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News last updated: Sat, August 30, 2008 at 9:45 AM ET
Surf to www.sflarrl.org to view section data and recent e-mail news. Take a look at the site and if information about your county is missing ask your EC or Club President to send the information to Jeremy.
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From: Pitts, Allen W1AGP
We're registered as the ARRL - but YOU can also register your own local ARES group, club or organization.
that are you doing for National Preparedness Month in September? Here's an easy way to piggyback on natonal publicity in your home area.
Dear National Preparedness Month Friends,
We have almost reached our goal of 2000 National Preparedness Month
(NPM) Coalition Members! So far, 1,558 national, regional,
state and local organizations have joined this important effort and agreed to promote emergency preparedness. If you haven't already done so, please register at http://ready.adcouncil.org> .
If you need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us at npm@dhs.gov .
Thanks, The Ready Campaign
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I am very proud of our hard-working members in this section and I send a hearty "THANK YOU" to each of them.
Please check the affiliated club listing and update the contact name, phone number, e-mail and web site address. You won't get new club members is your club can't be contacted and the meeting sites can't be located. Also, be sure to appoint a publicity chairperson in order to have local media outlets contacted for meeting dates and club events.
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Displays for public events: The ARRL Web page has a new on-line page that enables someone to
conveniently place an order (using credit card) for event and exhibit kit materials. The direct Web page link is http://www.arrl.org/brochures/. I visited the site and completed an order for a full exhibit kit with 2 large and 3 small brochure holders, brochures, and 100 extra of each the following: ARES, When All Else Fails, and Hello. Total cost was for shipping to my zip code -- Less than $13. This is certainly less than ordering each brochure separately and less than the cost of the just the holders from your local office supply store. Take a look and have your club PIO order a kit and extra brochures for the club. These will make your public displays look more professional.
Looking for new hams and new ARES volunteers? Did you know that in 2005 the highest rate of volunteering of any age group was that of the baby boomers, 33.2%? This is above the national average of 29%. Boomers are those individuals born from 1946 through 1964.
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LICENSING CLASSES
Please remember to register all of your licensing classes (you need to log in
as a member to do this). Recent experience has taught us that people will
drive 100 miles for a test session and I had someone drive 100 miles for a
licensing class that I recently taught. Also, if you become a
registered instructor you can purchase textbooks and instructors manuals at a
discount. Don't forget to send an e-mail to me (w4stb@arrl.net) and to Jeff, WA4AW our
Affiliated Club Coordinator when you schedule the licensing class -- we can
help you publicize the class.
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Hamfests and Free Fleas--
Any hamfest, no matter what size may request ARRL sanctioning. Please see: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/hamfests/rules.html for hamfest and convention rules
See:
http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/checkers.html for the list of ARRL awards checkers. If you wish to have an awards checker at your hamfest these arrangements must be made by the hamfest committee and the cards checker.
9/27/08 -
Titusville - North Brevard ARC
http://www.northbrevardarc.org/tailgateparty.htm
43rd Melbourne Hamfest and 2008 ARRL Florida State Convention will be held October 11-12 at the Melbourne Auditorium. This is the largest hamfest in the Southern Florida Section. There is a large outside tailgate area and a large inside area with swap tables and commercial booths. Numerous forums will be held. Amateur radio testing will be given on both Saturday and Sunday. A flyer is available online. For more information go to www.pcars.org and click on the hamfest link, or email hamfest2008@pcars.org.
11/15 Flamingo Net / UMARC Free Flea http://www.FlamingoNet.8m.netCoral Gables
10/25 - Hamtoberfest - Dade Radio Club of Miami http://www.hamboree.org
Nov 15 - Flamingo Net / UMARC Free Flea - Coral Gables
http://www.FlamingoNet.8m.net
11/22/08 - Fort
Lauderdale - Broward ARC - Cy Harris Memorial Free Flea
http://www.eagle3.net/barc
11/29 - Okeechobee Hamfest in the Woods
http://www.k4oke.com
1/17/09 - SFL Section Convention - Fort Myers - Fort Myers ARC
3/21/09 Martin County Hamfest - Martin County Amateur Radio Association, Stuart http://www.mcaraweb.com
"A great hamfest is usually one that you find something you wanted or something you thought you would never see," says Bill, W2CQ.
