions.

73
Dave
W2DAN

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Amateurs Receive Praise From MEMA

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MEMA logoThe June 18, 2009 issue of MEMA Reports carried a story praising Amateur Radio’s efforts associated with the recent annual hurricane drill:

“On June 1st, MA Amateur Radio emergency communicators, in conjunction with MEMA Region II Office in Bridgewater and the State Emergency Operations Center in Framingham, participated in their annual Hurricane Drill. Local Hams and their Emergency Management Director counterparts from 52 communities performed simulated damage assessments from ‘Hurricane Madison’ using the exercise scenario and local criteria. The results of the drill were universally praised, which bodes well if the region experiences the next ‘real thing’.”

MEMA Reports is distributed as a monthly newsletter produced by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to help keep the Public Safety Community of Massachusetts better informed about the day’s Emergency Management issues. MEMA Reports also appears on the MEMA website: <http://www.mass.gov/mema>.

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KY1N List of Volunteer Exam Sessions, 06/19/09

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                          The KY1N Memorial List
    Scheduled Amateur Radio Volunteer Examinations - CT MA ME NH RI VT
                                  6/19/09
                             Jim, WW1Y, Editor
Date     Time   Contact                     Location           Phone
06/20/09 09:00  William D Wilson, K1IN         Bloomfield      CT 860-869-1059
06/20/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
06/20/09 09:00  Jim Heedles, WW1Y              Nashua          NH 603-673-7395
06/20/09 09:00  Thomas Jaworski, WA1MJE        Pittsfield      MA 413-528-9002
06/21/09 13:00 *Michael Murphy                 Manchester      NH 603-819-1849
06/24/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Lunenburg       MA 978-597-6535
06/24/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
06/26/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
06/27/09 09:00  William D Wilson, K1IN         Bloomfield      CT 860-869-1059
06/27/09 09:00  Kenneth Carr, KB1AWV           Cranston        RI 401-828-1665
06/27/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
06/27/09 13:00  Russ Appleyard, WA2MHY         Plymouth        MA 508-746-9240
06/28/09 10:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-282-7645
06/28/09 10:00  Richard Williamson, WA1YQE     Milford         CT 203-877-5020
07/08/09 19:15 *James Weckback, W1EQW          Framingham      MA 508-435-6487
07/09/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
07/09/09 19:00  Ivan Lazure, N1OXA             South Paris     ME 207-784-0350
07/10/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
07/11/09 08:45 *William J Needham, K1WN        Braintree       MA 781-843-4400
07/11/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
07/11/09 09:30  Ernest Laug, KA1NGG            Stamford        CT 203-348-3993
07/12/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
07/12/09 19:00  Kevin Cellini, N1KGM           Trumbull        CT 203-268-5015
07/13/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
07/14/09 19:00  Lawrence Polowy, KU1L          Thomaston       CT 860-283-4089
07/15/09 19:00  Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF      Milford         CT 203-934-4059
07/16/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
07/16/09 18:00  Bryce Rumery, K1GAX            South Portland  ME 207-799-1116
07/16/09 18:30  John Ruggiero, N2YHK           Worcester       MA 508-982-0617
07/17/09 19:00  Walter Styslo, KA1DFH          Farmington      CT 860-529-8474
07/19/09 10:00  William Mcgarvey, AA1ZR        Machias         ME 207-853-2951

