Inside..
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DMR
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NIMS / ICS
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Ohio Section ARES Announcements
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January VHF Contest
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Getting this Newsletter
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Upcoming Hamfests
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Got Questions
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Final - Final
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DMR..
Hey
Everyone on DMR – There’s a lot of neat things on DMR in Ohio going on. Check
out the website for nets, updates on Codeplugs as well as updates on the “How
to’s..” Want more information about DMR?
Here’s a link to get you started.. http://arrl-ohio.org/digital/digital.html and
also located there is Andy, K4AWC’s newest Ohio Codeplug. You can download it
while you’re on this same page.
Did
you know one of the really unique features of the Brandmeister DMR System is that
it records all of the activity? It does, which means that even if you’ve missed
checking in on the weekly statewide net, you can still hear it. Here’s a link
for you.. https://hose.brandmeister.network/3139/archive/ Now if you
noticed 3139 is the Ohio statewide Talkgroup. You can change that to any of the
Talkgroups and listen to the archived files.
Now
I didn’t mean to leave the guys out that are on the K4USD C-Bridge.. You too
can see who’s on and where the activity is.. Just go to http://cbridge.k4usd.org:42420/MinimalNetwatch
There’s
lots more information about DMR on the Ohio Section DMR webpage. Go take a
look.
NIMS / ICS
Training
Hey
Gang, our numbers are growing, we now have more
than 340 who have completed the 4 NIMS required courses!
I’m
pushing hard on all of you to not only get this training, but to get those so
valuable certificates turned in to me so that we can get you added to the
database as well. Yes, we have a lot of folks in there, but we know that we
don’t have yours. How do we know that? Everyone that has the 4 basic courses
(IS 100, 200, 700 & 800) and has shared those certificates with us are now
listed on the Ohio Section NIMS Roster.
If
you don’t see your name on the list we don’t have all 4 of your needed certificates,
and we definitely need and want them! This list shows those who have all 4
certificates turned in. If you don’t see your name on the list, send them to
me n8sy@n8sy.com Now even if you haven’t gotten all 4 of
these courses in, we still need you to get what you do have turned in to us so
that we can get you started on your way.
I’ve
had a lot of folks ask me why this training is so important. The answer is easy.
In 2014 the ARRL signed a MOU with FEMA to help them when needed. This puts
ARES in direct contact with FEMA now, this is a relationship that we didn’t
have before. The agreement indicates that we are to be a TRAINED corps of
communicators. With that stated, FEMA’s expectations are that we have the 4
basic courses – ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 completed so that we can properly
operate within their Incident Command System that ALL emergencies now operate
under. So you see, we’ve now agreed to get this training, and that’s why we
need to fulfil our part of this MOU as best as we can.
The
Ohio Section has taken a lead in the country with this and really dug its heals
in and has done a great job of completing this training. Let’s keep it going
for 2017!!
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Ohio Section ARES
Announcements
Hey
Gang.. Mark your calendars for the
following dates.
The
Second Annual Ohio ARES VHF Simplex
Contest! January 14 – this is only
a few days away now.
The
Ohio ARES Conference is now
scheduled for April 01 at Marion
Technical College/ OSU Marion Campus. Anyone and everyone that is interested in ARES is invited. This is always well
attended, and it’s theater seating! Easy for everyone to see and hear the
speakers. Yes, I’m planning on video recording this as well, for those who just
can’t make it, but you’d better have a really good excuse. More details will be
forth coming on this as well.
NVIS Day will be April
22 – This has always been a really big hit with everyone, and it’s so easy
to participate. More news on this event will be forth coming.
As you can see, 2017 is going to be a really
busy year for sure!
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ARRL
January VHF Contest
If
you’re feeling a chill in the air, it must be time for the January VHF Contest!
Those in the northern tier of the US (or in a good part of the US this winter)
are experiencing brisk winds, temperatures dipping southward, piles of snow or
ice, or heavy rain. This means the ARRL January VHF Contest is near.
What
a great way to warm up
for the 2017 VHF+ contest season, even if it's already warm where you live.
This annual event begins at 1900 UTC on
Saturday, January 21, and it wraps up at 0359 UTC on Monday, January 23.
The
objective for amateurs in the US and Canada (and territories) to work as many
stations in as many different Maidenhead grid squares as possible, using
frequencies above 50 MHz. Contest contacts may be made using SSB, CW, digital
modes, and even FM simplex.
The
January VHF Contest offers Single-Operator and Multioperator categories.
What’s really cool
about this contest are the three Single-Operator categories, inviting to
newcomers and seasoned VHFers alike: FM-only, 3-Band (50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 440
MHz), and Portable.
Getting
on the VHF/UHF bands is not hard. Technician licensees have access to all amateur bands
All
contest entries must be uploaded via the web app or e-mailed to the
contest Robot. Logs must be submitted or postmarked no later than 0359 UTC on
Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Mail paper logs to ARRL January VHF Contest, 225
Main St., Newington, CT 06111.
Contact the ARRL
Contest Branch for more information.
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Are you getting
those emails
from me? If not, all you have to do is to “Opt-In” to receive them.
Heck,
just send me an email: n8sy@n8sy.com and let me know
that you want to be added. It’s really just that easy. We have over 2,500
persons on our Ohio Section Mailing List now and growing.
Are
you passing this newsletter on to others? Please, if you know of anyone that
would be interested in this information, feel free to pass it on to them. You
don’t have to be an ARRL member or even a ham to receive these emails.
You
can always “Opt-Out” at any time if you feel this is not what you
were expecting.
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01/15/2017
| Sunday Creek Amateur Radio Federation Hamfest
Location:
Nelsonville, OH
Sponsor:
Sunday Creek Amateur Radio Federation
01/29/2017
| TUSCO Amateur Radio Club Hamfest
Location:
Strasburg, OH
Sponsor:
Tusco Amateur Radio Club
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Want
to sit and just chat awhile? I’m available, Heck, I’ll even buy!!
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Finally.. Hey
Everyone, Amateur Radio is a lot of FUN.. and it’s a learning experience for
everyone! Share your enjoyment and learning experiences with those just coming
into Amateur Radio!!
73,
Scott,
N8SY..
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