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Materials in Spanish
Visit this web site if you know someone who wants to get an amateur license but finds reading easier in Spanish. You will find a Spanish Technician License manual for sale. http://www.prarl.org/prod01.htm
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Useful and Fun Web Sites and articles:
21st century disaster tips you won't hear from officials Internet acess during a disaster instructions on youtube http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=T9F5x_qZ5CA
72-hour emergency kit An excellent video about making a 72-hour emergency kit http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=lrHhsBkfVzY
American Red Cross "Be Prepared" page http://www.redcross .org/services/ disaster/ beprepared/
American Red Cross - terrorism preparations link http://www.redcross .org/services/ disaster/ keepsafe/ unexpected. html
Crisis Preparedness and Survival after Katrina http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ZiXlVvKQgsg&feature=related
Department of Homeland Security disaster preparation guidelines and checklists: http://www.ready. gov/
Disaster Management 101 instructions on youtube
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=N4pSYN8N6mU&feature=related
Disaster Management Systems instructions on youtube
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=cHvndj7Jtpc&feature=related
Disaster Preparedness IT WON'T HAPPEN HERE STAY PREPARED MAINTAIN SUPPLIES http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=FeUNI25_ Stk&NR=1
Disaster Tip - on youtube Disaster tips you won't hear from officials: wikis http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=0nLBYP- kHqs
Emergency "Go Kit" for cars - Everyone should be prepared http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=qsUNwCC2gGs&feature=related
The following links will take you to the letter that was issued by the FCC on August 31, 2005 in regards to "Emergency Communications Declarations in the Amateur Radio Service" http://www.fcc. gov/cgb/katrina/ AmateurEmergency CommunicationsDe claration. pdf
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=utaTZr6mpzw&feature=related
Emergency Preparedness instructions on youtube http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=VzzwaOuZ3LQ
72 hour kit http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=lrHhsBkfVzY&feature=related
Excellent overview of Family Radio Service (FRS): http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/ Family_Radio_ Service
Excellent overview of General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS): http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/ GMRS
FEMA Training video This is a preparedness video produced by FEMA teaching the basics of emergency preparedness http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=b8T_1wD0d1U&feature=related
Bug Out Bag or Go Bag http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=Y4YC1SxWyY4&NR=1
Horse Lovers - Emergency Planning instuctions on youtube http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=6EYYX-MACIo
How to Prepare for any Disaster - Free Download A free download of a 46-page booklet on emergency preparedness: http://www.areyoupr epared.com/ emergency_ guidebook. html
Interactive Weather Information Network National Weather Service provides maps and details of weather and storm warning conditions by state. http://www.weather. gov/view/ national. php?thumbs= on
Link to the FCC's GMRS Web page (which includes information on FRS / GMRS Dual Service Radios http://wireless. fcc.gov/services /personal/ generalmobile/
NASA includes storm tracking photography and other weather data. http://www.nasa. gov/
National Survival Supply Everyone must have the basic tools and survival kits for emergency or a disaster. At work or home, would you know what to do if there was a disaster? Do you have food, water, emergency flashlights and radios in place for a disaster, or would you have to search for them after disaster strikes. We must all be prepared to help ourselves and those we love. http://www.survival supplys.com/
Portable Radio Fundamentals. How to use a portable, handheld radio effectively in an emergency. Virginia RACES, Incorporated has kindly provided a link to their presentation of how to use FRS radios more effectively in emergencies. They developed the presentation for non-commercial, educational, and government to assist in emergency management, CERT, Neighborhood Watch, and other nonprofit groups. We thank Virginia RACES for allowing us to link to this very fine material. The title of the downloadable PDF document is: "Portable Radio Fundamentals. How to use a portable, handheld radio effectively in an emergency." http://www.varaces. org/races- basic/VACORPS2- WayFund.pdf
