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January 18th, and on the third Sunday of each month at 2030, thanks to BARC Emergency Response Team leader Blake Haskell, K1BTH. Click the “Voice Nets” link to the left for more details.
If you are interested in being a net control for any future net nights, please contact W1MPN directly at w1mpn@ema.arrl.org .
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Hello to all….
….Winter WX Advisory Posted from 11 PM Tonight through 7 AM Monday Morning
for North-Central Rhode Island and Northern CT for 2-4″ of snow….
….Please report snowfall of 2″ or more and final amounts to NWS Taunton as
needed….
A Winter WX Advisory has been posted for tonight through early Monday
Morning for North Central Rhode Island and Northern CT for 2-4″ of snow.
Much of the rest of Southern New England will see 1-3″ of snow in their
area. Please allow a little extra time for travelling and cleaning off the
snow from your vehicle for the Monday Morning commute.
Following this small storm and a brief respite from the bitter cold/frigid
conditions. Artcic air will plow back into Southern New England on Tuesday
Night and could bring some of the worst cold in 20 years to Southern New
England late this week. There is also the outside chance of a significant
storm to affect parts of Southern New England late Wednesday to late
Thursday. This will need to be monitored and right now the greatest impact,
if any, will be felt over South Coastal Mass/RI and Cape Cod and the
Islands.
Please report any final snowfall amounts and snowfall of 2″ or more to NWS
Taunton as needed. This will be the only message on this event.
Below is the Winter WX Advisory Statement and Hazardous WX Outlook from NWS
Taunton:
WWUS41 KBOX 112032
WSWBOX
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
331 PM EST SUN JAN 11 2004
CTZ002>004-RIZ001>004-120330-
EASTERN KENT RI-HARTFORD CT-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-TOLLAND CT-WESTERN KENT RI-WINDHAM CT-
331 PM EST SUN JAN 11 2004
…A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TONIGHT
UNTIL 7 AM MONDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AND NORTHERN
RHODE ISLAND…
THE ADVISORY INCLUDES HARTFORD…WILLIMANTIC…PROVIDENCE AND
WOONSOCKET.
SNOW WILL FALL BRIEFLY HEAVY DURING THE NIGHT…MOST OF IT IN
A 5 HOUR PERIOD BETWEEN 1 AM AND 6 AM.
THE MORNING COMMUTE IS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED BY SNOW COVERED AND
SLIPPERY SIDE ROADS THAT REMAIN UNTREATED AND UNPLOWED.
SNOW WILL QUICKLY END BETWEEN 5 AM AND 7 AM.
TEMPERATURES ARE LIKELY RISE ABOVE FREEZING DURING MIDDAY MONDAY…
CAUSING SOME MELTING.
LIGHT WIND AND CLEARING SKIES MONDAY NIGHT WILL ALLOW FOR FROSTY
CONDITIONS AND SOME REFREEZING OF THE MELTING SNOW…RESULTING IN A
FEW SLIPPERY SPOTS LATE TOMORROW NIGHT.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO AND OTHER LOCAL MEDIA FOR UPDATES…
INCLUDING A POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF THE ADVISORY INTO THE SPRINGFIELD
AND WORCESTER AREAS.
$$
DRAG
FLUS41 KBOX 112259
HWOBOX
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
558 PM EST SUN JAN 11 2004
CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-121200-
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-
558 PM EST SUN JAN 11 2004
.DAY ONE…
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW IS POSTED FOR
NORTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AND NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND BETWEEN 11 PM
TONIGHT AND 7 AM MONDAY. ESLEWHERE 1 TO 3 INCHES WILL ACCUMULATE.
SPOT AMOUNTS OF 5 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE IN THE HIGH TERRAIN SOUTH OF
THE MASS PIKE AS THE SNOW FALLS HEAVILY FOR AN HOUR TWO OVERNIGHT.
THE FIRST PART OF THE MORNING COMMUTE IS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED…
EVEN AS MOST OF THE SIGNIFICANT SNOW HAS TAPERED TO FLURRIES.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…
FROSTY CONDITIONS UNDER A PERIOD OF LIGHT WIND AND CLEAR SKIES MAY
CAUSE ICY STRETCHES OF PAVEMENT…BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES LATE
MONDAY NIGHT.
AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP ACROSS THE FORECAST AREA TUESDAY
EVENING. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS AND FLURRIES WILL OCCUR SOMETIME
LATE TUESDAY. GALE FORCE WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED OVER THE COASTAL
WATERS TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. A WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL LIKELY
BE NEEDED LATE TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING. A WIND ADVISORY
IS ANTICIPATED FOR THE CAPE AND NANTUCKET LATE TUESDAY.
LOW PRESSURE DEVELOPING OVER THE LOWER OHIO VALLEY WILL TRACK OFF THE
MID ATLANTIC COAST MIDDAY THURSDAY. SNOW IS LIKELY ON THE SOUTH COAST
SOMETIME BETWEEN 3 AM AND 3 PM THURSDAY. AMOUNTS WILL DEPEND UPON
THE TRACK OF THE LOW. THIS IS A POTENT AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
WEATHER MAKER THAT NEEDS TO BE WATCHED CAREFULLY. A SLIGHT SLOWING…
AND MORE NORTHERLY TRACK WOULD PLACE SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND IN
POSITION TO RECEIVE A FORMIDABLE SNOW…DRIFTING SNOW AND DANGEROUSLY
COLD WIND CHILL EVENT. RIGHT NOW…THE ODDS ARE LESS THAN 25 PERCENT
OF THIS OCCURING BUT ITS A LOW PROBABILITY OPTION.
OF MORE CONCERN IS THE PROBABLE COLDEST WEATHER FOR THE URBAN
CENTERS SINCE CHRISTMAS AROUND 1980 WHEN THE MERCURY DROPPED TO 7
BELOW ZERO IN BOSTON. CURRENTLY EXPOSED GROUND NEEDS A BLANKET OF
SNOW TO PREVENT THE FROST FROM FURTHER RAPID PENENTRATION. WIND
CHILL THURSDAY NIGHT SHOULD BE CLOSE TO THE MORE LIFE THREATENING
WARNING CRITERIA FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS…25 TO 35 BELOW ZERO.