07/20/09 19:00  Richard Strycharz, KD1XP       Amherst         MA 413-665-2211
07/20/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
07/21/09 12:00  Adam Woodbury, K1ADW           Bedford         MA 781-271-3062
07/21/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
07/22/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
07/22/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Lunenburg       MA 978-597-6535
07/22/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
07/24/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
07/25/09 09:00  William D Wilson, K1IN         Bloomfield      CT 860-869-1059
07/25/09 09:00  Kenneth Carr, KB1AWV           Cranston        RI 401-828-1665
07/25/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
08/01/09 10:30  Larry Houbre, AA1FS            Dartmouth       MA 508-991-6055
08/02/09 10:00  Richard Williamson, WA1YQE     Milford         CT 203-877-5020
08/03/09 18:00 *Bryce Rumery, K1GAX            Topsham         ME 207-799-1116
08/08/09 09:00  William J Needham, K1WN        Braintree       MA 781-843-4400
08/08/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
08/08/09 10:00  Darryl Del Grosso, WA1DD       Gales Ferry     CT 860-443-7799
08/08/09 09:00  Don Tarbet, KD1XU              Saint Albans    ME
08/09/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
08/10/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
08/11/09 19:00  Lawrence Polowy, KU1L          Thomaston       CT 860-283-4089
08/13/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
08/13/09 19:00  Kevin Cellini, N1KGM           Trumbull        CT 203-268-5015
08/14/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
08/16/09 09:00  Thomas Jaworski, WA1MJE        Adams           MA 413-528-9002
08/17/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
08/18/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
08/19/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
08/19/09 19:00  Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF      Milford         CT 203-934-4059
08/20/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
08/21/09 19:00  Walter Styslo, KA1DFH          Farmington      CT 860-529-8474
08/22/09 09:00  William D Wilson, K1IN         Bloomfield      CT 860-869-1059
08/22/09 12:00  Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
08/22/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
08/24/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
08/24/09 19:00  Walton G Congdon, W1ZPB        Northfield      MA 413-498-2729
08/26/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Lunenburg       MA 978-597-6535
08/26/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
08/28/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
08/29/09 14:30  George Rinalducci, KB1KBC      Greenland       NH 603-231-1392
08/29/09 09:00  Bob Jones, WB1P                Slatersville    RI 401-333-4787
09/08/09 19:00  Lawrence Polowy, KU1L          Thomaston       CT 860-283-4089
09/09/09 19:00  Bruce Anderson, W1LUS          Billerica       MA 978-851-2886
09/09/09 19:15 *James Weckback, W1EQW          Framingham      MA 508-435-6487
09/10/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
09/10/09 19:00  Kevin Cellini, N1KGM           Trumbull        CT 203-268-5015
09/11/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
09/12/09 11:30  Frank Sileo, N1PE              Bethel          CT 203-438-0218
09/12/09 08:45 *William J Needham, K1WN        Braintree       MA 781-843-4400
09/12/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
09/12/09 08:00  Bruce Beford, N1RX             Newport         NH 603-863-1698
09/13/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
09/13/09 10:00  Richard Williamson, WA1YQE     Milford         CT 203-877-5020
09/14/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
09/15/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
09/16/09 19:00  Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF      Milford         CT 203-934-4059
09/17/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
09/19/09 09:00  William Mcgarvey, AA1ZR        Alexander       ME 207-853-2951
09/19/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
09/21/09 09:00  Charlie French, K1CRF          Bedford         NH 603-487-5201
09/21/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
09/23/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
09/23/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Lunenburg       MA 978-597-6535
09/23/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
09/25/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
09/26/09 09:00  William D Wilson, K1IN         Bloomfield      CT 860-869-1059
09/26/09 09:00  Kenneth Carr, KB1AWV           Cranston        RI 401-828-1665
09/26/09 12:00  Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
09/26/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
09/26/09 09:00  Jack P Garforth, N1JK          Middletown      RI 401-683-2250
10/03/09 10:30  Larry Houbre, AA1FS            Dartmouth       MA 508-991-6055
10/04/09 10:00  Richard Williamson, WA1YQE     Milford         CT 203-877-5020
10/05/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
10/08/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
10/08/09 19:00  Kevin Cellini, N1KGM           Trumbull        CT 203-268-5015
10/09/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
10/10/09 09:00  Don Tarbet, KD1XU              Bangor          ME 207-327-1453
10/10/09 09:00 *William J Needham, K1WN        Braintree       MA 781-843-4400
10/10/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
10/11/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
10/13/09 19:00  Lawrence Polowy, KU1L          Thomaston       CT 860-283-4089
10/14/09 19:00  Bruce Anderson, W1LUS          Billerica       MA 978-851-2886
10/15/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
10/15/09 18:00  Bryce Rumery, K1GAX            South Portland  ME 207-799-1116
10/15/09 18:30  John Ruggiero, N2YHK           Worcester       MA 508-982-0617
10/17/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
10/19/09 19:00  Richard Strycharz, KD1XP       Amherst         MA 413-665-2211
10/19/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
10/20/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
10/21/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
10/23/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
10/24/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
10/28/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
11/02/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
11/08/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
11/11/09 19:00  Bruce Anderson, W1LUS          Billerica       MA 978-851-2886
11/12/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
11/13/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
11/14/09 08:45 *William J Needham, K1WN        Braintree       MA 781-843-4400
11/14/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
11/16/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
11/17/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
11/18/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
11/19/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
11/21/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
11/25/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
11/27/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
11/28/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
12/05/09 09:00  Charlie French, K1CRF          Bedford         NH 603-487-5201
12/05/09 10:30  Larry Houbre, AA1FS            Dartmouth       MA 508-991-6055
12/09/09 19:00  Bruce Anderson, W1LUS          Billerica       MA 978-851-2886
12/10/09 19:00  Louis Mester, W1CH             Providence      RI 401-263-6045
12/11/09 18:30  Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R      Burlington      VT 802-878-6454
12/12/09 09:00  Ben Fleck, K2LYE               Falmouth        MA 508-540-2583
12/13/09 12:00  Bob Quinn, WV1A                Gloucester      MA 978-283-4660
12/14/09 19:00  Jim Clogher, N1ICN             Brookline       MA 617-364-4658
12/15/09 19:00  Paul Lux, K1PL                 Portland        CT 860-635-1742
12/17/09 19:30  Louis Harris, N1UEC            Canton          MA 508-668-0858
12/19/09 09:00  Bill Wade, K1IJ                Marlborough     MA 617-699-3670
12/21/09 19:00  Skip Denault, KB1CNB           Fall River      MA 774-644-3469
12/23/09 19:30  Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX        Cambridge       MA 617-253-3776
12/23/09 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH              Shirley         MA 978-597-6535
12/25/09 18:00  David Cote, W1FAB              Holyoke         MA 413-575-2950
12/26/09 12:00 +Daniel Lee, W1DFL              Danvers         MA 978-352-4513
01/30/10 09:00  Charlie French, K1CRF          Bedford         NH 603-487-5201

