Coastal Flooding/Storm Coor Msg (expired)

SKYWARN Logo Hello to all….
….Coastal Flood Warning in effect for Cape Cod for Thursday Morning High Tide Cycle for a minor to moderate coastal flood event….
….Some Splashover Could Occur at the time of high tide across portions of East Coastal Massachusetts’ most vulnerable locations including the Cape Ann area, other exposed locations of the North Shore and places near Hull and Scituate, Mass. Nantucket could also see splashover at the time of high tide…
….Wind Advisory Extended Through This Morning for Cape Cod and Nantucket with the greatest threat for strongest winds over the Outer Cape and Nantucket….
…..Please Report Any Coastal Flooding and coastal flood damage to NWS Taunton. Also report any wind damage and wind gusts 46 MPH or greater to NWS Taunton….

A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for Cape Cod for the Thursfay Morning High Tide Cycle. A largely minor coastal flood situation will develop over Cape Cod during this morning’s high tide cycle. Pockets of moderate coastal flooding could develop in the most exposed location. Across Nantucket Island and East Coastal Massachusetts, the most exposed locations could see some splashover at the time of high tide. Locations most vulnerable across East Coastal Massachusetts include the Cape Ann area, and vulnerable locations of Hull and Scituate, Mass. Please report any coastal flooding or coastal flood damage to NWS Taunton. The Wind Advisory continues through this morning for Cape Cod and Nantucket. The wind in combination with the wet snow that fell yesterday could result in isolated tree and power line damage. Please report any damage or wind gusts 46 MPH or greater to NWS Taunton.

This will be the only statement concerning this situation.

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Southeast Massachusetts ARES District Emergency Coordinator
SEMARA ARES 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://users.rcn.com/rmacedo

Please press the “Read More” button [>>>] to view the Coastal Flood Warning and Wind Advisory Statements from NWS Taunton:COASTAL FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
320 AM EST THU FEB 19 2004

A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR HIGH TIDE THIS MORNING ON CAPE
COD
THIS INCLUDES SANDWICH, PROVINCETOWN, AND CHATHAM OUTER HARBOR. MINOR TO
PERHAPS MODERATE FLOODING IS EXPECTED.

THE WINTER STORM THAT BROUGHT HEAVY SNOW TO CAPE COD WEDNESDAY WILL HEAD TO
NOVA SCOTIA LATE TODAY. THIS STORM WILL PRODUCE A STORM SURGE OF 1.5 TO 2.0
FEET ON CAPE COD DURING HIGH TIDE THIS MORNING.

THIS STORM SURGE WILL RESULT IN MINOR TO PERHAPS MODERATE FLOODING OF THE
MORE VULNERABLE LOW LYING COASTAL LOCATIONS, DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF AN
ASTRONOMICALLY HIGH TIDE AND 15 TO 20 FOOT SEAS JUST OFFSHORE.

FOR SANDWICH, A STORM TIDE OF 12.1 FEET MLLW IS FORECAST AROUND NOON. AT
TIDE ELEVATIONS NEAR 12.0 FEET MLLW, MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING COASTAL
SECTIONS IN CAPE COD BAY IS EXPECTED. SOME IMMEDIATE COASTAL ROADS MAY BE
FLOODED FOR A SHORT TIME NEAREST HIGH TIDE DUE TO LARGE SURF AND HIGH TIDES.

FOR CHATHAM OUTER HARBOR, A STORM TIDE OF 9.3 MLLW IS FORECAST AROUND 11 AM.
AT TIDE ELEVATIONS NEAR 9.0 FEET MLLW, FLOODING OF LOWEST LYING COASTAL
AREAS IS LIKELY. SOME IMMEDIATE COASTAL ROADS MAY BE FLOODED NEAREST THE
TIME OF HIGH TIDE. LARGE SWELLS MAY ALSO PRODUCE SOME LOCALIZED BEACH
EROSION.

STORM TIDE FORECASTS FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ARE IN FEET MEAN
LOWER LOW WATER. TIME OF HIGH TIDE HAS BEEN ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST
HOUR.

SITE FLOOD TIME OF FORECAST
STAGE HIGH TIDE STORM TIDE

EAST COASTAL MASSACHUSETTS
SANDWICH 12.0 12 PM THU 12.1
PROVINCETOWN 12.0 10 AM THU 12.1
CHATHAM OUTER HARBOR 9.0 11 AM THU 9.3

A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT THE COASTAL FLOODING IS IMMINENT.
ANYONE WITH INTERESTS ALONG THE COAST INCLUDED IN THIS WARNING MUST
TAKE ACTION NOW TO PROTECT PROPERTY. THE COMBINATION OF LARGE SURF
AND HIGH TIDES WILL RESULT IN FLOODING OF ROADWAYS AND ALTERNATE
ROUTES MAY BE NEEDED.