THIS 3 DAY SEIGE OF UNUSUAL COLD MAY PUSH MORE HEATING AND POORLY
INSULATED PLUMBING SYSTEMS TO THE BRINK OF FAILURE. MARGINALLY
WORKING CAR BATTERIES ARE LIKELY TO FAIL. HOMELESS LIVING ON THE
STREET ARE EXTREMELY VULNERABLE TO INJURY FROM THIS NEXT BOUT OF
COLD. ADDITIONALLY FIRES FROM INAPPROPRIATE USE OF HEATING DEVICES
COULD BE A PROBLEM.
THE COLD RELEASE ITS INTENSE GRIP THIS WEEKEND.
.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT…
SPOTTER REPORTS MAY BE REQUESTED EARLY MONDAY FOR SNOW AMOUNTS OF 2
INCHES OR GREATER.
$$
DRAG
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
KA1MOM@aol.com writes:
This e-mail is being sent to [amateurs] who happen to live in the Rep. Capuano’s district; please do not pass it along to hams in other congressional districts.On Sunday, Jan. 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., U.S. Representative Mike Capuano, D-8th, will host a community meeting at the Brighton Marine Health Center, 77 Warren St. All are encouraged to attend.
“Since I took office, I’ve hosted similar meetings throughout the 8th Congressional District. They are excellent opportunities to hear directly from constituents. If you have something on your mind, or if you would simply like to hear what others are thinking, please join us. I look forward to seeing you,” said Capuano. Residents will have the opportunity to ask Capuano questions about the issues that most concern them. For additional information, please contact the district office at 617-621-6208.PIO, Metro Boston
The December, 2003 EMA traffic net and Public Service Honor Roll totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org by Section Traffic Manager Jim Ward, N1LKJ.
As of 11:51 [1/9/04], story posted at 11:46 / 5 minutes ago
By JOHN J. LUMPKIN, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON – The Bush administration lowered the national terror alert level
Friday as Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said that an urgent threat
had passed.
“I know we are all thankful that nothing happened,” said Ridge, announcing
the lowering of the threat level at a news conference. However, airports and
airlines will keep their high alert status, said a government official
speaking on condition of anonymity.
The ARRL New England Division cabinet meeting was held on January 4, 2004 in Springfield. Eastern Massachusetts was well represented—six club presidents or representatives attended along with Section Manager K9HI.
The meeting is convened by Director Tom Frenaye, K1KI and Vice Director Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF shortly before each bi-annual ARRL Board of Directors meeting so that K1KI can obtain input on important issues that come up for discussion and votes.
K1TWF has made available his notes from that meeting.
[Pictured above: Tom Frenaye, K1KI.]
W1AI writes:
“The USS Salem will be hosting its first group of scouts for 2004 on Saturday, January 10, 2004, from 3 to 6 p.m. I need 4+ volunteers so we can do the Morse code presentations and Radio 5 demos. Your help is needed, whether or not you have previous experience. We can show you everything you need to know.
I have to let the USS Salem know whether we have enough volunteers, so please let me know ASAP whether I can count you in! The only other weekend in January that the USS Salem has scouts scheduled is 1/31.
I am also still seeking a replacement volunteer coordinator. Please let me know if you might be interested.”
Thanks,
JC, W1AI
USS Salem K1USN Radio Club scouting program volunteer coordinator
W1AI@hamtestonline.com
We request that you gather signal reports from the list of repeaters listed below. It should be fun, and take about a half hour.
Please list:
Your location and date/time
Whether home or mobile
List of repeaters worked
Power on input
Antenna type
Other comments (i.e. unusually good or bad location, weather, etc.)
Please send reports to w1mpn@ema.arrl.org
[Note: “446.725 is off the air at this instant. That will probably change in a dayList of repeaters: (please press read more link button>>>)443.450-Westport Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
443.700-Gloucester Repeater No PL Listed
444.200-Bourne Repeater PL: 118.8 Hz
445.175-Newton Repeater PL: 141.3 Hz
446.575-Boston Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
449.925-Marlborough Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz Part of
MMRA System
446.725-Stoneham Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz Part
of MMRA System
447.075-Kingston Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
447.175-Boston Repeater PL: 110.9 Hz
447.325-Truro Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
447.575-Concord Repeater PL: 110.9 Hz
447.975-North Attleboro Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
448.125-Framingham Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
448.975-Walpole Repeater PL: 141.3 Hz
449.075-Waltham Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
The following repeaters were considered Good location, good local coverage,
may have extended coverage and has linking capability (to either other
repeaters, IRLP, Echolink or a combination of each):
442.450-Westford Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
443.350-Pack Monadnock, NH PL: 110.9 Hz
443.500-Dennis Repeater PL: 141.3 Hz Part
of Cape Cod Link Sys.
443.800-Dartmouth Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
444.200-North Truro Repeater PL: 141.3 Hz
444.250-Falmouth Repeater PL: 141.3 Hz Part
of Cape Cod Link Sys.
445.175-Barnstable Repeater PL: 141.3 Hz Part
of Cape Cod Link Sys.
447.875-Brookline Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz Part
of MMRA/Has Echolink
446.675-Marlborough Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz Algonquin
The following repeaters have good location but unknown or questionable
coverage. Some of these repeaters may have IRLP or Echolink coverage:
441.075-Chelmsford Repeater PL: 100.0 Hz
441.400-Assonet Repeater PL: 192.8 Hz
441.400-Plymouth Repeater PL: 100.0 Hz
441.500-Medfield Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
441.750-Seekonk Repeater PL: 192.8 Hz
441.850-Bradford Repeater PL: 127.3 Hz
442.250-Marlborough Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz -Has Echolink
capability
442.500-Braintree Repeater PL: 118.8 Hz
442.800-Danvers Repeater PL: 136.5 Hz
442.900-Pepperell Repeater PL: 100 Hz
443.200-North Andover Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
443.600-Norwell Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz -Has Echolink
capability
444.100-Wilmington Repeater PL: 123.0 Hz
444.300-Saugus Repeater PL: 123.0 Hz
443.350-Fall River Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
444.550-Bridgewater Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
444.600-Newton Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
444.700-Boston Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
446.525-Reading Repeater PL: 151.4 Hz
446.875-North Reading Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
446.925-Medford Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
447.025-Peabody Repeater PL: 110.9 Hz
447.275-Haverhill Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
447.625-Lawrence Repeater PL: 88.5 Hz
447.675-Natick Repeater PL: 203.5 Hz -RACES?
