Ahhh!!! Embarrassing Typo

K9HIMany 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

The Future of NTS/ARES

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

School Clubs Seek Ham Equipment Donation

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.

Kids Day Operation January 4

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-Electronics Flea Market 01/01/2004

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17 Jan Nashua NH NE Antique RC $15/T@7 $2@9 @StStan's Marty 603 938 5051 F

7 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 October

24-25 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

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

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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

ARRL Emergency Communications Course Registration

ARCEP logoRegistration 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 Shine During New Year’s Eve Activation

EMA ARES logoAmateurs 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.

KY1N List of VE Sessions 01/01/2004

                         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 978-777-1608

NOTES:
* = 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 (expired)

***** 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 and I am located in . The purpose of this net is to have a brief call-up between all served agencies that are involved in monitoring Boston First Night activities. We will have two call-ups. The first call-up will be a roll-call of all served agencies and a call for ARES leadership who are monitoring to check-in and state whether they have traffic or announcements for the net. The second call-up will be for any licensed Amateurs to check into the net. We will then have a brief round of comments from all stations that have checked into the net.

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 and I am located in . The purpose of this net is to have a brief call-up between all served agencies that are involved in monitoring Boston First Night activities. We will have two call-ups. The first call-up will be a roll-call of all served agencies and a call for ARES leadership who are monitoring to check-in and state whether they have traffic or announcements for the net. The second call-up will be for any licensed Amateurs to check into the net. We will then have a brief round of comments from all stations that have checked into the net.

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.

MMRA Announces EchoLink Node

MMRA logoMonths of testing an EchoLink node on the Minuteman Repeater Assocation has produced positive results, according to MMRA president Kevin Paetzold, K1KWP.

“An EchoLink node had been hosted by N1QPR at his QTH. We suspected the path from the N1QPR QTH to [our hub] was not the best and these tests confirmed those suspicions.” Paetzold reports that a new Echolink node has been put together by W1BRI and it is now being hosted by K1IW at his QTH.

The MMRA Echolink node is listed under the club call sign W1MRA. At the present time, the W1MRA node cannot initiate outgoing connections due to a conflict with various DTMF repeater control codes. However, said K1KWP, “We do plan to eventually be able to allow initiation of outgoing connections via a prefix code which will be given to all members.” Paetzold added, “It’s expected that stations or repeaters which are not reachable via the MMRA network will now be able to reliably connect and participate in nets which are held on the MMRA repeaters, such as the TIAOS Net, the monthly ARES Net, and the CEMARC Youth Net. And, it would be great to hear those members who have moved away connect back into the repeaters.”

The EchoLink node will allow stations in other areas of Eastern Massachusetts that are presently unable to participate in the monthly ARES net to do so.

Paetzold concluded, “On behalf of the MMRA I would like to thank N1QPR, W1BRI and K1IW for making this all possible.” —Thanks, The Minuteman, January 2004

MMRA Stoneham Repeater Reprieve

MMRAAn article in The Boston Globe, December 18, 2003 reports that a large commercial development which threatens the site of the Minuteman Repeater Association’s Stoneham repeater has been delayed. The state environmental affairs secretary is concerned about traffic patterns and impact to historic parkways and open spaces. —Thanks W1DJY and The Minuteman, January 2004

Tobin School Receives ARRL Project Grant Award

HWC logoPeg LeGendre, Science Mentor Teacher for the Cambridge Public Schools has received word that the John Tobin Elementary School has been awarded a Project Grant under the League’s Amateur Radio Education & Technology Program (a.k.a. “Big Project”).

The grant application was authored by Dr. Peg LeGendre. It is a collaboration of Dr. LeGendre and the Harvard Wireless Club.

“On behalf of the ARRL, the Executive Committee, ARRL President Jim Haynie, and the ARRL Headquarters Staff I have the pleasure to inform you that a Project Grant has been awarded to John Tobin Elementary School,” wrote Mark Spencer, WA8SME, Project Coordinator, ARRL Amateur Radio Education & Technology Program, in an email dated December 29, 2003.

“The ARRL is happy to have the opportunity to assist you with your instructional goals. We recognize that the hard work in that regard has just begun.” Spencer added that he would provide whatever assistance he can in the future to help ensure the success of the students.

Eastern Massachusetts Section Manager Phil Temples commented, “My hat is off to Tim McBride, N1QZY and company [at HWC] for their efforts in promoting Amateur Radio in the local Cambridge schools. This appears to be the start of an excellent collaboration.”