WWUS71 KBOX 190808
NPWBOX

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
310 AM EST THU FEB 19 2004

MAZ023-190655-
DUKES MA-
310 AM EST THU FEB 19 2004

…WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED FOR MARTHAS VINEYARD…

STRONG WINDS WHICH AFFECTED THE VINEYARD LAST NIGHT HAVE SUBSIDED.

ALTHOUGH IT WILL BECOME WINDY TODAY…STRONG WINDS ARE NO LONGER
EXPECTED ON MARTHAS VINEYARD.

$$

MAZ022-024-191700-
BARNSTABLE MA-NANTUCKET MA-
310 AM EST THU FEB 19 2004

…WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH THIS MORNING FOR CAPE COD
AND NANTUCKET…

STRONG WINDS WILL PERSIST ON THE OUTER CAPE AND NANTUCKET THIS
MORNING.

NORTH WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED DURING THE MORNING…WITH
GUSTS AS HIGH AS 45 MPH. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE FELT FROM
PROVINCETOWN AND TRURO TO CHATHAM AND NANTUCKET.

WINDS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THIS AFTERNOON.

$$

JWD

Framingham ARA License In A Weekend Class March 12-14, 2004

Framingham ARAThe Framingham Amateur Radio Association will hold its annual License In A Weekend class March 12-14 at the FARA radio room in the basement of the Danforth Museum Building on Lexington Street, Framingham. The class will prepare candidates for the entry level Technician class license. A $35 fee includes text, lunch, and the FCC examination fee.

For more information, call 508-879-8097 or 508-881-2301 or visit http://www.fara.org/liaw04.html.

Understanding Your Batteries

Batteries? You Got ’em, Now Use ’em Right

Batteries in your radio; batteries in your car; batteries in your phone. Why one kind and not another? When you need them, you want to depend on them. You want to get the best out of them.

Leo Burke, KA1LN knows, and he will share the practical and safe points at the Boston Amateur Radio Club’s February General meeting. He will tell us about the proper charging of several types and how to make sure that they are ready in an emergency. Leo will also let us in on the future of packaged power.

The BARC General meeting is this Thursday, 19 February at the Salvation Army HQ in Boston, starting at 1900. Parking is free in a private secure lot next to the SA Building. Directions, a map and other details can be found on the club web site.

Note: Late arrivals (after 7:15) need to call on
the talk-in frequency to have the gate opened.

Talk-in is on the BARC repeater: 145.23- 88.5

EMA Staff Meeting Minutes, Feb. 12, 2004

EMA ARRL logoMembers of the Eastern Massachusetts ARRL staff met on Thursday, February 12, 2004 in Burlington for their quarterly-annual staff meeting. Those present were: Phil Temples, K9HI, Section Manager; Bob Salow, WA1IDA, Assistant Section Manager; Elaine Chase, N1GTB, Assistant Section Manager; Mike Neilsen, W1MPN, Section Emergency Coordinator; Rob Macedo, KD1CY, Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator; Frank Murphy, N1DHW, Affiliated Club Coordinator; Mike Ardai, N1IST, Bulletin Manager; Mike Goldberg, K1LJN, Official Observer Coordinator; Shawn O’Donnell, K3HI, State Government Liaison. Those staff members who were unable to attend: Stan Laine, WA1ECF, Assistant SM; Jim Duarte, N1IV, Public Information Coordinator; Jim Ward, N1LKJ, Section Traffic Manager.

The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:40 pm.

Phil announced the resignation of Technical Coordinator Greg Richardson, N1QLS. Phil indicated that a potential candidate for the vacant position has already been in contact with Phil. K9HI will consider other qualified applicants as well.
Mike Goldberg, K1LJN reported that he attended the retirement party of outgoing FCC New England Engineer-in-charge Vince Kajunski. Mike mediated a reported interference case involving an FM simplex EchoLink node. He also forwarded a malicious interference case in Southern California to Riley Hollingsworth. K1LJN reported that many OO appointees have not been filing monthly reports. KlLJN also announced that he is seeking an assistant to help with OOC matters.

Frank Murphy, N1DHW reported on his affiliated club activities. He attended six meetings in the recent past. Frank has been very involved with Salvation Team Emergency Radio Network communications activities. N1DHW presented about SATERN as a guest speaker at the Boston ARC. Discussion ensued about the CEMARC Youth Net. The Youth Net was suspended to lack of activity. With the activation of an MMRA EchoLink Node it is thought that the Net might enjoy greater success.