449.650-Belmont Repeater PL: 67.0 Hz
449.725-Cambridge Repeater PL: 114.8 Hz
449.825-Woburn Repeater PL: 136.5 Hz
Thanks in advance for your help.
Michael P. Neilsen, W1MPN, EMa SEC
978.562.5662 Voice
978.389.0558 FAX/Secondary Voice
http://ares.ema.arrl.org
w1mpn@ema.ares.org
Please view K9HI’s article Balkanization of NTS with attending commentary. Although this editorial and commentary represents the opinions of those authors, we feel that it is worth your time to view and ponder. – W1MPN
Members of the Southboro Rod and Gun Club ARC set up and operated a special events station “K1M” in Hopkinton in conjunction with the 2003 BAA “Boston” Marathon.
Their story can be read on the ARRL Website.
Many of you spotted that embarrassing typographical error in my outgoing email to the ARRL Members List describing the Morse code survey. Lest everyone come away with the impression that their Section Manager is an ignoramus, I actually do know the difference between “partition” and “petition.” 😉
That’s what happens when you fire off email at midnight without properly proofing it.
73,
Phil Temples, K9HI
ARRL Section Manager,
Eastern Massachusetts Section
Hello everyone:
There are some comments in Gil’s letter below that I find very disturbing.
In particular, the comment about “handing the whole show to ARES.” Having
served as an EC, NM, STM, and SEC, as well as having dealt with ARES and
RACES organizations from the other side of the fence (as a Professional
Emergency Manager), I feel I have a fairly unique perspective.
On one hand, I agree that there is no harm integrating the Internet and
automated digital protocols into ARES and NTS. This is simply evolution and
progress. It needs to be done. However, it should be noted that these are
simply additional communications tools, whereas NTS is a methodology.
Please bear with me while I illustrate with an example:
During a recent bioterrorism response exercise in Central Michigan, the ARES
group repeatedly entered the Emergency Operations Center requesting
etiological information and other data from State and Federal public health
officials. In each case, the served agency representative asked some very
simple questions:
* “How’s requesting this information”
* “What time did he request it?”
* “What facility is he located at”
……..and on and on.
Finally, the local Emergency Manager walked into the ARES room, handed them
a book of radiogram blanks, and demanded they use them. He’s not a radio
amateur. As an exercise evaluator, I asked him what his reasons were for
doing so. The response was straightforward: “NTS format will insure we get
all of the necessary information in a consistent manner.”
As one who has had to rely on ARES and RACES groups to send messages at
HAZMAT scenes, during major disasters, and so forth, I can say without
equivocation that Amateur Radio has serious deficiencies. These may be
summarized as follows:
1. Most ARES groups are equipped (trained) only to handle informal tactical
communications in which they are the direct recipient of the information or
instructions. Many such organizations “fall apart” in net configuration
because the majority of members haven’t the least familiarity with proper
radiotelephone net procedures.
2. Most ARES groups are incapable of utilizing a standard message format for
accurately transmitting third party traffic. As such, important service
data is often lacking. A message recipient needs to know from whom and
where a message was originated. He needs to know when it was drafted. This
information is almost never available through ARES.
For over 30 years, I have seen numerous ARES groups and ARRL Sections bypass
NTS by creating ad-hoc “ARES Nets” to facilitate cross jurisdictional
message flow. Sometimes this is necessary to serve a unique, specialized
purpose, such as linking a number of Skywarn Nets. However, in most cases,
these nets serve only to avoid the use of a standard message format, which
many ECs and AECs are simply afraid to admit they don’t know.
If NTS were entirely supplanted by WINLINK and Internet message delivery
tomorrow, I am willing to bet my retirement income that the very same
problems will exist with message accuracy and content. Furthermore, new
problems will arise in that specific arrangements will not be made for
addressees to regularly check e-mail to accept messages in a timely fashion.
Isolated failures to the local telephone systems and ISPs would also result
in messages “disappearing” in time of emergency.
The simple fact is, ARES has repeatedly failed in a variety of message
handling tasks. Now, NTS is being blamed. We are told we aren’t keeping up
with the times. I say this is simple “bull.” If we want to get to the
bottom of this problem, I suggest the following, somewhat rhetorical
question: “Did the NTS fail the League, or did the League fail the NTS.”
Consider this:
———————-
For years the League has offered many recommendations for ARES
organizations, but has promulgated few, if any, minimum requirements for
member training and basic organizational capabilities. If your local
volunteer fire departments were run like many ARES groups, some would have
adequate hose, others wouldn’t. Some would have SCBA, others wouldn’t.
Some would have a few sets of turn-out gear, others would have too many.
This is why groups like the Red Cross, CAP, and even the Boy Scouts require
field units to meet certain basic requirements to maintain their Charter.
We do nothing of the kind, and the customer (served agencies) pays the price
in many cases.
——————-
For years, the League has done nothing to promote NTS or standard message
format. There are articles in QST on everything from collecting antique
radios and AM phone to the latest data modes, yet, rarely is NTS even
mentioned. When it is, it is usually about the nuts and bolts of layered
nets and how the various cycles work, as opposed to articles explaining how
NTS was applied to an actual ecom problem. One can’t help but ask how an
invisible organization can recruit or interest potential new members?
————————–
In Michigan, we have spent tens of thousands of dollars developing Packet
and PACTOR infrastructure. The result: Several Detroit area ECs told me,
“We don’t want anything to do with your g-d d–ned message handling
procedures.” They view any outside requirement as a threat to their power
and control. Nothing can be done to enforce standards because none exist.