Preparing for the Worst" Book: Family Emergency Planning instructions on youtube http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=j4pelnNUj5Q&feature=related
REACT training is down loadable and you can receive a Certificate for completing the training. You must be a member of REACT to participate in this training. http://www.reactint l.org/trng- ecomm-download. htm
Great credit should be given to REACT (Radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams) for suggesting the use of FRS Channel 1 during emergency situations. REACT began this initiative in 2000: Eric Knight / KB1EHE has had positive discussions the executive leadership of REACT, with the hope of creating a synergistic program amongst all parties. http://www.reactint l.org/nuz/ pr20000616a. htm
spca Pet Tips: Disaster Preparedness for Pets on youtube http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=mSEqAn79NjY
Severe Weather Alerts The Weather Channel provides information on the Web from its cable channel. http://www.weather. com/newscenter/ stormwatch/
Storing Personal Medications instructions on youtube http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=08mpxZAimOQ
StormWatch A continuously updated U.S. map showing severe weather warnings http://www.earthwat ch.com/STORMWATC H/images/ SWUS2D.gif
Survival Kit http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=V7ZeJge9E_ o&feature=related
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. http://www.citizenc orps.gov/ cert/index. shtm
USPREPARED Emergency Preparedness Kit http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ernhR_SkaLo&feature=related
Use Twitter to let family know you're ok in disaster on youtube http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=AQjwocaxqvw
Weather bulletins and tracking of major storms. Users may choose any location in U.S. and Canada for a variety of weather advisories http://weather. terrapin. com/
Disaster tip: keep your medical records on a thumb drive! Youtube http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=kAGQKCXPgFk
Walkie-talkie networks in disasters insturctions on youtube for use of walkie-talkie networks in disasters http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=8twBaixrvCo
( thanks to Bill Firestone for sharing this list.)
An interesting website that shows photographs of DX
entity/countries: http://dx-hamspirit.com
Makes it much easier to understand why no sane person
would ever want to live or even visit there.
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CLUB NOTES and other news of interest:
Brevard County: August 24th is the Ride for the Red and we will need mobile stations and they are anticipating heat exhaustion problems due to the August heat. There will be 4 nets in use since the event covers the whole county. Contact your club emergency coordinator to volunteer
Here, in no particular order are the affiliated clubs and their websites. Where I have news sent to me from the clubs there is a brief note and/or a photo below.
Broward County Activities: Broward County EOC Open House: http://drop.io/browardares and Carol (KJ4AWB) and Dave (K4DLF)'s presentation at the South Florida CERT Symposium: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kg4exa/
Miami-Dade county: HAM LUNCHEON First Friday every month at Steak and Ale, 97th Ave South of Kendall Drive. 12:00 Noon, Bring the spouse or significant other, Dutch Treat ( U eat, U pay )
Florida East Coast DX Club (FECDXC) www.freewebs.com/fecdx
Quarterly meeting was held on June 14 at PCARS Club Station in Melbourne. The group had a brown bag lunch hour prior to the meeting. Photo below about meeting program. Next meeting is October 18, 11:30AM at Marsh Landing Restaurant in Fellsmere.
FLORIDA KEYS ARC http://www.qsl.net/kb4gcz/
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIV ARC http://www.k4fau.org
BOCA RATON AMATEUR RADIO ASSOC http://www.brara.org
PALM BEACH COUNTY ARES, INC http://www.pbcares.org
Web site has listing of nets and upcoming meetings
BIG LAKE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
LISATS
COCOA AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY http://www.cocoaars.org
INDIAN RIVER ARC http://irarc.ham-radio-op.net
Calendar lists programs for upcoming meeting and site has nice photo gallery.