Phil Temples, K9HI reported on several recent items, including: a possible letter-writing project in support of the Amateur Radio Spectrum Protection Act (H.R. 713, S. 537) and the Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Consistency Act (H.R. 1478); potential funding of Eastern Massachusetts emergency communications projects from Citizens Corps; a recent ARRL financial grant (The “Big Project”) to a Cambridge elementary school; attendance at the recent ARRL New England Division Cabinet meeting in Springfield; the EMA ARRL Speakers List; efforts by PIO KA1MOM to be featured on a talk-show on WBZ radio. Phil passed out the latest list of EMA section field organization appointments. Some list corrections were given to Phil from WA1IDA.

Shawn O’Donnell, K3HI reported that there has been no movement on the “hands-free” cellular telephone legislation on Beacon Hill. He reminded all that there is almost 11 months before these bills will expire. Shawn distributed a well-written document with “Do’s and Don’ts” for communicating with legislators. (This document will soon be posted at http://sgl.ema.arrl.org.) Discussion ensued on a plan to construct a web page that might allow users to select “canned text” to “painlessly” produce a letter to their respective legislators to comment on pending congressional bills.

Mike Neilsen, W1MPN and Rob Macedo, KD1CY jointly reported on the multitude of ARES-related activities in Eastern Massachusetts over recent months.

Those activities included: an emergency communications workshop in Littleton; ARES presentation to the Genesis ARS; annual Section Emergency Test (SET); SKYWARN activation for strong winds; Plymouth and CC ARES Districts self-activation due to a widespread power failure; major Nor’easter SKYWARN activation report; New Year’s Day limited ARES activation for Red Cross and Salvation Army for Boston First Night; Red Cross and ARES Communications Committee update; ARES leadership meeting; Cape Cod ARES drill; SKYWARN leadership meeting. Upcoming ARES and SKYWARN events include: ARES exercise on 2/21/2004; ARECC test at the SEOC in Framingham, February 2/28/2004; numerous SKYWARN Training Seminars; NTS-ARES Coordination meeting; Emergency communications workshop in Hingham, 4/3/2004; future Red Cross/ARES Communications Committee meetings. (A comprehensive list can soon be found on the EMA ARES web site at http://ares.ema.arrl.org).

Discussion ensued about Citizen Corps funding opportunities, and whether the monies available for Amateur Radio via Citizen Corps and those for cities and towns for CERT were one-in-the-same.

Mike Ardai, N1IST reported on his recent listserv activities.

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Broadband over Power Lines Reaches NPRM Stage

Power linesThe FCC today agreed yesterday to go forward with a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) on the subject of Broadband over Power Line (BPL). The NPRM is the next step in the BPL proceeding, which began last April with a Notice of Inquiry that attracted more than 5100 comments–many from the amateur community.

League President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, expressed disappointment with the FCC’s decision. “I had hoped the FCC would have shown a greater depth of understanding of the issue.” [Full story]

NHARES to hold 2m/6m SSB net

Hello to all. At the last NHARES leadership meeting, it was decided to run an initial test of using 2m SSB and /or 6m SSB as an alternative to 75m and the K1JY system. The test will be on Feb. 22 (Sunday) from 0930 to 1200. All NHARES members with 2m SSB or 6m SSB with any type of antennas (fixed or mobile or portable) are requested to participate. Vertical polarization is preferred, but we want to test all types…yagis, omnis…whatever we have. Those of you who know how bad 75m phone has been, know how important it is that we come up with an alternative.

Please put this on your schedule and try to participate. Further details are to follow.

[Although this is a great training opportunity for our members in the northern part of the EMa Section, this net is a directed net held for NH ARES members. To that end, please check in only after NCS asks for “any other stations”. Please allow NH players to check in first – W1MPN]

Thanks to all of you for your help and dedication in this time of need!

73,
Rex G. Carr, M.D.
AA1KL
NHARES EC Southern Grafton
VTARES AEC Windsor County
rexgcarr@sover.net
aa1kl@arrl.net
W 603-643-5254
H 603-643-4329
C 603-252-7152

N1QLS Resigns As Technical Coordinator

EMA ARRL logoSection Manager Phil Temples, K9HI today accepted the resignation of section Technical Coordinator Greg Richardson, N1QLS.

“Greg’s workload has increased to the point where he feels he can no longer serve in this capacity. I understand and appeciate his position,” remarked K9HI. “I want to warmly thank Greg for his service as the Eastern Massachusetts TC for the past 16 months.”

A 35-year veteran of the electronics industry, Richardson is the Communications Supervisor for the Boston Fire Department, and a member of several public safety frequency coordinating committees. N1QLS is an active member of the Mystic Valley Amateur Radio Group; he also serves as 440 MHz band coordinator for the New England Spectrum Management Council.