So, this begs the question; Whether via WINLINK, packet, CW, or FM, how is a
message going to flow between a major Detroit Metropolitan Area hospital and
our State Public Health Department or State EMA in the abscence of
commercial/government infrastructure? My bet….it isn’t. If it does, it
will be incomplete, confusing, and perhaps even garbled.
In my opinion, the League failed NTS as opposed to the other way around.
The current NTS situation is simply a display of symptoms caused by an
underlying disease affecting the ARRL community. If the ARRL wants to do
something about the disease, they need to take some serious actions that
have little to do with NTS. Some steps may include:
1. Develop an ARES Certification Program. A local ARES group would have to
meet certain minimum standards to be “certified.” This might include:
* a specific percentage of individuals properly trained (ARRL CCE courses
or??).
* mandatory annual participation in SET on the standard date specified.
* daily NTS liaison.
* specific communications capabilities above and beyond two-meter FM.
The audit would be performed by an independent third party or someone
appointed by the SM or SEC.
2. Further implement the ARESMAT process so that “weak” ARES programs could
be supplemented with outside skills and capabilities. Require ARESMAT
capabilities be available throughout all Sections.
3. While integrating WINLINK and similar automated systems, recognize the
fact that messages may have to leave these systems to be transferred to a
manual method for ultimate delivery. Keep a framework for maintaining
“traditional” mode nets, such as NTS CW, SSB, and FM nets. In addition,
maintain a standard format for all official communications, regardless of
the mode utilized.
4. Recognize the fact that for digital methods to work reliably in time of
emergency, some things have to be standardized, such as mode and baud rate,
terminal software, and so forth. It will therefore be necessary to insist
that each ARES group develop a capability to utilize a standard digital mode
and deploy standardized software before developing additional capabilities.
This may be part of the certification process.
3. When the Field Organization Management Structure is revised, enforce it
for a change! More than likely, had NTS nets been utilized as intended and
defined in the Field Organization management chart (to facilitate message
flow between ARES groups), NTS would have likely grown and evolved to meet
current demands. Because the management structure was consistently
undermined, NTS was never pressured by demand into a state of natural
evolution.
As a side note….does anyone think that an employee of a business or
government agency of a size and budget similar to the ARRL has the same
discretion as an SM to violate and bypass the basic structure of the
business organization? Case in point: Look at the SMs currently
eliminating the STM position without the Board having yet approved the VRC
recommendations!
4. The continued existence of NTS is not incompatible with the development
of additional digital capabilities. It should be kept and encouraged to
function. However, it must work with ARES. Therefore, if the SEC or SM is
placed in charge of Section message handling capabilities, then he/she
better insure that the ARES programs and a cadre of members have minimal
familiarity with it.
In conclusion, and I’ve said it before: Some may think NTS is obsolete, but
the “shadow” is dead as well. The days of the radio amateur shadowing an
official at a disaster scene with a two-meter HT and shouting inaccurate,
unrecorded communications across a command post or an EOC is heading the way
of the passenger pigeon far more quickly than NTS.
Individuals can blame NTS all they want, but they should be forewarned; a
failure to deal with basic training and preparedness issues at the local
level will kill Amateur Radio emergency communications just as quickly as a
failure to address NTS issues.
73,
Jim Wades, WB8SIW
Two school clubs are seeking donations of ham equipment, according to “Skip” Denault, KB1CNB. “There are two school radio clubs with 20 or so potential new hams that would really benefit from the loan or donation of your unused equipment.” The school clubs are: the TBC (Third Baptist Christian) ARA (KB1KLG) and the New Testament Knights ARC (KB1KLE). The clubs are located in Fall River and Norton, respectively.
KB1CNB explains that 2-meter and HF radios, power supplies, coax, code keys and oscillators are most welcome. “Anything else that you have will be useful as well. Items in working condition are preferred, but ‘d.o.a.’ is okay.”
Denault reminds everyone that equipment donations to the school clubs are tax deductable. Skip Denault can be contacted at skip@newtestamentschool.org.
Items may be dropped off at a Bristol County RA meeting.
NC1N writes on the framinghamara-l:
Tomorrow (Sunday, January 4, 2004) features the semi-annual Kids Day operating event from 1800-2400Z.
If you have a few moments to get on HF, there will be kids around the country looking for a taste of ham radio. Typically, the kids are unlicensed and young, operating under the watchful guidance of a proud parental control operator.
If you have a few moments from 1 to 7 PM tomorrow, consider firing up the rig and giving out a Q.
NC1N will be on the air from time to time during the event with my two sons at the microphone.
Suggested Frequencies: 28350 to 28400 kHz, 21380 to 21400, 14270 to 14300 kHz and 2-meter repeater frequencies with permission from the repeater sponsor. Suggested exchange: Name, age, location and favorite color. You are encouraged to work the same station again if an operator has changed. Full rules can be found at http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/kd-rules.html.