WYNMOOR RADIO CLUB
HOLLYWOOD ARC http://www.geocities.com/WB4TON/HARC.html
NORTH DADE REPEATER ASSN
BROWARD ARC http://www.eagle3.net/barc
SOUTH FLORIDA DX ASSN http://www.qsl.net/k4fk/
Listing of meeting dates, nets, and lots of useful information about DXing.
Monroe ARES John, KI4QMK report 12 new Technicians as a result of his recent licensing class
PALMETTO ARC OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC. http://www.palmettoarc.org/
Information about meetings, club activities, and ARES meetings on the main page. Other pages have many useful links.
FORT MYERS ARC http://www.fmarc.net
GULF COAST AREA REPEATER CLUB
FORT PIERCE RADIO CLUBhttp://www.qsl.net/w4akh
C3I AMATEUR RADIO GROUP http://www.ac4xq.net
JUPITER TEQUESTA REPEATER GROUP INC http://www.jtrg.org
Activities calendar on home page and a nice photo album.
KEY WEST ARC INC
LEHIGH PSK31 CLUB
K2UGH KILOWATT CLUB
PALMS WEST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC http://www.freewebs.com/pwarc
Club and other local radio activities listed. There is a nice photo gallery.
PALM BEACH AMATEUR RADIO COUNCIL (Club Council) http://www.freewebs.com/pbarc
MAJOR ARMSTRONG FM ASSOCIATION http://www.freewebs.com/mafma
Learn a lot of radio history at this site.
PLATINUM COAST ARS http://pcars.org
Lots of information about local and state ham radio activities and lots of photos.
FLORIDA WEAK SIGNAL SOCIETY http://www.flwss.net
This site lives up to the comment - Promoting Weak Signal Operating on VHF, UHF, and Microwaves in the Southeast
DADE RADIO CLUB OF MIAMI INC http://www.daderadioclub.org
AMERICA RADIO CLUB, INC. http://www.qsl.net/americaradioclub
NORTH BREVARD AMATEUR RADIO CLUBhttp://www.northbrevardarc.org
ARA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. http://www.araswf.org
All local meetings are posted and there's a nice archive of club newsletters. Check the newsletters when you have some time - there are many informative articles in these publications
GULFCOAST AMATEUR SOCIETY
OKEECHOBEE ARC, INC. http://www.k4oke.com
HARRIS INTERSIL ARC
MOTOROLA ARC
WR4AYC REPEATER GROUP
GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION INC http:// www.w4bug.org
Informative page of club activities.
PORT ST LUCIE ARA http://www.pslhams.com
MARTIN COUNTY ARES/RACES, INC http://www.wx4mc.org
Live local scanner on this site.
Test session in July: 7 new Techs 3 new Generals and 1 new Extra. One of the Generals was an upgrade all others were new licenses.
MARTIN COUNTY ARA (MCARA) http://www.mcaraweb.com
there's a lot of news and links on this site
TITUSVILLE ARCJune meeting program: Dennis Decker, of the National Weather Service gave instruction on how to be a Skywarn Spotter.
VERO BEACH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB http://www.vbarc.net
ST LUCIE REPEATER ASSN INC
WEST PALM BEACH ARC, INC http://www.wpbarc.org
Jul;y meeting program: Chuck Egan gave a presentation to the members and guests on "programming Commercial Radio Equipment for Amateur Usage".
VA MEDICAL CENTER RADIO CLUB
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Note: If your club is not getting recognition in the monthly news, either in the e-mail short summary or on the web news page, step up to the plate and ask your newsletter editor or PIO to send the news to me and to our Affiliated Club Coordinator - Jeff Beals, WA4AW. No newsletter or Public Info Officer/Publicity Chairperson? Volunteer to do the job or share the job with another club member. It is YOUR club.