                                  NOTES:
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             If attending a session please remember to bring:
    1) One photo ID, or two non-photo ID's (one with address)
    2) Original FCC-issued license plus a photocopy (if already licensed)
    3) Original plus photocopies of all CSCE's you are claiming
    4) The 2009 test session fee: $15.00 for ARRL/VEC, $14.00 for W5YI Sessions
                  All VE Teams are invited to contribute.
  For additions/corrections contact Jim Heedles, WW1Y, 603-673-7395,
                      via email at ky1n@ky1n.net

STM REPORT EMA SECTION MAY 2009

STM REPORT EMA SECTION MAY 2009

NET         SES   QTC   QNI   QTR   NM
EM2MN       30    364   179   477   N1TPU
EMRIPN      26    129   66    249   WA1FNM
WARPSN      05    10    113   NA    NI1X

QTC=Traffic  QNI=Checkins  QTR=Minutes

CALL        TOTAL       PSHR
N1IQI       1237        110
W1GMF       1018        120
KW1U        751         120
N1UMJ       635         160
N1LKJ       362         116
KD1LE       74          165
KK1X        22          194
WA1FNM      03          NA

BPL EARNED 500 OR MORE: N1IQI  W1GMF  N1UMJ  KW1U
Congratulations on a job WELL DONE.
Jim N1LKJ

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EMA TRAFFIC HANDLERS PICNIC SUNDAY AUGUST 2, 2009

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EMA TRAFFIC HANDLERS PICNIC SUNDAY AUGUST 2, 2009

The annual Traffic Handlers Picnic for EMA will be held August 2, 2008 at the Raynham

Senior Center picnic area in Raynham MA. The picnic will run from 12:00Pm to 4:00PM.

Your host N1LKJ will provide hamburgers. Bring your own drinks. No alcohol allowed because

it is on Town Property.

If you wish to bring cookies or cakes to share with the group that would be great.

There are two barbecues for those who want to cook own food. There are also toilet facilities

available. A great chance to eyeball people you have been hearing all year. A good time

for all.

Directions: From RT 24 NORTH or SOUTH. Take Exit 13 west to Taunton

RT 44. Follow 44 1.5 miles to set of lights. Rite Aid Pharmacy on corner.

Take Right on to RT 104 Raynham. Follow 104 1/2 mile; take first left on to

King Philip St. Follow King Philip 1/4 mile up. Raynham Senior Center on

left. Pull right into parking lot. Picnic area on left.

Hope to see you there.

Jim N1LKJ

 

 

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Massachusetts Statewide Hurricane Drill – Hurricane Madison 2009 Exercise Participants Manual

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Hello to all..

The following is an updated Massachusetts Statewide Hurricane Drill – Hurricane Madison 2009 Exercise Participants Manual. This Manual is in Word and PDF Document format and can be seen at the links below:

http://ares.ema.arrl.org/local/2009_Hurricane_Madison_Mass_Drill_Participants_Doc_Rev_2.doc

http://ares.ema.arrl.org/local/2009_Hurricane_Madison_Mass_Drill_Participants_Doc_Rev_2.pdf

The name of the hurricane was changed from Wanda to Madison to coincide with MEMA Region Two’s naming of the hurricane. The idea of updating the document with a graphical/tabular track of the hurricane using Hurrevac was dropped due to an all day activation of SKYWARN for severe weather on Sunday May 24th precluding the time needed to add that information to the document. The document has been updated with Winlink/Airmail resource information, page numbers for the document and other associated minor changes.

An exericse controllers document has been created for net controls/alternate net controls and coordinators for the exercise and has been updated with the hurricane name change and additional suggestions/corrections to that document. The ARES/RACES/SKYWARN Management team working with MEMA will get that distributed to all appropriate personnel along with the participants manual.

We hope to have a successful exercise with strong participation across the commonwealth. Thanks to all for their continued support of ARES, RACES and SKYWARN.

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Macedo (KD1CY)

ARES SKYWARN Coordinator

Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator

Pager #: (508) 354-3142

Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875 (After 6 PM)

Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503 (After 6 PM)

Work Phone #: 1-800-445-2588 Ext.: 72929 (8 AM-5 PM)

Email Address: rmacedo@rcn.com

http://ares.ema.arrl.org

http://www.wx1box.org