New England Area Ham - Electronic Flea Market *** DATES *** 2004 P 1 of 2
All events are Ham Radio/ Electronic related except ~_____~
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2004 Contact Source
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17 Jan Nashua NH NE Antique RC $15/T@7 $2@9 @StStan's Marty 603 938 5051 F7 Feb Windsor CT VintgeR Museum @33MechanicsSt $12/T@8AM John 860 673 0518 +
14 Feb Marlboro MA AARC @MS $3@9 $15/T@7 Ann KA1PON 508 481 4988
14 Feb Chelsea ME AARA Bill K1NIT 207 623 9075 A+
15 Feb Westford MA GBARC Radio35 Antique @Regency $8@8 Pat ARC 866 371 0512 F+
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
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 +17 April Nashua NH NE Antique RC $15/T@7 $2@9 @StStan's Marty 603 938 5051 F
17 April S Portland ME PAWA @AmLeg $5@8 $10/T Bryce K1GAX 207 799 1116 W+
17 April Montreal PQ MARC @RCLeg $4@7:30 $8/T@7:30 James VE2VE 514 697 7205 W+
18 April Cambridge MA FLEA at MIT Nick 617 253 3776 F
Third Sunday April thru October24-25 April Waltham MA Photographica @HS ~photo~ Ed Shaw 617 965 0807 +
25 April Southington CT SARA @HS $5@9 $18@6:30 Alex KB7HCO 860 214 3013 F
30 Ap, 1 May Hopkinton NH HossTraders @FG x7 I89 Joe K1RQG 207 469 3492
16 May Cambridge MA FLEA at MIT Nick 617 253 3776 F
4-6 June Rochester NY Atlantic Div Conv Harold K2HC 585 424 7184 A
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 Bethpage NY LIMARC Brian WB2YMC 631 286 7562 A
13 June Queens NY HoSARC Stephen WB2KDG 718 898 5599 A+
20 June Cambridge MA FLEA at MIT Nick 617 253 3776 F
17 July Nashua NH NE Antique RC $15/T@7 $2@9 @StStan's Marty 603 938 5051 F
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This section is only included in the electronic distribution.Cambridge MA Flea at MIT http://www.swapfest.us +
Hopkinton NH Hosstraders http://www.qsl.net/k1rqg/
Amherst MA Mt. Tom ARC http://www.mtara.org/hamfest/flea.html
Adams MA N BerkshireARC http://www.nobarc.org/hamfest
Boxborough MA NE ARRL Conv http://www.boxboro.org/
Framingham MA FARA http://www.fara.org/
Newton MA Waltham ARA Auction http://www.wara64.org/auction/
S Dartmouth MA SEMARA http://www.semara.org/flea/fleamkt.htm +
Whately MA FranklinCARC http://www.fcarc.org/flea.html
Enfield CT VHF/UHF Conf http://www.newsvhf.com +
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 +
Henniker NH CVRC http://www.qsl.net/k1bke/ +
Bergen NJ BARA http://www.bara.org/
Lake Placid NY NNY ARA http://www.geocities.com/nnyara/
Lindenhurst NY ToB ARES http://www.tobares.org/hamfest.html +
Long Island NY LIMARC http://www.limarc.org/fest.htm +
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 +
Montreal PQ WIARC http://www.pubnix.net/wiarc/hamfest.htm
Montreal PQ MS-SARC http://www.ve2clm.ca/hamfesta.htm
Sorel-Tracy PQ CRAS-T http://www.hamfest.qc.ca/
St Therese PQ CRALL http://www.ve2crl.qc.ca/hamfest2002.htm
Canada RAC List http://rac.eton.ca/data/racfleas.taf?function=form
Phila. Area VARA List http://www.qsl.net/w2vtm/hamfest.html +
USA ARRL List http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html
Registration opens Monday, January 5, 12:01 AM Eastern Time (0501 UTC), for the on-line Level I Emergency Communications course (EC-001). Registration remains open through the January 10-11 weekend or until all available seats have been filled—whichever comes first. Class begins Tuesday, January 20.
Thanks to our grant sponsors—the Corporation for National and Community Service and the United Technologies Corporation—the $45 registration fee paid upon enrollment will be reimbursed after successful completion of the course. During this registration period, approximately 175 seats are being offered to ARRL members on a first-come, first-served basis. Senior amateurs are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
To learn more, visit the ARRL Certification and Continuing Education Web page at http://www.arrl.org/cce/ and the C-CE Links found there. For more information, contact Emergency Communications Course Manager Dan Miller, K3UFG, dmiller@arrl.org; 860-594-0340.
Amateurs made a positive impression in their support of the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay (ARCMB) and the Salvation Army during last night’s limited activation New Year’s Eve at locations throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
Phil Stockton, ARCMB Director of Emergency Services expressed kudos to the amateurs via an email to Eastern Massachusetts Asssistant Section Emergency Coordinator Rob Macedo, KD1CY. Stockton wrote, “On behalf of the American Red Cross I want to thank all of you who supported the American Red Cross and Salvation Army last evening.” Stockton said he was “truly impressed with the level of committment, professionalism and support” provided by ARES members.
“They were a pleasure to have and to work with. I am also grateful for the opportunity to continue with our working relationship in times of peace or despair,” Stockton added.
In addition to the operation at the ARCMB office in Waltham and Salvation Army in Boston, hams staffed the Massachusetts State EOC in Framingham, and members of the Southeastern MA ARA operated as Net Control of an ARES Net from the club station in South Dartmouth. Additionally, a team from the Sturdy Memorial Hospital ARC stood ready if needed.
Some of the amateurs who participated at the various locations include: N1DHW, N1NHZ, KB1GLF, KD1CY, KB1EKN, KB1FQE, N1VUX, KB1HLK, KB1ISG, N1FLO, K1KEB and KE6DPL.