K1QW Authors QST Article on Gain Control

QSTLarry Coyle, K1QW of Needham, MA is the author of, “An Automatic Audio Volume Leveler” appearing in the February, 2004 issue of QST. Coyle’s article addresses the subpar performance of automatic gain controls of receivers and suggests practical solutions.

—Thanks, Wellesley ARS Sparkgap, February 2004

EMA Simulated Emergency Test February 21, 2004

Mark Duff, KB1EKN writes:

The Eastern Mass ARES staff will be conducting its annual winter Simulated Emergency Test (SET). The goal of the test is to simulate a winter storm-driven, large scale, long-term power outage. This is an ideal exercise to participate from your home. The exercise will begin at 1000 a.m. and end sometime after 1200 p.m. local time.

Please tune to your local RACES 2M repeater frequency and/or to 146.64 to participate.

All ARES members and interested amateurs are invited and encourage to participate.

The events of August, 2003 which plunged much of the eastern part of the country into darkness has once again illustrated our vulnerability to massive power outages and the many problems associated with loss of power. It also once again bought out the importance of amateur radio communications.

Additional information on ARES and the exercise is available on the Eastern Mass ARES web site at
http://ares.ema.arrl.org.

You may also email me directly if you have any further questions to: emgmgt@comcast.net.

Mark Duff, KB1EKN
Metro-Boston DEC

First USS Cassin Young ARC Meeting

K1WCC at USS Cassin Young ARCMembers of the USS Cassin Young Amateur Radio Club (WW2DD) held their first official meeting recently. Those attending the Saturday, February 7, 2004 meeting were: W1QWT, KB6YNO, Bob Quinn, NS1N, K1WCC, KC1HO. The USS Cassin Young ARC’s next meeting is April 10; the club plans to hold meetings every other month.

KB6YNO at USS Cassin Young ARCThe historic destroyer is situated next to the USS Constitution in the Old Boston Navy Yard in Charlestown. The Cassin Young’s World War II call sign was NTTH; its tactical call sign was “CLINKER”. For more information on the club, visit the USS Cassin Young ARC web site at: http://www.qsl.net/ww2dd/.

Shown here are: (L) K1WCC; (R) KB6YNO. Photos courtesy W1QWT

Framingham ARA Shack is “QRL”

Framingham ARA shack photo #1Framingham ARA shack photo #2The Framingham ARA’s station, W1FY at the Danforth Museum on Lexington Street is a busy place these days. The club holds regular Saturday morning get-togethers. Shown here: the station; some of the FARA gang: (L-R) WA1HAM, W1NXC, N1LOO, W1WMN, W1OSY, W1VIV, N1FTB. Photos courtesy WA1HAM

Code Practice Oscillators Sought

USS Salem ARCWilliam O’Hara, KB1IUB writes:

“I am looking for donations of practice oscillators
for the Morse Code Class. If anyone is willing
to donate a key, please mail it to me (KB1IUB)
or K1RV. Everyone’s help is appreciated. Thank you.”


William H. O’Hara, III – www.billohara.com
KB1IUB = WA1NPO/W1MV/WC1EOC/K1USN
RAILFAN = IC/CN/CP/GTS/CSX/NS/MBTA

CCARES Weekend Exercise

Frozen Canal

Operation Artic Chill

[Frozen Cape Cod Canal photo courtesy of W1MPN
Click on photo to enlarge in your browser window.]

Happy WQ1O A happy WQ1O, CCARES DEC, presided over his “Operation Arctic Chill” exercise on Sat 1/31. Based at the Sandwich EOC, team members established comms around the entire Cape Cod district (including Martha’s Vinyard and Nantucket Islands) using pre-planned 2m, 6m, and HF frequencies. NVIS quick deploy antenna systems were used for HF comms.

Please press “Read More” button to read the after action report and view some pictures. [Work on this piece is in progress – W1MPN] [WQ1O photo courtesy of W1MPN
Click on photo to enlarge in your browser window.] CCARES Exercise #18 “Operation Arctic Chill” After Action Report

The exercise began at 10am will the following EOC stations:

1. CCARES EOC Hyannis

2. Sandwich EOC

3. Falmouth EOC

4. Martha’s Vineyard EOC

5. Nantucket EOC

The CCARES primary operations Net was established on the RACES repeater 146.955. A resource Net was established on the Falmouth Repeater 146.655. An NVIS callup was started on 7232khz. NTS mesages were initialized just after 10am. Many messages were passed between EOC stations. Several home stations were used for relay and liaison purposes. 6m FM was established for backup long range district wide operations. Operations ended about 12:15pm as stated goals were met.

