From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Wed Oct 1 11:54:32 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 11:54:32 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] (no subject) Message-ID: NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The Senate plans to vote on the $700 billion bank rescue plan Wednesday evening - two days after the House failed to pass it.The bill adds new provisions - including raising the FDIC insurance cap to $250,000 from $100,000 - and will be attached to an existing tax bill that the House also rejected Monday, according to several Democratic leadership aides. The vote is scheduled for after sundown, in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Republican presidential nominee John McCain, R-Ariz., and Democratic nominee Barack Obama, D-Ill., and his running mate Joe Biden, D-Del., confirmed that they would be present for the vote.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced the plan Tuesday night."Senate Democrats and Republicans believe it is essential that we work quickly on this important legislation to restore confidence to our financial system and strengthen the economy," Reid said in a statement.White House spokesman Tony Fratto said the administration welcomes the "modified bill" and the scheduled vote.Democratic sources told CNN that they expect bipartisan support in the Senate. Tuesday afternoon, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Sheila Bair asked Congress to allow her agency to increase the $100,000 limit per account that has been in place since 1980. To do so would help restore confidence in the markets, she said. Bair did not say what she thinks the new limit should be. The revised bill contains provisions that the Senate hopes will appeal to House Republicans, who voted two-to-one against the original legislation. The sweeteners include renewable energy tax incentives - for individuals and businesses alike - that have been on the table for several months and had a chance of passing at some point anyway.The bill also includes relief from the Alternative Minimum Tax, without which millions of Americans would have to pay the so-called "wealth tax." The debate over extending AMT relief is an annual political ritual. It enjoys bipartisan support but deficit hawks on both sides of the aisle contend the cost of providing that relief should be paid for. Others argue it shouldn't be paid for because the AMT was never intended to hit the people the relief provisions would protect. Nevertheless, lawmakers pass the measure every year or two.The revised bailout bill also includes a "Mental Health Parity" provision, which would require health insurance companies to cover mental illness at parity with physical illness.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said that House leaders are discussing ideas offered by other lawmakers about how to modify the bill defeated on Monday. "House Democrats remain strongly committed to a comprehensive bill that stabilizes the financial markets, restores confidence, and protects taxpayers," she said.House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, was consulted on the Senate's plans and gave his "green light," Boehner spokesman Kevin Smith said. "We believe we'll have a better chance to pass this bill than the one that failed [Monday]," Smith added. However, one aide in the GOP Senate leadership said swaying House Democrats to get on board with the sweetened bill will be "a fairly substantial problem." The plan could attract Republicans in the House while simultaneously alienating bailout supporters among the Democrats because the tax cuts in the revenue bill aren't offset by spending cuts or increased revenues. "I am talking with my House colleagues about the Senate action and how to best proceed taking that into consideration in determining what action in the House will be most successful," said House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland. Round 1 failedThe bailout package, a collaboration of Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and leaders from both parties, was rejected by the House in a 228-205 vote Monday. Two-thirds of Republicans and about one-third of Democrats voted against the bill. Following the defeat, the Dow Jones industrial average dropped 777 points, its biggest one-day point decline ever. The decline of nearly 7% was the largest one-day percentage decline since Sept. 17, 2001, the first day the markets reopened after the Sept. 11 attacks. (See correction.)But stocks rallied Tuesday, with the Dow jumping 485 points on bets that Congress will pass a version of the government's $700 billion package.The bill, if approved, would allow the federal government to buy troubled mortgage-related investments from financial institutions, freeing them up for lending in a bid to pull the economy out of its credit freeze. Proponents of the bill believe it would prevent the United States from sliding into a serious financial crisis, but opponents saw it as an unbearable burden to taxpayers and a rescue for Wall Street.The Bush administration and key lawmakers had regrouped on Tuesday and vowed to push ahead. "Unfortunately, the measure was defeated by a narrow margin," President Bush said in a brief televised address at the White House. "I'm disappointed by the outcome, but I assure our citizens, and citizens around the world, that this is not the end of the legislative process."The House is adjourned and not scheduled to return to session until Thursday at noon. Bush pushed hard for lawmakers to act. "Our economy is depending on decisive action from the government," he said. "The sooner we address the problem, the sooner we can get back on the path of growth and job creation. This is what elected leaders owe the American people, and I am confident that we'll deliver."On Tuesday, Bush also spoke to Obama and McCain about the financial crisis, according to Fratto. The presidential candidates "offered ideas and reaffirmed what they have said publicly - that this is a critical issue that needs to be addressed," Fratto said.CNN's Jessica Yellin, Deirdre Walsh and Ted Barrett contributed to this story. Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the 7% drop in the Dow on Monday was the second biggest one-day decline since Black Monday in 1987, when the Dow dropped 22%. First Published: September 30, 2008: 9:07 AM ET _________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081001/15796bf9/attachment-0001.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Wed Oct 1 12:21:08 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 12:21:08 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] Wall street bail-out Message-ID: Tell me something is not rotten in Washington D.C. Just over ten days ago...President Bush's plan to bail-out Wall Street was a three page document. The House of Representatives response to the President's bill is a 106 page document (bail-out plan) Today, the Senate will vote on their bail-out plan....a whopping 451-page document....to see and download it got to www.rushlimbaug.com the link is at the top of his opening page...the bill is a pdf file. The Senate has added a lot of things that have nothing to due with the Wall Street Financial crisis.....it has energy proposals, tax proposals, and a lot of other things having nothing to do with the financial crisis. Call your two Senators and express your opinions. I have included the proposal as an attachment with this email. Tom KB9WSL _________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I know some of you were in the service & I know for sure that at least 2 of you were in the US Navy. I know that the US Navy & the USCGA are 2 different enitities but they both serve the USA on the waters inside & outside our borders. I want to try to tune in to monitor this event. Enjoy. United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Special Event Amateur Radio Day 2008 United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Special Event Amateur Radio Day 2008 The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary invites you to participate in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 'Special Event Amateur Radio Day 2008', October 18th. This special event has been running for the past 10 years, and they now have up to 60 U.S. Coast Guard Aux. H.F. Stations operational for this year's event. The event commemorates the 69th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and HF Stations from all across the U.S. and will be operational on amateur radio frequencies all day during this event. Stations will be operating from Coast Guard Bases, ships, lighthouses and H.F. facilities. More details and a list of all the stations (along with plan operating frequencies) are available on the event web site at: http://a0530407.uscgaux.info/SED2008.html A special commemorative QSL will be available FWIW: Here's the Special Event Station list with locations: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Special Event Radio Day Official 2008 Special Event Stations Operations will be from approx. 0900 - 1600 hrs Local - 18 OCT 1 - K3G - Media, PA 7.270, 14.270, 21.330, 28.330 SSB IRLP Node # = 4790 2- N5R - Tickfaw, LA 7.293, 14.295, 21.365, 28.315 SSB 3 - W4Y - N/A 7.260, 14.295, 21.365, 28.315 SSB 4 - N1C - Londonderry, NH 7.228 , 14.340 , 21.305 , 28.390 SSB 5 - W6A - Placentia, CA 7.262 , 14.310, 21.315, 28.320 SSB 6 - K9Z - Fond du Lac, WI 7.235, 14.330, 21.325, 28.335 SSB 7 - W1D - Holden, MA 7.268 , 14.292 , 21.362 , 28.407 SSB 8 - K2S - Avenel, NJ 7.247, 14.282, 21.395, 28.395 SSB 9 - N4V - Evington, OR* 7.245 , 14.245, 21.335 , 28.417 SSB 10 - K7A - Court D'Alene, ID 7.286 , 14.342 , 21.415 , 28.415 SSB 11 - W7A - Warrenton, OR 7.238 , 14.338 , 21.385 , 28.345 SSB 12 - W4W - Jacksonville, FL 7.278 , 14.268 , 21.340 , 28.385 SSB 13 - N4P Panama City Beach, FL - 7.280, 14.320, 21.345, 28.360 SSB 14 - N2K - Roosevelt, NY 7.225 , 14.325 , 21.390 , 28.370 SSB 15 - K5K - Rowlett, TX 7.230, 14.240, 21.320 , 28.340 SSB 16 - N5A - Plano, TX 7.235, 14.330, 21.325, 28.335 SSB 17 - K2R - No. Bellimore, NY 7.233, 14.315, 21.355, 28.375 SSB 18 - W4C - Merritt, NC 7.265 , 14.290, 21.380 , 28.355 SSB 19 - W4Z - Virginia Beach, VA 7.267, 14.247, 21.400, 28.400 SSB 20 - N1K - Marco Island, FL 7.250, 14.262, 21.410, 28.410 SSB 21 - K3A - Marco Island, FL 7.282 , 14.280, 21.350 , 28.350 SSB 22 - W5A - Plano, TX 7.242 , 14.285 , 21.370 , 28.335 SSB 23 - N3G - Aston, PA 7.027, 14.055 , 50.130 24 - K4Z - Sunrise, FL 7.240 , 14.345, 21.405, 28.405 SSB 25 - N7A - Puyallup, WA 7.275, 14.275, 21.375, 28.380 SSB 26 - K4U - Boynton Beach, FL 7.260, 14.260, 21.353, 28.350 SSB 27 - N6C - Novato, CA 7.255 , 14.250 , 21.360, 28.325 SSB 28 - K4C - Trinity, AL 7.272 , 14.307 , 21.390 , 28.365 SSB 29 - N4Z - Lighthouse Point, FL 7.280, 14.280 , 21.367 , 28.355 SSB 30 - K1A - St. Petersburg, FL 7.257 , 14.265 , 21.362 , 28.305 SSB 31 - W6W - Arleta, CA 7.243 , 14.287 , 21.372 , 28.335 SSB 32 - N7Z - Smyrna, GA 7.290, 14.255, 21.410, 28.490 SSB 33 - N5G - Dallas, TX 7.258 , 14.278 , 21.375 , 28.360 SSB 34 - W4B - Miami, FL 7.264 , 14.264 , 21.264 , 28.464 SSB 35 - K5A - Louisville, TX* 7.215 , 14.334 , 21.310 , 28.430 SSB 36 - K6C - Marina Del Rey, CA 7.274 , 14.309 , 21.393 , 28.368 SSB 37 - N8G - Hudson, MI 38 - W4D - Jackson, TN 38 - K2A - Merchantville, NJ 39 - K2G - Merchantville, NJ 7.210 , 14.250, 21.290, 28.450 SSB 41 - W0N - Harlington, DE 42 - W2W - Baltimore, MD 43 - N2A - St. Thomas, V.I. 7.266 , 14.266, 21.366, 28.366 SSB 44 - K5C - 45 - K3M - New Kensington, PA 46 - K0G - Johnston, IA 47 - K0A - St. Augustine, FL 48 - K2Z - Perth Amboy, NJ 49 - N4K- Oneonta, AL 50 - K4K - St. Petersburg, FL 51 - K3C - Carlisle, PA 52 - K4G - San Antonio, P.R. 53 - W1A - Chapachet, RI 54 - N0W - Polk City, IA 55 - N8A - Westland, MI 56 - W6C - Lancaster, CA 57 - K4T - Nashville, TN 58 - N7F - Eugene, OR 59 - W0O - Harlington, TX 60 - W4S - Roswell, GA * Location/spelling subject to verification. 73/75 de ka9jwx, Paul Paul Lewis Webster Amway Global/Quixtar Independent Business Owner ka9jwx at Yahoo.com Health http://pwebster1.qhealthzone.com Beauty http://pwebster1.qbeautyzone.com Health & Beauty http://pwebster1.qhealthbeauty.com Gift Incentive http://pwebster1.ordermygift.com __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! 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URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081002/759f6f9d/attachment-0001.htm From laird.realty at verizon.net Thu Oct 2 12:16:12 2008 From: laird.realty at verizon.net (Laird, Michael E) Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:16:12 -0500 Subject: [Ccarc] Wall street bail-out References: Message-ID: <3ED2D83807A44DEB8C9971FC5522C2E9@barron> I agree that something is rotten. The quick vote on this is not needed. Who in there right mind can digest 500+ pages overnight and make an intelligent decision. The fact that it's over 500 pages tells me they have been working on this for months and want cry wolf to get it passed. The world didn't come to an end when the first version didn't pass. The world didn't come to an end with Y2K either. Below are some of my feelings and opinion as to this situation. I believe that If either candidate for President "there won't be any bailout" he would win the election by a large margin. Why would he win? (1) The voters and the world would view him a NO NONSENSE President. (2) In the free enterprise system we are allowed to start a business and if we make poor decisions that business is allowed to fail. The small business owners (and there are lots of them) are thinking nobody will ever bail me out why should the big boys get bailed out. They would vote for the candidate that was fair to all business owners. (3)The problem with bad mortgages isn't new, I can tell you that foreclosures back in the 70's were not unheard of but they weren't the number it is today. Locally, about 25% of the homes that have been sold by Realtors have been foreclosed. It's nothing new, other than the investors who have purchased/invested in mortgages bundled as securities are now whining about their loses. These whiners took the risk when they invested, they knew exactly what they were getting into. What they wanted was the potentially big return on investing them now they are crying in their beer. LET THEM CRY. (4)Not all foreclosures are the result of the subprime problem. Persons get a divorce and it takes 2 incomes to make the payment and they are down to 1 payment. I just sold one that happened because of a medical problem, big bills and off work results in not being able to make the payments. You don't have to loose a job just get laid off and many homeowners are in trouble. Another reason is the stupidity of the borrower, they need to give up a few things, like DSL, RENTING CD'S, SMOKING, BOWLING, BEER, and they would have at least a chance to keep there home. (5)The adjustable rate mortgage. Why can't the Gov't just say, as of Oct 1, all adjustable rate mortgages are now X % and fixed rate and stop making new ones. Doing so would help the overall mortgage situation. The greedy lender wouldn't get as much $ but the home might be saved from foreclosure. (6)Before saying everyone is a worthless bum, I must say that there are a great many FINE, UPSTANDING PEOPLE IN THIS NATION. The mortgage problem goes way beyond an individuals credit score. Society has been changing and not for the better. Many people have a "give a damn attitude" meaning they don't give a damn. You know: To hell with my boss I don't feel like working today. I need some beer, smokes and to rent a video and they charge it, I'll make my mortgage payment later. They live for the moment and don't look ahead that soon they will have a natural gas bill or the car will need repairs. The fix: The direction society has been going has to be reversed and that's a very tall order N9LMC ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Murray To: remailer remailer Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 11:21 AM Subject: [Ccarc] Wall street bail-out Tell me something is not rotten in Washington D.C. Just over ten days ago...President Bush's plan to bail-out Wall Street was a three page document. The House of Representatives response to the President's bill is a 106 page document (bail-out plan) Today, the Senate will vote on their bail-out plan....a whopping 451-page document....to see and download it got to www.rushlimbaug.com the link is at the top of his opening page...the bill is a pdf file. The Senate has added a lot of things that have nothing to due with the Wall Street Financial crisis.....it has energy proposals, tax proposals, and a lot of other things having nothing to do with the financial crisis. Call your two Senators and express your opinions. I have included the proposal as an attachment with this email. Tom KB9WSL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. 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URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081004/31afba87/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Tue Oct 7 10:42:36 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:42:36 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] FW: [InHam] Ham Instructor Webinar, invite Saturday In-Reply-To: <8039c8c40810070620u2fd592fdtfbdd9bab33235a34@mail.gmail.com> References: <8039c8c40810070620u2fd592fdtfbdd9bab33235a34@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:20:12 -0400 From: briankaywalker at gmail.com To: inham at mailman.qth.net; ilham at mailman.qth.net CC: Subject: [InHam] Ham Instructor Webinar, invite Saturday The Yahoo Group "Ham Instructor" is putting on its first Webinar Saturday. If you have an interest in training the next generation of Ham Operators, please review the topics of discussion scheduled and register if you have interest. See below! 73, Brian K9BKW Ham Instructor Workshop Series -- First Go Join us for a Webinar on October 11, 22:00 UTC, 6 PM EDT, to sign up go to the link at the bottom of this email and register...(an email with connection instructions will be sent back to you after registering). We all want to be the best Instructors possible, and we all want to have an easier time preparing, and above all we want our students to get licensed and have long and active, rewarding experiences at Ham Radio Operators. How do we accomplish our goals? Work together we can get the best of the best and share it around. The recent Ham Instructor Yahoo Group poll results show the following are of interest... (below with 117 votes in now). Let's have a meeting on the Internet and start talking about these things. We can then have long meetings about each separately, but let's start talking about it now... 1. Elmering: What happens after the class is over? This is an extremely popular subject! We have a multi-way tie for #2: Ten things you need to know... Instructor resources for numerous topics especially PowerPoint Web resources, moving beyond reading a PowerPoint How to find students and get them into your class That would be Five topics each with 10 minutes With 2 minutes each... I have, you have, together we can have it all - Sharing resources Utilizing your volunteers Recruiting new teachers Funding/Charging for a class, value of a book and a monitory commitment We can have a one minute intro and exit... and there you have an hour meeting. Ham Instructor Workshop Series -- First Go Saturday, October 11, 2008 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT, 22:00 UTC Saturday...Oct. 11th. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows? 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista Macintosh?-based attendees Required: Mac OS? X 10.4 (Tiger?) or newer Space is available for everyone in the group! Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/252996337 I have set it up so you can use your PC's Mic and Speakers (USB boom headset/mic is best, mute capability is critical). Up to 25 people can have talking privileges at the same time. Raise your hand (log on early to learn about all the features of this GoToMeeting system v. 4.0 has... Hope everyone in the group signs up and logs on.... I need people who will take the lead on each question... please email me if you are interested! 73, Brian K9BKW briankaywalker at gmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081007/31bd406d/attachment.htm From cdhendrickson at comcast.net Tue Oct 7 17:25:15 2008 From: cdhendrickson at comcast.net (Chuck Hendrickson) Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 17:25:15 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] Fw: [InHam] Ham Instructor Webinar, invite Saturday Message-ID: <001801c928c3$30ee57f0$2e0aa8c0@Hamshack1> Those of you interested in putting on a tech class or another class might find this of interest. 73, Chuck Hendrickson N9PMW President Cass County Amateur Radio Club Cass County ARES Emergency Coordinator Cass County RACES Coordinator http://www.w9vmw.org ARRL Ham Radio's National Association http://www.arrl.org ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian Walker To: inham at mailman.qth.net ; ilham at mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 9:20 AM Subject: [InHam] Ham Instructor Webinar, invite Saturday The Yahoo Group "Ham Instructor" is putting on its first Webinar Saturday. If you have an interest in training the next generation of Ham Operators, please review the topics of discussion scheduled and register if you have interest. See below! 73, Brian K9BKW Ham Instructor Workshop Series -- First Go Join us for a Webinar on October 11, 22:00 UTC, 6 PM EDT, to sign up go to the link at the bottom of this email and register...(an email with connection instructions will be sent back to you after registering). We all want to be the best Instructors possible, and we all want to have an easier time preparing, and above all we want our students to get licensed and have long and active, rewarding experiences at Ham Radio Operators. How do we accomplish our goals? Work together we can get the best of the best and share it around. The recent Ham Instructor Yahoo Group poll results show the following are of interest... (below with 117 votes in now). Let's have a meeting on the Internet and start talking about these things. We can then have long meetings about each separately, but let's start talking about it now... 1. Elmering: What happens after the class is over? This is an extremely popular subject! We have a multi-way tie for #2: Ten things you need to know... Instructor resources for numerous topics especially PowerPoint Web resources, moving beyond reading a PowerPoint How to find students and get them into your class That would be Five topics each with 10 minutes With 2 minutes each... I have, you have, together we can have it all - Sharing resources Utilizing your volunteers Recruiting new teachers Funding/Charging for a class, value of a book and a monitory commitment We can have a one minute intro and exit... and there you have an hour meeting. Ham Instructor Workshop Series -- First Go Saturday, October 11, 2008 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT, 22:00 UTC Saturday...Oct. 11th. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows? 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista Macintosh?-based attendees Required: Mac OS? X 10.4 (Tiger?) or newer Space is available for everyone in the group! Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/252996337 I have set it up so you can use your PC's Mic and Speakers (USB boom headset/mic is best, mute capability is critical). Up to 25 people can have talking privileges at the same time. Raise your hand (log on early to learn about all the features of this GoToMeeting system v. 4.0 has... Hope everyone in the group signs up and logs on.... 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URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081007/723f95aa/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Wed Oct 8 12:06:40 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:06:40 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] (no subject) Message-ID: 'Major global downturn' says IMF The world economy is entering a major downturn in the biggest financial crisis since the 1930s, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In a hard-hitting report, the IMF warned the global economy was facing its most dangerous crisis for 70 years. World economic growth will slow substantially this year, and only pick up modestly later in 2009, it said. It warned the challenge for governments would be to stabilise economies while keeping a lid on inflation. In its latest bi-annual World Economic Outlook report, the IMF said global economic growth would slow to 3.9% this year and then to just 3% in 2009 - its lowest level since 2002. Growth slows The IMF said the global financial crisis, which started with the collapse in US sub-prime mortgages in August 2007, had worsened in the past six months - and had entered a "tumultuous new phase" in September. In its report, the IMF said that after four years of strong global growth led by emerging and developed economies, the world's economy was now heading into a major downturn led by leading industrialised nations. Overall growth in the US, Europe, Japan and Canada would drop to 1.5% this year - and was set to fall even lower to just 0.5% next year, it said. Conversely it has been developing countries in Africa and Asia which had seen the greatest expansion in growth in recent years - and where economic output was set to suffer the least. Growth in emerging and developing countries would still be 6.9% this year, and 6.1% in 2009 - while growth in China would be still be an impressive 9.3% next year - the IMF forecast. At the same time the impact of surging oil and food prices had led to rates of inflation not seen for 10 years, it warned. The IMF's latest World Economic Outlook report has come out just ahead of the annual IMF-World Bank meeting in the US. _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081008/607d70e8/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Wed Oct 8 12:56:24 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:56:24 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] Born between 1930 - 1979...survival Message-ID: Very true............... Still interesting even if you have seen this before! Subject: FW: Born between 1937 - 1979...survival To Those of You Born between 1930 - 1979 At the end of this email is a quote of the month by Jay Leno. If you don't read anything else, please read what he said. Very well stated, Mr. Leno. TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE 1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes. Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints. We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had baseball caps not helmets on our heads. As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, booster seats, seat belts or air bags. Riding in the back of a pick up truck on a warm day was always a special treat. We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle. We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and no one actually died from this. We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter and bacon. We drank Kool-aid made with real white sugar. And, we weren't overweight. WHY? Because we were always outside, playing...that's why! We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on. No one was able to reach us all day. And, we were O.K. We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times,we learned to solve the problem. We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's and X-boxes. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no personal computers, no Internet and no chat rooms. WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them! We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents. We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever. We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls and, although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes. We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them. Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!! The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law! These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers problem solvers and inventors problem solvers and inventors ever. The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas. We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all. If YOU are one of them? CONGRATULATIONS! You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives for our own goo d. While you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave and lucky their parents were. Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it ? ~ The quote of the month is by Jay Leno: 'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' For those that prefer to think that God is not watching over us...go ahead and delete this. For the rest of us...pass this on. Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn ?10 hidden secrets? from Jamie. Learn Now _________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081008/9f08d2df/attachment-0001.htm From phil_snider at hotmail.com Fri Oct 10 07:23:06 2008 From: phil_snider at hotmail.com (Phil Snider) Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:23:06 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] How many list members does it take to change a lightbulb? Message-ID: > How many list members does it take to change a lightbulb? > > One to change the light bulb and a second to post that the light > bulb has been changed (the first does not have regular email access). > > Fourteen to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs > and how the light bulb could have been changed differently. > > Seven to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs. > > Seven more to point out spelling or grammar errors in the posts > about changing light bulbs. > > Five to flame the spell checkers. > > Three to correct spelling/grammar flames. > > Six to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" > ... another six to condemn those six as stupid. > > Fifteen to claim experience in the lighting industry and give > correct spelling. > > One to post the old joke about "Hams don't change light bulbs, > they redesign the ciruit to use LED's". > > Two to post that "LED's" is incorrect grammar, and that the > plural form of LED is LEDs. > > Three to post that the "LED's" / LEDs postings are Off Topic > as the current discussion is about light bulbs. > > Nineteen to post that this group is not about light bulbs or LEDs > and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb (or light bulb > or LED) forum / mailing list / chatroom / whatever. > > Eleven to defend the posting to the group saying that we all use > light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this group. > > Two to say "I'm having to change lightbulbs tomorrow at work > therefore it is relevant to ME". > > Thirty-six to debate which method of changing light bulbs is > superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light > bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty. > > Seven to post URLs where one can see examples of different light > bulbs. > > Four to post that the URLs were posted incorrectly and then post > the corrected URL (bracketed inside < and > characters so that > word wrap does not break the URLs). > > Three to post about links they found from the URLs that are > relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to > this group. > > Thirteen to link all postings to date, quote them in their entirety > including all headers, trailers and signatures, and add "Me too". > > Another four that again quote the above "all postings"and add "Me three". > > Five to post to the group that they are quiting the list because > they cannot handle the light bulb controversy. > > Four to ask "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" > > Thirteen to say "Google is your friend", or "Do a Google search on > light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" > > Three to tell a funny story about their spouse/cat/dog/parrot/whatever > and a light bulb. > > Neil WA6KLA posts and says "I have 20 file cabinets of light bulb > manuals here, let me pull the correct one out for you and give you > the Motorola part number." > > AND > > One group lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from > now and start it all over again. Phil Snider W9LVY -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081010/5b8b9c13/attachment.htm From phil_snider at hotmail.com Fri Oct 10 14:38:10 2008 From: phil_snider at hotmail.com (Phil Snider) Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:38:10 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] new morse trainer Message-ID: from arnewsline: RADIO EDUCATION: A NEW MORSE TRAINER FOR PC BY ZL1ANIf you are a no-code ham or an SWL and want to learn C-W, have we found a neat way to assist you. It's a new Morse teacher program from ZL1AN, that can be can be downloaded from the New Zealand Amateur Radio Transmitters ham radio society website. Its really neat. Take a listen as we play with its speed control from about 20 down to 5 words per minute:In playback mode you can vary the speed from 3 to 30 words per minute. You can also set the output frequency of the audio the from 500 to 1000 hertz and the Farnsworth character separation speed from 12 to 35.The program runs in Windows and has already received rave reviews. Many are saying that it is the best "teach-yourself-Morse" program yet developed or that they have ever seen. You will find it in cyberspace at: http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/exam/morse.html ) (NZART) Phil Snider W9LVY -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081010/fa600ea1/attachment.htm From k9dvl at comcast.net Fri Oct 10 17:39:48 2008 From: k9dvl at comcast.net (Dave Rothermel) Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:39:48 -0500 Subject: [Ccarc] new morse trainer In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <48EFCBA4.2030305@comcast.net> Has New Zealand still have NO Code? Dave Phil Snider wrote: > from arnewsline: > RADIO EDUCATION: A NEW MORSE TRAINER FOR PC BY ZL1AN > > If you are a no-code ham or an SWL and want to learn C-W, have we found > a neat way to assist you. It's a new Morse teacher program from ZL1AN, > that can be can be downloaded from the New Zealand Amateur Radio > Transmitters ham radio society website. Its really neat. Take a > listen as we play with its speed control from about 20 down to 5 words > per minute: > > In playback mode you can vary the speed from 3 to 30 words per minute. > You can also set the output frequency of the audio the from 500 to 1000 > hertz and the Farnsworth character separation speed from 12 to 35. > > The program runs in Windows and has already received rave reviews. > Many are saying that it is the best "teach-yourself-Morse" program yet > developed or that they have ever seen. You will find it in cyberspace > at: http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/exam/morse.html ) (NZART) > > > Phil Snider W9LVY > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > ccarc mailing list > ccarc at culcom.net > http://ns1.culcom.net/mailman/listinfo/ccarc > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.8.0/1717 - Release Date: 10/9/2008 4:56 PM > > From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Mon Oct 13 21:12:57 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:12:57 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] FW: [InHam] [Fwd: [IndyHamRadio] Press Release: Henry County Amateur Radio Club] In-Reply-To: <48F3F0E3.6020301@insightbb.com> References: <48F3F0E3.6020301@insightbb.com> Message-ID: > Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:07:47 -0400 > From: dan.evans at insightbb.com > To: inham at mailman.qth.net > Subject: [InHam] [Fwd: [IndyHamRadio] Press Release: Henry County Amateur Radio Club] > > Press Release: > > Henry County Amateur Radio Club > > October 13, 2008 > > In preparation for the HCARC 2009 Field Day on June 27^th and 28^th > 2009. The Henry County Amateur Radio Club is having a practice field day > at Memorial Park at New Castle IN on Saturday October 18^th . This > practice will enable our members to work out problems in setting up > antennas and equipment that would be needed in an emergency situation. > By preparing early we hope to make next year?s national field day > smoother and more enjoyable for our members. During this practice we > hope to raise eight antennas and bring eight stations on air with the > first station being operational within one hour of arriving on site. > This will be in conjunction with the national test of emergency > communications held by the ARRL. We also plan for this to be a great > learning experience with great food and great companionship with the > many hams who will be attending. > > Howard Dudley, KC9JRW > > > > > 73 > Dan > -- > K9ZF /R no budget Rover ***QRP-l #1269 Check out the Rover Resource Page at: > List Administrator for: InHam+grid-loc+ham-books > Ask me how to join the Indiana Ham Mailing list! > > __._,_.___ > _______________________________________________ > InHam mailing list > InHam at mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/inham _________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081014/925576d0/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Tue Oct 14 08:46:38 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:46:38 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] FW: [InHam] Re: Fox Hunt and Picnic Sunday 10/12/2008 In-Reply-To: <000b01c92df5$8a35aa20$0700a8c0@yelloworange> References: <000b01c92df5$8a35aa20$0700a8c0@yelloworange> Message-ID: > Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:07:56 -0500 > From: wd9eyb0707 at wirelessinfield.com > To: eastside at mailman.qth.net > CC: WVARA at LISTSERV.INDSTATE.EDU; foxhunt at mailman.qth.net; inham at mailman.qth.net > Subject: [InHam] Re: Fox Hunt and Picnic Sunday 10/12/2008 > > Here are the results from the fox hunt on Sunday, 10/12/2008. > > Ten Little Foxes Hunt > First Place Team: Jeremy Lamb, KC9KGJ, and Cassie Lee, KC9KZG, 8 found > Second Place Team: Mike Wright, KF9NP, and Ray Robinson, K9ZRL, 8 found > Third Place Team: Ben Fisher, K9BF, and Mark Joseph, KC9DUU, 7 found > > First and second place were actually a tie with the hunters finding the same > number > and checking in at the same time. The teams agreed to break the tie with a > coin toss. > > One of the Ten Little Foxes, MO, is missing. None of the hunters found it. > If you find it pulsing on and off on 146.565 MHz with a call sign of WD9EYB > please return it to Jim Osburn, 2901 Ohio Blvd., Suite 250, Terre Haute, IN > 47803. > > KT9E Foxes Hunt > First Place Team: Jeremy Lamb, KC9KGJ, and Cassie Lee, KC9KZG, 3 found. > Second Place Team: Ben Fisher, K9BF, and Mark Joseph, KC9DUU, 3 found > Third Place Team: Jesse Risley, K9JLR, and Joe Rutkiewicz, KC9LEA, 2 found. > > The hunters suggested that more time be given to the afternoon hunt as it > seemed to be difficult. Next year the hunt will either be easier or more > time > will be given. > > For finishing first in both hunts Jeremy Lamb, KC9KGJ, and Cassie Lee, > KC9KZG, > were awarded the Eastside Outdoor Ham Club traveling trophy for being the > best > hunters of the day. > > Congratulations to the winners and all hunters who participated. > > Not only was it a great day for a fox hunt but it was a great day for a > picnic. > We had about 25 people attend including the hunters. > I think everyone had an enjoyable time. I know I did. > > Stay tuned to the Eastside Outdoor Ham Club list server and web page > for more information on upcoming hunts and other EOHC activities. > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/eastside > http://www.wirelessinfield.com/Eastside > > Thanks, > > Jim, WD9EYB > > _______________________________________________ > InHam mailing list > InHam at mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/inham _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081014/0c6d685f/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Tue Oct 14 11:37:55 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:37:55 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] JOTA Message-ID: Get Ready for the 51st Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) This Weekend When Scouts want to meet young people from another country, they usually think of attending a quadrennial World Jamboree. But each year, more than 400,000 Scouts and Guides "get together" over the airwaves for the annual Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA). This year, JOTA celebrates its 51st anniversary. JOTA follows a 48 hour schedule beginning at 0000 local time on Saturday, October 18, continuing through 2400 local time on Sunday, October 19. JOTA is an annual event where Boy and Girl Scouts and Guides from all over the world speak to each other by means of Amateur Radio. Since the first Jamboree-on-the-Air was held in 1958, millions of Scouts have met each other through this event. Many contacts made during JOTA have resulted in pen pals and links between Scout troops that have lasted many years. With no restrictions on age or on the number of participants, JOTA allows Scouts to contact each other via ham radio. Many Scouts and leaders hold licenses and have their own stations, but the most participate in JOTA through stations operated by local radio clubs and individual radio amateurs. There are many resources available on the ARRL's JOTA Web site for Scouts to use as they prepare for JOTA. Scout leaders can also access the ARRL's Scouting Web pages that list resources to help teach the Radio Merit Badge, conduct a foxhunt, build an antenna or provide other activities to explore the excitement of Amateur Radio. Last year, the ARRL introduced a JOTA feature that proved to be such a success that the League is bringing it back for this year's event. The JOTA Storyboard is a place where Scouts from all over the world can post stories and pictures on how they participated in their JOTA activities. Let other Scouts read your stories and catch the excitement of Amateur Radio and Scouting. Stations that participate in JOTA should call "CQ Jamboree," or answer stations doing so. Any authorized frequency may be used. The World Scout Bureau recommends that stations use the agreed World Scout Frequencies: 80 meters -- 3.690 and 3.940 MHz (SSB), 3.570 MHz (CW) 40 meters -- 7.090 and 7.190 MHz (SSB), 7.030 MHz (CW) 20 meters -- 14.290 MHz (SSB), 14.060 MHz (CW) 17 meters -- 18.140 MHz (SSB), 18.080 MHz (CW) 15 meters -- 21.360 MHz (SSB), 21.140 MHz (CW) 12 meters -- 24.960 MHz (SSB), 24.910 MHz (CW) 10 meters -- 28.390 MHz (SSB), 28.180 MHz (CW) 6 meters -- 50.160 MHz (SSB), 50.160 MHz (CW) In addition to local Scouts getting on the air for JOTA, national Scouting associations around the world fire up their rigs for the event, too. National organizations that have participated in JOTA in recent years include: HB9S -- World Scout Bureau, Geneva Switzerland K2BSA -- Boy Scouts of America National Office, Dallas, Texas JA1YSS -- Boy Scouts of Nippon National Office, Tokyo, Japan PA6JAM -- Scouting Nederland National Station, Sassenheim, Netherlands 5Z4KSA -- The Kenya Scouts Association, Paxtu Station, Nyeri, Kenya VK1BP -- The Scout Association of Australia National Station, Canberra, Australia GB2GP -- The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, London, United Kingdom XE1ASM -- Boy Scouts of Mexico DX1BSP -- Boy Scouts of the Philippines TF3JAM -- Scouts of Iceland JOTA is not a contest; the idea is not to contact as many stations as possible during the weekend. Radio operators run their stations in accordance with their national licensing regulations. Check the ARRL Web site for a review of control operator rules. All groups participating in JOTA are asked to send a report of their activities to their National JOTA Organizer (NJO) and to the ARRL JOTA Desk after the event (find the name and e-mail address of your NJO here). NJOs then forward their national JOTA reports to the World Scout Bureau for the World JOTA Report, published by the World Scout Bureau. Although the worldwide JOTA is organized in October, Scouts can meet on the air at other times during the year. Regular Scout nets (a pre-arranged time and frequency when operators meet) are organized nationally or regionally. An updated list of these nets can always be found in the latest World JOTA Report. AO-51 to be Used for JOTA AMSAT-NA has announced that they are again supporting JOTA by dedicating AO-51 operation to the event. According to AMSAT Vice President for Operations Drew Glassbrenner, KO4MA, the satellite will be configured as a single channel V/U repeater. He asks that users limit QSOs to those between or involving at least one JOTA station during this weekend. The frequencies used for this weekend will be 145.880 FM uplink, and 435.300 FM downlink, no PL tone required. The mode change should occur at around 0000 UTC on the 18th (Friday evening in the US) and run for approximately 48 hours. JOTA DX Stations On the Air Bernie McClenny, W3UR, of The Daily DX, reports that the following DX stations will be on the air for JOTA: The Tunisian Scout Amateur Association (CAST) will be on the air with the following stations on October17-19: 3V8SM (Djerba Island AF-083); 3V8CB; 3V8SQ, Monastir, and 3V8ST, Tunis. QSL via the bureau. Do not send dollars or other money. David Hutchinson, GI4FUM/EI4DJ, is expected to begin in Swaziland as 3DA0DJ on October 17, with activity until the October 27. He will use 3DA0SS (Swazi Scouts) during JOTA. He will be operating from a station in Hawane. The Yongsan US Military Garrison, HL9BSA, in South Korea, will be on from Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea during JOTA. McClenny said they will be on 10-40 meters on CW, SSB and limited satellite operations (and possibly RTTY). Both American and Korean hams plan to operate. Send QSLs via Harry Rudolph, WX8C, or direct. In Egypt, hams will be using special call SU8JOTA at the Cairo International Scout Centre. Activity will be on the HF bands on CW and SSB, including 160 meters and their VHF network to EchoLink. Send QSLs via Said Kamel, SU1SK. US Boy and Girl Scouts who participate in JOTA may purchase a JOTA patch to wear on their uniforms. These patches are available from the respective Scouting organizations, not the ARRL. Information on purchasing the patches can, however, be found on the ARRL's JOTA Web page. _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081014/205c2e90/attachment-0001.htm From phil_snider at hotmail.com Tue Oct 14 12:16:51 2008 From: phil_snider at hotmail.com (Phil Snider) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:16:51 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] weather radio streaming audio Message-ID: weather radio streaming audio: http://www.wunderground.com/wxradio/Phil Snider "the earth is one country and mandkind are its citizens" - Baha'i Faith EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOODJoin me -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I like the trend. Phil Snider "the earth is one country and mandkind are its citizens" - Baha'i Faith EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOODJoin me From: bob at n9rla.comTo: ccarc at culcom.netDate: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:51:29 -0700Subject: Re: [Ccarc] gass $2.99 at Logansport Arby's$2.98 in MonticelloBob Aldrich, N9RLAwww.n9rla.com -------- Original Message --------Subject: [Ccarc] gass $2.99 at Logansport Arby'sFrom: Phil Snider Date: Tue, October 14, 2008 2:21 amTo: Tuesday evening 5 pm gas at Arby's on west side of Logansport was $2.88 per gallon.Phil Snider _______________________________________________ccarc mailing listccarc at culcom.nethttp://ns1.culcom.net/mailman/listinfo/ccarc -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081014/a4c71ebc/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Wed Oct 15 11:20:54 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:20:54 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] It's getting "rough" all over Message-ID: This article came from Fox News website: Tom KB9WSL Ballot Brawl Democratic and Republican poll workers clashed at an Ohio nursing home Monday when one accused the other of ballot tampering. The Akron Beacon Journal reports the scuffle broke out at the Gardens of Western Reserve facility in Summit County. Seventy-three-year-old Democrat Edith Walker allegedly jumped on the back of 75-year-old Republican George Manos and began hitting him in the head with her fists. Manos says two other election workers had to pull walker off his back. The volunteers were assisting a resident who reportedly wanted to vote for John McCain but her ballot was initially marked for Senator Obama. Walker ? the Democrat ? says Manos grabbed the ballot from her hand, accused her of marking it incorrectly and that "he was very mean to me." Manos says Walker refused to show him the ballot, then marked it a second time. The incident is being investigated by the police department and the Summit County Elections Board. _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together?at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081015/e782fad5/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Wed Oct 15 09:40:31 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:40:31 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] FW: The ARRL Contest Update for October 15, 2008 In-Reply-To: <20081015042218.3EFF430D17@www.arrl.org> References: <20081015042218.3EFF430D17@www.arrl.org> Message-ID: To: kb9wsl at hotmail.com Subject: The ARRL Contest Update for October 15, 2008 CC: From: memberlist at www.arrl.org Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:22:18 -0400 PreviewIf you are having trouble reading this message, you can see the original at: http://www.arrl.org/contests/update/?issue=2008-10-15October 15, 2008Editor: Ward Silver, N?AXContest Update ArchiveContest CalendarARRL Home Page IN THIS ISSUETighten Up the Guys and Tighten Down the Cables - CQ World-Wide SSBUp, Down, and Sideways - ARRL EME and VHF SprintsARRL Sweepstakes NewsIZ7KHR Wins Young Hams Contest Program 2008Paolo Cortese I2UIY, Silent KeyThe Great White NorthUpdated CQ WW SO-AB History by CT1BOHScience On the BeachOver the MountainsNEW HF OPERATORS - THINGS TO DONot only new operators to HF, but experienced hands alike so tune around the bands during the School Club Roundup. Young operators of all ages will be looking for your contact as they enjoy the fall version of this entry-level contest.BULLETINSThere are no bulletins in this issue.BUSTED QSOSIt has been discovered that the November QST version lists the dates for CQ WW CW one weekend early. The correct dates are Nov 29-30. The downloadable PDF version has been corrected.CONTEST SUMMARYRules follow Commentary sectionOctober 18-19ARRL EME ContestFall VHF Sprints - 50 MHzGreat Pumpkin Sprint, DigitalFOC Bill Windle QSO Party, CWJARTS WW RTTYQRP ARCI Fall QSO Party, CWStew Perry Warmup, CWWorked All GermanyW/VE Islands QSO PartyFeld-Hell Spooky Sprint, DigitalAsia-Pacific Sprint, CWIllinois QSO PartySchool Club Roundup (Oct 