The KY1N Memorial List
Scheduled Amateur Radio Volunteer Examinations - CT MA ME NH RI VT
1/01/04
Jim, WW1Y, Editor
Date Time Contact Location Phone
01/03/04 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
01/08/04 19:00 Judy Nelson, KC1RI Providence RI 401-231-9156
01/08/04 19:00 Kevin Cellini, N1KGM Trumbull CT 203-268-5015
01/09/04 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
01/10/04 09:00 Joanne Reid, N1LNE Falmouth MA 508-548-1121
01/11/04 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
01/11/04 09:00 Richard Williamson, WA1YQE Milford CT 203-877-5020
01/12/04 19:00 Mike Ardai, N1IST Brookline MA 781-321-7939
01/13/04 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
01/14/04 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
01/15/04 19:30 Richard Cantin, AA1TI Norwood MA 508-339-1089
01/15/04 18:30 John Ruggiero, N2YHK Worcester MA 508-982-0617
01/17/04 09:00 Bill Sullivan, K1AG Bangor ME 207-947-4051
01/17/04 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
01/17/04 09:00 Thomas Jaworski, WA1MJE Pittsfield MA 413-528-9002
01/17/04 09:00 Bruce Howes, W1UJR So. Portland ME 207-828-0248
01/17/04 09:00 Bryce Rumery, K1GAX South Portland ME 207-799-1116
01/19/04 19:00 Richard Strycharz Jr, KD1XP Amherst MA 413-665-2211
01/19/04 19:00 Arthur Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
01/20/04 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Middletown CT 860-635-1742 01/21/04 17:30 Donald R Smith, AE1Q Augusta ME 207-495-3891
01/21/04 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
01/21/04 19:00 Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF Milford CT 203-933-9587
01/23/04 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-592-4978
01/23/04 18:30 Albert Noble, AA1CZ Saco ME 207-642-8830
01/24/04 12:00 +Neil Henden, AA1OA Danvers MA 978-777-1608
01/24/04 08:45 Conrad Ekstrom, WB1GXM Newport NH 603-543-1389
01/24/04 09:00 Bob Jones, WB1P Slatersville RI 401-333-4787
01/28/04 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
02/01/04 09:00 Richard Williamson, WA1YQE Milford CT 203-877-5020
02/07/04 10:00 Wes Clement, N1WC Bath ME 207-729-8563
02/07/04 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
02/07/04 09:00 Jack P Garforth, N1JK Middletown RI 401-683-2250
02/08/04 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
02/09/04 19:00 Mike Ardai, N1IST Brookline MA 781-321-7939
02/10/04 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
02/11/04 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
02/12/04 19:00 Judy Nelson, KC1RI Providence RI 401-231-9156
02/12/04 19:00 Kevin Cellini, N1KGM Trumbull CT 203-268-5015
02/13/04 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
02/14/04 09:00 Joanne Reid, N1LNE Falmouth MA 508-548-1121
02/14/04 09:30 Marvin Fleischman, N1AWJ Stamford CT 203-438-7889
02/16/04 19:00 Arthur Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
02/17/04 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Middletown CT 860-635-1742
02/18/04 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
02/18/04 19:00 Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF Milford CT 203-933-9587
02/19/04 19:30 Richard Cantin, AA1TI Norwood MA 508-339-1089
02/21/04 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
02/24/04 19:00 Walton G Congdon, W1ZPB Northfield MA 413-498-2729
02/25/04 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
02/27/04 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-592-4978
02/27/04 09:00 Mitch Stern, W1SJ Milton VT 802-879-6589
02/28/04 12:00 +Neil Henden, AA1OA Danvers MA 978-777-1608
03/06/04 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
03/07/04 09:00 Richard Williamson, WA1YQE Milford CT 203-877-5020
03/08/04 19:00 Mike Ardai, N1IST Brookline MA 781-321-7939
03/09/04 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
03/10/04 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
03/10/04 19:00 Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF Milford CT 203-933-9587
03/11/04 19:00 Judy Nelson, KC1RI Providence RI 401-231-9156
03/11/04 19:00 Kevin Cellini, N1KGM Trumbull CT 203-268-5015
03/12/04 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
03/13/04 09:00 Joanne Reid, N1LNE Falmouth MA 508-548-1121
03/14/04 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
03/15/04 19:00 Arthur Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
03/16/04 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Middletown CT 860-635-1742
03/17/04 17:30 Donald R Smith, AE1Q Augusta ME 207-495-3891
03/18/04 19:30 Richard Cantin, AA1TI Norwood MA 508-339-1089
03/20/04 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
03/20/04 09:00 Bruce Howes, W1UJR So. Portland ME 207-828-0248
03/20/04 09:00 Bryce Rumery, K1GAX South Portland ME 207-799-1116
03/24/04 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
03/24/04 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
03/26/04 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-592-4978
03/26/04 18:30 Albert Noble, AA1CZ Saco ME 207-642-8830
03/27/04 12:00 +Neil Henden, AA1OA Danvers MA 978-777-1608
03/27/04 09:00 Jim Heedles, WW1Y Nashua NH 603-672-4035
03/27/04 09:00 Bob Jones, WB1P Slatersville RI 401-333-4787
04/03/04 09:00 Bill Sullivan, K1AG Bangor ME 207-947-4051
04/03/04 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
04/04/04 09:00 Richard Williamson, WA1YQE Milford CT 203-877-5020
04/08/04 19:00 Judy Nelson, KC1RI Providence RI 401-231-9156
04/08/04 19:00 Kevin Cellini, N1KGM Trumbull CT 203-268-5015
04/09/04 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
04/10/04 09:00 Joanne Reid, N1LNE Falmouth MA 508-548-1121
04/11/04 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
04/12/04 19:00 Mike Ardai, N1IST Brookline MA 781-321-7939
04/13/04 19:00 Lawrence Polowy, KU1L Thomaston CT 860-283-4089
04/14/04 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
04/15/04 19:30 Lou Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
04/15/04 18:30 John Ruggiero, N2YHK Worcester MA 508-982-0617
04/17/04 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
04/17/04 10:00 Bruce Howes, W1UJR So. Portland ME 207-828-0248
04/17/04 09:00 Bryce Rumery, K1GAX South Portland ME 207-799-1116
04/19/04 19:00 Richard Strycharz Jr, KD1XP Amherst MA 413-665-2211
04/19/04 19:00 Arthur Denault, KB1CNB Fall River MA 774-644-3469
04/20/04 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Middletown CT 860-635-1742
04/20/04 18:30 Wilburn A Scott, WA1YNZ Presque Isle ME 207-455-8333
04/21/04 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
04/21/04 19:00 Robert E Moreland, KA1ZMF Milford CT 203-933-9587
04/23/04 18:00 *Mitch Stern, W1SJ Essex Junction VT 802-879-6589
04/23/04 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-592-4978
04/24/04 12:00 +Neil Henden, AA1OA Danvers MA 978-777-1608
04/24/04 09:00 Jack P Garforth, N1JK Middletown RI 401-683-2250
04/24/04 09:00 Norm Smith, NY1B Rockland ME 207-354-6853
04/28/04 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