Sandwich EOC Evacuation and Field Operations

At just after 11am, a simulated evacuation was begun at the Sandwich EOC. Vehicles were designated for 30 minute intervals to be used for cold weather rehab. Temperatures were in the low to mid 20s. A trailer was used for field NVIS operations and 2m operations. Another vehicle was used to support 6m operations. Both vehicles had expedient vertical antennas for vhf usage.

NVIS Operations

NVIS contact was established with Hyannis and with Nantucket. Band conditions were very poor, but signal from Nantucket was good. Contact with Hyannis was in close proximity and was somewhat weak.

VHF and 6m Operations

VHF repeater communications were nominal as expected. Our control operator simulated repeater failure of the RACES 146.955 Dennis machine by shutting the repeater on and off without notice. Operator did not know the repeater status from one moment to the other. Simplex emergency communications on the output of the repeater were successfully implemented. Signals were excellent. 6m FM continued to prove a star performer. Its range and clarity have made it a continued favorite for district wide usage.

Messaging

NTS messaging continues to improve with each exercise. This is especially true of “message fills” and corrections. Operators are moving messages with increased efficiency.

What Worked/or Not/Lessons Learned

1. Appropriate cold weather clothing cannot be over emphasized It can never be too much!

2. Adequate spacing for RF interference is a must if vehicles are operating simultaneously on VHF

3. A rehab vehicle can significantly ease the burden of the Operators in cold conditions

4. All metallic masts and accessories must be handled with gloves (re-emphisized from last year)

5. A simplex 2m or 440 local field operations frequency is a must if using seperate vehicles

We wish to thank Dick Farrar W1RBF and the Town of Sandwich for hosting the field operations team. We also wish to thank the Nantucket, CCARES and Martha’s Vineyard ARES groups for their participation. The following operators participated in the exercise.

Frank Olaughlin WQ1O
George Allen N1NBQ
Brad Fligor KB1QL
Jim Bradbury WA1KCC
Bob Courtemanche N1WAT
Henry Brown K1WCC
Ben Carnevale W1VZT
Dan Howard K1DYO
Kent Bradshaw KB1ESG
Ritchey Guild KB1EAJ
Jim Leavitt KC1KM
Ron Trainor KC8CEV
Ross LLoyd KB1IMO
Paul Finnegan WA1JSE
Trenor Goodell N1PIV
Nick Norton K1NGJ
Ken Blackshaw W1NQT
Andy Bullington W1AWB
Jon Thayer KB1ILC
Phil Raneri W1PJR

Our special thanks to SEC Mike Neilsen for taking the time out of his busy schedule to visit us. Other visitors included Laura Neilsen, Rob Macedo KD1CY, Tony Duarte N1XRS. good to see everyone.

Preparations are already underway for the Section execise on 02/21/04

Respectfully submitted,
Frank Olaughlin WQ1O
Cape&Islands ARES District DEC

New England Flea Markets 02/07/2004

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14 Feb Chelsea ME AARA Bill K1NIT 207 623 9075 A+

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28 Feb Milton VT RANV+ARRL Vt Conv @HS $10@6:30 $5@8 Mitch W1SJ 802 879 6589 W

29 Feb Hicksville NY LIMARC @LevitHall $6@9 $25/T@8 Diane K2DO 631 286 7562 W

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20 Mar Pomfret CT ECARC @ComSch Rt169+101 $2@8 $10/T Paul KE1LI 860 928 2456

27,28 Mar Timonium MD GBARC @FG Doug N3VEJ 410 256 0257 F

27 Mar Lewiston MA AARC @Ramada $5@8 $8/T Rick N1WFO 207 784 1266 A+

28 Mar Henniker NH CVRC @CommSch $3@8 $10/T@7 Jim NS1E 603 428 7436 +

28 Mar Framingham MA FARA Bev N1LOO 508 626 2012 A+

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29 May Vernon CT NARC Wayne N1GUS 860 487 1921 A+

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5 June Windsor CT VintgeR Museum @33MechanicsSt $10/S@6AM John 860 673 0518 +

5 June Herman ME PSARC Roger KA1TKS 207 848 3846 A+

6 June Queens NY HoSARC Stephen WB2KDG 718 898 5599 A+
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Amherst MA Mt. Tom ARC http://www.mtara.org/hamfest/flea.html

Adams MA N BerkshireARC http://www.nobarc.org/hamfest

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Newton MA Waltham ARA Auction http://www.wara64.org/auction/

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Southington CT SARA http://www.chetbacon.com/sara.htm

