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News last updated: Thu, June 12, 2008 at 12:17 AM ET
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*********************** MDC Section News Vol. 3 No. 6 June 10, 2008 *********************** |
IN THIS EDITION:
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* THE ARRL EXPO 2008 AT DAYTON HAMVENTION IS OVER * LOCAL WINNER AT THE DAYTON HAMVENTION * ATLANTIC DIVISION AMATEUR OF THE YEAR SELECTED FROM MDC * HAMFESTS * VISITS * JUNE MDC SECTION ECHOLINK NET * W3LPL CONTEST STATION OPENHOUSE * FIELD DAY * PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITY REPORTS (PSARs) * FCC'S RILEY (K4ZDH) HOLLINGSWORTH TO RETIRE IN JULY * STM NET REPORT FOR MAY, 2008 * MDC QSO PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT - AUG 9 & 10 UTC * THE GREAT SOUTHERN MARYLAND PICNIC * MARINE CORPS MARATHON SIGNUP NOW AVAILABLE * NATIONAL CAPITAL ARES COUNCIL WEEKLY NET * FINALLY |
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==> THE ARRL EXPO 2008 AT DAYTON HAMVENTION IS OVER
If you haven't made the trip to Dayton yet, you should plan to do it. There's certainly a lot to see and do with loads of tailgaters, vendors, manufacturers, and various subsets of amateur radio represented. You'll find something you're interested in during the three days worth of forums covering a wide range of topics. And the ARRL area is really developing into a showcase of the many aspects of our national organization, thanks to the efforts of our Membership Manager, Katie (W1KRB) Breen who now oversees the planning and setup.
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One of the top prize winners at the Dayton Hamvention
was John (WA3MNN) Elgin of Silver Spring, MD.
John won the 4th Grand Prize, an ICOM model IC-7000
HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver.
Congratulations to John.
==> LOCAL WINNER AT THE DAYTON HAMVENTION
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==> ATLANTIC DIVISION AMATEUR OF THE YEAR SELECTED FROM MDC
Dave (W8AJR) Prestel, our ARRL Maryland-DC State Government Liaison was awarded the Atlantic Division Amateur of the Year award at the Atlantic Division Convention in Rochester, NY recently. Besides his section duties, Dave serves as the Atlantic Division Legislative Action Chair; he's been a vital force in the Howard County ARES/RACES team; he's been an active volunteer with the Columbia Amateur Radio Association (CARA) public service activities and an organizer of entry level licensing classes sponsored by CARA. Dave also has led the efforts to get the repeater coordinating council, T-MARC, functioning again and currently serves as the President of T-MARC. Additionally, he is on the Foundation for Amateur Radio scholarship committee. Congratulations, Dave, on the recognition for many jobs well done!
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==> HAMFESTS
~~Sunday, June 15, 2008 - Father's Day Hamfest at the Frederick Fairgrounds Eventplex, 797 East Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland and sponsored by the Frederick Amateur Radio Club (FARC). For more information, click on: <www.frederickarc.org/hamfest.htm>.
~~ Sunday, July 20, 2008 - BRATS Maryland Hamfest & Computerfest sponsored by the Baltimore Radio Amateur TV Society at the Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, Maryland. For more information, click on: <www.bratsatv.org/hamfest.html>.
You may take a look at all the MDC hamfests by clicking on my web site "hamfests" page, <www.arrl-mdc.net/hamfest.htm>.
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==> VISITS
I've been invited to speak at the Baltimore Radio Amateur Television Society (BRATS) club meeting at the Pikesville Library, 1301 Reisterstown Rd., Pikesville, Maryland on Tuesday, June 17th. The club meeting starts at 7:15 pm. For more information, click on: <www.bratsatv.org/>.
I've also been invited to speak at the Frederick Amateur Radio Club (FARC) meeting on Monday, July 20th. FARC's meeting will be held at the Independent Hose Company #1, 310 Baughmans Lane (near Rosemont Ave.), Frederick, Maryland at 7:00 pm. For information and directions, go to: or by clicking on my web site "to-visit" page, <www.arrl-mdc.net/to-visit.htm>.
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==> JUNE MDC SECTION ECHOLINK NET
The next MDC Section Echolink Net will be held on Friday, June 20th, at 8:00 pm on the Echolink "WASH_DC," "node 6154" server hosted by John (WB3GXW) Creel. The net is open to everyone and is a great time to let others know what interesting things are happening in your club or ARES® group. If you'd like to know more about Echolink, please click: <www.echolink.org>.