Please include us on your newsletter e mail or snail mail lists. We obtain most of our info for ARRL Section and national news from these club publications.
Should you have any questions on how to update your club information at ARRL, please let Jeff know. E-mail wa4aw@arrl.net
Only affiliated clubs and ARES groups or national amateur service groups will be given space in the "Club News". The only exception that will be made is Field Day since this is an event to promote amateur radio emergency communications.
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SKYWARN Special SKYWARN spotter classes will be held at the North Collier regional park on August 13, from 10.00am -3.00pm. Anyone interested in this should, in the first instance, e-mail Rick Zyvoloski at: RichardZyvoloski@colliergov.net to register.
La clases de SKYWARN será el 27 de setiembre debido a al incertidumbre con
HANNA.
The class has been postponed until Sept 27th due to uncertainty with Hanna.
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SILENT KEYS
Vic Dubois N4TO of Sebring. Vic was a member of the FCG and a former member of SFDXA. He hosted several picnics, known as VICNICs, at his home for the contest group as well as many M/S and M/M contest operations. He could be counted on to help with
any antenna projects going on in the local area. .
Allan Hobron KC2DPP passed away July 2nd .He has been waging a battle for life for 4 weeks after being involved in a motorcycle accident. Allan was an Official Emergency Station in Brevard County.
Colleen Sammons KQ4TR has passed away on August 8. She was a long-time Treasurer of the Ft.Myers Radio Club. She is survived by OM, G.E. Sammons,WA4DQE
Earl Richard Spencer K4FQU 06/28/1925 - 06/27/2008 of Lee County. Earl was very active on traffic nets and held several section appointments. The Fort Myers club will surely miss his presense.
Phil Potter, N4VMT of Collier county
Suzanne Stiles, KI4KQJ of Lee county. Survived by OM, Larry W4FLS.
David Quick, KD4IVD of Lee County.
KG4IUT, Kent of PSLARA on June 7.
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ARES and NTS
JULY ARES REPORT
Total number of ARES members in the 10 counties reporting: 1000
ARES nets: 16,Sessions: 72, 6 with NTS liaison
DECs/ECs reporting: N4LEM, KF4MJJ, N5KFR, AA4BN, WA4ASJ, WA4GUK, AI7Q, K4FLC, AD4RZ, WN7YJJ reporting for Osceola
Number of drills, tests and training sessions: 89,Person hours: 498
Number of public service events: 2,Person hours: 31
No emergency operations
Total number of ARES operations: 91, Total Person hours: 529
SFL ARES Net Report --- QNI 22 QTC 1 Time 40 Min.
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JUNE ARES REPORT:
Total reported number of ARES membersin the 9 counties reporting: 766
ARES nets active:9, Sessions: 30, 5 nets with NTS liaison.
DECs/ECs reporting: N4LEM, WA2DQX, N5KFR, AA4BN, WA4ASJ, WA4GUK, AI7Q,AD4RZ, WN7YJJ reporting for Osceola
Number of drills, tests and training sessions: 44, Person hours 144
No emergency operations.
Total number of ARES operations: 52, Total Person hours: 690
SFL ARES Net Report --- QNI 24, QTC 2, Time 36 Min.
Comments:
Lee County ARES participated in the County Hurricane Simulation . The Lee county EOC, one hospital, two points of distribution and two shelters were manned.
Martin County ARES staffed booth at annual the Red Cross Hurricane Fair and recruited students for the Technician class which started June 10.