Wallingford CT Nutmeg CT Conv http://www.qsl.net/nutmeghamfest/

Lewiston ME AARC http://www.dlois.com/mainearrl/convent.htm

Portland ME PAWA http://www.qsl.net/pawa/fleamarket.html +

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Massapequa NY GSB ARA http://www.gsbarc.org/flyermay03.pdf +

Queens NY Hall of Science http://www.qsl.net/hosarc/hamfest.html

Rochester NY AWA http://www.antiquewireless.org/

Greenwich RI Fidelity ARC http://users.ids.net/~newsm/dates.html

Essex Junction VT Burlington ARC http://www.vtstetson.net/fest02.pdf

Milton VT RANV VT Conv http://www.ranv.org/milton.html

Montreal PQ MARC http://www.marc.qc.ca/fest/fest.html +

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St Therese PQ CRALL http://www.ve2crl.qc.ca/hamfest2002.htm

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SKYWARN Logo Hello to all…

….All Winter Storm Warnings and Watches Have Been Changed to a Winter Weather Advisory. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Western andmCentral Massachusetts, Interior Northeast Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, Northern CT and Northwest RI for 2-6″ of snow and icing up to 1/4″ across the region Today through Saturday Morning. Potential still exists for damage to trees and power lines from snow and ice….
….Winter Weather Advisory Continues for This Afternoon and Evening for Southeast Massachusetts and the Rest of RI including the Boston and Providence Metropolitan areas to the South Coast and also includes the North Shore of Massachusetts. Precipitation Still Expected to Change to Rain in These Areas…
….SKYWARN Formal Activation Will Most Likely Still Occur for 3 PM This Afternoon Barring Any Further Downgrade to the Storm Situation. We will be looking for Snow/ice reports, the changeover line in precipitation and tree and power line damage from the wet snow and ice. If Formal Activation Does Not Occur, An Email Will Be Sent Out By 9 PM This Evening….
….The Chance for Enough Infrastructure Damage to Cause Major Issues as Decreased since the Last Forecast, however, ARES/RACES Groups should continue to monitor the situation. Some Infrastructure Damage Remains Possible North and West of the I-495 Corridor Tonight into Early Saturday….

Taunton WA Summary The Winter Storm Watches and Warnings issued last night have been changed to Winter Weather Advisories. A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for Western and Central Massachusetts, Interior Northeast Massachusetts, Southern NH, Northern CT and Northwest RI. Total storm snowfall will be 2-6″ with the highest amounts in Western Massachusetts and Southwest New Hampshire. Icing is still expected tonight but with lesser amounts of 1/4″ expected. Some localized higher icing amounts could still occur. The reason for less icing is that weather models are calling for less precipitation than previously forecasted. Despite less precipitation occuring than what was expected last night, statements from NWS Taunton are still calling for the potential for damage to trees and power lines in these areas. This is due to the snow being very heavy and wet combined with the radial icing amounts that are expected. Given that the threat for infrastructure damage still exists, SKYWARN Formal Activation will still occur at 3 PM for this region unless the situation is downgraded further. Also, if previous model runs with higher precipitation amounts verifies, there could be a greater risk of infrastructure damage. If SKYWARN formal activation does not occur with Ops at NWS Taunton, an email will be sent by 9 PM this evening.

A Winter WX Advisory continues for the North Shore of Massachusetts to the Boston-Providence Metropolitan area to the South Coasts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Snow will accumilate 1-3″ before a changeover to sleet and freezing rain and then to plain rain by tonight. Rain will beheavy at times overnight with minor urban and poor drainage flooding possible.

Across Cape Cod and the Islands, most of the precipitation will fall as rain and it will be heavy at times with the possibility of minor urban and poor drainage flooding.

Once again, SKYWARN Activation status for today has not been changed. SKYWARN will activate with Ops at NWS Taunton at 3PM today based on the current forecast. If the forecast is downgraded further, then this status will be changed and an email sent by 9 PM. While the threat for widespread significant infrastructure damage has lessened, the current forecast still states the potential for some damage to trees and power lines tonight, therefore, the SKYWARN Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton will continue. We will be looking for snow and ice reports, where the changeover line in precipitation is, and any tree and power line damage from snow and ice. The threat for ARES/RACES Groups to activate for this damage has lessened but these groups should continue to monitor future forecasts and consult their leadership for further information.

