Eastern MA Oct. 2005 Traffic, PSHR Totals Posted
The October, 2005 EMA traffic net and Public Service Honor Roll totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org under “Main Menu | STM Monthly Report“.
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Eastern MA Sept. 2005 Traffic, PSHR Totals Posted
The September, 2005 EMA traffic net and Public Service Honor Roll totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org under “Main Menu | STM Monthly Report“.
Eastern MA August, 2005 Traffic, PSHR Totals Posted
The August, 2005 EMA traffic net and Public Service Honor Roll totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org under “Main Menu | STM Monthly Report“.
Hurricane Katrina Health & Welfare Traffic
Eastern MA Section Emergency Coordinator Rob Macedo, KD1CY writes:
Hurricane Katrina made three landfalls across the Northern US Gulf Coast and caused catastrophic damage as it affected Southeast Louisiana, Southern Mississippi and Southern Alabama. Katrina tore roofs off homes and caused wall damage, downed thousands of trees and power lines, totally destroyed some homes and caused 70-80% of the city of New Orleans to be under water as two levees were damaged. Communications infrastructure was also severely damaged. Katrina was a large hurricane that spread a path of hurricane force winds almost 150 miles inland and was a hurricane for 13 hours after landfall as it spread that damage of hurricane force winds inland.
There have been some inquiries concerning contact into the affected area by people who have loved ones in those locations. Jim Palmer, KB1KQW, ARES Emergency Coordinator on the North Shore, had one such request as did the President of the SEMARA club, Don Manley, N1PMB.
[Full story]Eastern MA NTS Traffic Handlers Picnic, August 7
Eastern MA NTS traffic handlers will hold their annual picnic on August 7, 2005 from 12 noon until 4:00 pm. in Raynham. [Full story]
Eastern MA Traffic Handlers Picnic, August 22, 2004
The Eastern MA ARRL NTS Traffic Handlers Picnic will be held on August 22, 2004 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Raynham Senior Citizen Recreation Area. According to Section Traffic Manager Jim Ward, N1LKJ, the event is “bring your own food and beverages.” No alcohol is allowed on the property as it is owned by the Town. There are numerous picnic tables and grills available. RSVP to n1lkj@arrl.net. [Full story].
May 2004 Traffic Totals, PSHR Posted
The May, 2004 EMA traffic net and Public Service Honor Roll totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org under “Main Menu | STM Monthly Report“.
EMA March 2004 Traffic Totals, PSHR Posted
The March, 2004 EMA traffic net and Public Service Honor Roll totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org under “Main Menu | STM Monthly Report“.
EMA February, 2004 Traffic Totals, PSHR Posted
The February, 2004 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.
EM2MN Traffic Net Change
Eastern Massachusetts Section Traffic Manager Jim Ward, N1LKJ has requested the Eastern Mass. Two Meter Net Manager, N1TPU, to move the net, which meets daily at 8:00 pm ET on the Boston 145.23 repeater to the Waltham 146.64 repeater until further notice.
“We all are aware of the problems with the Boston repeater,” commented N1LKJ. “The window washing equipment is blocking [the repeater] antenna. All the far away stations have been unable to get into the repeater.” Ward added, “Let’s us hope the winter passes quickly, and things get back to normal.” [Full story]
From the Section Traffic Manager
Hello to all. I want to bring to your attention some of what’s going on with the Traffic Nets.
First off, we want to welcome N1OTC back to the Net’s. Jack Boles underwent Heart surgery in December which was very successful. Jack is now back up and running again on the phone and CW Nets. It is good news.
We also want to welcome KC1ML Mark Loring to the Traffic Nets. Mark has been on the local VHF Nets and just recently joined the CW Nets under the tutelage of Marcia KW1U and Jack N1OTC.
We also welcome Marino Coppoleti N1PVP into the Traffic ranks. Marino will be working the CW Nets and will certainly be a welcomed there to fill a big need.
Also rejoining the Traffic Nets will be NG1A, Fred Butts a seasoned Traffic handler who
took some time off to visit Germany and move into a new house. Good to have Freddy
back. Freddy is also a member of the CW Nets and VHF Nets.
We all are aware of the problems with the Boston Repeater. The window washing equipment blocking our antenna. Since this has happened all the far out stations have not been able to get into the repeater, myself included. I have suggested to Jack N1TPU to move the net to the Waltham repeater until further notice. The Waltham repeater is having some problems too, but I think it will be better than Boston for the time being. Let us hope the winter passes quickly and things will get back to normal.
Jim Ward N1LKJ STM EMA
December, 2003 EMA PSHR, NTS Traffic Totals
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.
SM Opinion Piece: “Balkanization of the National Traffic System”
Eastern Massachusetts Section Manager Phil Temples, K9HI has written on opinion piece entitled Balkanization of the National Traffic System for your thoughtful consideration.