05/01/04 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
05/08/04 10:00 Wes Clement, N1WC Bath ME 207-729-8563
05/08/04 09:00 Joanne Reid, N1LNE Falmouth MA 508-548-1121
05/09/04 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
05/10/04 19:00 Mike Ardai, N1IST Brookline MA 781-321-7939
05/12/04 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
05/13/04 19:00 Judy Nelson, KC1RI Providence RI 401-231-9156
05/14/04 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
05/14/04 18:30 Albert Noble, AA1CZ Saco ME 207-642-8830
05/15/04 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
05/15/04 09:00 Bruce Howes, W1UJR So. Portland ME 207-828-0248
05/18/04 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Middletown CT 860-635-1742
05/19/04 17:30 Donald R Smith, AE1Q Augusta ME 207-495-3891
05/19/04 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
05/20/04 19:30 Lou Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
05/22/04 09:00 Bob Jones, WB1P Slatersville RI 401-333-4787
05/26/04 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
05/28/04 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-592-4978
06/05/04 09:00 Bill Sullivan, K1AG Bangor ME 207-947-4051
06/05/04 10:30 Larry Houbre, AA1FS Dartmouth MA 508-991-6055
06/09/04 19:30 Bruce Anderson, W1LUS Chelmsford MA 978-851-2886
06/10/04 19:00 Judy Nelson, KC1RI Providence RI 401-231-9156
06/11/04 18:30 Ralph T Stetson III, KD1R Burlington VT 802-878-6454
06/12/04 09:00 Joanne Reid, N1LNE Falmouth MA 508-548-1121
06/12/04 09:00 Jim Heedles, WW1Y Nashua NH 603-672-4035
06/13/04 12:00 Bob Quinn, WV1A Gloucester MA 978-283-4660
06/14/04 19:00 Mike Ardai, N1IST Brookline MA 781-321-7939
06/15/04 19:00 Paul Lux, K1PL Middletown CT 860-635-1742
06/17/04 19:30 Lou Harris, N1UEC Norwood MA 508-668-0858
06/19/04 09:00 Bill Wade, K1IJ Marlborough MA 617-699-3670
06/19/04 10:00 Donald R Smith, AE1Q Winslow ME 207-495-3891
06/23/04 19:30 Nick Altenbernd, KA1MQX Cambridge MA 617-253-3776
06/23/04 19:00 *Paul Upham, KD1YH Shirley MA 978-597-6535
06/25/04 18:00 *Mitch Stern, W1SJ Essex Junction VT 802-879-6589
06/25/04 18:00 David Cote, WA1DC Holyoke MA 413-592-4978
06/26/04 12:00 +Neil Henden, AA1OA Danvers MA 978-777-1608NOTES:
* = PREREGISTRATION MANDATORY
+ = PLEASE CALL TO GAURANTEE SEATING
T = Technician Exams only
Times are Local Time
Please check with the contact person as some dates are tentative!
For the latest examination information, check
http://www.ky1n.net/ky1n.html.
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 2004 test session fee of $12.00
All VE Teams are invited to contribute.
For additions/corrections contact Jim Heedles, WW1Y, 603-672-4035,
via email at ky1n@ky1n.net
***** Limited ARES Mobilization during Boston “First Night” Activities *****
**** Metro Boston District Only. All other Districts will be on Standby Status ****
Hello to all…
There will be a limited ARES Mobilization during Boston “First Night” Activities in the Metro Boston District Only. All other Districts will be on Standby Status to provide any needed support to the Metro District. SEMARA ARES and the SEMARA club emergency team have been mobilized for this event by South Shore/Bristol MA DEC, Rob, KD1CY.
Please consider yourself on 24 hour notice for activation. The scheduled time for the mobilization is from 1800, 31 Dec to 0100, 1 Jan. Please do not self mobilize to any location. Your DEC will contact you directly should your services be needed elsewhere. Please plan on providing relay services from your home during the “in-disaster” phase of an incident. Please review these procedures on our website, as well as helpful family preparedness info at http://www.ready.gov. Please guard the RACES repeater for your area at all times during the mobilization, including assuming net control until relieved. Please make liberal use of other frequencies/nets as established by your DEC. “Post-disaster” activities will be determined subsequent to this message.
Additionally, the mobilization in the Metro District will be in direct support of dedicated and contingency operations of our two of our major clients; the Red Cross (RC) and the Salvation Army (SA). The latter organization will also mobilize their Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) at the Boston Headquarters. SATERN usually draws from selected ARES and Boston Amateur Radio Club (BARC) for manning.
Mass Bay Chapter Red Cross will mobilize at the Waltham Chapter facility, and has specifically requested ARES support. Metro DEC, Mark, KB1EKN will lead our efforts there as an ICS leader. I will collocate with Mark to perform my section coordination duties, and to substitute for Mark should he be called away to deal with real world problems. As of this writing, it seems unlikely I will be taking up my duties at the SEOC.
[Please press “Read More” to view Mark’s OpPlan, the frequency plan, and VHF/UHF Repeater and 75m net activation preambles.]s/Michael P. Neilsen
Michael P. Neilsen, W1MPN
Eastern Massachusetts
Section Emergency CoordinatorAMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE
METRO-BOSTON DISTRICT
FROM: Mark Duff/KB1EKN,
Metro-Boston DEC
TO: ARES Members
SUBJECT: ARES Activation UPDATE 1
DATE: 12-28-2003
Apparently my E-Mail about the ARES activation on the 31st was not as clear and understandable as it should have been and therefore I will attempt to do a better job of explaining what is going on.
Due to the Orange Terror Alert Status, the Salvation Army and the Red Cross will be staffing their EOC’s during New Years Eve. This is not a full-blown activation for these agencies but there will be a limited amount of people on duty. The Salvation Army will be operating from their Hqts. in downtown Boston. The Red Cross will be operating out of their field office in Waltham. ARES will be supporting both agencies. This is a limited ARES activation in Metro-Boston.
I am requesting assistance in three areas on New Years Eve between 1800 and 0100 hours. You do not need to commit to that entire time. I am just trying to get a handle on who is available and who is interested in helping. This E-mail is only being sent to a limited amount of ARES members, as I need people I can depend on and trust.
The three areas needing attention are the following:
Home Stations,
If you plan on being home during the evening and can get on the air IF NEEDED, please let me know. Home stations are a vital part of the ARES organization and I encourage all ARES members to be prepared to operate from home. You do not need to be on the air, I just need a commitment that can get on the air if needed.
Red Cross EOC, Waltham
If you are available to staff the Red Cross EOC in Waltham for any where between two and four hours please contact me. There is a duel band antenna at the facility. All that is required is a 2-meter mobile radio and power supply. I will supply a radio and PS if needed. I do not expect a lot of activity at this assignment but it is important that we have someone there.