20-24)SKCC Straight Key Sprint (Oct 22)October 25-26CQ WW SSB Contest10-10 Fall CW QSO Party10-10 Fall Digital QSO PartyFall VHF Sprints - 902+ MHzNEWS, PRESS RELEASES, AND GENERAL INTERESTCongratulations to Francesco Cozzi, IZ7KHR who was selected for the Young Hams Contest Program 2008, to take part in the CQ WW SSB contest from the 6Y1V contest superstation -- all expenses paid! Francesco will certainly have a great time in the pileups!Lots of stuff is cooking in the realm of ARRL Sweepstakes according to Sean KX9X, ARRL Contest Branch Manager. "First off, the 2007 Sweepstakes plaques are being shipped. A big thanks to Icom America for being the principal sponsor of the ARRL November Sweepstakes and helping defray the costs of the unsponsored plaques and the certificates. They've been on board since 2005 and their efforts make a big difference. Second, I need to issue a correction. The special Clean Sweep mugs for this year are actually not lead crystal, but are a mighty fine etched glass mug. The Sweepstakes pins will be available again this year (as always) for submitting a log with 100 QSOs from either weekend and Sweepstakes theme magnets will be free to any station that submits a log with 75 sections worked. Lastly, "Clean Sweep" whisk brooms will be given away for free to any station that submits a log and works all 80 sections this year during a single Sweepstakes weekend, Phone or CW." Larry K5OT makes some noise from N5TW. How does he keep the rotators sorted out? (Photo N5TW)In the last issue, a call was issued for operators in rare sections planning on entering either Sweepstake mode to let us know about it. Since then the K2NNY team has announced that they'll be on during both weekends and it looks like the VE8RCS station will be active. That leaves VE1-VE9-VY2 (MAR), VE2 (QC), VE4 (MB), VE5 (SK), VO1-VO2 (NL), NE, ND, SD, and WY. If you're planning on operating in Sweepstakes from one of these sought-after locations, why not spread the word!Sean KX9X also made a trip West to visit the Pacific NW VHF Conference in Moses Lake, accompanied by your editor. (Look for a conference report in the Conversations section of this newsletter.) He also gave a presentation on Friday, October 13 to some of our newly-elected Section Managers that came to ARRL as part of their orientation. He was able to show the value of contesting as a training ground for on-air and technical skills, which are important to all operators, especially those interested in EmComm. The Year of the State QSO Party was also well-received by the League's new SM's.FlexRadio Systems is pleased to announce two new Software Defined Radios scheduled for delivery in early 2009, the FLEX-3000 and FLEX-1500. Additionally, FlexRadio is running a Fall Special on the FLEX-5000 series radios. The FLEX-3000 is a scaled down SDR in the lineage of the FLEX-5000, with a built-in tuner included at no additional cost.The FLEX-1500 is a QRP SDR in a compact package that connects to your computer via a single USB cable. Both radios cover 160 to 6 m.Some rule change proposals for 2009 have been announced on the CQ WPX Web site. Please take a look and provide any feedback you may have. (Thanks, CQ WPX Manager--Randy, K5ZD)Tom K1KI sent a link to a New York Times article discussing a 1993 study that suggested cheating dropped in schools that encouraged a culture of integrity--either by formally instituting an honor code or by stressing at every turn the importance of honesty and integrity. Could this have implications for radiosport?The Country (CTY) files used by contest logging software were updated on 01 October 2008. Please follow the Installation link to find instructions for your particular software. (Thanks, Jim AD1C)Contest University--UK was held at the RSGB HF Convention. Turnout exceeded expectations with nearly 150 attending at least one session. Contesting appears to be high on ham's agendas in the UK! Look for a larger scale Contest University next year. (Thanks, Mark M0DXR and Tim K3LR)If arthritis or some other pain-inducing condition makes sending CW a literal pain in the wrist, you could try removable semi-cast wrist supports, available at pharmacies that will restrict painful motion. These use hook-and-loop fabric fasteners for the best fit. Bowling gloves and wrist supports could also do the job. (Thanks, Herb KV4FZ)It's never a bad time to check your homeowner's or renter's insurance for coverage of "auxiliary" or "external" structures as it applies to ham radio towers and antennas. After the storm is a bad time to find out that there is an exclusion for such things. Automobile insurance may have restrictions on mobile antennas and radio's, too. With policies being frequently updated, it's not a bad idea to check your coverage. The ARRL administers an "all risk" ham equipment insurance program for just these reasons. A defenseless cake and happier times for recent Silent Key Paolo I2UIY with your editor in the kitchen of Marge K5UFO this past May. We'll miss you, OM. (Photo K5RC)An extraordinarily unwelcome piece of bad news, I have the unpleasant task of telling my readers that Paolo I2UIY died 12 Oct 2008 following a cerebral hemorrhage in September. Paolo was inducted into the CQ Contest Hall of Fame at Dayton just this year. Manager of the EU Sprint contest and a one-man QSL bureau for all of Italy, Paolo was well known the world-over for his contesting skill and good humor. One of the first WRTC competitors in 1990, his hosts Danny K7SS and Diane NH6HE wrote, "...we quickly learned the important things in life for Paolo were Humor, Contesting, his Mama, and Great Pasta...not necessarily in that order. That is a great recipe. Ciao Paolo." He was "a good one" and will be greatly missed in this coming and future contest seasons. For the time being, EU Sprint Logs may still be sent to Paolo's published address. (Thanks, Rusty W6OAT)Web Site of the Week - We know him best as the guy with the antenna articles on his Web site, but he must live a double life! Rudy Severn N6LF is featured on the cover of the latest Power Electronics magazine as being awarded a Lifetime Achievement award for his work with switching power supply design. Well done, Rudy!WORD TO THE WISEGolden Log - these are logs without any confirmed errors (not all errors can be positively confirmed) and as the numbers of QSOs mount, achieving this standard becomes exponentially more difficult. Having a golden log is a great goal!In the last issue, I referred to the ARRL Sweepstakes banning the "octopus" outright. I must have been in the "way back" machine because that rule changed years ago to better wording for the Multi-operator category. (Thanks, Gene W3ZZ)SIGHTS AND SOUNDSThe drive to make a "clean sweep" is a great source of inspiration during the ARRL Sweepstakes, especially this year with the special broom awards. No section is tougher than the VY1-VE8 nemeses of the north, but here's one station that has the source of some contesting noise from the boreal boys. (Thanks, Rich KL7RA)ARRL Contest Branch Manager, Sean Kutzko KX9X addresses the Pacific NW VHF Conference described in this issue's Conversation. (Photo N7KGA)We see dozens of goofy pumpkin and jack-o-lantern pictures every year for Halloween, so how about a gallery of the best of "ham-o-ween". Do you carry the ham theme into your own costume or decoration? "Look mommy, it's a scary Pileup Monster!"Looking at the sun is bad for you, right? No way! The various telescopes and satellites trained on our favorite source of ionospheric ionization often capture some beautiful photos, such as the Astronomy Picture of the Day that captured this beautiful solar prominence. Maybe it will capture some beautiful sunspots soon, too!Wouldn't you like to DXpedition to this most-wanted entity? You'd better pack those red woolen long-johns, even if they are a bit scratchy!David K1TTT hosted a couple of new contesters during the recent CQ WW RTTY contest. Read what they have to say on the his and hers blog reports. It's great to feel the enthusiasm!RESULTS AND RECORDSWho has added a third CQ WW title in 2007? Now that the 2007 CQWW SSB and CW results are on-line, Jose CT1BOH has updated the history of CQ WW Single-Op All-Band competition.Earlier this month, the Korean Amateur Radio League hosted the Amateur Radio Direction-Finding ARDF World Championships. For the sixth time, Team USA made the trip with members ranging in age from 23 to 66 and representing seven states. Team members earned their positions at the 2007 USA Championships near South Lake Tahoe, California and the 2008 USA Championships near Bastrop, Texas. On-foot hidden transmitter hunting is an international sport with many names such as foxtailing, foxhunting, and radio-orienteering. (From the ARRL Letter for 3 Oct 2008)OPERATING TIPWhy have one tip when you can have thirty? Take a look through K9JY's thirty contesting tips. Even if you've seen it before, with CQ WW SSB almost here, it's worth taking another look. More tips are on-line from CQ's Contest editor, John K1AR. The Central Texas DX and Contest Club chimes in with their own collection, too. As Franki ON5ZO reminds us, though-- enjoy reading but there's no learning like "on the air" learning! (Thanks, David K2DBK and others)TECHNICAL TOPICS AND INFORMATIONThe low spark of the high beam boys gets a test as a team of experienced operators conducts the "Science Experiment - Beach Verticals vs. High Beams" from Honduras in this year's CQ WW SSB. "The plan is to operate from two hotels, located a block and a half or so apart. They are easily within the radius specified by the rules. The hotel on the beach, Hotel Veromar, will use the beach verticals. The one up on the hill, Hotel Maya Vista, will have the beams at 150+ feet high. A view of the beach hotel from the hill hotel gives some idea of the terrain. This should allow an interesting comparison between beach verticals and high beams. We should be able to look for multipliers from one hotel while running from the other." (Thanks, Dick N6AA)A good source for RF stuff is, well, RF Stuff. Run by Kathy N7AYR and Art KC7GF, RF Stuff appears at hamfests and shows around the Southwest. They also stock Powerpole connector-related items and audio items. Speaking of RF stuff - do you think there is a radio station on this bus somewhere? Look carefully, it might be hidden on KB7DQH's Enterprise II uber-Rover. (Photo N7KGA)The RadCom article 'Getting Started on Amateur Radio Satellites' by John Heath G7HIA can be downloaded from the AMSAT-UK Web site. It is an excellent introduction to use of amateur satellites, something well within reach of most radiosport practitioners. (Thanks, Trevor M5AKA)I wasn't quite sure to which section of the newsletter this item belonged, but because of its careful methodology and test protocol, I've decided that it goes here. Those of you for which these items are used as a means of motivation will appreciate the thoughtful approach to the problem.The Getscores live scoreboard at is now set up for many major contests between now and the end of December. If you decide to participate in sharing your real-time score, please be sure to test and troubleshoot your logging software well before the contest. There are links there for information on posting scores from N1MM Logger, Writelog, and Win-Test. Any software authors interested in adding real-time scoreboard support should contact W1VE at support at getscores.org. (Thanks, David K1TTT)Technical Web Site of the Week - Rob N3FT contributes news of circuit simulator that has been developed called QUCS (Quite Universal Circuit Simulator), recently built from the ground up. It does transient analysis, ac analysis, dc analysis, limited harmonic balance analysis, and RF network and large signal RF simulation. A schematic editor and large library is included. It can display data in Smith Chart formats, too. QUCS will run on almost any type of operating system--Windows XP,Vista, Linux, Unix (FreeBSD and the other BSD's), and the Mac.CONVERSATIONOver the MountainsYour editor and ARRL Contest Branch Manager, Sean KX9X, made a trip over the Cascade Mountains from Seattle to the Pacific NW VHF Society Conference in Moses Lake, WA last weekend. We had a great time and the conference, hosted by the Pacific NW VHF Society, was a big success. Sean met with over 100 VHF+ operators and discussed all sorts of contest-related topics on his first trip to the upper-left corner of the contiguous 48.There were lots of good reasons to attend. Tours of Eric KB7DQH's Extremely Unlimited Rover, the "Enterprise II" are mind-expanding. An update from Joe Taylor K1JT on new developments in software for digital modes shows a lot of promise in store for the capabilities of these modes and for amateurs developing state-of-the-art communications expertise. Lyle KK7P presented an overview of the state of Software-Defined-Radio (SDR), an architecture that is challenging the vaunted superheterodyne for supremacy on all fronts. Elecraft was represented by founder Eric WA6HHQ and it's clear that Elecraft is well into the big-leagues of radio design and manufacturing. An then there is that gigantic Friday night pizza feed where no pepperoni is left unsavored!The Pacific NW is a rather isolated place from a VHF+ point of view. If sporadic-E doesn't develop on 6 meters, you might never know these guys are even on the air from down in California or across the Rockies. Meteor scatter lets a little activity ping through and, of course, EME takes the long way across, but the comparatively frantic activity levels experienced elsewhere are but a dream for the regional community. Pacific NW VHF Society President, Scott N7SS, demonstrates how to use a forearm to keep other stations from encroaching on your run frequency at the NW VHF Conference. (Photo N7KGA)Does that slow them down? Are you kidding? Longtime Washington VHFer Paul K7CW was one of the developers of the exciting new W5FF Fred Fish Award for contacting all of the US grid squares. Taking a look at the map of rare grids, "thar's gold in them thar hills!" Grid-peditions are an obvious source of interest and activity. With all the mountainous terrain and logging roads and fire lookouts, the rugged terrain is just as beautiful to the ear as it is to the eye. Bruce KI7JA has earned yeoman status as he activates the most difficult of grids. NW Division VHF-UHF Advisory Committee representative Gabor VE7DXG roves and mobiles with the best of them, putting the VE7 grid family on the bands.Yet it can be tough to stay motivated in a national contest when the geography and recognition is so regionally segregated. That's why particular interest was paid by the attendees to a proposal put forward by Sean upgrade the June VHF QSO Party's plaque program. Currently, June VHF plaques are awarded for 1st through 10th place, regardless of geography. With VHF+ contests so severely affected by regional propagation, it makes sense to award VHF+ Contest plaques based on Division, just like all of the other ARRL Contest plaque programs.Certainly, we "play radio" for fun. How do you make a small fortune? To paraphrase the old saw, start with a large one and get into serious ham radio contesting! But we also play for recognition by our peers--the guys and gals we see at club meetings and at the hamfests and on the air. Very few will ever make the national writeups, particularly in VHF+ contesting. That's why it's so important to make sure your contest club gives notice where notice is due--not only to the achiever but to the potential achiever.If your club or even just a friendly group has a Web site where contest results are reported, why not send me the URL at the email address published in this newsletter? I'd be glad to include it in the Results and Records section of the Contest Update. If we publish the links, they will come. There is only so much space in QST and far more activity than can be covered, but the Web is effectively infinite. Share the wealth and spread the notice around. Other clubs might take the hint and start writing up their own contest adventures. Recognition is the key--both to maintaining interest and getting the word out about what exciting adventures can be found on contest weekends over the mountains.73, Ward N0AXCONTESTS15 October through 28 October 2008An expanded, downloadable version of QST's Contest Corral in PDF format is available. Check the sponsor's Web site for information on operating time restrictions and other instructions.HF CONTESTSGreat Pumpkin Sprint--Digital, from 18 Oct 8 PM to 19 Oct 2 AM. Bands (MHz):1.8 Exchange: RST and S/P/C. Logs due: 18 Nov. RulesFOC Bill Windle QSO Party--CW, from 18 Oct 0000Z to 18 Oct 2359Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-28, 50,144 Exchange: RST, name, and FOC number if member. Logs due: 7 days. RulesJARTS WW RTTY Contest--Digital, from 18 Oct 0000Z to 19 Oct 2400Z. Bands (MHz):3.5-28 Exchange: RST and age (YL may send '00'). Logs due: 28 Nov. RulesQRP ARCI Fall QSO Party--CW, from 18 Oct 1200Z to 19 Oct 2400Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-28 1.810, 3.560, 3.710, 7.040, 14.060, 21.060, 28.060. Exchange: RS(T), S/P/C, QRP ARCI number or pwr. Logs due: 19 Nov. RulesStew Perry Warmup Contest--CW, from 18 Oct 1500Z to 19 Oct 1500Z. Bands (MHz):1.8 Exchange: Grid square. Logs due: 18 Nov. RulesWorked All Germany--Phone,CW, from 18 Oct 1500Z to 19 Oct 1459Z. Bands (MHz):3.5-28 Exchange: RS(T) and serial or DOK code. Logs due: 18 Nov. RulesW/VE Islands QSO Party--Phone,CW,Digital, from 18 Oct 1600Z to 19 Oct 2359Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-28, 50 Exchange: RS(T) and S/P/C or island designator. Logs due: 30 Nov. RulesFeld-Hell Spooky Sprint--Digital, from 18 Oct 2200Z to 18 Oct 2400Z. Bands (MHz):1.8,3.5,7,21,28 Submit score via Web site. Exchange: RST, S/P/C, name, Feld-Hell nr or age. Logs due: 2 weeks. RulesAsia-Pacific Sprint--CW, from 19 Oct 0000Z to 19 Oct 0200Z. Bands (MHz):14-21 Exchange: RST and serial. Logs due: 7 days. RulesIllinois QSO Party--Phone,CW, from 19 Oct 1700Z to 20 Oct 0100Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-28, 50,144 CW - 50 kHz above band edge, Phone - 3.890, 7.290, 14.290, 21.390, 28.390. Exchange: RS(T) and S/P/C or county. Logs due: 19 Nov. RulesSchool Club Roundup--Phone,CW,Digital, from 20 Oct 1300Z to 24 Oct 2400Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-28, 50+ see Web site. Exchange: RST, class, S/P/C. Logs due: 30 days. RulesSKCC Straight Key Sprint--CW, from 22 Oct 0000Z to 22 Oct 0200Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-28 3.550, 7.055, 7.120, 14.050, 21.050, 28.050. Exchange: S/P/C, SKCC number or power. RulesCQ WW SSB Contest--Phone, from 25 Oct 0000Z to 26 Oct 2359Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-28 Exchange: RS and CQ zone. Logs due: 1 Dec. Rules10-10 Fall CW QSO Party--CW, from 25 Oct 0001Z to 10 Oct 2359Z. Bands (MHz):28 Exchange: Call, name, 10-10 number, S/P/C. Logs due: 10 Nov. Rules10-10 Fall Digital QSO Party--Digital, from 25 Oct 0001Z to 10 Oct 2359Z. Bands (MHz):28 Exchange: Call, name, 10-10 number, S/P/C. Logs due: 10 Nov. RulesVHF+ CONTESTSARRL EME Contest--Phone,CW,Digital, from 18 Oct 0000Z to 19 Oct 2359Z. Bands (MHz):50-1296 Exchange: Both call signs, signal report. Logs due: 14 Dec. RulesFall VHF Sprints--Phone,CW,Digital, from 18 Oct 2300Z to 19 Oct 0300Z. Bands (MHz):50 Exchange: Grid square. Logs due: 4 weeks. RulesFOC Bill Windle QSO Party--CW, from 18 Oct 0000Z to 18 Oct 2359Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-28, 50,144 Exchange: RST, name, and FOC number if member. Logs due: 7 days. RulesW/VE Islands QSO Party--Phone,CW,Digital, from 18 Oct 1600Z to 19 Oct 2359Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-28, 50 Exchange: RS(T) and S/P/C or island designator. Logs due: 30 Nov. RulesIllinois QSO Party--Phone,CW, from 19 Oct 1700Z to 20 Oct 0100Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-28, 50,144 CW - 50 kHz above band edge, Phone - 3.890, 7.290, 14.290, 21.390, 28.390. Exchange: RS(T) and S/P/C or county. Logs due: 19 Nov. RulesSchool Club Roundup--Phone,CW,Digital, from 20 Oct 1300Z to 24 Oct 2400Z. Bands (MHz):1.8-28, 50+ see Web site. Exchange: RST, class, S/P/C. Logs due: 30 days. RulesFall VHF Sprints--Phone,CW,Digital, from 25 Oct 6 AM to 25 Oct 12 PM. Bands (MHz):902+ Exchange: Grid square. Logs due: 4 weeks. RulesLOG DUE DATES15 October through 28 October 2008October 15 - WAE DX Contest, SSB, email logs to: waessb at dxhf.darc.de, paper logs and diskettes to: (none). RulesOctober 16 - RSGB 80m Club Sprint, CW, email logs to: cwsprint.logs at rsgbhfcc.org, upload log at: http://www.vhfcc.org/cgi-bin/hfcover.pl, paper logs and diskettes to: (none). RulesOctober 18 - North American Sprint, RTTY, email logs to: (see rules, web upload preferred), upload log at: http://www.ncjweb.com/sprintlogsubmit.php, paper logs and diskettes to: Ed Muns, W0YK, P.O. Box 1877, Los Gatos, CA 95031-1877, USA. RulesOctober 18 - South Carolina QSO Party, email logs to: SCQP at kf4ghc.net, paper logs and diskettes to: CARC - SC QSO Party Entry, PO Box 595, Columbia, SC 29202-0595, USA. RulesOctober 19 - EU Autumn Sprint, SSB, email logs to: eusprint at kkn.net, paper logs and diskettes to: Paolo Cortese, I2UIY, P.O. Box 14, 27043 Broni(PV), Italy. RulesOctober 19 - UBA ON Contest, CW, email logs to: ubaon at uba.be, paper logs and diskettes to: Leon Welters, ON5WL, Borgstraat 80, B-2580 Beerzel, Belgium. RulesOctober 19 - International HELL-Contest, email logs to: dl9gs at darc.de, paper logs and diskettes to: A.Schlendermann, DL9GS, Postfach 102201, D-44807 Bochum, Germany. RulesOctober 19 - SKCC Weekend Sprintathon, post log summary at: http://www.skccgroup.com/sprint/wes/sf.html, paper logs and diskettes to: (none). RulesOctober 20 - YLRL Howdy Days, email logs to: annettewood at oh.rr.com, paper logs and diskettes to: Annette Wood, KC8SQM, 6167 Oakwood Circle, North Ridgeville, OH 44039, USA. RulesOctober 20 - RSGB 21/28 MHz Contest, email logs to: 2128.logs at rsgbhfcc.org, paper logs and diskettes to: RSGB-G3UFY, 77 Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR7 7AF, England. RulesOctober 20 - Colorado QSO Party, email logs to: coqplogs at ppraa.org, paper logs and diskettes to: Colorado QSO Party, PO Box 16521, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-6521, USA. RulesOctober 20 - QRP Afield, email logs to: k1cl at arrl.net, paper logs and diskettes to: Chuck Ludinsky, K1CL, 6 Pracing Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824-1922, USA. RulesOctober 20 - 144 MHz Fall Sprint, email logs to: ottf at wbia.net, paper logs and diskettes to: Ottmar Fiebel W4WSR, PO Box 957, Hayesville, NC 28904, USA. RulesOctober 21 - QCWA Fall QSO Party, email logs to: w2od at aol.com, paper logs and diskettes to: W2OD, Robert Buus, 8 Donner Street, HOLMDEL N.J. 07733-2004, USA. RulesOctober 21 - ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest, email logs to: 10GHZ at arrl.org, paper logs and diskettes to: 10 GHz Contest, ARRL Contest Branch, 225 Main St., Newington, CT 06111, USA. RulesOctober 21 - ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest, email logs to: 10GHZ at arrl.org, paper logs and diskettes to: 10 GHz Contest, ARRL Contest Branch, 225 Main St., Newington, CT 06111, USA. RulesOctober 21 - CIS DX RTTY Contest, email logs to: ut7fp at srars.org, paper logs and diskettes to: CIS DX Contest Committee, P.O. Box 7469, Glasgow, G42 0YD, Scotland, UK. RulesOctober 25 - 10-10 Int. 10-10 Day Sprint, email logs to: (none), paper logs and diskettes to: Dan Morris, KZ3T #41015, 131 Valencia Lane, Statsville, NC 28625, USA. RulesOctober 26 - EU Autumn Sprint, CW, email logs to: eusprint at kkn.net, paper logs and diskettes to: Karel Karmasin, OK2FD, Gen. Svobody 636, 674 01 Trebic, Czech Republic. RulesOctober 26 - CQ Worldwide DX Contest, RTTY, email logs to: rtty at cqww.com, paper logs and diskettes to: (none). RulesOctober 26 - UBA ON Contest, 6m, email logs to: ubaon at uba.be, paper logs and diskettes to: Leon Welters, ON5WL, Borgstraat 80, B-2580 Beerzel, Belgium. RulesOctober 28 - 222 MHz Fall Sprint, email logs to: w4zst at windstream.net, paper logs and diskettes to: Bob Lear W4ZST, PO Box 1269, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA. RulesACKNOWLEDGEMENTSARRL Contest Update wishes to acknowledge information from WA7BNM's Contest Calendar and SM3CER's Contest Calendar. 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URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081015/0092234f/attachment-0001.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Wed Oct 15 14:04:25 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:04:25 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] FW: [Inares] Volunteers Desperately Needed N/W INDIANA In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: To: Inares at yahoogroups.com From: indianasec at gmail.com Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:26:38 +0000 Subject: [Inares] Volunteers Desperately Needed N/W INDIANA Federal and state disaster recovery officials said today that the United Way Regional Volunteer Center of Northwest Indiana is in dire need of volunteers to help flood victims in Lake, LaPorte, and Porter Counties. United Way officials encourage people to volunteer on their own or to organize a team - of friends, neighbors, coworkers, church members, or others. The area of greatest need is in Gary and Munster, Indiana. People are needed to help flood victims in a variety of ways: to pull up carpeting; to remove and clear out drywall or paneling; and, to clean and sanitize flood damaged homes. Those who are able can help to lift heavy furniture, refrigerators, and stoves. Anyone who can give some time and energy to assist their northwest Indiana neighbors with restoring their homes to clean, livable, sanitary and safe conditions is welcome. Just call the United Way Regional Volunteer Center of Northwest Indiana, in Munster at 1-219-836-5390 and in Portage at 1-219-763-3292. FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror. __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! 