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==> W3LPL CONTEST STATION OPENHOUSE
Frank (W3LPL) Donovan will hold his annual 'open house on Saturday, June 21st at his QTH, 3055 Hobbs Rd., Glenwood Md. Frank's station has been used by the PVRC and other clubs for contesting. He has several operating positions in his shack and several 150+ foot towers in his 'back yard.' Good food will also be available.
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==> FIELD DAY
Field Day is only a few days away. You may view my 'Field Day Ticker' by clicking on: < arrl-mdc.net/FieldDayTicker.htm>. If you would like to visit a Field Day site close to you, please click on: <www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/fd/locator.php>. If your club hasn't put your site on the map, you can do so from the locator site. My ASM, Al (KZ3AB) Brown and I plan to visit as many Field Day sites as possible in the MDC Section. We will be on the air as a '(Class C) Mobile' station and would like to have a Field Day QSO with you. We will be using my call sign, "WI3N-MOBILE," on 75 meters through 70 cm phone and possibly ATV. Let me know at <WI3N@ARRL.ORG> if you would like us to visit your Field Day site. For official Field Day rules, click on: <www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/fd.html>.
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==> PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITY REPORTS (PSARs)
I know I keep harping on this month after month, but it is very important to remember to fill out your club's Public Service Activity Report (PSAR) and submit it to ARRL headquarters with a copy to me at <WI3N@ARRL.ORG>. The PSAR reports are vital because they provide hard statistics that we can give to our legislators in order to help change laws in support of amateur radio. The PSAR may be completed online at: <www.arrl.org/FandES/field/forms/fsd-157-online-form.php>.
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==> FCC'S RILEY (K4ZDH) HOLLINGSWORTH TO RETIRE IN JULY
Special Counsel in the FCC Spectrum Enforcement Division Riley (K4ZDH) Hollingsworth has announced plans to retire from the FCC later this year. "My intention," Hollingsworth told the ARRL, "is to head out in July, assuming the results of the second round of the PAVE PAWS/440 repeater monitoring in California present no complications. It has been a privilege to work with and for the Amateur Radio licensees and the land mobile frequency coordinators. I am extremely fortunate to work for two wonderful groups of people: Those at headquarters in the Enforcement Bureau, and for the Amateur Radio operators." Hollingsworth had planned to retire earlier this year, but changed his mind, saying, "There [were] several issues on the table that I want[ed] to continue to work through with the amateur community." For the full story, click on: <www.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/05/20/10106/?nc=1>.
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==> STM NET REPORT FOR MAY,2008
MDC NTS NETS:
MEPN 0805 W3YVQ QND/31 QNI/268 QTC/69 MINS/803 PSHR: KK3F 140, W3YVQ 135, AA3SB 135, WB4FDT 100, W3CB 92, K3IN 90, N3ZOC 90, KB3LNM 80, KB3LFG 59; TFC: KK3F 1362, W3YVQ 179, WB4FDT 115, AA3SB 91, N3ZOC 79, K3IN 66, KB3LNM 43, W3CB 37, KB3LFG 15, KC3Y 11. ========== Note: The MEPN has returned to the normal starting time of 1800L (as of March 10, 2008) on 3820 or 3821 kHz for liaisons and regular business. An informal session will be conducted starting at 1730L or as soon as stations are able to get on. If propagation is very poor, the MEPN may shift to 160m on 1920 kHz ±, 7243 kHz ±, or 28320 kHz ± (ground wave). Traffic may be pushed to counties via WL2K, and the STM will take outbound traffic via WL2K as needed. Additional backup will make use of the ERP 2m net frequencies and/or Echolink on the WASH DC conference bridge as announced on MEPN. MSN (3563 kHz 1930L, daily, W8CPG) is the slow speed CW traffic handling and net-operating training net.
Daily liaisons from all jurisdictions are needed on our Section
nets:
MANUAL NET OPERATIONS
DIGITAL OPERATIONS
--- NTS/NTSD radiogram messaging is handled via authorized Section stations and liaisons per specified routing. Single and multiple welfare and agency radiograms may be sent via Batch Files to the designated NTSD representatives on winlink.org (contact the STM). All radiograms sent via email or WL2K must contain a request to confirm receipt of the message(s), using an HXC in the subject line, prompting a reply message from the recipient of the email to confirm receipt. See the Batch File format in the WL2K/AirMail tutorial in General Information on the SM's web page. See the NTS NETS, MDC ERP Summary, individual net tabs, and the WL2K tutorials (general information topics) at the Section Manager's web page. Note the changes to the CMS in the Winlink 2000 telnet server addresses: <www.arrl-mdc.net>.