Broward County: Jeff Beals, WA4AW, SFL GC DEC & David Fowler, K4DLF, SFL Training Officer were invited to join Broward RACES Officer, Robin Terrill, N4HHP & his staff to meet with Broward County EMA Director, Chuck Lanza & his immediate staff on Friday, July 19th. The purpose of this meeting was to meet with the new EMA Director to get acquainted with him, his staff & the ARES/RACES officials in the county. A power point presentation by ARES/RACES was offered to describe the County plan & to introduce the staff members present. In addition to EMA Director Lanza, his assistant director, logistics chief & ESF2 coordinator represented EMA at this meeting. Broward ARES/RACES staff present included Dave Wagner, WA2DXQ, EC & ARO, Al Flapan, KN4FA, AEC & ARO & Carol Sjursen,KJ4AWB, AEC-Training & ARO. Various needs & objectives were discussed & agreed upon to be implemented by both groups during the course of the meeting. It was also agreed upon to meet with EMA officials on a ongoing basis during the year.
Hendry County: Field Day station put on the air at the Clewiston Emergency Operations Center - by S3ALE and AA4BN. Local EOC costuction is planned - AA4BN and W3ALE attended the Emergency Services Council for Hendry County - representing ARES/RACES - and have been advised that there is a designated space in the new planned EOC shelter for amateur radio/ARES/RACES - agreed to assist in details fo the station that is proposed.
SAR for July: KA4FZI 339, KE4CB 101, AA4BN 57, KC4TM 18, W7GXW 14
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PSHR for July: KA4FZI 120, KE4CB 105, AA4BN 87
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TOTAL CHECKINS/QNI = 2275 (Up from 2110 in June)
TOTAL TRAFFIC/QTC = 659 (Up from 524 in June)
Practice checking into a net before an emergency/hurricane strikes.
NET ABB. SESS, QNI, QTC, MGR
All Florida CW Traffic Net, QFN, 62, 462, 358, AD4DO
Broward Co. Emergency Prep. Net, BCEPN, 4, 75, 19, KI4WDQ
Florida Amateur SSB Traffic Net, FAST, 31, 260, 71, K4SCL
Florida Medium Speed (CW) Net, FMSN, 31, 191, 48, AG4RJ/AB4XK
Jupiter-Tequesta Repeater Group, JTRG, 9, 91, 14, AG4BV/W4FK
Palm Beach County Ares Net, PBCAN, 8, 123, 29, K4DLF
Saint Lucie Repeater Association, SLRA, 4, 39, 1, KE4UEI
Southeast Florida Traffic Net, SEFTN, 31, 694, 54, AG4RJ/KI4IQZ
Southwest Florida Traffic Net, SWFTN, 27, 340, 65, KE4CB/N9WS
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SAR June: KA4FZI 174, KE4CB 101, AA4BN 53, KC4TM 10, W7GXW 6
PSHR June: KA4FZI 120, KE4CB 105, AA4BN 84
SFL NETS ABB., SESS, QNI, QTC, MGR
All Florida CW Traffic Net, QFN, 60,
391, 238, AD4DO
Broward Co. Emergency Prep. Net, BCEPN, 4, 72,
17, KI4WDQ
Florida Amateur SSB Traffic Net , FAST, 30, 261,
63, K4SCL
Florida Medium Speed Net, FMSN, 30,
174, 29, AG4RJ/AB4XK
Jupiter-Tequesta Repeater Group, JTRG, 7,
55, 19, AG4BV/W4FK
Palm Beach County Ares Net, PBCAN, 8, 101,
32, K4DLF
Saint Lucie Repeater Association, SLRA, 5,
69, 2, KE4UEI
Southeast Florida Traffic Net, SEFTN, 30,
647, 39, AG4RJ/KI4IQZ
Southwest Florida Traffic Net, SWFTN,
26,
340, 85 KE4CB/N9WS
Total QNI = 2110, QTC = 524
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This is a good time to get acquainted
with the HF CW/phone nets as well as local VHF nets. When emergencies happen,
they will need hams who are familiar with net procedures. Each net has its own
check in and traffic/information handling methods. Knowing how the net is
run will greatly enhance net efficiency and save you embarrassment.
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Section policy has been and will continue to be: if health, family or work matters interfere with an appointee performing the duties of the appointment he/she may step aside without hard feelings and may apply for an appointment at a later date when the other matters are settled.