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No attachments or images are sent and NO HTML coding is used. -- KB6UJW, Editor ----------------- INSIDE THIS ISSUE: ----------------- -A- THE PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER: "The F-IAP: Designed for Volunteer Communicators" -B- DEPARTMENTS "When Disaster Strikes..." "When Opportunity Knocks..." "A Safety Minute..." "A Sense of Urgency..." "Keep in touch..." -C- ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW: "It's NOT What You Have, But What You Know" -D- VOLUNTEER COMMUNICATIONS ICS "Using NIMS/ICS for Strategic Training" -E- CONTACTS AND FEEDBACK :: PLEASE NOTE :: We rely heavily on referrals from volunteer communicators just like you. If you know someone who would benefit from this publication, please either (1) send your copy directly to them or (2) have them sign-up at our web site: > http://www.V-C-N.org/eZ And now, this issue... -A- -THE-PROFESSIONAL-VOLUNTEER------------------------------------ < ID: V-C-N.eZ_2008-10A > "The F-IAP: Designed for Volunteer Communicators" The Incident Action Plan (IAP) is a document used on an incident to identify objectives, resources, and assignments. I like to compare it to a military "battle plan" because, an incident is a lot like a battle. The operational period might be 12 or 24 hours (maybe less for a short incident or training scenario), and the Planning folks develop realistic objectives, identify all resource requirements, and make assignments based on current or inbound resources. The IAP is a multi-page document that is usually created during the night and distributed at the operational briefing the next day. As volunteers communicators, the vast majority have not viewed or been given a copy of an IAP. In addition to assignments, all resources, including frequencies, are published in the IAP. The IAP is used as the primary reference document for conducting an operational briefing. Each page of the IAP is generally covered by one or more persons. For example, the safety message is presented by the Safety Officer, the information message by the Information Officer, etc. But what if your volunteer communications organization was the only one involved in an incident or training scenario? Shouldn't an IAP be used to present the operational (pre-deployment) briefing and to review all objectives, resources and assignments? The Field Incident Action Plan, or F-IAP, is designed specifically for use by volunteer communicators. It highlights and includes all of the "elements" of an IAP used on a real incident, contains every IAP area: objectives (both incident and tactical), information, safety, weather and medical, and features critical L-C-E-S messages that will be familiar to and appreciated by local fire department professionals. The F-IAP, and a detailed memorandum featuring usage information is available for free download in PDF format: > http://www.V-C-N.org/link/D3-08AA.htm Thanks for reading. ### WHAT DO YOU THINK? We want to hear from you. Click 'n send to: > mailto:kb6ujw at arrl.net?subject=[V-C-N]_eZ.2008-10A_Comment PLEASE don't change or alter the "subject" line of the message when using the link above. It identifies the article & provides routing to help get it to the right individual. Link doesn't work? Use the convenient "cut & paste" info below: > Mail to: kb6ujw at arrl.net > Subject: [V-C-N]_eZ.2008-10A_Comment < ### END SECTION "A" ### > -B- -DEPARTMENTS--------------------------------------------------- Featuring topics or messages of interest to radio operators without regard to volunteer involvement or participation level. Now, here are the topics for this issue: -------------------------- -:> "When Disaster Strikes..." -------------------------- How much time will you have to prepare? How much time do you need? Hurricanes, floods, fires, and others often have sufficient advance warnings to take preventive or precautionary actions. A tornado or earthquake, however, may strike without any advance warning. Individuals who have "planned ahead" are "more prepared" and have a lot more options than someone who has not planned and is not ready. Ask yourself ... will you be able to: * Have enough supplies to last for you and your family? Start collecting items for your "go bag(s)" and make sure everything can be located quickly when needed. Don't wait and try to find everything after disaster hits. You won't remember it all, and what you forget ... is what you will probably need!! * During this month: - Daylight savings time ENDS soon. Don't forget to set your clocks and change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Got an idea for this section you would like to share with others in a future issue? You contribution would be appreciated. Send to: > mailto:kb6ujw at arrl.net?subject=[V-C-N]_eZ.When_Disaster-Strikes Link doesn't work? Use the convenient "cut & paste" info below: > Mail to: kb6ujw at arrl.net > Subject: [V-C-N]_eZ.When_Disaster-Strikes ----------- //END## ---------------------------- -:> "When Opportunity Knocks..." ---------------------------- Communications are always needed during a disaster to order, track and manage resources, to distribute assignments and to follow-up on their status, to share objective. It is also critical to ensuring the safety of all involved in the operation. Volunteer communicators frequently are ashamed to admit they are on the "outside looking in" while operations are ongoing and they know they "could help" if someone would "just call them" and ask. The problem for first responders (law, fire, health, haz-mat, etc.) and emergency managers is that any type of volunteer capability is, in most cases, unpredictable. Incident "need" is the only focus by first responders and emergency managers. With volunteers, however, it's about "availability" and being able to get off work, away from the family, and (usually) about getting "ready" to respond. Ask yourself ... as a volunteer communicator: * What information do you have in your experiences that would make an interesting presentation as a 'guest speaker' either in your own or a local area organization? * Does your organization have a "mentor development program" so mentors can support each other, as well as "step in" for a mentor if they happen to be ill or on vacation? * Better yet, create a "panel" for presentation at a future meeting and ask experienced individuals to provide some insight as to what works, what doesn't, and how to improve. * During this month: - Take action by creating deadlines for yourself, develop a presentation and hone up on your guest speaker skills. (You don't want to be viewed as boring, do you?) - Reviewing mentoring information from other organizations against your own mentoring program. If you don't already have one, then get started today so you'll have some ideas for discussion at your next meeting. Does your agency or organization have any individual radio operator standards to objectively evaluate proficiency? Do you have an idea or suggestion that might improve individual/group proficiency? Why not e-mail it to us and let us consider it for future issues? > mailto:kb6ujw at arrl.net?subject=[V-C-N]_eZ.Proficiency_Stds Link doesn't work? Use the convenient "cut & paste" info below: > Mail to: kb6ujw at arrl.net > Subject: [V-C-N]_eZ.Proficiency_Stds ----------- //END## -------------------- -:> "A Safety Minute..." -------------------- One area frequently overlooked and often compromised is the subject of safety. When we make safety a priority, and emphasis it in each of our operations, we communicate to others how important safety is within our organization, family, or club/group. Consider these areas during future operations: * Begin all field operations with a "safety net" so participants can check-in while in transit to and from the incident. - Track all participants as they travel to the incident from their starting location. - Track them again after departing from the incident to make sure they return safely. - THIS IS AN EXCELLENT POSITION for homebound volunteers who want to contribute meaningfully to operations. * Create a script that can be distributed to members and other interested radio operators. Just like all radio nets, it sounds more professional if everyone does it the same way. * Better yet, create a form that all can use and practice to increase familiarity. Be sure to include: - Departing time and mileage. - Arrival time and mileage. * During this month: - Place "Safety Net" on the agenda of your next meeting. - Discuss it among members and visitors. - Place a deadline for script development & form design (you can always make adjustments later on). - Schedule your first 'test' and get everyone involved. [ Got A Recommendation? ] Do you have an safety message, idea or recommendation to share with our readers? Why not send it in? Be sure to identify yourself and include your city and state/province, and any radio licenses we can use to identify and appreciate your contribution. > mailto:kb6ujw at arrl.net?subject=[V-C-N]_eZ.Safety_Minute_Ideas Link doesn't work? Use the convenient "cut & paste" info below: > Mail to: kb6ujw at arrl.net > Subject: [V-C-N]_eZ.Safety_Minute_Ideas NOTE: Your e-mail contact information will NEVER be shared or sent as part of our distribution. Only first name, city, state/province (and callsign if you desire) are indicated on your submission. ### ----------- //END## ----------------------- -:> "A Sense of Urgency..." ----------------------- Did you set any goals for this year? How about professional goals relating to your role as a volunteer communications specialist? If you haven't started yet or are still in the "planning" phase of the process (what THAT is...), this is a reminder to you: * This is month 10 out of the 12 available in 2008. * What have you done to prepare yourself and/or your loved ones during the last 09 month(s) of this year? * At the end of 2008, will you have 12 months of progress, or 12 sessions of repeating the same thing over and over again? * A "Goal" is just a "Dream" ... but with an ACTION PLAN. ------------------ -:> "Keep in Touch..." ------------------ R U MOVING? Planning to change the e-mail address you are using to receive this e-Zine? Stay in touch! Visit < www.V-C-N.org/eZ >### < ### END SECTION "B" ### > -C- -ONE-POINT-OF-VIEW--------------------------------------------- < ID: V-C-N.eZ_2008-10C > "It's NOT What You Have, But What You Know" by Wayne Barringer KB6UJW An increasing number of communications volunteers are now beginning to list all of their FEMA/Independent Study (IS) certificates as an addition to their e-mail signature. While this *might* demonstrate these individuals actively seek to advance themselves, to increase their knowledge, and try to show others they are truly motivated to become a better communicator...it's also troubling. Law enforcement officers don't have to list their credentials. And neither do firefighters or other professionals. The only reference they need to make is their title, because the training needed to be able to say "police officer" or "fire fighter" or "medical doctor" speaks for itself. There are "standards" of training, of knowledge and of proficiency. Of course, training is a "good" thing. And listing courses we have completed, totally on our own, is one way (hopefully, anyway), that we can demonstrate to others how motivated we are. I recently read an e-mail posting where one communicator proclaimed that several in his organization put on a pot of coffee one morning and was able to complete four courses in one day!! This just *HAS* to be good, because not only do they have certificate of completion but have 'bragging rights' at the same time. Hey, this could be the start of a new trend, like some kind of game show or something...where volunteer communicators compete with each other to see who can collect the most amount of certificate in only one 24-hour period! What's next? Maybe someone will post a video recording on the web, something like Youtube.com, entitled 'In Just One Day' and how they were able to collect all their certificates in just a single day? Under most cases, a certificate of completion should be a source of pride for someone. But this kind of activity just can't be good if we are to consider ourselves as "professional" radio operators. But even worse...imagine the reaction of your volunteer coordinator of your local agency when you stop into their office the following day and submit not just one, not two...but *FOUR* new certificates, each with the same date of completion. Will they ask you any questions on the topics? Probably not. Will they offer you any additional opportunities, especially if they are related to the subjects or topics you've studied? Once again, it's safe to say...probably not. Why? Actually, there are two reasons. One, because getting a nice certificate of completion, while demonstrating an individual desire to advance, does not provide the agency with any type of increased capability. After all, if your certificate is translated into some type of increased involvement, that is excellent for you. But what if you are not available for the next activation or training? Then what happens? That 'capability' isn't available, and the agency is probably going to lose face, especially if they have featured that capability as part of their new service offering. And two, the agency probably doesn't even care anyway! The entire purpose for mandating completion of ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700 (and for some, IS-800b) is for funding reimbursement purposes. Actually, in most cases, the volunteer coordinator is probably more concerned about being in compliance with a completion deadline for FEMA reimbursement than any talent or knowledge you obtained during your "studies" on the Internet. But isn't that the "real" tragedy here? We actually expect less of ourselves each time we "collect" certificates without the necessary knowledge that should accompany it...yet DEMAND to be involved with our local emergency management agencies BECAUSE we have them! Is this the 'best' that we expect of ourselves? Thanks for reading. ### WHAT DO YOU THINK? We want to hear from you. Click 'n send to: > mailto:kb6ujw at arrl.net?subject=[V-C-N]_eZ.2008-10C_Comment PLEASE don't change or alter the "subject" line of the message when using the link above. It identifies the article & provides routing to help get it to the right individual. Link doesn't work? Use the convenient "cut & paste" info below: > Mail to: kb6ujw at arrl.net > Subject: [V-C-N]_eZ.2008-10C_Comment < ### END SECTION "C" ### > -D- -VOLUNTEER-COMMUNICATIONS-ICS---------------------------------- < ID: V-C-N.eZ_2008-10D > "Using NIMS/ICS for Strategic Training" by Wayne Barringer KB6UJW Many volunteer communications organizations have a long-established leadership structure that applies to literally every aspect of all operations. The Chief Radio Officer (CRO), or President, or one of many other titles for a like position is almost always "in charge" and has the "final say" on every and all operations. Leadership is based either on voting that person into office or being selected by the served agency. That is the system volunteer communications has used for many years and has not changed since the unspeakable tragedies on 09/11/2001. Ok, let's be honest here for a second. If we take a step back, and look at the membership levels of those same volunteer organizations that are designed to provide backup to their served agencies, there are two descriptors that are common in all: (1) Gray and (2) Bald. Of course, there are some exceptions. There will always be someone from within an organization, maybe that "token young guy" among the same "sea of gray and bald" who proudly proclaims "it's different" in their club, group or organization. But for many of those organizations, volunteer communications is an excuse to meet up with old friends and share some good times. The focus of this article is not to discount organizations that are growing and can avoid the claim most should admit...that their "get up and go" has "got up and went" and that recruiting young folks is now accepted as being a "challenge" for the future. However, if your organization is "gray" and/or "bald" and wanting a new method of breathing life into an aging organization, using NIMS and ICS as a strategic training model may just provide a solution. ICS originated from the fire services of California and I recommend we look to that same organization for ideas on inserting young into that sea of gray and bald. Every fire captain (FC) on an engine learns how to "size-up" and to "report on conditions" (ROC). The "first in" engine is the "eyes & ears" for the rest of the assignment. The FC begins the size-up as they get close, gathering intel (intelligence) to provide the first radio report back to dispatch, but also to other engines/units that have not yet arrived "on scene." The "report on conditions" is the "snapshot" view that provides the basic details of the situation. Ok, that's great the for the first service, but as radio volunteers we not "first in" and we certainly don't have fire engines "at the ready" like the fire service does. That true, of course, but what we "DO" have is the ability to begin teaching deployment tactics and radio operations to as a part of an overall training strategy. And we need to start challenging young radio operators, to let them "take charge" and (as we say in the military) to fall down on their swords so they learn as part of the process. This doesn't have to be complicated, but it absolutely DOES have to be (1) challenging and (2) interesting: -> Where would "they" place tactical positions for a "given" scenario? -> How would "they" assign the names of "tactical callsigns" for that same scenario? -> What resources would "they" order or request under the scenario provided? -> How would "they" teach others about "V-F-T-O-M" (see your V-C-N.eZ_2008-06A for details, or end of this article to request it). -> What topics would "they" like to instruct as part of a tabletop exercise? -> Where would "they" establish an Incident Command Post (ICP) or Staging Area (STG) for a given scenario, and more importantly...WHY? "How you perform is how you will be remembered" are words to use to prepare yourself mentally for an assignment. They are also provide a basic evaluation strategy when reviewing proficiency levels. All radio operators need to begin an assignment or deployment by taking an honest look at themselves, and evaluating themselves accordingly BEFORE they walk out the door. We don't teach that to young or new radio operators, because we are (in most cases) "too busy" trying to impress (bore) them with our own past successess, the titles we had, and of course, all of the certificates we've collected. Those simple words can become the foundation of strategic thinking, of proficiency level evaluations, and for how communicators prepare for and conduct themselves an assignment. Younger members want and need to be challenged, but they also want to be mentored, to become better than before, to show improvement. Implementing NIMS/ICS as an overall training philosophy can become part of your recruiting and retention initiatives. ICS is not just a certificate of completion, and it's not just a collection of more forms to keep in your "go" kit. ICS is a living organization that can be used to provide training, solutions and a foundation for the future growth of your volunteer communications organization. Thanks for reading. ### WHAT DO YOU THINK? We want to hear from you. Click 'n send to: > mailto:kb6ujw at arrl.net?subject=[V-C-N]_eZ.2008-10D_Comment PLEASE don't change or alter the "subject" line of the message when using the link above. It identifies the article & provides routing to help get it to the right individual. Link doesn't work? 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We are, however, not able able to control any distribution by others after transmitting directly from us to our readers. -- The Staff @ V-C-N.org -- ___________________________________________________________________ www.V-C-N.org ^ //p01## . _________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081015/d27c6393/attachment-0001.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Wed Oct 15 16:37:17 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:37:17 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] Letter from Sen. Bayh Message-ID: Thought I would share the letter I received from Senator Evan Bayh regarding the Wall Street bail-out. I had written him urging him not to vote in favor of the bail-out. Tom KB9WSL Dear Mr. Murray : Thank you for contacting me regarding the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 , the legislation recently enacted to stabilize our financial system. I share many of your concerns about this legislation. It was among the hardest votes I have ever cast. Hoosiers who have behaved responsibly, who did not take inordinate risks, who saved their money, and who did not get in over their heads are angry. They have every right to be. I am angry, too. We should not be in this mess, but we are. The question is: What are we going to do about what experts call the greatest economic crisis to face America in more than a half-century? In the end, Senator Lugar and I both concluded that, as imperfect as the bill is, the risks of doing nothing were too great for the American economy. Regrettably, those who would pay most if Congress failed to act would be ordinary people who have done nothing wrong. This conclusion was reached by countless groups representing ordinary people across Indiana and the nation: AARP (representing seniors); the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (representing employers); the Farm Bureau Federation of America (representing farmers); the National Federation of Independent Business (representing small businesses); the National Education Association (representing teachers); and many others. The president of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce stated, "Now, more than ever, partisanship and politics must be put aside for the benefit of our state and country. The Indiana Chamber and its members are typically not in the position of advocating for government intervention in the free market system. Today's unique circumstances, however, make it essential for our legislative and executive leaders in Washington to act now to restore our financial markets and consumer confidence." Many of our state's leading newspapers also concluded that an immediate federal response was an unfortunate, but necessary step for Indiana . The Indianapolis Star wrote, " The cost of further inaction is likely to be devastating to the American public, both now and in the years ahead." The Louisville Courier-Journal stated it "is critical to pass the best available bill now to avoid panic." The Evansville Courier-Press warned of "preventing financial Armageddon [and] the potential loss of millions of jobs, a scenario not contemplated since 1929." The Times of Northwest Indiana wrote, "For the sake of local investors, savers, employees and their families, Congress must not delay. A bailout might be distasteful, but bitter medicine is sometimes necessary." Finally, the Lafayette Journal and Courier concluded, "The bailout isn't fair, and it isn't free enterprise at its best. But it's the right thing to do to shore up the nation's economy." There were no good options. However, the final plan is far better than the Administration's original proposal. Executives seeking public help after ruining their companies will be prevented from profiting. There will be no golden parachutes or outrageous executive pay packages. There will be independent oversight to prevent conflicts of interest and outright corruption. The taxpayer will be protected by receiving an ownership interest in companies that receive government assistance. If after five years, the taxpayers have lost money, the financial industry can be required to pay it back. This intervention is no cure-all. More difficult decisions lie ahead. But it is better than doing nothing, and that was the alternative. It is, however, not all that must be done. Once we have stabilized our system, we must channel our anger into making sure this never, ever happens again. I'm not a cynic, but I am a skeptic about the way Washington can work in times like these. Congress will act in a moment of crisis, but once it has subsided, the sense of urgency will pass. The forces of reform will not have the energy that they do today. All the special interests will circle the Capitol like hungry birds looking for prey in order to prevent us from taking the steps that are necessary. We must not let that happen. I will do everything I can to see that it does not. The troubled state of public finance highlights the importance of restoring fiscal responsibility to the federal budget. As Governor of Indiana, I balanced the budget without once raising taxes, and I left behind a $1 billion budget surplus, the largest in state history. I vetoed an entire state budget because I didn't think it was fiscally sustainable. I have continued to push for a more conservative fiscal approach during my time in the