Please remember the deadline for net reports to any NM is 48
hours after the session run. Net, SAR and PSHR reports to the
STM are due no later than the 6th of the following month.
Thank you. >From the recently released ARRL NERPC report "Messaging Recommendations" (extracts): "1. The establishment of semi-automatic networks should be considered a priority for surviving and mutual assistance resources, but never to the exclusion of voice networks. Forward-based, self-contained mobile or portable equipment should include provisions for all modes of message transport possible, including voice, NTS-Digital, Winlink 2000, WiFi, and others that may be developed in the future. When possible, out-of-area gateway stations should be identified and scheduled to handle messaging in the most efficient method available to both ends of the circuit. If prior arrangements are not possible, the gateway stations in the affected area should immediately identify out-of-area capabilities, and set up the most efficient method of message transfer possible."
"8. It must become and remain a perpetual priority for the ARRL
and ARES to enhance training in basic message handling,
particularly with respect to message accuracy through the major
communication phases of transport and delivery." Thanks to all for your continued support of integrated ARES® and NTS/NTSD operations.
73, W3YVQ, MDC STM
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==> MDC QSO PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT - AUG 9 & 10 UTC
It's not too late to begin your plans to participate in the MDC QSO Party and put our section on the air. If you or your club would like to help the Antietam Radio Association by sponsoring an award, please contact Al (KZ3AB) Brown at <kz3ab@arrl.net>. ----------- 2008 Maryland-DC QSO Party Announcement Contest Date/Times:
- August 9 1600 UTC through August 10 0400 UTC and Exchange:
QTH:
Category:
QSO Points:
Multipliers:
Scoring:
Log Submission and Cut off Date:
Rules: The ARA wishes to acknowledge the generous financial support from: Mid-Atlantic DX and Repeater Association (MADXRA), Montgomery Amateur Radio Club (MARC), John (N3TDN) Smith, the Cheese Hollow Amateur Radio Society (CHARS), Carroll County ARC, and Bill (K3UMV) and Joyce (K3UMW) Drager.
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Mark Saturday, September 20th on your calendar. A large
number of clubs and ARES® groups in Southern Maryland
are planning quite an extravaganza.
A super picnic with great food, demonstrations and
opportunities to learn some skills are only the tip of
the iceberg for this fun packed day.
And don't forget that there will be fun things for the
spouse and kids.
More information (time and location) will be announced
later.
Thanks to Ken (KB3IIE) Greenhouse, PIO, for being the
sparkplug on this event.
==> THE GREAT SOUTHERN MARYLAND PICNIC
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==> MARINE CORPS MARATHON SIGNUP NOW AVAILABLE
For many years amateur radio has supported the fifth largest marathon in the world, the Marine Corps Marathon. In a joint effort between the MDC and VA ARRL sections through the National Capital ARES Council, amateur radio has become an integral part of the planning and execution of the marathon. Please click on the following link: <www.ncacdc.com> for more information on the marathon and signing up to help. It's a terrific experience to participate in this world class event right in our own backyard.
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==> NATIONAL CAPITAL ARES COUNCIL WEEKLY NET
Please feel free to check in to the NCAC weekly net held on Sunday night at 9:00 pm on the 146.91 repeater in Tyson's Corner, VA. More participation is appreciated.
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==> FINALLY
- Remember to honor your "dads" on Father's Day, Sunday June 15th. - I want to thank everyone on my ARRL Field Services staff. Each and every one of them do their job to help 'me' look good. - Remember, whether or not you are an ARRL member, I am always ready to listen to your constructive suggestions in order to help improve amateur radio. - Finally (whew) remember to check my ARRL MDC home page, <www.arrl-mdc.net>, and my ARRL MDC Section News and Alerts page, <www.arrl.org/sections/MDC.html> often for updates. Remember, I am always "at your service."
73,
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**************************************************** The ARRL MDC Section News is published monthly, 12 times each year, by the American Radio Relay League's Maryland-DC Section Manager, Jim (WI3N) Cross, 10613 Dorset Rd., Laurel, MD 20707 Landline: 301-725-6829 E-mail: <WI3N@ARRL.org> **************************************************** |
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