If possible I would like to run this in shifts and have two hams on duty between 1800 and 0100. Two, four-hour shifts work best but other arraignments may be possible.
Field Assignments
No Field Assignments are anticipated at this time. In the event that a field assignment is required, it will depend on the specific incident and the needs of that incident. Needless to say safety will be the primary concern with any field assignment and no assignments will be given to any ham unless it is considered totally safe and has prior approval by the ARES leadership.
Again, I am just looking for availability.
If you plan on being in Boston as part of the First Night Festivities, I encourage you to carry your HT and enjoy the evening!
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 781-749-7664 or by E-Mail if you have any questions. This is an opportunity for Amateur Radio to shine and for us to practice our skills. I don’t want to let it pass us by.
Metro-Boston ARES Frequency Plan for Operations on 12/31/03-01/01/04
The following frequency plan is being established for operations during the evening of 12-31-03 into Jan 1st. The Metro-Boston ARES Activation will be primarily a 2 meter event. The additional frequencies listed are being established in the event that expansion of the plan or additional communications are need. If additional repeaters are required or simplex operations becomes necessary the plan allows it for it in an orderly and systematic manner.
We are requesting that all ARES stations operating in the Metro-Boston District operate on 145.23 or 146.64. The Boston 145.23 repeater is currently operating at reduced capacity. We will continue to plan to use it as the Boston Primary Repeater. It is expected that MMRA will be linking the 146.67/Quincy, 146.985 /Brookline, 447.875-Brookline (UHF) and 146.715/Stoneham repeaters during the evening of the 31st. The MMRA linked repeaters will serve as back-up for both Boston and Waltham, and may be used for any ARES communications.
Metro-Boston 2 Meter ARES Repeater Frequencies
Boston Primary 145.23/88.5 [Repeater located in Boston]
Waltham Primary 146.64 [Repeater located in Waltham]
{Additional 2 Meter repeaters if required} [Expected to be linked] Boston North 146.715/146.2 [Repeater located in Stoneham] Boston West 146.985/88.5 [Repeater located in Brookline] Boston South 146.67/146.2 [Repeater located in Quincy]
2 Meter ARES Simplex Frequencies
147.42
146.415
146.430
146.445
146.460
146.475
2 Meter RACES Repeater Frequencies
RACES Primary 146.64 [Repeater located in Waltham]
RACES Secondary
HF Frequencies
3.943+/- LSB (Primary)
7.245 (Secondary)
220 Frequencies
Primary 224.40/ [Repeater located in Quincy]
Secondary 223.78/ [Repeater located in Belmont]
70CM Repeater Frequencies
Boston 447.175/110.9 Rep. Located in Boston
Boston 446.575 Rep. Location in Boston
Brookline 447.975/88.5 Rep. Located in Brookline
[Linked to Boston North and Boston West]
New England Network of Echolink and IRLP Nodes and Repeaters
The New England Network of IRLP and Echolink Nodes and Repeaters will be linked on New Year’s Eve Night providing coverage across portions of Eastern Massachusetts, Western Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Echolink Node # 9123 or IRLP Reflector Node# 9055 will get you access into the network. With Echolink, you could get into the system from your PC with either dial-up or broadband Internet access. The following are repeaters in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island that will allow for connection into the New England Network:
145.390-Scituate, Mass.
443.800-South Dartmouth, Mass. PL: 88.5 Hz
447.025-Johnston, RI PL: 77.0 Hz
Additional HF Frequencies:
KB1DAV-Mario Bruno, CT Disaster Services State Lead Director provided the following additional HF Frequencies:
3.915 MHz. Statewide amateur (Tri-state frequency)
7.280 MHz. Backup.
SATERN RI Simplex Net:
Frank Murphy-N1DHW from Boston Salvation Army mentioned that RI SATERN would be having a net at 2330 on 146.58 Simplex. The SEMARA Club will attempt to make contact with them at that time. N2NCL-Dennis will be running the net.
75m Preamble
Calling the Boston First Night Limited ARES Activation Net….
Calling the Boston First Night Limited ARES Activation Net….
This is at the mic, my name is
The first call-up will be for stations participating in the activation. Please state whether you have traffic or announcements for the net:
-Calling Boston Salvation Army Headquarters….
-Calling Mass. Bay Red Cross in Waltham….
-Calling MEMA Framingham State EOC….
-Calling ARES SEC or DEC leadership….
The second call-up will be for any stations wishing to check into net. Any stations wishing to check into net please say, This is….pause and give your call-sign, name and location. Stations wishing to check into the net, please call now:
Hearing no other check-ins, this is wishing to thank all stations who stood-by while the net was conducted. Eastern Massachusetts ARES would like to thank all repeater trustees, Amateurs and Radio Clubs for their cooperation and use of the frequency. We will return the frequency back to normal Amateur Radio use but ask Amateurs to leave sufficient pauses to allow for emergency traffic. The next net call up will be at XX:XX Local time. This is saying 73 for now and signing clear.
VHF/UHF Repeater Preamble
Calling the Boston First Night Limited ARES Activation Net….
Calling the Boston First Night Limited ARES Activation Net….
This is at the mic, my name is
The first call-up will be for stations participating in the activation. Please state whether you have traffic or announcements for the net:
-Calling Boston Salvation Army Headquarters….
-Calling Mass. Bay Red Cross in Waltham….
-Calling MEMA Framingham State EOC….
-Calling ARES SEC or DEC leadership….
The second call-up will be for any stations wishing to check into net. Any stations wishing to check into net please say, This is….pause and give your call-sign, name and location. Stations wishing to check into the net, please call now:
Hearing no other check-ins, this is wishing to thank all stations who stood-by while the net was conducted. Eastern Massachusetts ARES would like to thank all repeater trustees, Amateurs and Radio Clubs for their cooperation and use of the frequency. We will return the frequency back to normal Amateur Radio use but ask Amateurs to leave sufficient pauses to allow for emergency traffic. The next net call up will be at XX:XX Local time. This is saying 73 for now and signing clear.