U.S. Senate. This year, I was the only member of my party to vote against a bloated budget that would have added $2 trillion to our national debt. I was one of a handful of Senators who voted for a one-year moratorium on wasteful earmark spending. I was one of only seven Democrats to support a commission to recommend cuts in wasteful government programs. I was one of only 15 Senators to vote against the now-infamous Bridge to Nowhere. In September, the Senate passed my legislation requiring Iraq - not the U.S. taxpayers - to pay more to help themselves. Iraq has a $79 billion surplus. It's not fair to ask American taxpayers to borrow billions from China to hand over to a country that is not spending its own money to help itself. We must treat every taxpayer dollar like the precious commodity it is. Hoosiers work their fingers to the bone, and money sent to Washington must be spent on critical national priorities, such as preventing a collapse of our economy. Again, thank you for contacting me. I value your input and hope you will continue to keep me informed of the issues important to you. Office of Senator Evan Bayh (202) 224-5623 Russell 463 Washington, D.C. 20510 _________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081015/edea260c/attachment-0001.htm From phil_snider at hotmail.com Wed Oct 15 17:15:15 2008 From: phil_snider at hotmail.com (Phil Snider) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:15:15 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] can you VTOM ? Message-ID: >From the June 2008 Volunteer Communications Network < www.V-C-N.org > "Can You V-F-T-O-M?" by Wayne Barringer KB6UJW The topic of radio operator proficiency frequently surfaces at some very predictable times throughout the year. Unfortunately, many of the times, the focus is a repeat topic from past years. I'm sure it doesn't happen everywhere, but it certainly seems to be a popular focus of discussions during annual exercises, training or any time radio operator proficiency is anticipated. For example, take passing messages between radio operators during a scheduled exercise. It seems as if every year, "someone" has to be reminded (usually on the air during the drill) to "slow down" (does this also happen in your area, too?) Why does it seem to be so hard to remember we can speak much faster than we can write? Or how about the topic of being able to program your own radio! Is it only where I live, or does that also happen repeatedly where you live? I wonder, why is it so many of "them" seem to wait until the day of exercise to "test" out their skills levels...only to bring a renewed level of frustration or embarrassment to other participants who are prepared, ready and wanting to be professional? Why does there always seem to be one or two radio operators who are willing to "show up" and ask others to program the radio they bring to the exercise? Field day is now only a few days away. Soon the radio airways will become very "busy" as local groups enter the fray and try to "beat" the competition...well, in "points" anyway! Maybe this is a good time to pass on a simple reminder that each of us is individually responsible for our own preparedness, and how we conduct our radio operations. Got a new radio recently? Or, maybe you've again discovered an old rig in the garage and want to test it out during Field Day? Here a simple "self-test" you can use to evaluate your own operator proficiency before you ever walk out the door. V-F-T-O-M stands for: 1. Select the [V]FO mode 2. Program the desired [F]requency 3. Select the [T]one option 4. Program the offset, either "+" or "-" 5. Save it into [M]emory V-F-T-O-M is an easy way to evaluate your familiarity with your own equipment "before" you even leave the house. Either way, learning and practicing V-F-T-O-M will go a long way to reducing the chance that you will be the one to show up, carry your radio up to the group, and ask, "Does anyone know how to program my radio?"" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081015/bd08a7be/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Wed Oct 15 23:22:44 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:22:44 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] Fed strong arms banks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: By MARK LANDLER and ERIC DASH Published: October 14, 2008 WASHINGTON ? The chief executives of the nine largest banks in the United States trooped into a gilded conference room at the Treasury Department at 3 p.m. Monday. To their astonishment, they were each handed a one-page document that said they agreed to sell shares to the government, then Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. said they must sign it before they left. Skip to next paragraph Multimedia Graphic The Government Rescue Plan, in Detail Interactive Feature Five Weeks of Financial Turmoil Related Times Topics: Credit Crisis ? The Essentials Treasury Department News Release on Program to Aid Banks Joint Statement by Treasury, Federal Reserve and F.D.I.C. on Latest Steps to Ease Crisis Treasury News Release on Executive Compensation Rules Under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act CNBC Video of Joint Treasury Department News Conference: Bernanke | Paulson | Bair CNBC Video: Bush Discusses Move to Aid Banks Audio Back Story: Jackie Calmes on Government Intervention in the Markets (mp3) Back Story with The Times's Mark Landler (mp3) Jay Mallin/Bloomberg News Henry M. Paulson Jr., secretary of the Treasury. Readers' CommentsReaders shared their thoughts on this article.Read All Comments (285) ? The chairman of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, was receptive, saying he thought the deal looked pretty good once he ran the numbers through his head. The chairman of Wells Fargo, Richard M. Kovacevich, protested strongly that, unlike his New York rivals, his bank was not in trouble because of investments in exotic mortgages, and did not need a bailout, according to people briefed on the meeting. But by 6:30, all nine chief executives had signed ? setting in motion the largest government intervention in the American banking system since the Depression and retreating from the rescue plan Mr. Paulson had fought so hard to get through Congress only two weeks earlier. What happened during those three and a half hours is a story of high drama and brief conflict, followed by acquiescence by the bankers, who felt they had little choice but to go along with the Treasury plan to inject $250 billion of capital into thousands of banks ? starting with theirs. Mr. Paulson announced the plan Tuesday, saying ?we regret having to take these actions.? Pouring billions in public money into the banks, he said, was ?objectionable,? but unavoidable to restore confidence in the markets and persuade the banks to start lending again. In addition to the capital infusions, which will be made this week, the government said it would temporarily guarantee $1.5 trillion in new senior debt issued by banks, as well as insure $500 billion in deposits in noninterest-bearing accounts, mainly used by businesses. All told, the potential cost to the government of the latest bailout package comes to $2.25 trillion, triple the size of the original $700 billion rescue package, which centered on buying distressed assets from banks. The latest show of government firepower is an abrupt about-face for Mr. Paulson, who just days earlier was discouraging the idea of capital injections for banks. Analysts say the United States was forced to shift policy in part because Britain and other European countries announced plans to recapitalize their banks and backstop bank lending. But unlike in Britain, the Treasury secretary presented his plan as an offer the banks could not refuse. ?It was a take it or take it offer,? said one person who was briefed on the meeting, speaking on condition of anonymity because the discussions were private. ?Everyone knew there was only one answer.? Getting to that point, however, necessitated sometimes tense exchanges between Mr. Paulson, a onetime chairman of Goldman Sachs, and his former colleagues and competitors, who sat across a dark wood table from him, sipping coffee and Cokes under a soaring rose and sage green ceiling. This account is based on interviews with government officials and bank executives who attended the meeting or were briefed on it. Mr. Paulson began calling the bankers personally Sunday afternoon. Some were already in Washington for a meeting of the International Monetary Fund. The executives did not have an inkling of Mr. Paulson?s plans. Some speculated that he would brief them about the government?s latest bailout program, or perhaps sound them out about a voluntary initiative. No one expected him to present his plan as an ultimatum. Mr. Paulson, according to his own account, presented his case in blunt terms. The nation?s largest banks needed to begin lending to each other for the good of the financial system, he said in a telephone interview, recalling his remarks. To do that, they needed to be better capitalized. ?I don?t think there was any banker in that room who was going to look us in the eye and say they had too much capital,? Mr. Paulson said. ?In a relatively short period of time, people came on board.? Indeed, several of the banks represented in the room are in need of capital. And analysts said the terms of the government?s investment are attractive for the banks, certainly compared with the terms that Warren E. Buffett extracted from Goldman Sachs for his $5 billion investment. The Treasury will receive preferred shares that pay a 5 percent dividend, rising to 9 percent after five years. It will get warrants to purchase common shares, equivalent to 15 percent of its initial investment. But the Treasury said it would not exercise its right to vote those common shares. The terms, officials said, were devised so as not to be punitive. The rising dividend and the warrants are meant to give banks an incentive to raise private capital and buy out the government after a few years. Still, it took some cajoling. Mr. Kovacevich of Wells Fargo objected that his bank, based in San Francisco, had avoided the mortgage-related woes of its Wall Street rivals. He said the investment could come at the expense of his shareholders. 1 2 See how Windows Mobile brings your life together?at home, work, or on the go. See Now _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Featured speaker is Bradd Davidson KA9LCF, Sysop of the KA9LCF BBS and Node in Auburn,IN. Talk-in is WC9AR on 145.270(-) or 444.550(+) Contact Dan N9WNH at 260-723-4711 or n9wnh(at)arrl.net if more information is needed. Event is hosted by the Whitley Co. ARC Inc. Get reminders on your mobile, Yahoo! Messenger, and email. Edit reminder options Copyright ? 2008 Yahoo! Inc. All Rights Reserved | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe __,_._,___ _________________________________________________________________ Stay organized with simple drag and drop from Windows Live Hotmail. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_102008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Deposit of $105.00 for dues. Ending balance of $552.78. There is a balance of $125.00 in the new repeater controller fund. The Treasurer?s report was approved as presented. REPEATER: Phil,W9LVY, reported that an amp has been replaced in the 145.230 repeater. It is putting out just over 20 watts. The 230 repeater was switched to a dual band antenna. The new generator has been installed at the Chase Park water tower where the 147.180 repeater is located. Phil reported it takes 12 seconds for the new generator to kick-on when commercial power goes out. The old back up batteries still need to be removed. Phil also reported that Dave, K9DVL has built brackets in the EMA garage to store the club?s antennas used for Field Day. Phil also reported there is a power supply problem for the service monitor. He also said one link receiver died and it was switched out with another receiver. The bad link receiver needs to be repaired. Phil also stated the 230 repeater was heard in Marion recently by Rae, N9YFW. A work session at the EMA is planned for Saturday September 27th to do antenna work on the tower. NEW BUSINESS: Phil, W9LVY stated the REMC has a grant program available if the club was a 501 c-3 organization. There was some discussion about whether the club is tax exempt. Dave N9WCQ stated he had looked through the club records but could not find anything that would answer that question. The club is a non-profit corporation. Phil stated that EMA Director Alvin Beckman mentioned that LMU will be setting some poles for tornado warning sirens in October. The club would like to have four poles set at the EMA site for Antennas for use during field day and for emergencies. GOOD OF THE CLUB: Nothing presented. ARES/RACES: Nothing presented. 50/50: $5.00 raised. Winner was John, KC9MVQ. He donated his winnings to the club. BILLS: No bills were presented and no action was taken due to a lack of a quorum. 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URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081017/3aef05f1/attachment-0001.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Sat Oct 18 11:21:48 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:21:48 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] Indiana RadioWatch Message-ID: > Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:03:18 -0700 > From: irw at well.com > To: irw at well.com > Subject: Indiana RadioWatch > > Northeast > > Just over the border, Michiana Christian Broadcasters signs WCWB (90.1fm, > Coldwater, Michigan) on in July with the Bible Broadcasting Network > satellite-fed religious format. > > Since April, 2007, Russ Oasis' Rhythmic Oldies/WVBB (106.3fm, Columbia > City) has aired a Rhythmic Oldies format, as 'The Vibe.' Over the last > few months, 'The Vibe' has started adding more 1980's music. On Saturday > 27 September, at Midnight, 'The Vibe' flipped formats to Adult Hits, as > '106.3 Joe FM ... The 80s, 90s, and Whatever.' The first song was .38 > Special's 1981 hit 'Hold On Loosely.' > > We hear the station is now jockless, which results in these changes: > > Mornings: Phil Becker (now focusing on his group OM duties) > Middays: Keith Harris (now focusing on his group Production Director > duties) > Afternoons: Randy Alomar (Instead of splitting airshifts on two stations, > he now handles an aishift at sister Rhythmic CHR/WJFX (107.9fm, New > Haven)) > Overnights: Joel Hoffman (now handling weekends for all of Russ Oasis' > Fort Wayne stations) > > A note from the 'Radio with Pictures' desk: Glenn Marini debuted Thursday > 10 July as the new Sports Director at LIN-TV CBS affiliate WANE-TV > (Channel 15/DT31, Fort Wayne). Marini, a Muncie native, was last Sports > Director at Raycom ABC affiliate KAIT-TV (Channel 8) in Jonesboro, > Arkansas. WANE News Director Ted Linn said: 'Glenn brings to NewsChannel > 15 experience, enthusiasm, and Hoosier roots. His Muncie upbringing > stamped in him a passion for Indiana high school sports.' > > Several changes at Federated Media N-T/WOWO (1190am, Fort Wayne) and > Sports/WKJG (1380am, Fort Wayne): First, WOWO/WKJG OM/PD Andy Ober segues > to WOWO APD and WOWO/WKJG News Director duties, while remaining PD at > WKJG. Replacing Ober as WOWO/WKJG OM and WOWO PD is Dan Mandis. Mandis > arrives at WOWO/WKJG from Director of AM Programming and Operations at > KKML/KVOR in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Second, David Kohli, of Ford and > Young Futures, returns for farm reports and farm market analysis. This is > Kohli's second time with WOWO; he did farm reports a few years ago. > > Northwest > > St. Joseph College's station Alternative/WPUM (90.5fm, Rensselaer) is > being displaced by a new authorized NCE station at Crown Point. WPUM has > filed an application with the FCC which, if approved, will move it from > 90.5fm to 93.3fm and increase its power from 11 watts to 60 watts. WPUM > will remain at its existing transmitter site along US-231 south of > Rensselaer. > > Central > > A note from the 'Radio with Pictures' desk: Jeff Benscoter is now > Assistant News Director at Dispatch Broadcasting's NBC affiliate WTHR > (Channel 13/DT46, Indianapolis). > > Southeast > > Chris Fox exits as co-host of the Q-Wakeup-Crew on AC/WRZQ-FM (107.3fm, > Greensburg), effective 17 June. Fox was also PD of 'QMIX 107.3' and > sister Country/WYGB (100.3fm, Edinburg). > > After three and a half years with a sports format, WWSZ (1570am, New > Albany) flips format to talk, as 'Indiana 1570' with new call letters WNDA > ('iNDiAna'). The format changed on 2 June under GM/PD David Smith. The > simulcast with WTSZ (1600am, Eminence, Kentucky) remains. Their website > (http://www.indiana1570.com/) quotes the following programming lineup: > > 6:00AM - 9:00AM - Clark Howard > 9:00AM - 12:00PM - Glenn Beck > 12:00PM - 2:00PM - Bill O'Reilly > 2:00PM - 4:00PM - Clark Howard > 4:00PM - 6:00PM - Laura Ingraham > 6:00PM - 10:00PM - Phil Valentine > 10:00PM - 1:00AM - Neal Boortz > 1:00AM - 6:00AM - Sporting News Radio > > Southcentral > > Rock/WWWY (106.1fm, North Vernon) afternoon rock chick Tonya Haze was > promoted to Program Director as of 25 June. She will keep her afternoon > on-air duties. Haze has been with White River Broadcasting for two years. > Former PD Scott Michaels remains PD of Country/WKKG (101.5, Columbus). > > Country/WKKG (101.5, Columbus) PD Scott Michaels segues from afternoons to > mornings. 'Michaels in the Morning' is on the air from 5:00AM - 10:00AM. > Director of Programming John Foster handles interim afternoon duties. > > Where Are They Now? Mike Patrick, former PD/Morning host at Country/WKKG > (101.5fm, Columbus) is now PD/mornings at Country/WFFG in the Albany, New > York market. > > Southwest > > Where Are They Now? Looking at that 'flickering box' reminds us that Lyle > Schulze - former GM at then-WB affiliate WAZE-TV (Channel 19/DT20/LP17) is > now VP/GM at KMIR-TV/KPSE-TV in Palm Desert, California. > > That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support. > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Blaine Thompson Indiana RadioWatch > irw at well.com http://www.indianaradio.net > AOL Instant Messenger: indianaradio5 > > =================== Indiana RadioWatch =================== > > (c) 2008, Blaine E. Thompson > > Indiana RadioWatch may not be reproduced, transmitted, or distributed in > any way, shape, or form without the permission of the copyright holder > (Thompson, above) > > Indiana RadioWatch is produced weekly. Subscriptions are free. 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From rich at culcom.net Sun Oct 19 12:20:18 2008 From: rich at culcom.net (Rich Sytsma) Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:20:18 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] space station Message-ID: <48FB5E42.6040606@culcom.net> I been listening to the guys on the North Judson repeater talking about the space station sending pictures to earth on 2 meters so I downloaded the SSTV software yesterday and installed on my laptop and setup a radio on the downlink freq of 145.800 plugged a cable from the radio to the computer guessed at audio levels and low and behold I was able to get some pictures today on there pass over 1 is attached. Here is a link to other pictures that other people have been able to get and post to this web site. http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Date AOS LOS Eastern AOS Max LOS Time Time Time Az El Az 10/20/08 18:34:34 18:44:29 2:34 pm 310? 45? 114? 10/21/08 12:37:02 12:47:02 8:37 am 239? 63? 52? 10/21/08 19:00:53 19:10:45 3 pm 303? 49? 139? 10/22/08 11:28:12 11:37:57 7:28 am 216? 39? 59? 10/22/08 17:51:51 18:01:48 1:51 pm 309? 51? 117? 10/23/08 11:54:19 12:04:18 8:54 am 242? 55? 51? 10/23/08 18:18:09 18:27:58 2:18 pm 301? 42? 142? The sleep schedule is 4pm to 1am Eastern, the packet digipeater may be running during that time. Richard Garriott is to return to Earth sometime on Oct. 23. 73, Tom Denton KB9VMW CCARC Board of Directors http://www.w9vmw.org/ Six Club #1963 http://www.6mt.com/ Rich Sytsma wrote: > I been listening to the guys on the North Judson repeater talking > about the space station sending pictures to earth on 2 meters so I > downloaded the SSTV software yesterday and installed on my laptop and > setup a radio on the downlink freq of 145.800 plugged a cable from the > radio to the computer guessed at audio levels and low and behold I was > able to get some pictures today on there pass over 1 is attached. > > Here is a link to other pictures that other people have been able to > get and post to this web site. > http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Could not hear the uplink questions. hgdd r a e ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Denton To: ccarc at culcom.net Cc: wz9z - Mike (verizon) ; kc9crp - Babb Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [Ccarc] space station I heard the ISS just before 4pm Sunday. The operator was ID'ing as "W5KWQ on NA1SS", making voice contacts on 145.800 FM. (The uplink for voice contacts is 144.490.) I used the NOVA software to generate the following schedule of passes above 30 degrees elevation. AOS and LOS are the times ISS rises above or drops below the 30 degree elevation. Date AOS LOS Eastern AOS Max LOS Time Time Time Az El Az 10/20/08 18:34:34 18:44:29 2:34 pm 310? 45? 114? 10/21/08 12:37:02 12:47:02 8:37 am 239? 63? 52? 10/21/08 19:00:53 19:10:45 3 pm 303? 49? 139? 10/22/08 11:28:12 11:37:57 7:28 am 216? 39? 59? 10/22/08 17:51:51 18:01:48 1:51 pm 309? 51? 117? 10/23/08 11:54:19 12:04:18 8:54 am 242? 55? 51? 10/23/08 18:18:09 18:27:58 2:18 pm 301? 42? 142? The sleep schedule is 4pm to 1am Eastern, the packet digipeater may be running during that time. Richard Garriott is to return to Earth sometime on Oct. 23. 73, Tom Denton KB9VMW CCARC Board of Directors http://www.w9vmw.org/ Six Club #1963 http://www.6mt.com/ Rich Sytsma wrote: I been listening to the guys on the North Judson repeater talking about the space station sending pictures to earth on 2 meters so I downloaded the SSTV software yesterday and installed on my laptop and setup a radio on the downlink freq of 145.800 plugged a cable from the radio to the computer guessed at audio levels and low and behold I was able to get some pictures today on there pass over 1 is attached. 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URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081020/288fdd45/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Mon Oct 20 21:42:52 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:42:52 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] SKYWARN RECOGNITION DAY 2008 Message-ID: SKYWARN Recognition Day Celebrates Ten Years! The 10th annual SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) special event will take place Saturday, December 6, 2008. SRD is co-sponsored by the National Weather Service and the ARRL. SKYWARN Recognition Day is a way to recognize the commitment made by Amateur Radio operators in helping keep their communities safe. During the 24-hour special event, Amateur Radio operators visit their local National Weather Service (NWS) office and work as a team to contact other hams across the world. The original SRD concept took shape in the summer of 1999. Scott Mentzer, N0QE, Meteorologist-In-Charge of the NWS office in Goodland, Kansas was trying to think of a way to let storm spotters know how valuable their reports were to the National Weather Service. Since many of those storm spotters were also hams, it seemed like a natural fit for the recognition to be centered on Amateur Radio. Mentzer worked with Rick Palm, K1CE, of ARRL Headquarters, to formulate a plan. With the approval of NWS headquarters and a commitment to participate from many local NWS offices, the first "National Weather Service Special Event" took place on November 27, 1999. At the end of the event, an amazing 15,888 QSOs were logged, with contacts made to all 50 states and 63 countries. The Des Moines forecast office took the honor of making the most contacts of any office that first year with 761 QSOs (and went on to lead the pack through 2003 by logging between 1300 and 1500 contacts each year). Feedback from the first event was overwhelmingly positive from both the NWS staff and the local ham clubs. Suddenly there was incentive for more NWS staffers to either obtain a license or upgrade so that more people could work ham radio during severe events. In addition, many club members had never visited an NWS office, and they learned the value of their reports and how they were used in conjunction with existing technology. And so began an annual tradition. The following year 85 of the 122 NWS offices participated in the event, making nearly 24,000 QSOs. Perhaps the most unusual one in 2000 was with an airliner 39,000 ft above Utah. The pilot ended the QSO with a request for a "spot weather forecast" for his arrival at Salt Lake City airport. In 2001, the name of the event was changed to SKYWARN Recognition Day, which seemed to better relate what the day was all about. Each year since the inception of SRD, the number of NWS offices and local ham clubs participating has increased, until now over 100 offices sign up each year to take part. The most contacts made during any SRD occurred in 2006 when, thanks to the staff and local hams in the Grand Junction area, 1640 QSOs were logged! Station call signs have also changed over the years. Some offices and clubs apply for a special event call sign such as W3B in Brownsville or N0Y in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Other call signs hint at office location, including WX9GRB in Green Bay and WX4NHC at the National Hurricane Center. Still others represent more of the big picture, as in KC0SKY in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Another change in recent years has been a greater use of digital communications in addition to CW, RTTY and packet radio. Each year more and more contacts are being made using Echolink, Winlink and the use of Reflectors. 