November, 2003 EMA NTS Traffic Totals
The November, 2003 EMA section traffic totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org by Section Traffic Manager Jim Ward, N1LKJ.
Congrats to W1GMF, KW1U, N1IQI and N1LKJ for top activity report totals in November. [Full story]
October, 2003 EMA NTS Traffic Totals
The October, 2003 EMA section traffic totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org by Section Traffic Manager Jim Ward, N1LKJ. Congrats to W1GMF, KW1U, and N1IQI for top activity report totals in October. [Full story]
September EMA NTS Traffic Totals
The September, 2003 EMA section traffic totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org by Section Traffic Manager Jim Ward, N1LKJ. Congrats to W1GMF, N1IQI, and KW1U for top activity report totals in September. [Full story]
SEC Traffic (Priority)
***** EMa ARES Leadership Action Plan *****
***** Please initiate at approximately 1400 today *****
Hello to all….
The present forecast is a nominal solution, even though the present consolidated prediction has the storm hitting land in the Carolinas and moving well inland away from us. Still, a run straight at us has not been ruled out as of yet, and a strike east of NYC (which is not a big change of direction from where it is now), could bring very undesirable effects into our area. Please don’t let down from your vigilance or preparations for this storm until Rob or I give an all clear.
Here is the action plan. Thanks to Frank WQ1O for putting pen to paper on this. [Comments within brackets are that of the author of this message for clarity and continuity]. Please press on the “read more” link.
(USN COAMPS Model Valid 12Z Thurs 18 Sep 03)We had some prelim items before entering 72 hours, we are virtually past that now, [but it was] mostly a check of leadership availability, including ECs [and key] ARES members. Note: this is just availability, not a standby or alert
We are almost near the 72 hour trigger, [which is slated to] start at 9-15….1400 local. [We]need to begin with coordination emails sent by Rob to Skywarn list..general [Done]. DECs should begin situational awareness updates mostly for information purposes…leading to preparedness. No mention of assignments or deployment, as it would raise premature wantings to step too far ahead..DECs need to contact their ECs or any other ARES member to see if any requests have come from EM directors or ANY served agency member that compression of timeline can occur if speed estimates change comments on 72 hour preps? [I] forgot to mention that the chain of info works both ways, [as] you need to make sure that requests and info goes both up and down the chain to ensure uniform knowledge.
At 48hours you should begin your calldown to your ECs and down to the members [and] log any discrepancies or issues. MAKE IMMEDIATE preps to secure your own property! You can’t help anyone if your worried about the thing you did not get done for personal readiness! Coordination messages should continue from skywarn to their general list. The skywarn messages are CRITICAL to decision making.
We will go on to 36 hours. [You should] begin the] second call down to ARES EC and the membership lists. You may find that people that were not available in the first call down are now available. The opposite is also true. In a drama like this…plans can change quickly. You need to have as close to real time avail. lists as possible. It also gives those vital #s that Mike needs for Situation reporting. This is the next step, [to] initiate comms with other DECs and the SEC. If we don’t, we are likely to miss something major in the process. [We] also [want to] stress the EC-DEC up and down chain of reporting on served agency requests and possible sources of otherwise unknown info from EMs..
24 hour preparations. Initiate a FULL statue [status] report from the DEC level to Mike (SEC). [The] SEC MUST know what weaknesses exist in order to make decisions. Send as many as you feel the need to do. Often is BETTER! Also..if time permits, a meeting of leadership can be called on IM, in person, or via conference call.
For EC’s and EMA reps to ARES: Please report your status ASAP to your DEC upon reading this.
For DEC’s: Please forward a preliminary report upon receipt of this notice.
IMPORTANT: Future updates will appear first on our website, then by email if time and conditions allow.
FOR ALL: Please complete home preparations now, and review contact and mobilization policies posted on our website (listed below by my name).
I look forward to working with you in the following days. Best to you and your families. 73,
s/Michael P. Neilsen
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
July Traffic Totals Posted
The July, 2003 section traffic totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org by Section Traffic Manager Jim Ward, N1LKJ.
Congrats to W1GMF, N1IQI, KW1U, and N1IQI for top activity report totals in July.
June NTS Traffic Totals Posted
The section traffic totals have been posted to http://nts.ema.arrl.org by Section Traffic Manager Jim Ward, N1LKJ.
Congrats to W1GMF, KW1U, N1LKJ and N1IQI for top activity report totals in June.
EMA/RI Traffic Handlers Picnic August 10
Attention EMA/RI traffic handlers! EMA Section Traffic Manager Jim Ward, N1LKJ has organized a traffic handlers picnic on Sunday, August 10, 2003 in Rayham, MA. Full details are posted on the EMA NTS web site. RSVP to n1lkj@ema.arrl.org if you plan to attend.