This will be the last coordination message on this situation unless a downgrade to the forecast occurs causing NWS Taunton SKYWARN Ops to be cancelled. Below is the latest Winter Weather Advisory Statement and Hazardous WX Outlook from NWS Taunton:

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Southeast Massachusetts ARES District Emergency Coordinator
SEMARA ARES 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://users.rcn.com/rmacedoFLUS41 KBOX 061126
HWOBOX

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
625 AM EST FRI FEB 6 2004

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-071200-
BARNSTABLE MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-BRISTOL RI-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
CHESHIRE NH-DUKES MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-
EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
EASTERN KENT RI-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-HARTFORD CT-
NANTUCKET MA-NEWPORT RI-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHWEST MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-SUFFOLK MA-TOLLAND CT-
WASHINGTON RI-WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-WESTERN ESSEX MA-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
WESTERN KENT RI-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-WINDHAM CT-
625 AM EST FRI FEB 6 2004

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST
CONNECTICUT…MASSACHUSETTS EAST OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY…SOUTHWEST NEW
HAMPSHIRE AND ALL OF RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE (TODAY AND TONIGHT)…
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE REGION EXCEPT FOR
CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS. SNOW WILL DEVELOP EARLY THIS MORNING
ACROSS THE REGION…THEN WILL MIX WITH SLEET…FREEZING RAIN AND
RAIN BY MIDDAY. THE MIXED PRECIPITATION WILL CHANGE OVER TO RAIN
ACROSS CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS BY AFTERNOON.

MIXED PRECIPITATION WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT ACROSS MOST OF THE
REGION. A TOTAL OF 2 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW AND SLEET WILL FALL…AND
UP TO ONE QUARTER OF AN INCH OF ICE ACCRETION COULD ALSO OCCUR WITH
THE MIXTURE. ACROSS SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS…THE RAIN COULD FALL HEAVILY AT TIMES.

THE ICING AND WET SNOW COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH DOWNED TREES AND
POWER LINES ESPECIALLY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT BEFORE THE
PRECIPITATION TAPERS OFF TOWARD MORNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…
ANY LEFTOVER MIXED PRECIPITATION WILL CHANGE OVER TO SNOW BEFORE
ENDING AROUND MIDDAY ON SATURDAY. CLOUDS WILL REMAIN ACROSS THE
REGION AS LOW PRESSURE DEEPENS QUICKLY OVER THE CANADIAN MARITIMES.
NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY. GALE
WARNINGS MAY BE NEEDED FOR THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS SATURDAY NIGHT.

AN AREA OF SNOW WILL PUSH INTO THE REGION DURING FRIDAY MORNING…
THEN WILL MIX WITH SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN BY THE EVENING RUSH
HOUR…ESPECIALLY IN THE HARTFORD AND WORCESTER AREAS.

THE NEXT THREAT OF PRECIPITATION WILL OCCUR ON TUESDAY NIGHT AND
WEDNESDAY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN…FREEZING RAIN AND SNOW AS LOW
PRESSURE MOVES THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES TOWARD SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT…
SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL BE NEEDED THIS AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY FOR
SNOW AMOUNTS OF 2 INCHES OR MORE AND/OR GLAZE OF ONE QUARTER INCH OR
GREATER THICKNESS.

$$

EVT

WWUS41 KBOX 061026
WSWBOX

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
506 AM EST FRI FEB 6 2004

…A COMPLEX WINTER STORM TRACKING ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
TONIGHT WILL BRING A VARIETY OF WINTRY PRECIPITATION TO SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND INTO EARLY SATURDAY…

CTZ002-003-MAZ002-003-008>011-061800-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
506 AM EST FRI FEB 6 2004

…WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELED…
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY…

SNOW IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BETWEEN 6 AND 9 AM THIS MORNING…CHANGING
TO SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN LATE IN THE DAY. FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET
WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT…POSSIBLY CHANGING BACK TO SNOW BEFORE ENDING
EARLY SATURDAY. THERE COULD BE UP TO A QUARTER OF AN INCH OF ICE
BUILD UP AS A RESULT OF THE FREEZING RAIN. TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS
WILL GENERALLY RANGE FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES IN THE HARTFORD AREA TO
PERHAPS AS MUCH AS 5 OR 6 INCHES IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE BERKSHIRES.

THE ICING COULD CAUSE SOME POWER OUTAGES…AND DAMAGE TO TREES AND
POWER LINES. HAVE FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES READY IN CASE YOU LOSE
POWER. IN ADDITION…ICING ON ROADWAYS WILL SEVERELY HAMPER TRAVEL
ACROSS THE AREA…ESPECIALLY ON UNTREATED SURFACES THIS AFTERNOON AND
TONIGHT.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR LOCAL MEDIA FOR THE LATEST
INFORMATION ON THIS STORM. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR A
VARIETY OF WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS…INCLUDING SNOW OR SLEET
ACCUMULATING 4 TO 6 INCHES…OR FOR FREEZING RAIN OR FREEZING
DRIZZLE.

$$

CTZ004-MAZ004>006-012-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001-061000-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTY MA-CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-NORTHWEST MIDDLESEX COUNTY MA-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-WESTERN ESSEX MA-WINDHAM CT-
506 AM EST FRI FEB 6 2004

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING INTO EARLY SATURDAY
REMAINS IN EFFECT…

THIS ADVISORY AND WATCH INCLUDES NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT AND NORTHWEST
RHODE ISLAND…AS WELL AS MUCH OF CENTRAL AND INTERIOR NORTHEAST
MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHWEST NEW HAMPSHIRE.