2008 SKYWARN Recognition Day will be held from 0000 UTC to 2400 UTC December 6th. Last year contacts were made in all 50 states and 40 countries during the 24 hour event. If you haven't joined in the fun, 2008 is your year! To learn more, check out our Web site: . -- David Floyd, N5DBZ, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NWS Goodland, Kansas, _________________________________________________________________ Want to read Hotmail messages in Outlook? The Wordsmiths show you how. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/wedowindowslive.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!20EE04FBC541789!167.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_092008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081020/7381fcca/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Mon Oct 20 21:43:57 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:43:57 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] ARES E-Letter for October 17, 2008 In-Reply-To: <20081018053123.23EB330D1A@www.arrl.org> References: <20081018053123.23EB330D1A@www.arrl.org> Message-ID: > Subject: ARES E-Letter for October 17, 2008 > > The ARES E-Letter > October 15, 2008 > ================= > > Rick Palm, K1CE, Editor > > , > > =================================== > ARES reports, other related contributions, editorial questions or > comments: ;; > =================================== > > + The View from Flagler County > > Although we are in an apparent lull in tropical severe weather > activity, we have endured some ripping thunderstorms here lately. > Florida is Number One in the nation for victims of lightning strikes. > Thus, our local SKYWARN program, with Robbie Creal, KG4HUF, at the > helm, has been very active recently. (Creal is also Assistant > Emergency Coordinator for our Flagler County ARES group, and > Assistant District Emergency Coordinator for the East Central > District in Northern Florida). Our SKYWARN program and its training > protocol have been well-supported by the Flagler EOC. Check out the > item in this issue on SKYWARN Recognition Day, to be held on December > 6. You do not want to miss it! > ____ > > If you haven't looked at the independent study programs of FEMA's > Emergency Management Institute lately, do yourself a favor and click > on: > Many new courses have been added, and > a few of the classic original courses have been revised. Some of the > newer courses that struck me as significant for ARES members include: > > IS-102 Deployment Basics for FEMA Response Partners (New 9/9/2008) > IS-802 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #2 - Communications (New > 8/6/2008) > IS-775 EOC Management and Operations (New 8/6/2008) > IS-100.a Introduction to Incident Command System (Revised 7/28/2008) > IS-200.a ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents > (Revised 7/28/2008) > IS-809 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #9 - Search and Rescue > (5/21/2008) > IS-808 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8 - Public Health and > Medical Services (4/11/2008) > IS-800.B National Response Framework, An Introduction (2/4/2008) > > FEMA's Independent Study Program offers courses that support the nine > mission areas identified by the National Preparedness Goal: Incident > Management, Operational Planning, Disaster Logistics, Emergency > Communications, Service to Disaster Victims, Continuity Programs, > Public Disaster Communications, Integrated Preparedness, and Hazard > Mitigation. > > Education in all of these should be ARES training goals. Here is what > Dennis Dura, K2DCD, ARRL Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager, > recently told the nation's Section Managers in re the ESF#2 > Communications course: "Many of you may already be aware of this > course (IS-802), or have taken it. It is a relatively new FEMA > on-line independent study course that presents the concepts of > Emergency Support Function #2-Communications. For those that have > heard my presentations around the country, I strongly encourage > integrating ARES in the local, county, regional or state government > emergency operations plans, of which ESF #2 is a part. This presents > us a variety of mission options, not beholding to any one specific > group, and we become more aligned with the emergency management > structure. The course will take approximately 30 minutes to > complete." > _______ > In This Issue: > > + The View from Flagler County > + Cedar Rapids Flood Response > + Harrison County, Indiana ARES Activates For Historic Windstorm > + ARES OK at 2008 Oklahoma Emergency Management Association > Conference > + SKYWARN Recognition Day Celebrates Ten Years! > + Hospital Standards for EmComms Include Amateur Radio > + LETTERS: RE: Coaxial Antenna for EmComm > + LETTERS: Clear Audio for HDTV/EmComms? > + LETTERS: Resource "Typing" > + International Humanitarian Award Nominations Sought > + K1CE For A Final > _______ > > + Cedar Rapids Flood Response > > During the week of June 10, 2008, Cedar Rapids and the small town of > Palo, Iowa suffered the results of a 500-year flood of the Cedar > River. The previous record of 20.00 feet was set in 1851 and 1929. > The flood peaked out at 31.12 feet on June 13, far over existing > levees. 24,000 people had to be evacuated, including the central > downtown business district. Linn County ARES responded. > > River Monitoring and Road Closures: One of the first duties was to > set up monitoring stations up river. The closest official river gauge > was about 30 miles away, and had to be read manually. ARES ops set up > two monitoring points between Cedar Rapids and Vinton. One was > limited by terrain to only measuring if the river was rising or > falling. The monitoring station closer to Cedar Rapids was a tree > marked with tape. This allowed true measurements to be made, though a > second tree had to be established when the flooding exceeded the > marking on the original tree. The two trees were cleverly correlated > by using a laser level. Reports were radioed to the EOC every > half-hour early in the flood, then every hour. > > At the same time, other ARES stations were monitoring roads as they > began to be covered with water. At the peak of the flood, all > downtown bridges were under water. The bridge crossings in the county > typically had flooding of the bridge approaches. The only dry bridge > from one side of the county to the other was the elevated I-380 > bridge. > > Hospital Backup: We recently completed antenna upgrades at our two > local hospitals. Amateurs set up VHF stations at both hospitals in > case of need. One of the hospitals was eventually evacuated, with > patients sent to other area hospitals. > > Cedar Rapids Police Department: The CRPD also requested Amateur Radio > as backup. They had to evacuate their downtown offices and set up at > the Ice Arena. The CRPD building also held the controller for the > city's 800 MHz trunked communication system for Police, Fire, and > many city services. The system operated in fail-safe mode for several > days until full control was restored. > > Evacuation Shelters: During the early stages of the flooding, a Red > Cross evacuation shelter was set up at the Roosevelt Middle school. > This shelter was quickly closed, as it was determined that raising > estimates of river levels would possibly impact the availability of > power in the Roosevelt area. Two new shelters were opened at Viola > Gibson Elementary School and Prairie High School. Amateurs provided > technical and operations support to the week-long, 24 hour efforts at > these shelters. > > At the Prairie High School evacuation center, Amateur Radio was there > for backup communications. Amateur Radio was used occasionally for > logistical support of shelter operations. In the Viola Gibson > Elementary School Evacuation Center, there were approximately 200 > evacuees for the entire week during which our radio desk was active. > We passed traffic, especially since landlines were inoperable at the > school and cell phone coverage from within the building was > intermittent or unavailable through several providers. When the > flooding impacted the downtown school district offices, all Internet > capability in the district, including telephones, were lost. We also > provided communications support for the Viola Elementary School > Administrative Staff and the school Principal who were helping to > coordinate logistic support for evacuees on site as well as relief > efforts in the Palo area. > > Our communications desk was well equipped, staffed and maintained. We > had dual-band UHF/VHF and independently fed antennas installed both > inside and outside the building and were able to quickly shift over > to the indoor antennas when inclement weather struck during the week. > We provided simultaneous operation of two independent portable VHF > stations (one for simplex use and one for general net use) as well as > a UHF unit, which was used to coordinate local ham support efforts > for the Viola Gibson site. A rechargeable battery back-up power > supply was on site for the duration of the Net, but it did not have > to be put into use. > > During the busier day/early evening period, we usually had at least > two people working the desk on a scheduled basis. The Viola Gibson > site also assumed Net Control duties for several days during the > week-long support efforts. These operators staffed the radio desk, > provided hardware/technical support, and/or assisted in station > set-up and maintenance using both scheduled and ad hoc approaches. > > HF Backup: The HF link to the Iowa EOC in Des Moines was a backup for > normal communications in case telephone service was lost at the Linn > County EOC. The only traffic passed was related to the operation of > the HF link between Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. The Des Moines EOC > (KC0EEC) and Linn County HF stations performed a radio check about > every 30 minutes to maintain the 3990.5 kHz frequency. The Linn > County HF stations, in turn, maintained local contact with the Linn > County EOC via VHF repeater. > > Severe Weather: Throughout the flooding, we had severe storms to deal > with. Our county normally runs a severe weather spotter network. The > spotter information is then sent to the National Weather Service via > the Emergency Management EOC. During storm watch, our primary > repeater supported it. Communications backup for the shelters was > moved to one of the secondary repeaters. Over the period of the major > flooding June 10 to June 15, we had four Severe Thunderstorm Watches, > one Tornado Watch, and seven Severe Thunderstorm Warnings affecting > Linn County. The main threat was high winds and large hail, which > posed a particular threat to police, fire, public service employees, > and people trying to evacuate. > > Summary: Amateur Radio became involved with river level monitoring on > June 9. Amateur Radio net(s) were formally activated June 12. The net > ran continuously until June 18. The total time that we had a formal > net active was 147 hours. Our logs show that at least 86 Amateur > Radio stations participated at some point. A special thanks to our > net controls: N0GUD, WA6GFD, K0ECW, W0MRZ, WA0KHH, NA0IA, N0UUS and > KC0UMS. -- Ron Breitwisch, KC0OX, DEC, Iowa District 6 West > > > + Harrison County, Indiana ARES Activates For Historic Windstorm > > Harrison County, Indiana ARES activated on Sunday, September 14, > following the historic windstorm that swept across Indiana and other > states. The hardest hit area was southern Indiana. The SKYWARN net > was emergently transferred to an ARES net. > > The storm's incredible high winds closed roads, snapped and uprooted > many large trees, snapped or knocked down power poles, downed power > and telephone lines, knocked trees onto houses, tore off roofs, > destroyed barns and some homes, knocked out telephone services and > cell phones, and caused fatalities. Power would be out in some areas > for more than a week. Most had no power, no phone service, and there > were water shortages. > > ARES was placed under a declared State of Emergency, with the > communication emergency. The EMA director requested storm damage > reports. Harrison County ARES was activated, and handled Emergency, > Priority, Routine, and Welfare traffic. Reports of downed power > lines, trees on houses, trees blocking roads were passed, and ARES > assisted with relief efforts. ARES made calls to police dispatch on > behalf of EMA personnel. The entire ARES operation was held on > emergency power, including the event repeater. > > Major Lesson Learned: Have a way to operate for days (not just hours) > on emergency power! > > The ARES Emergency Net ran for 34 hours of airtime (parts of 4 days), > with 31 check-ins, 268.1 man-hours, and one formal message. -- David > McKim, KB9JLF, EC South Central Indiana SKYWARN and Net Manager, > Harrison County, Indiana > > + ARES OK at 2008 Oklahoma Emergency Management Association > Conference > > Amateur Radio Emergency Service Oklahoma (ARES-OK) members > participated in the 2008 Oklahoma Emergency Management Association > conference. The conference was held during the second week of > October, at the Reed Convention Center in Midwest City, Oklahoma. > > Many of the emergency managers present were interested in using > Amateur Radio as part of their backup communications systems. The EMs > were also interested in knowing what training ARES volunteers were > given, and in this post 9/11 world, what types of ID systems and > background checks were in place to verify ARES volunteers. They were > provided with the state plan for ARES-Oklahoma, along with general > ARES information. > > A working 20 meter HF station running on battery power consisting of > a Kenwood TS-430, a Buddipole portable antenna, and a 27Ah AGM > battery in a small tool bag was demonstrated. A VHF/UHF station in a > backpack using a Kenwood TS-8800 and 7Ah gel cell battery was also > set-up. Both radios and the antenna attracted much attention and > started interesting conversations with Emergency Management personnel > from all over Oklahoma and surrounding states. > > Of note was the high percentage of emergency managers and staff that > were either hams, or were working on getting their license. A special > thank you to J.C. Nocker, K5JCN, Mike Delaney, WB5HXT, and Oscar > Staudt, WB5GCX, for manning the booth for ARES-OK. -- Mark Conklin > N7XYO, Mounds, Oklahoma > > + SKYWARN Recognition Day Celebrates Ten Years! > > The 10th annual SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) special event will take > place Saturday, December 6, 2008. SRD is co-sponsored by the National > Weather Service and the ARRL. SKYWARN Recognition Day is a way to > recognize the commitment made by Amateur Radio operators in helping > keep their communities safe. During the 24-hour special event, > Amateur Radio operators visit their local National Weather Service > (NWS) office and work as a team to contact other hams across the > world. > > The original SRD concept took shape in the summer of 1999. Scott > Mentzer, N0QE, Meteorologist-In-Charge of the NWS office in Goodland, > Kansas was trying to think of a way to let storm spotters know how > valuable their reports were to the National Weather Service. Since > many of those storm spotters were also hams, it seemed like a natural > fit for the recognition to be centered on Amateur Radio. Mentzer > worked with Rick Palm, K1CE, of ARRL Headquarters, to formulate a > plan. > > With the approval of NWS headquarters and a commitment to participate > from many local NWS offices, the first "National Weather Service > Special Event" took place on November 27, 1999. At the end of the > event, an amazing 15,888 QSOs were logged, with contacts made to all > 50 states and 63 countries. The Des Moines forecast office took the > honor of making the most contacts of any office that first year with > 761 QSOs (and went on to lead the pack through 2003 by logging > between 1300 and 1500 contacts each year). > > Feedback from the first event was overwhelmingly positive from both > the NWS staff and the local ham clubs. Suddenly there was incentive > for more NWS staffers to either obtain a license or upgrade so that > more people could work ham radio during severe events. In addition, > many club members had never visited an NWS office, and they learned > the value of their reports and how they were used in conjunction with > existing technology. > > And so began an annual tradition. The following year 85 of the 122 > NWS offices participated in the event, making nearly 24,000 QSOs. > Perhaps the most unusual one in 2000 was with an airliner 39,000 ft > above Utah. The pilot ended the QSO with a request for a "spot > weather forecast" for his arrival at Salt Lake City airport. > > In 2001, the name of the event was changed to SKYWARN Recognition > Day, which seemed to better relate what the day was all about. Each > year since the inception of SRD, the number of NWS offices and local > ham clubs participating has increased, until now over 100 offices > sign up each year to take part. The most contacts made during any SRD > occurred in 2006 when, thanks to the staff and local hams in the > Grand Junction area, 1640 QSOs were logged! > > Station call signs have also changed over the years. Some offices and > clubs apply for a special event call sign such as W3B in Brownsville > or N0Y in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Other call signs hint at office > location, including WX9GRB in Green Bay and WX4NHC at the National > Hurricane Center. Still others represent more of the big picture, as > in KC0SKY in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. > > Another change in recent years has been a greater use of digital > communications in addition to CW, RTTY and packet radio. Each year > more and more contacts are being made using Echolink, Winlink and the > use of Reflectors. > > 2008 SKYWARN Recognition Day will be held from 0000 UTC to 2400 UTC > December 6th. Last year contacts were made in all 50 states and 40 > countries during the 24 hour event. If you haven't joined in the fun, > 2008 is your year! To learn more, check out our Web site: > . -- David Floyd, N5DBZ, Warning > Coordination Meteorologist, NWS Goodland, Kansas, > > > + Hospital Standards for EmComms Include Amateur Radio > > For readers who are working with, or are contemplating a working > relationship with the hospitals in your Section, hospital > planning/standards documents by their accreditation organization will > be of some value. All hospitals must be certified by The Joint > Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The > documents may be downloaded directly from > > > For example, see JCAHO Standard EM.02.02.01: "The [organization] > maintains reliable communications capabilities for the purpose of > communicating response efforts to staff, [patient]s, and external > organizations. The [organization] establishes backup communications > processes and technologies (for example, cell > phones, landlines, bulletin boards, fax machines, satellite phones, > Amateur Radio, text messages) to communicate essential information if > primary communications systems fail." -- Dennis C. Dura, K2DCD, > Manager, Emergency Preparedness and Response, ARRL > > + LETTERS: RE: Coaxial Antenna for EmComm > > In re last month's item on a coaxial antenna by Jay Musikar, AF2C, > another means of supporting a coaxial antenna is to slip it inside a > piece of PVC piping. A closed "eye hook" can be screwed into the > inside of a PVC pipe cap and the top end of the coaxial dipole > attached to it. The pipe cap is then slipped over the end of the PVC > pipe. The remaining coax comes out the bottom of the PVC pipe. This > provides the means to vertically support the coaxial dipole when > there is nothing to hang it from. (There are many other methods of > attaching the dipole inside the PVC). > > For VHF and UHF coaxial dipoles, I strip off the outer insulation a > little longer than the desired operating or center frequency and turn > the braided shielding inside out or back over itself (like turning a > sock inside out), creating a braided covering of the outer jacket the > same length as the exposed center conductor. The center conductor can > then be trimmed to the proper length, allowing for a small loop at > the top for hanging. The shield is trimmed to the same length and > taped at the end to hold it in place on the outer jacket of the coax. > > While in the military I made coaxial dipoles for 30-80 MHz (the > military low band) and 138-174 MHz many times and sealed them inside > PVC pipes. The pipe cap sealed the top end and I used silicone > sealant at the bottom end for waterproofing. These often worked > better than the standard military field antennas. One antenna I > installed on a security tower at a nuclear storage site as a > temporary fixture was actually in use four years later. Each time the > comm professionals came out to check the system, they found the > antenna looking and working so well they thought it was commercially > manufactured! -- Tim Hardy, AF1G, Kathleen, Georgia > > + LETTERS: Clear Audio for HDTV/EmComms? > > I've been trying to track down whether there will be an "in the > clear" audio carrier available after the switchover from analog TV > next February. It doesn't look like it since encoded audio is the > standard . Not being able to > listen to the TV stations will have an impact on emcomm teams, since > local broadcasts are a prime source of information. For example, all > of our VHF/UHF handhelds are programmed with the FM audio carrier > frequencies for the major local TV stations. I suggest that we > publish a reminder to the teams that they should add some portable > HDTV-compatible receivers to their kits. -- Ward Silver, N0AX, Asst > EC for Vashon-Maury Island ARES, Washington > > In Wilmington, North Carolina, our market went 100% digital on > September 8 as the FCC's national beta test site for the > analog-to-digital conversion. Channel 6, WECT-TV, had its audio > channel at 87.7 MHz FM, and until this past spring promoted its > capability to be heard on FM radio. WECT's general manager and news > director each told me that the FCC said all FM audio was being > eliminated as well as the analog video signal. > > Now that I live in a 100% digital market, I concur that a portable > battery powered DTV (not necessarily HDTV) with open air reception > capability be made part of an emcomm plan. With the national cutover > coming in four months, I predict there will be a much wider selection > of portable, battery powered DTVs by the spring or summer of 2009. > National retailers like Radio Shack, Circuit City, Best Buy and > Wal-Mart were all in attendance at FCC digital-to-analog meetings in > Wilmington this past spring to discuss the availability of portable, > battery powered DTVs, and they predicted an increase in supply and a > drop in price as more models become available. As for portable > battery-powered HDTV, that may be a stretch for the first phase of > introduction. All of the talk here focused on standard resolution DTV > in Phase 1 for portable equipment. Since Wilmington is along the > coast, I'm not sure we're ready for a hurricane in HDTV. -- Bill > Morine, N2COP, Wilmington, North Carolina, ARRL North Carolina Pubic > Information Coordinator (PIC); Chairman, ARRL National Public > Relations Committee > > + LETTERS: Resource "Typing" > > A year ago I sent you information on Resource Typing we use in the > North Central Texas area, which you commented on in one of your > issues. After that letter went out, I received numerous inquiries and > requests for information. > > A number of groups have put our guide to use. As you remember, the > Guide used the term "Type" followed by a letter designating that > particular function. We have revised the guide to be more in line > with NIMS resource typing definitions. In the NIMS documentation the > term "Type" refers to the level of capability with a Type I being > more capable than a Type II and so on of a function or resource. > > The term "Communications Resource Function" and referred to as CRF > has replaced the term "Type." The definition of each function has not > changed from the previous version, just the titling change. In > addition D-Star has been included. Definitions of Event/Incident > durations have also been added. I have also created a check sheet to > help communicators in determining their Function based on their > equipment. > > I invite readers to page through our Web site at > and let us know what you think. We are > a dual hat unit that promotes both RACES and ARES through our > training. Feedback and comments always welcome. -- John Galvin, > N5TIM, RACES RO and ARES AEC and > > > + International Humanitarian Award Nominations Sought > > Nominations are open for the 2008 ARRL International Humanitarian > Award . > The award is conferred upon an amateur or amateurs who demonstrate > devotion to human welfare, peace and international understanding > through Amateur Radio. The League established the annual prize to > recognize Amateur Radio operators who have used ham radio to provide > extraordinary service to others in times of crisis or disaster. A > committee appointed by the League's President recommends the award > recipient(s) to the ARRL Board, which makes the final decision. The > committee is now accepting nominations from Amateur Radio, > governmental or other organizations that have benefited from > extraordinary service rendered by an Amateur Radio operator or group. > > Amateur Radio is one of the few telecommunication services that allow > people throughout the world from all walks of life to meet and talk > with each other, thereby spreading goodwill across political > boundaries. The ARRL International Humanitarian Award recognizes > Amateur Radio's unique role in international communication and the > assistance amateurs regularly provide to people in need. > > Nominations should include a summary of the nominee's actions that > qualify the individual (or individuals) for this award, plus > verifying statements from at least two people having first-hand > knowledge of the events warranting the nomination. These statements > may be from an official of a group (for example, the American Red > Cross, The Salvation Army or a local or state emergency management > official) that benefited from the nominee's particular Amateur Radio > contribution. > > Nominations should include the names and addresses of all references. > All nominations and supporting materials for the 2008 ARRL > International Humanitarian Award must be submitted in writing in > English to ARRL International Humanitarian Award, 225 Main St, > Newington, CT 06111 USA. Nomination submissions are due by December > 31, 2008. In the event that no nominations are received, the > committee itself may determine a recipient or decide to make no > award. The winner of the ARRL International Humanitarian Award > receives an engraved plaque and a profile in QST and other ARRL > venues. > > + K1CE For A Final > > We trust you had (or are going to have) a good SET this year. Here's > a fine note I received this week from the Director of the > Southeastern Division that rings true for the entire country: "I am > happy to see the participation and dedication in the 2008 ARRL > Simulated Emergency Test exercise throughout the Southeastern > Division! The ARRL Simulated Emergency Test is another way Amateur > Radio operators show our dedication to public service via emergency > communications. Many amateurs operated from served agencies offices > including State and local Emergency Operation Centers, showing off > our capabilities to served agency personnel. > > "Operating in the served agency centers helps to build trust and > relationships with our counterparts. We learn and improve, test our > equipment and procedures, show our professional side and have some > fun. > > "ARRL Section Emergency Coordinators, District Emergency Coordinators > and Emergency Coordinators did a fantastic job planning and > coordinating this exercise! Thank you for supporting this exercise!" > -- 73, Greg Sarratt, W4OZK, Director, ARRL Southeastern Division > > See you next month! 