Amateur radio in Oregon received a lot of favorable press and praise from government officials for their work during and after the recent storms. Why? Because there were PIOs (Public Information Officers) working with ARES to get the information out in real time and the PIOs were available to the media. Where does your ARES group stand in this area?
Need to know who your ARES® Emergency Coordinator is? When the traffic nets are held? Hamfests throughout the area? How to complete the Public Service Honor Roll (PSHR) report? Go to: www.sflarrl.org
Need traffic handling procedures? Need information about ARES® and RACES functions? Can't find information on your individual traffic count for your Station Activity Report? Go to: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/pscm/index.html
I will be happy to mail traffic handling information to anyone interested...
Just ask. de KA4FZI@ AOL.COM
SFAN (Saturday at 8AM local, 3.940MHz ), Net Manager is Thom, N5KFR.
All ECs are encouraged to check into these nets or send an OES representative if you cannot join the net. All ARES members are welcome to join the nets.
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If your weekly net and local repeater has IRLP or Echolink check-in available please let Karen K8KB, Phylisan KA4FZI and I know. Also advise the ARES EC in your county and the neighboring counties. This information could be useful during disasters.
If you are going out of town for more than a few days when the season is quiet or more than 48 hours with a system beginning, please notify your local EC. Time is of the essence when a phone tree is activated or when members are phoned after they do not check into a resource net. And, especially if you can't deploy to a shelter or to another area, please offer your time to phone members, enter logs into a database, provide route directions, or other at-home activities. Everyone can do something.
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Check into a net - better to learn how now than during a disaster!
FMSN (FL Medium Speed CW Net) 3.651 Daily 6:30 PM
QFN (All FL CW Traffic Net) 3.547 Daily 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
FAST (FL Amateur Sideband Traffic Net) 3.940 Daily 6:00 PM
FMTN (FL Midday Traffic Net 7.242 Daily 12:00 Noon
FPTN (Friendly Phone Traffic Net -- FL AL GA) 3.940 Daily 7:55 AM
NFAN (North FL ARES Net) 3.950 M-S 9:00 AM
NFPN (North FL Phone Net) 3.950 Daily 5:30 PM Winter 6:30 PM Summer
SFAN (South FL ARES Net) 3.940 Sat 8:00 AM
TPTN (Tropical Phone Traffic Net) 3.940 Daily 5:00 PM
SEFTN (Southeast FL Traffic Net) (2 meter) 146.790- Daily 6:00 PM
SWFTN (Southwest FL Traffic Net) (2 meter) 146.685 M-S 10:00 AM
http://wx4j.com -- A great place to check for other ARES/NTS info
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Does your club have a Publicity Chairperson? Is there a Public Information Officer for your ARES group? Are these people actively promoting amateur radio on an ongoing basis and are they known at the EOC by the county or city PIO? For more information read the e-magazine Contact, at www.arrl.org/pio
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Say Hello to your world with Amateur Radio. Stay on the air, talk up ham radio, support your local club and emergency communications group.
Ham Anagram:
THE MORSE CODE
When you rearrange the letters:
HERE COME DOTS
Would this be a Hamagram?
ADDITIONAL FIELD DAY PHOTOS:
LARA - www.ad4c.com
FPARC - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRL3_beyJdA
Several from Alan Dewey, WB9JTK -
* W4HAW,
West Palm Beach Amateur Radio Club operated from John Prince Park in Lantana, Florida.
* WY5I,
Jupiter-Tequesta Repeater Organization operated from the beach at the Atlantic Ocean at Carlin Park in Jupiter Florida.
* K4L,
Jupiter Lighthouse Radio Alliance operated from a fire station at Burt Reynolds Park in Jupiter Florida
These videos are available now on http://www.helloworld.com/root.api/v.1.0/blogFeedGen.aspx?ID=43617
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