SNOW IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE MORNING…AND WILL ACCUMULATE 2
TO 4 INCHES BEFORE CHANGING TO SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN LATE IN THE
DAY. SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT INTO EARLY
SATURDAY…WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AROUND ONE QUARTER INCH OF ICING.

THIS AMOUNT OF ICING…IF IT MATERIALIZES…COULD CAUSE POWER
OUTAGES…AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO TREES AND POWER LINES. NOW IS THE
TIME TO BE PREPARED FOR THE STORM. HAVE FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES
READY IN CASE YOU LOSE POWER. IN ADDITION…SNOW AND ICING ON
ROADWAYS WILL SEVERELY HAMPER TRAVEL ACROSS THE AREA…ESPECIALLY ON
UNTREATED SURFACES DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR LOCAL MEDIA FOR UPDATED
INFORMATION ON THIS DEVELOPING STORM. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS
ISSUED FOR A VARIETY OF WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS…INCLUDING SNOW OR
SLEET ACCUMULATING 4 TO 6 INCHES…OR FOR FREEZING RAIN OR FREEZING
DRIZZLE.

$$

MAZ007-013>021-RIZ002>007-061800-
BRISTOL RI-EASTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN KENT RI-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NEWPORT RI-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-SUFFOLK MA-WASHINGTON RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
506 AM EST FRI FEB 6 2004

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM
PROVIDENCE AND BOSTON TO THE SOUTH COAST…

SNOW IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BETWEEN 10 AM AND NOON TODAY…AND
1 TO 3 INCHES BEFORE CHANGING TO SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN THIS
AFTERNOON. THE MIXED PRECIPITATION WILL TO CHANGE TO ALL RAIN
THIS EVENING…FIRST ALONG THE SOUTH COAST AND LAST ALONG THE
INTERSTATE 95 CORRIDOR.

THE EVENING COMMUTE WILL LIKELY BE AFFECTED BY A COMBINATION
OF SNOW…SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN WHICH WILL MAKE UNTREATED ROADS
SLIPPERY.

RAIN MAY BE HEAVY AT TIMES FRIDAY NIGHT…CAUSING MINOR FLOODING OF
POOR DRAINAGE AREAS.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR LOCAL MEDIA FOR THE LATEST
INFORMATION ON THIS STORM.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR A VARIETY OF WINTER WEATHER
CONDITIONS…INCLUDING SNOW OR SLEET ACCUMULATING 4 TO 6 INCHES…OR
FOR FREEZING RAIN OR FREEZING DRIZZLE.

$$

“I Wanna Be A Ham!”

Falmouth ARA logoThe Falmouth Amateur Radio Association invites the general public to its “License in a Weekend Class” on April 16-18, 2004 at the Barnstable County Fairgrounds classroom on Route 151.

The course will utilize the ARRL “Technician Q&A, 3rd Edition.” A $50.00 course fee includes the texbook, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, the fee for the ARRL volunteer exam, and a 1-year membership in the Falmouth Amateur Radio Association. For additional information and on-line registration, please visit http://www.falara.org/CrashnBurn/announce.html.

New Radio at Marlborough Emergency Management

The Marlborough Emergency Management Agency has purchased a new dual-band 2-meter/440 MHz transceiver, power supply, coax and portable antenna, according to the Algonquin Amateur Radio Club. The Icom IC-208H is also capable of receiving the 800 MHz local police and fire frequencies. The equipment gives Marlborough EMA 440 MHz capability as well as the ability to operate from portable locations. The Algonquin ARC works closely with Marlborough Emergency Management. —Thanks, AARC QRZ, February 2004

EM2MN Traffic Net Change

EMA ARRL NTS logoEastern Massachusetts Section Traffic Manager Jim Ward, N1LKJ has requested the Eastern Mass. Two Meter Net Manager, N1TPU, to move the net, which meets daily at 8:00 pm ET on the Boston 145.23 repeater to the Waltham 146.64 repeater until further notice.

“We all are aware of the problems with the Boston repeater,” commented N1LKJ. “The window washing equipment is blocking [the repeater] antenna. All the far away stations have been unable to get into the repeater.” Ward added, “Let’s us hope the winter passes quickly, and things get back to normal.” [Full story]