73, Rick, K1CE > > Copyright American Radio Relay League, Inc., All Rights Reserved. > > ====================================================================== > The ARES E-Letter is published on the third Wednesday of each month > by the American Radio Relay League--The National Association For > Amateur Radio--225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111; tel 860-594-0200; > fax 860-594-0259; . Joel Harrison, W5ZN, > President. > > The ARES E-Letter is an e-mail digest of news and information of > interest to active members of the ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency > Service (ARES). > > Material from The ARES E-Letter may be republished or reproduced in > whole or in part in any form without additional permission. Credit > must be given to The ARES E-Letter and The American Radio Relay > League. > > Editorial questions or comments: Rick Palm, K1CE, k1ce at arrl.net > Delivery problems (ARRL direct delivery only!): ares-el-dlvy at arrl.org > > To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your address for e-mail delivery: > ARRL members first must register on the Members Only Web Site, > http://www.arrl.org/members/. You'll have an opportunity during > registration to sign up for e-mail delivery of the The ARES E-Letter, > W1AW bulletins, and other material. ARRL members may subscribe to The > ARES E-Letter by going to the Member Data Page at: > http://www.arrl.org/members-only/memdata.html?modify=1 > > Note that you must be logged in to the site to access this page. > Scroll down to the section "Which of the following would you like > to receive automatically via email from ARRL?" 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Web site is: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/hamradio/index.php Myself (Kb9jlf) and Scott (K9set) will be hosting the event for the National Weather Service Louisville. We will be using the call sign of the NWS which is WX4NWS. Most operations will be on Saturday. There will be some 100 weather service offices on the air that day. Most activities are on HF, but some will be on VHF/UHF and utilizing repeaters and Echo link and other modes. All amateurs, especially Skywarn spotters and Skywarn net control stations are encouraged to be on the air. Certificates are available from NOAA for working any NWS station. We will operate on HF and all local repeaters. Listen for us and all the other some 100 Weather Service offices across the country. Weather Service office Louisville will also have special QSL cards available. Contact David McKim, Kb9jlf, Skywarn Recognition day event manager for Louisville National Weather Service, for more information. 73, David McKim, Kb9jlf ARRL Emergency Coordinator South central Indiana SKywarn Kb9jlf at aol.com 812.366.3738 http://www.geocities.com/kb9jlf New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News more. Try it out! __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity Visit Your Group Sitebuilder Build a web site quickly & easily with Sitebuilder. Moderator Central Yahoo! Groups Get the latest news from the team. Dog Zone on Yahoo! 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If you notice someone that I have omitted, please forward > this Email on to > them. > > 73, > > Steve WR9G > > wr9g at arrl.net > www.wr9g.net > > > > > > 73 > Dan > -- > K9ZF /R no budget Rover ***QRP-l #1269 Check out the Rover Resource Page at: > List Administrator for: InHam+grid-loc+ham-books > Ask me how to join the Indiana Ham Mailing list! > > _______________________________________________ > InHam mailing list > InHam at mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/inham _________________________________________________________________ Stay organized with simple drag and drop from Windows Live Hotmail. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_102008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It's a good hamfest. > http://www.fortwaynehamfest.com/hfmain.htm > > I will have a table there selling kits. > Here's a link to my webpage that lists the kits I will be selling. > http://www.wirelessinfield.com/eyb's > > Thanks, > > Jim, WD9EYB > > _______________________________________________ > InHam mailing list > InHam at mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/inham _________________________________________________________________ When your life is on the go?take your life with you. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/115298558/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081022/61d59318/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Wed Oct 22 21:51:13 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:51:13 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] [Inares] ARRL Files Petition with FCC against Experimental License In-Reply-To: <794767.68329.qm@web31001.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <794767.68329.qm@web31001.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: To: inares at yahoogroups.com From: ka9jwx at yahoo.com Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:09:38 -0700 Subject: [Inares] ARRL Files Petition with FCC against Experimental License FYI 73/75 de ka9jwx, Paul SB QST @ ARL $ARLB014 ARLB014 ARRL Files Petition with FCC against Experimental License Using 40 Meter Band ZCZC AG14 QST de W1AW ARRL Bulletin 14 ARLB014 >From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT October 22, 2008 To all radio amateurs SB QST ARL ARLB014 ARLB014 ARRL Files Petition with FCC against Experimental License Using 40 Meter Band On Monday, October 20, the ARRL filed a Petition for Modification or Cancellation of Experimental Authorization (Petition) with the FCC with respect to WE2XRH. According to the FCC, this experimental license -- issued to Digital Aurora Radio Technologies (DART) -- proposes to "test digital transmissions in 4.50-5.10 MHz, 7.10-7.60 MHz and 9.25-9.95 MHz for a terrestrial digital radio service to the citizens of Alaska." The League's Petition states that DART's hopes that this experimentation "will lead to a terrestrial, high-frequency (HF) digital aural (domestic broadcast) service in Alaska. Ostensibly to study the operation of this 'shortwave' system at high latitudes, and apparently in order to roll out this domestic broadcast service, DART specifies exceptionally high power operation in various segments of the HF spectrum. ARRL's interest in this matter is limited to the fact that the experimental license includes the band 7.1 -7.3 MHz, allocated domestically exclusively to the Amateur Radio Service." "It is astonishing that the FCC would grant this experimental license for operation at such a high power level in a band that is allocated exclusively to a service with which such operation is clearly incompatible, " said ARRL Chief Executive Officer David Sumner, K1ZZ. "The only possible explanation is that it was an error; the only reasonable step for the FCC to take is to correct its error immediately, either by cancelling the license or by amending the frequency ranges to delete 7.1 -7.3 MHz." It is the ARRL's view that "Simply stated, there is a 100% certainty of severe, continuous, harmful interference from operation of the DART facilities as authorized by the Commission to ongoing Amateur Radio operation at 7.1 to 7.3 MHz. This authorization must be modified immediately (if not cancelled completely), so as to delete the band 7.1-7.3 MHz" from DART's experimental license application. The ARRL ascertains that DART has been permitted operation in the 7.1-7.6 MHz band using a 20 kHz bandwidth digital emission at a transmitter output power of 100 kW and an ERP of 660 kW within a radius of 1500 kilometers of Delta Junction, Alaska. In the Petition, ARRL General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, points out that while DART says it will coordinate with the High Frequency Coordination Conference (HFCC), "[i]t does not propose any coordination with any individual or entity in the Amateur Service. There is no showing whatsoever how DART proposes to avoid interference to Amateur Radio operation at 7.1-7.3 MHz. In fact, there is no indication that DART is even aware of the allocation." Calling the 40 meter band "perhaps the most heavily-utilized Amateur HF band in the United States," the ARRL states that it can see "no compatible use that DART can make of this band in any state or territory of the United States, at any time of the day or night" and will cause "preclusive interference" to amateurs using that portion of the band. "The entire 7.0 - 7.3 MHz band is used heavily within Alaska, especially by radio amateurs located in its remotest areas, at all times. It is particularly critical in times of emergency due to its daytime and nighttime propagation characteristics. The band is also used at all times of the day and night for worldwide communications by radio amateurs." The League's Petition points out that the FCC's Rules at Section 5.83(b) state that experimental license grants are subject to change or cancellation by the Commission at any time without hearing if in the Commission's discretion the need for such action arises: "ARRL submits that this application should never have been granted as applied for in the first place, and there is an urgent need to prohibit operation of the DART high power transmitters in the entirety of the 7.1-7.3 MHz band. It is likely that DART has been under a misapprehension that the band is among the international broadcast allocations, because, in ITU Regions 1 and 3, the band is allocated to that Service. However, in Region 2, in Alaska, it is not." After March 29, 2009, 7.1-7.2 MHz will not be available for broadcasting anywhere. The League goes on to say that Section 5.85 of the Commission's Rules governs the selection and use of frequencies by holders of experimental authorizations and adamantly states that "there is no justification submitted by DART for the use of the frequency bands requested, particularly with respect to 7.1-7.3 MHz. It is unclear why such large segments of spectrum were specified by DART, given its stated course of experimentation, and given its narrow occupied bandwidth" and notes that DART "should have been required to conduct its frequency coordination efforts in advance of the filing of its application. " The ARRL contends that DART's proposed facility cannot meet the FCC's requirements, as outlined in the Commission's Rules, Section 5.111(a)(2), "and there is no showing that the transmitter power is the lowest practical value consistent with the program of experimentation. Nor has it even taken Amateur Radio operation into account." This portion of the Rules state that when transmitting, the experimental licensee "must use every precaution to ensure that the radio frequency energy emitted will not cause harmful interference to the services carried on by stations operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations of part 2 of this chapter and, further, that the power radiated is reduced to the lowest practical value consistent with the program of experimentation for which the station authorization is granted. If harmful interference to an established radio service develops, the licensee shall cease transmissions and such transmissions shall not be resumed until it is certain that harmful interference will not be caused." Calling for DART's WE2XRH experimental license to "be cancelled entirely, or at least modified so as to delete the reference to any Amateur HF allocation," the ARRL reminded the FCC that DART failed to make any showing as to how it would avoid interference to Amateur radio operation at 7.1-7.3 MHz: "ARRL submits that such a showing could not be made in any case." NNNN __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity 1 New Members Visit Your Group Moderator Central Yahoo! Groups Join and receive produce updates. Drive Traffic Sponsored Search can help increase your site traffic. Y! 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Form) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:05:09 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] Times Bulletin (419) 238-2285 | A Day in the Life of... a radio station owner Message-ID: <20081023-03050981-1578@WC04.adocsbt.onecall.1upservers.com> I thought you might like to see this information from The Times Bulletin Web site. _________________________________________________________________________ A Day in the Life of... a radio station owner HTTP://timesbulletin.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&subsectionID=4&articleID=148827 You can subscribe to The Times Bulletin by contacting us at www.timesbulletin.com From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Thu Oct 23 11:16:41 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:16:41 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] FW: [Inares] Emergency Communications Level I (EC-001) Class In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: To: Inares at yahoogroups.com From: wr9a at verizon.net Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:58:38 +0000 Subject: [Inares] Emergency Communications Level I (EC-001) Class Tippecanoe County ARES will be conducting local training classes for the ARRL's Emergency Communications Level I (EC-001) course. The classes will be held in three, 2-hour sessions, beginning just 2 weeks from tonight, on October 30. The three classes will be conducted 3 weeks in a row, on Thursday evenings, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. local time. All amateurs are invited and welcome. Being a member of ARES or TARA is not a requirement. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS COURSE. Those interested in taking the course should plan to attend all 3 sessions: Thursday, OCT 30 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, NOV 6 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, NOV 13 6:30-8:30pm The EC-001 course, Introduction to Amateur Radio Emergency Communications, is a basic course to raise awareness and provide additional knowledge and tools for any emergency communications volunteer. This course has 23 lesson units and is a prerequisite to Level II, EC-002 and Level III, EC-003, Amateur Radio Emergency Communications courses. There is no cost to attend the training sessions, although if you wish to take the exam for EC-001, the cost will be $14.00. You will then receive a certificate from the ARRL, and be registered as having successfully completed their EC-001 course. (The online EC-001 course cost is $45 for ARRL members, $75 for non-members, so this is a considerable cost savings.) Abbreviated handouts will be provided during the classes, but the full contents of the course cannot be provided at this low cost. The entire course transcript is available for sale from the ARRL for $19.95 here: http://www.arrl.org/catalog/?item=8462 (Having the book is certainly NOT required to attend the local course, but some may find it helpful to have the book to follow along during the classes. This is purely at your own discretion.) LOCATION: The classes will be held in Room C of the SIA Training and Reception Center, at 5500 SR 38 E, Lafayette, Indiana. Pre-registration to take the class is REQUIRED, as we must give your name to SIA security at the main gate in order to allow you access to the Training Center. Parking is very close to the building, and there is easy access to the training room. Special thanks to WA9DDI for making the arrangements to use the facilities there, and to Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) as our gracious host. (Directions or maps will be provided to those of you who may not know how to get to SIA's Training Facility.) IMPORTANT: All participants MUST be pre-registered at LEAST 72 hours in advance of the first class, preferably much sooner. Please contact WR9A (wr9a at verizon.net) or N9GKE (n9gke at verizon.net) for further information and to register for this EC-001 class. This is an exciting opportunity for all local hams, and we encourage anyone that is able to sign up for these sessions. Class size will be limited to about 25 people, and is expected to fill up fast. 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URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081023/38929a70/attachment.htm From kb9vmw at comcast.net Thu Oct 23 14:33:54 2008 From: kb9vmw at comcast.net (Tom Denton) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:33:54 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] space station In-Reply-To: <48FCAEDF.50008@comcast.net> References: <48FB5E42.6040606@culcom.net> <48FCAEDF.50008@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4900C392.5030304@comcast.net> I copied a partial SSTV pic yesterday, didn't get the bottom with ID of NA1SS. Today copied voice contacts by Garriot. Didn't break the pileup, but did hear him say "on the last pass". 73, Tom Denton KB9VMW CCARC Board of Directors http://www.w9vmw.org/ Six Club #1963 http://www.6mt.com/ Tom Denton wrote: > I heard the ISS just before 4pm Sunday. The operator was ID'ing as > "W5KWQ on NA1SS", making voice contacts on 145.800 FM. (The _uplink_ > for voice contacts is 144.490.) > I used the NOVA software to generate the following schedule of passes > above 30 degrees elevation. AOS and LOS are the times ISS rises above > or drops below the 30 degree elevation. > > Date AOS LOS Eastern AOS Max LOS > Time Time Time Az > El Az > 10/20/08 18:34:34 18:44:29 2:34 pm 310? 45? 114? > 10/21/08 12:37:02 12:47:02 8:37 am 239? 63? 52? > 10/21/08 19:00:53 19:10:45 3 pm 303? 49? 139? > 10/22/08 11:28:12 11:37:57 7:28 am 216? 39? 59? > 10/22/08 17:51:51 18:01:48 1:51 pm 309? 51? 117? > 10/23/08 11:54:19 12:04:18 8:54 am 242? 55? 51? > 10/23/08 18:18:09 18:27:58 2:18 pm 301? 42? 142? > > The sleep schedule is 4pm to 1am Eastern, the packet digipeater may be > running during that time. Richard Garriott is to return to Earth > sometime on Oct. 23. > > 73, > Tom Denton KB9VMW > > From phil_snider at hotmail.com Thu Oct 23 17:36:58 2008 From: phil_snider at hotmail.com (Phil Snider) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:36:58 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] space station In-Reply-To: <4900C392.5030304@comcast.net> References: <48FB5E42.6040606@culcom.net> <48FCAEDF.50008@comcast.net> <4900C392.5030304@comcast.net> Message-ID: I heard the space station several times. Today I did not hear it at 8:54 am today. I did hear it doing slow scan at 9:30 today.Phil Snider "the earth is one country and mandkind are its citizens" - Baha'i Faith EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOODJoin me> Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:33:54 -0400> From: kb9vmw at comcast.net> To: ccarc at culcom.net> Subject: Re: [Ccarc] space station> > I copied a partial SSTV pic yesterday, didn't get the bottom with ID of > NA1SS.> Today copied voice contacts by Garriot. Didn't break the pileup, but did > hear him say "on the last pass".> > 73,> Tom Denton KB9VMW> > CCARC Board of Directors> http://www.w9vmw.org/> > Six Club #1963> http://www.6mt.com/> > > > Tom Denton wrote:> > I heard the ISS just before 4pm Sunday. The operator was ID'ing as > > "W5KWQ on NA1SS", making voice contacts on 145.800 FM. (The _uplink_ > > for voice contacts is 144.490.)> > I used the NOVA software to generate the following schedule of passes > > above 30 degrees elevation. AOS and LOS are the times ISS rises above > > or drops below the 30 degree elevation.> >> > Date AOS LOS Eastern AOS Max LOS > > Time Time Time Az > > El Az > > 10/20/08 18:34:34 18:44:29 2:34 pm 310? 45? 114? > > 10/21/08 12:37:02 12:47:02 8:37 am 239? 63? 52? > > 10/21/08 19:00:53 19:10:45 3 pm 303? 49? 139? > > 10/22/08 11:28:12 11:37:57 7:28 am 216? 39? 59? > > 10/22/08 17:51:51 18:01:48 1:51 pm 309? 51? 117? > > 10/23/08 11:54:19 12:04:18 8:54 am 242? 55? 51? > > 10/23/08 18:18:09 18:27:58 2:18 pm 301? 42? 142? > >> > The sleep schedule is 4pm to 1am Eastern, the packet digipeater may be > > running during that time. Richard Garriott is to return to Earth > > sometime on Oct. 23.> >> > 73,> > Tom Denton KB9VMW> >> > > _______________________________________________> ccarc mailing list> ccarc at culcom.net> http://ns1.culcom.net/mailman/listinfo/ccarc -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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A group of operators will be QRV as 3V8BB in the CQ WW > SSB contest as a Multi/Op entry. They may also be active before and > after the contest. QSL via YT1AD. > > CYPRUS, 5B. Members of the Nicosia Radio Club will be QRV as C49C > in the CQ WW SSB contest as a Multi/Single entry. QSL via 5B4KH. > > EAST MALAYSIA, 9M6. A group of operators will be QRV as 9M4SMO as a > Multi/Single entry in the CQ WW SSB contest. QSL via JH1WXT. > > CHINA, BY. A group of operators will be QRV as B7P from Foshan as a > Multi/Single entry in the CQ WW SSB contest. QSL via BD7IXG. In > addition, a group of operators will also be QRV as B1Z as a > Multi/Single entry in the contest. QSL via EA7FTR. > > MOROCCO, CN. Look for CN2R to be a Single Op/Single Band entry on > 160 meters in the CQ WW SSB contest. QSL via W7EJ. > > AZORES, CU. Toni, OH2UA will be QRV as CU2X as a Single Op/All Band > entry in the CQ WW SSB contest. QSL via OH2BH. > > TAJIKISTAN, EY. Philippe, EY8/F4EGS and Nodir, EY8MM will be QRV in > the CQ WW SSB contest. QSL EY8/F4EGS via F4EGS and EY8MM via K1BV. > > MOLDOVA, ER. UR5FEO will be QRV as ER0FEO in the CQ WW SSB contest > as a Single Op/All Band entry. QSL to home call. > > LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. Look for a group of hams to be QRV as > HB0/HB9AON from areas around Triesenberg until October 31. They > will also be active in the CQ WW SSB contest. QSL via DJ2YE. > > GUAM, KH2. A group of operators will be QRV as AH2R as a > Multi/Single entry in the CQ WW SSB contest. QSL via JH7QXJ. > > PAPUA NEW GUINEA, P2. A group of operators are QRV as P29NI until > November 3 from Garove and Hermit islands, IOTA OC-181 and OC-041, > respectively. There are two QSL routes, depending on island. > Activity is on all bands. QSL OC-181 via SM6CVX and OC-041 via > G3KHZ. > > GREECE, SV. Operators HA6NL, HA5OV, HA6PS, HA7JJS and HA7PL are QRV > as J48NL, J48OV, J48PS, J48JJ and J48P, respectively, from Thassos > Island, IOTA EU-174, until November 8. They will be QRV as J48RT as > a Multi/Single entry in the CQ WW SSB contest and the upcoming > HA-QRP Activity week. Activity is on all bands, including some > Satellite work as well. QSL to home calls. QSL contest call via > HA6NL. > > TURKEY, TA. Hart, DL7BC will be QRV as TA2/DL7BC in the CQ WW SSB > contest as a Single Op/All Band/Low Power entry. QSL to home call. > > COSTA RICA, TI. A large group of operators will be QRV as TI1R as a > Multi/Two entry in the CQ WW SSB contest. They are also active > until October 28. QSL via TI2JCY. > > INDIA, VU. Sara, VU3RSB will be QRV as AU2RSB from Mumbai in the CQ > WW SSB contest. QSL via W3HNK. > > CAMBODIA, XU. Retu, OH4MDY is QRV as XU7MDY until November 8. > Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using CW. QSL direct to home call. > > LAOS, XW. Larry, XW1A will be a Single Op/All Band entry in the CQ > WW SSB contest. QSL via E21EIC. > > ALBANIA, ZA. Operators Alfredo, IK7JWX, Nicola, I0SNY, Pino, > I8YGZ, Leopoldo, I8LWL and Oscar, IK2AQZ are QRV as ZA0/homecalls > from Sazan Island, IOTA EU-169, until October 29. Activity is on > all bands and modes. This includes an entry in the CQ WW SSB > contest. QSL to home calls. > > OPERATIONS APPROVED FOR DXCC CREDIT. The following operations are > approved for DXCC credit: Timor-Leste, 4W6R, 2008 operation; Iran, > EP3BN, 2008 operation; Nepal, 9N7BN, 2007 operation; Republic of the > Congo, TN5SN, current operation commencing October 2008; and > Republic of the Congo, TN5MM, current operation commencing October > 2008 > > THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The CQ Worldwide SSB DX Contest, 10-10 > International Fall CW Contest, 10-10 International Fall Digital > Contest and the Microwave Fall Sprint will certainly keep contesters > busy this weekend. Please see October QST, page 82, and the ARRL > and WA7BNM contest web sites for details. > NNNN > /EX _________________________________________________________________ Want to read Hotmail messages in Outlook? The Wordsmiths show you how. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/wedowindowslive.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!20EE04FBC541789!167.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_092008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081023/dbbcdfa6/attachment.htm From kb9vmw at comcast.net Fri Oct 24 00:08:58 2008 From: kb9vmw at comcast.net (Tom Denton) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:08:58 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] space station In-Reply-To: References: <48FB5E42.6040606@culcom.net> <48FCAEDF.50008@comcast.net> <4900C392.5030304@comcast.net> Message-ID: <49014A5A.7030202@comcast.net> Sorry I didn't post the times I heard ISS, I was making a quick post while getting ready for work. Wednesday's was 1:55 pm, Thursday's was 2:20 pm. I wasn't up in time for the 9 am pass. I have heard SSTV that was not from ISS on 145.800 in the past. It has been a few years, but I was mobile (no chance to decode it) and it was strong for more than 10 minutes (length of a full ISS pass). If I catch and decode some of that I'll let you know. 73, Tom Denton KB9VMW CCARC Board of Directors http://www.w9vmw.org/ Six Club #1963 http://www.6mt.com/ Phil Snider wrote: > I heard the space station several times. Today I did not hear it at > 8:54 am today. I did hear it doing slow scan at 9:30 today. > > Phil Snider > > "the earth is one country and mandkind are its citizens" - Baha'i Faith > > i'm EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD > Join me > > > > > > Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:33:54 -0400 > > From: kb9vmw at comcast.net > > To: ccarc at culcom.net > > Subject: Re: [Ccarc] space station > > > > I copied a partial SSTV pic yesterday, didn't get the bottom with ID of > > NA1SS. > > Today copied voice contacts by Garriot. Didn't break the pileup, but > did > > hear him say "on the last pass". > > > > 73, > > Tom Denton KB9VMW > From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Fri Oct 24 08:37:40 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:37:40 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] Public comments sought on MM-99-325 FCC Message-ID: Should HD Radio stations be allowed to use 10 times more power for digital? The FCC wants to know ? it really, really wants to know, because this is controversial, and yet time seems scarce in terms of giving HD Radio buyers a satisfactory listening experience. The 18 radio groups representing over 1,200 commercial and non-com stations and the four biggest manufacturers request an increase from the current 1% of analog power to as much as 10%. But National Public Radio claims that will endanger reception of first- and second-adjacent stations on the FM band, based on its study of the Pittsburgh market (among other things). So the FCC?s like a court with competing expert witnesses, asking for more input. Public comments should be filed on MM Docket 99-325 by November 28, with reply comments due January 4. _________________________________________________________________ You live life beyond your PC. So now Windows goes beyond your PC. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/115298556/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081024/46551638/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Fri Oct 24 22:03:23 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:03:23 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] FW: ARLB015 FCC Responds to ARRL Petition Against Experimental License using 40 Meter Band In-Reply-To: <20081024202005.1EAC831225@www.arrl.org> References: <20081024202005.1EAC831225@www.arrl.org> Message-ID: > Subject: ARLB015 FCC Responds to ARRL Petition Against Experimental License using 40 Meter Band > Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:29:30 -0400 > To: kb9wsl at hotmail.com > CC: > From: memberlist at www.arrl.org > > SB QST @ ARL $ARLB015 > ARLB015 FCC Responds to ARRL Petition Against Experimental License > using 40 Meter Band > > ZCZC AG15 > QST de W1AW > ARRL Bulletin 15 ARLB015 > From ARRL Headquarters > Newington CT October 24, 2008 > To all radio amateurs > > SB QST ARL ARLB015 > ARLB015 FCC Responds to ARRL Petition Against Experimental License > using 40 Meter Band > > On Monday, October 20, the ARRL filed a "Petition for Modification > or Cancellation of Experimental Authorization" (Petition) with the > FCC with respect to WE2XRH. According to the FCC, this experimental > license -- issued to Digital Aurora Radio Technologies (DART) -- > proposes to "test digital transmissions in 4.50-5.10 MHz, 7.10-7.60 > MHz and 9.25-9.95 MHz for a terrestrial digital radio service to the > citizens of Alaska." The League's protest was prompted by the > certainty that high-power operation in the frequency range 7.10 to > 7.30 MHz would cause unacceptable and harmful interference to the > Amateur Radio Service in this part of the 40-meter band, which is an > exclusive amateur allocation in ITU Region 2 (North and South > America). > > On October 24, the FCC responded by issuing an amended license that > redefined one of the station's frequency ranges to eliminate > conflict with the Amateur Radio Service. The amended license narrows > the range to 7.30 to 7.60 MHz and gives as the reason for the > change, "operation in the band 7.1-7.3 MHz will cause harmful > interference to Amateur Radio Service licensees." > > "We are delighted that the FCC acted so promptly to correct this > error and are pleased that the matter has been resolved," said ARRL > CEO David Sumner, K1ZZ. > > WE2XRH will be using a 20 kHz bandwidth digital emission at a > transmitter output power of 100 kW and an ERP of 660 kW within a > radius of 1500 kilometers of Delta Junction, Alaska. According to > the amended license, the transmissions will take place in the > frequency ranges 4.4 to 5.1 MHz, 7.3 to 7.6 MHz and 9.25 to 9.95 > MHz. > NNNN > /EX > > _________________________________________________________________ Store, manage and share up to 5GB with Windows Live SkyDrive. http://skydrive.live.com/welcome.aspx?provision=1?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_102008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081024/ca1e29ab/attachment.htm From rervin55 at msn.com Sat Oct 25 19:22:02 2008 From: rervin55 at msn.com (Rae Ervin) Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:22:02 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] Speeding up windows Message-ID: Here's a pdf that may help you make Windows XP run faster. Click the link to go to a download page that outlines what the pdf contains and gives a download button. Good stuff. hgdd r a e http://downloads.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=172521&tag=nl.e530 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081025/189c93c1/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Sun Oct 26 22:58:20 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:58:20 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] FW: [InHam] Re: [FoxHunt] Re: Fox Hunt and Picnic Sunday 10/12/2008 In-Reply-To: <002201c93769$88a8afe0$fcbefea9@DCG98N51> References: <000b01c92df5$8a35aa20$0700a8c0@yelloworange> <001401c936e0$8b9fa700$0700a8c0@yelloworange> <002201c93769$88a8afe0$fcbefea9@DCG98N51> Message-ID: > From: w9uhl at psci.net > To: wd9eyb0707 at wirelessinfield.com; foxhunt at mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [InHam] Re: [FoxHunt] Re: Fox Hunt and Picnic Sunday 10/12/2008 > Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:51:08 -0400 > CC: inham at mailman.qth.net > > Great pictures, thanks. Yes it does look like a beautiful and well kept park, as is Lincoln State Park over here in Indiana. It was an appropriate place to hold it with the Bicentennial now in full progress, this year and next, celebrating Lincoln's birth. Thanks again for sharing. > > Louie (W9UHL) > > > Louis Uhl Disinger > 111 E. Melchior Dr. S. > Santa Claus, IN 47579 > w9uhl at psci.net or w9uhl at arrl.net > Phone (812) 544-2932 > Cell (317) 727-3592 > W9UHL > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jim, WD9EYB" > To: "Radio Direction Finding" > Cc: > Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 4:29 PM > Subject: [InHam] Re: [FoxHunt] Re: Fox Hunt and Picnic Sunday 10/12/2008 > > > > Here are some links to pictures of the fox hunt we had on Sunday, 10/12/08. > > http://www.w9seh.org/HamPix/FoxHunt08/index.htm > > http://www.wirelessinfield.com/pics101208.html > > > > The location was Lincoln Trail State Park near Marshall, IL. > > You might notice in the pictures it's a really nice park. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jim, WD9EYB > > > > _______________________________________________ > > InHam mailing list > > InHam at mailman.qth.net > > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/inham > > > _______________________________________________ > InHam mailing list > InHam at mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/inham _________________________________________________________________ Want to read Hotmail messages in Outlook? 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Criminals are sendingout messages posing as airline-ticket invoices and boarding passes. Themessages prey on recipients' financial woes. They say that therecipient's credit card has been charged with more than $900. Thecriminals hope recipients will open an attached ZIP file. The filepurportedly contains an invoice and an electronic ticket. However, thefile actually contains a worm that installs attack code. The criminalsused a similar attack earlier this year. Watch out for these messages! EMERGENCY PATCH FROM MICROSOFT Microsoft puts its patches out the second Tuesday of each month. Thatmakes things much easier on businesses' system administrators. But thisweek, it released an emergency fix. That fix patched a flaw in Windows' server section. Don't let that fool you. If you use Windows 2000, XP or Vista, you need this patch. Microsoft puts out unscheduled fixes with great reluctance. This vulnerability is very dangerous in 2000 and XP. It is less of a problem in Vista. 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URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081027/4b1c341e/attachment.htm From k9dvl at comcast.net Mon Oct 27 18:46:54 2008 From: k9dvl at comcast.net (Dave Rothermel) Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:46:54 -0500 Subject: [Ccarc] K9AY loop -- antenna special on hard-core-dx.com Message-ID: <490644DE.1050208@comcast.net> http://74.125.95.104/search?q=cache:cpB48mG-Uh8J:www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/loop/k9ay/+K9AY+loops&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=firefox-a From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Tue Oct 28 08:45:56 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:45:56 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] Helicopter Installs New HD Antenna | WUSA9.com | Washington, DC | In-Reply-To: <4906F023.7000508@wthd.net> References: <4906F023.7000508@wthd.net> Message-ID: > > > http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=77572 _________________________________________________________________ You live life beyond your PC. So now Windows goes beyond your PC. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/115298556/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081028/e2027b9d/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Tue Oct 28 08:59:29 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:59:29 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] FM station move would involve a LPFM Message-ID: Moving a Wisconsin FM from 95.9 to 95.7 would force a Low Power FM on that frequency to move?and whether the FCC lets this proceed should yield another clue about how closely it?s listening to the community radio movement. Northpine.com notes that at least WDMO owner Zoe Communications has a proposal for what to do with low power WPCA-LP, Amery - let it migrate from 95.7 to 105.9. But the Kevin Martin FCC has taken a very protective line toward existing Low Power FMs as it pursues a wide-ranging Notice about the relative positions of full-power and low power stations. We?ve seen a couple of recent situations where a full-power station wasn?t able to carry out a perfectly normal move, because it would threaten an LPFM. In this case, Zoe?s WDMO wants to re-license from Durand as a Class A at 95.9, and re-appear at Baldwin, this time at 95.7. They?d both be Class A facilities, but as Northpine notes, St. Croix County, Wisconsin is bustling with population growth. _________________________________________________________________ You live life beyond your PC. So now Windows goes beyond your PC. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/115298556/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Compton?s been making over the programming at the Tribune-owned cable channel ? with lots of content or personalities based in radio. _________________________________________________________________ Store, manage and share up to 5GB with Windows Live SkyDrive. http://skydrive.live.com/welcome.aspx?provision=1?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_102008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Criminals are sendingout messages posing as airline-ticket invoices and boarding passes. Themessages prey on recipients' financial woes. They say that therecipient's credit card has been charged with more than $900. Thecriminals hope recipients will open an attached ZIP file. The filepurportedly contains an invoice and an electronic ticket. However, thefile actually contains a worm that installs attack code. The criminalsused a similar attack earlier this year. Watch out for these messages! EMERGENCY PATCH FROM MICROSOFT Microsoft puts its patches out the second Tuesday of each month. Thatmakes things much easier on businesses' system administrators. But thisweek, it released an emergency fix. That fix patched a flaw in Windows' server section. Don't let that fool you. If you use Windows 2000, XP or Vista, you need this patch. Microsoft puts out unscheduled fixes with great reluctance. This vulnerability is very dangerous in 2000 and XP. It is less of a problem in Vista. 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Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:01:42 -0400 Size: 288840 Url: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081028/aa52cc9c/attachment-0001.eml From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Wed Oct 29 16:52:20 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:52:20 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] FW: Indiana RadioWatch In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:33:35 -0700 > From: irw at well.com > To: irw at well.com > Subject: Indiana RadioWatch > > Northeast > > Ken Allen replaces Dayle Mentzer as GM at Independence Media's N-T/WNUY > (100.1fm, Bluffton). Allen was with several radio stations in > Biloxi/Gulfport, Mississippi. > > Mia Amini exits middays at Rhythmic CHR/WJFX (107.9fm, New Haven), after > about a year and a half with the station. Also, "Hot 107.9" adjusts their > airstaff lineup: Weasel and "Angie the White Girl" shift back an hour > (From 6AM - 10AM to 5AM - 9AM). The 9AM hour is jockless. From 10AM - > 1PM, they will add Ryan Seacrest's "On Air" show on Monday 27 October. > Randy Alomar takes 1PM - 6PM, and Chris Cruise remains on nights. > > Federated Media N-T/WOWO (1190am, Fort Wayne) drops Clark Howard's > syndicated show and adds Allen Hunt's syndicated show on Saturday > evenings, 9PM - 12AM. Hunt's show is syndicated by Dial-Global Radio Networks. > > Larko Communications' Hot AC/WMYQ (101.1fm, South Whitley) adds Wall > Street Journal Radio Network reports. > > Northcentral > > The Schurz/South Bend stations have moved into their new facility on > Douglas Road. Schurz/South Bend OM/PD Jim Roberts says in a published > report that the two and a half year project includes new equipment. > Schurz sister CBS affiliate WSBT-TV (Channel 22/DT30, South Bend) will > move into the new building later this fall. > > At the Talking Stick/Warsaw stations (WRSW/WAWC), GM Patrick Brown exits. > Replacing him is Clint Marsh; inbound from Federated Media's OM/PD slot at > Country/WBYT (100.7fm, Elkhart). Also, PD John Adams segues from nights > to middays at Classic Hits/WRSW-FM (107.3fm, Warsaw). Over at sister > Country/WAWC (103.5fm, Syracuse), Kristen Moore debuts in nights. > Finally, Jim Brennan's Noon - 6PM afternoon shift is shortened to 3PM - > 7PM at WRSW-FM. > > Partnership's Urban AC/WUBU (106.3fm, South Bend) moves its studios to a > new facility in the Commerce Center on East Colfax Avenue in South Bend. > Gene Walker remains OM, and GSM/NSM Erica Morse adds production duties. > > Northwest > > Radio One Communications' Standards/WAKE (1500am, Valparaiso) changes > format on 10 October to News. WAKE now airs CNN Headline News along with > local news, weather, and traffic content. > > Eastcentral > > At Brewer Broadcasting's Country/WQLK (96.1fm, Richmond), Steve Baker > exits on Friday (31 October), after 16 years with the station, and the > last ten years as PD/afternoon host. Replacing Baker is Phil O'Reilly. > O'Reilly arrives from PD at KIAI in Mason City, Iowa. > > Central > > On 29 September, Jeff Pigeon returned to Indianapolis morning radio, at > Russ Oasis' Oldies/WKLU (101.9fm, Brownsburg). Jeff will co-host the 5AM > - 9AM shift with Libby Farr. > > Ryan Seacrest's "On Air" show takes afternoons (4PM - 7PM) at Entercom Hot > AC/WZPL (99.5fm, Greenfield), replacing Kelly McKay. > > The Main Street Tattler reports changes at Entercom/Indianapolis: First, > Brian Moore is promoted to APD for all three stations and producer for > Abdul Hakim-Shabazz's morning show on N-T/WXNT (1430am, Indianapolis). > Also, Bob Horner moves from overnights at afternoon News on WXNT. > > Kay Feeney-Caito exits Radio One Indianapolis, where she was group > Promotions Director since 2004. > > Indianapolis public radio station WFYI (90.1fm, Indianapolis) adjusts the > format on its HD-2 feed from local talk programs to an AAA music format, > as "XPoNential Radio." > > Hoosier Public Radio's WSMJ (89.1fm, Wilkinson) signs on with a religious > format, using programming from the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network. > > Where Are They Now? Former Indianapolis DJ "Trapper John" is now doing > weekends and fill-in at KSCS in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. > > Westcentral > > Jamie Dawson exits as PD/Morning co-host at Midwest Communications > CHR/WMGI (100.7fm, Terre Haute). > > At Crossroads/Terre Haute, Hot AC/WBOW-FM (102.7fm, Terre Haute) is now > using Dial Global's "Hot AC" music format, and they keep Julie Henricks in > middays. Also, Oldies/WAXI (104.9fm, Rockville) is now using Dial > Global's "Oldies Plus" music format, and they keep Ray Leach ("C. Ray the > DJ") in mornings. Finally, Country-Rock/WSDM (92.7fm, Brazil) will add > ESPN's "Mike and Mike" from 6AM - 9AM on 1 November, simulcasting with > sister stations Sports/WSDX (1130am, Brazil) and Sports/WBOW (1300am, > Terre Haute). This move was done to increase the audience for "Mike and > Mike," as WSDX has a night power of 20 watts and WBOW has a night power of > 75 watts. > > Southwest > > South Central Communications' CHR/WSTO (96.1fm, Owensboro, Kentucky) > welcomes two new DJ's. Atom Smasher debuted in mornings (6AM - 10AM) on > Monday (27 October). Smasher last handled afternoons at KHKS in > Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Also, on Monday 20 October, Brian LaRoche > ("Tiki Bryan") debuted in nights (6PM - 12AM). > > In late September, Union City Broadcasting's WMSK-FM flipped formats from > AC to K-Love's religious programming. This coincides with Educational > Media Foundation (EMF) buying the station for $1.4 million ($425,000 in > cash and $975,000 in a 6% promissory note for 100 months). EMF has LMA'ed > the station since 15 September. Henson Media, Inc. was the exclusive > broker on this transaction. > > South Central Communications' Soft AC/WIKY (104.1fm, Evansville) adds Wall > Street Journal Radio Network reports. > > That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support. > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Blaine Thompson Indiana RadioWatch > irw at well.com http://www.indianaradio.net > AOL Instant Messenger: indianaradio5 > > =================== Indiana RadioWatch =================== > > (c) 2008, Blaine E. Thompson > > Indiana RadioWatch may not be reproduced, transmitted, or distributed in > any way, shape, or form without the permission of the copyright holder > (Thompson, above) > > Indiana RadioWatch is produced weekly. Subscriptions are free. To > subscribe, send an e-mail to irw at well.com) asking to be added. > Subscriptions are handled by a human. 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I?m posting an October newsletter on our website for you to view or download. Please click here to view the new newsletter: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/instructorNews.html If you would like to contact me please use the contact information provided below. A ?reply? to this bulk email address will not reach me. 73, Debra Debra Johnson, K1DMJ Education Services Manager ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 (860) 594-0296 Fax: (860) 594-0259 djohnson at arrl.org _________________________________________________________________ Store, manage and share up to 5GB with Windows Live SkyDrive. http://skydrive.live.com/welcome.aspx?provision=1?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_102008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/attachments/20081030/1763832e/attachment.htm From kb9wsl at hotmail.com Thu Oct 30 23:19:29 2008 From: kb9wsl at hotmail.com (Tom Murray) Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:19:29 -0400 Subject: [Ccarc] [Inares] ICE - 'In Case of Emergency In-Reply-To: <4CBF174096C040F0B9ADC4B7590BD456@celeron1> References: <4CBF174096C040F0B9ADC4B7590BD456@celeron1> Message-ID: Great idea.....however when entering an ICE number in your cellphone phone book insert a period before the letters ICE that way it will be the first number to come up when someone searches your cellphone's phone book....example: .ICE Wife or .ICE Father I heard about this sometime ago. Tom KB9WSL To: kc9mrs at yahoo.com; kc9ktv at hughes.net; kc9isj at yahoo.com; kc9hug at gmail.com; roy_bradley at myway.com; dawnmc99 at yahoo.com; dlschrom at embarqmail.com; jpoindexter at embarqmail.com; Inares at yahoogroups.com; valeshm at csinet.net; dthomp at embarqmail.com From: kb9olz at embarqmail.com Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:22:12 -0500 Subject: [Inares] ICE - 'In Case of Emergency I think this is a great idea - just added it to my cell phone. Apparently this is a standard procedure all paramedics follow at the scene of an accident when they come across your cell phone. ICE - 'In Case of Emergency' We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence the 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign. The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell(mobile)phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency). The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call.. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE.' For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference! Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our Mobile phones today! Please forward this. It won't take too many 'forwards' before everybody will know about this. It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest. ICE will speak for you when you are not able to. 73 Gary E. Kletz Sr. KB9OLZ Starke County Emergency Coordinator Amateur Radio Emergency Service S.C.R.A.C.E.S. SKYWARN DIRECTOR & SPOTTER 75-1 P.C.E.M.A. 6483 C.E.R.T. COCORAHS-IN-ST-4 6455 S. 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