[See also: Harvard Wireless Club, Tobin School To Sponsor a “Big Project”]

Boston ARC Receives Special Service Club Renewal

Boston ARC logoThe Boston Amateur Radio Club recently received notice from ARRL that its Special Service Club (SSC) designation has been renewed for another two years. Exceptional clubs like the BARC meet the highest standards of Amateur Radio in areas such as new ham development and training, public relations, emergency communications, school club support, technical advancement, operating activities, annual reports, etc.

The Boston ARC was founded in 1988; they have been designated a Special Service Club for most of that time.

—Boston ARC The SPARC, December, 2003

SATERN in “Stand-by” Mode for New Year’s Eve

SATERN logoThe Massachusetts Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (MaSATERN) is preparing itself for possible activation on New Year’s Eve, acccording to MA SATERN Coordinator Frank Murphy, N1DHW. “In keeping with our tradition of being prepared, the MaSATERN ARC will provide ham operators to staff the Salvation Army/ Boston EOC. The Sharon backup Emergency Operations Center will not be operational unless required by an incident. And the mobile communications van is also operational.”

Murphy and other operators will monitor local police, fire and Amateur Radio frequencies during this period. If necessary, they will activate an ARES Net on 146.640 as well as operate on 53.31 MHz.

Murphy added, “The Salvation Army Massachusetts Disaster Services Operation has been ordered to ‘Stand-by Alert Status’ for the remainder of the holiday period.”

Update on SKYWARN training

SKYWARN Logo Hello to all…

Here is an update on SKYWARN training planning. Ipswich, Mass has been
booked so we now have 15 training sites left to complete for the 2004
season. There is a possibility that a “special” SKYWARN training session
will be done in early October for the 25th Anniversary of the Windsor Locks,
CT Tornado pending approval from Bill Babcock. As always, the sooner we can
get things planned, the better off will be in publicizing all the training
sites.

The following is a list of confirmed sites: (Please press “read more” button)Tuesday May 25th, 2003: Ipswich High School, Ipswich, Mass. 7-10 PM.

The following is a list of remaining locations that we are looking for for
SKYWARN training for 2004 and locations that have potential dates:

1.) Taunton, Mass.
2.) Smithfield RI
3.) Boston, Mass.
4.) Outer Cape (Provincetown to Chatam area)
5.) Willimantic, CT
6.) Farmington, CT or Manchester, CT
7.) Sturbridge-Southbridge, Mass. Area
8.) Washington County, RI
9.) Keene, NH
10.) Merrimack, NH
11.) Billerica-Chelmsford, Mass. Area
12.) Walpole, Mass.
13.) Quincy-Braintree area.
14.) Gardner-Fitchburg Mass. Area
15.) Williamsburg, Mass.

The following is a list of open dates for SKYWARN training in 2004:

Monday March 29th, 2004
Tuesday March 30th, 2004
Thursday April 8th, 2004
Saturday April 10th, 2004
Thursday April 15th, 2004
Monday April 19th, 2004
Tuesday April 20th, 2004
Wednesday April 21st, 2004
Thursday April 22nd, 2004
Saturday April 24th, 2004 —Could be used by Braintree, Mass. Site.
Wednesday April 28th, 2004
Monday May 3rd, 2004
Tuesday May 4th, 2004
Wednesday May 5th, 2004
Thursday May 6th, 2004
Thursday May 13th, 2004
Saturday May 15th, 2004 —Could be used by Braintree, Mass. Site.
Thursday May 20th, 2004
Saturday May 22nd, 2004
Monday May 24th, 2004 —-Could be used by Boston Museum of Science Site
Tuesday June 1st, 2004
Wednesday June 2nd, 2004
Monday June 7th, 2004
Tuesday June 8th, 2004
Thursday June 17th, 2004
Saturday June 19th, 2004
Saturday June 26th, 2004
Monday June 28th, 2004
Tuesday June 29th, 2004
Wednesday June 30th, 2004

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks and Happy Holidays
to all of you!

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

W1LIO Featured in WorldRadio

Arline Berry, W1LIO at 2003 WARS Field DayArline Berry, W1LIO was prominently featured in an article entitled, “Girls are scouting out Ham Radio” in the January, 2004 issue of WorldRadio. Berry, who has been involved in the Girl Scouts for 63 years and is a life member, has written requirements for a Patch Program for Girls Scouts and Amateur Radio.”

In the article, written by Cheryl Muhr, N0WBV, Berry explains the history of Amateur Radio and Girl Scouts from 1913 to the present.

W1LIO is an active member of the Wellesley Amateur Radio Society. She is also one of the founding members of the Waltham Amateur Radio Association.

Arline Berry, W1LIO shown here at the Wellesley ARS Field Day in June, 2003. K9HI photo