I would like to include something about Bernie Wright W9ROH, SK in the
April issue of Key-Klix. Would someone put something together - a short
or long piece about Bernie? I have a great picture to include with the
article.
Tnx es 73 de Denny AD6EZ<><
Hi Folks -
This is an early reminder: The deadline for submissions to be included
in April's Key-Klix is next
Monday - March 31, 2003
73 de Denny AD6EZ<><
We still looking for SBARC members to help support the Chardonnay Run on
Saturday, April 19, 2003. Please contact me fro more info.
Thanks,
Hubert Stamps, SBARC VP of Ops.
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Shortwave Monitoring The Iraq War
As the world waits and watches Iraq, if you've got a shortwave receiver with
sideband mode (USB and LSB) you can hear certain military communications
related to the conflict including many long-distance GHFS (Global HF System)
stations including Emergency Action Messages (EAMs) and Skyking messages
which are high-priority messages for air and ground stations.
Frequencies to monitor (in the USB mode) include: 4709, 4724, 6712,
6739, 8992, 11175, 11271, 15038 (11175 is a very active frequency
most of the time)
Shortwave broadcasts from the Middle East that you can hear with a
reasonable antenna include the following. Note that UTC (Universal
Time) is 5 hours ahead of EST. Note that because the changing
situation in the area these times and frequencies are subject to
change; of course checking the frequencies from time to time is your
best bet of hearing a broadcast.
Egypt, Radio Cairo on 9900 at 2315 UTC
Iran, Voice of the Islamic Republic, Tehran on 9022 at 1030 UTC (also
on 9835 and 11970) Iran also on 13730 and 13745 at 1330 UTC.
Iraq, Radio Baghdad on 11787 (varies slightly to 11785) at 2000 UTC.
Also check 15265, 15375, 15385, 21470 at 1100 UTC.
Israel, Kol Israel on 6280, 7475, 9435 at 0500 (also on 11605).
Israel also on 15640, 17535 and 6220 at 2000 UTC. Also check 1700 UTC
on 17545. At
1900 UTC on 11605, 15615 and 17545.
Kuwait (Radio Kuwait) on 11990 kHz at 1800 UTC. Also check 15110 kHz.
Syria, Radio Damascus on 12085 (and 13610 frequently) at 0500 and 2000 UTC
Turkey, Voice of Turkey, Ankara on 11960 and 12000 at 2100 UTC; on
6020 at 0400 and 2300 UTC
United Arab Emirates Radio, Dubai on 13675, 15395 at 0020, 1330 UTC;
15395 at 0030; 0200 on 15395 and 15370
Here is a posting to the ARRLSBCLUBS listserver by Jeff Reinhardt, and I
am reposting it here. There are some good ideas here!
ARRLSBCLUBS - Helping Your Club Grow and Prosper.
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To all Santa Barbara Section Clubs and Public Info Officers:
Below please find a posting I sent to the ARRL PR Reflector. Below that,
also find a release I sent out relative to my club, the Conejo Valley
ARC. To summarize both; let's do all we can to call attention to the
communications role we play in these critical times.
Jeff Reinhardt AA6JR
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As evidenced on this reflector the past few days, we're seeing a
"cluster" of stories erupt around ham radio, mostly tied to homeland
security and the war effort.
Take this is both an opportunity and as a lesson on how the media works.
News operations often take their cue from one another. I don't think its
a coincidence that we see a story from Paul Harvey, some stories in
daily newspapers and now the electronic media are making contacts
seeking a line on Amateur Radio's role in Homeland Security and military
operations.
Let's be prepared and also do some outreach with local media outlets,
who are always looking for a "local angle" on a big story. Pull together
the facts, eg: how many hams in your area active in ARES, RACES and/or
MARS.
Identify any hams who may have additional roles with support
organizations such as Red Cross/Salvation Army.
True we're not THE story, but we're part of the bigger story and that
can work to our benefit, particularly if we're able to plug our other
roles, such as education, storm watch, etc.
For additional info, refer to the PR Manual on the ARRL web page (in the
PR section). We have a good opportunity here, don't let it pass without
some effort at making a positive tie in for ham radio and the good
people who volunteer so much time to others.
Thanks,
Jeff Reinhardt AA6JR
Chairman - ARRL PR Committee
Public Info Coordinator - Santa Barbara Section
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeff Reinhardt PIO (818) 706-3853
For Immediate Release
Local Ham Radio Operators Support Homeland Security Effort
THOUSAND OAKS, CA-Amateur Radio (or "Ham") operators are ready and able
to assist in any activity related to Homeland Security emergencies that
may occur in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
With hundreds of licensed operators in the area, the radio volunteers
stand ready to assist the Ventura County and Los Angeles County
Sheriff's departments as a "ready reserve" of communications experts
that can overcome obstacles and assist with interagency communications.
"Ham radio operators are ready to go at a moment's notice," said Greg
Lane, a Newbury Park resident who coordinates emergency responders for
the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. "We hold weekly drills to test
our equipment and to keep our personal communications skills sharp."
The volunteers also participate in field drills, where they set up
operations in support of community events, such as art festivals,
fund-raising walks and bike rides and tests of their abilities to set up
radio communications without the benefit of commercial power, using
their own batteries and generators.
Hams also assist with passing messages to members of the military,
conveying greetings from family members or news from home, such as the
birth of a new baby. "The traffic handling system established by hams is
one of the most enduring services performed by radio volunteers, " said
Rob Hanson, of Thousand Oaks. "Time and again it has proven its worth
during emergencies such as earthquakes, hurricanes or floods. Following
a major event, such as the hurricane in Hawaii a few years ago, hams are
often the first to establish communications and help get assistance to
where it is needed most. We have a great tradition of service."
Persons interested in learning more about ham radio can contact the
Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club web site at www.cvarc.org or at the
website of the American Radio Relay League at www.arrl.org.
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Hi everyone!
As is traditional, we will be taking Jeff Reinhardt AA6JR and his wife
out to dinner Friday evening before the meeting. We are planning on
meeting at Cody's at 5:00, and you are invited to join us. If you can
make it, please let me know so I can let them know how many people will
be there.
Jeff will be speaking on the subject of APRS, and I hope to see everyone
at the meeting!
Greetings from SBARC Operations,
All positions for the MS Walk/ Run, to be held on April 5th have been
filled. Thanks to all who signed up.
For the CHARDONNAY RUN on Saturday, April 19, 2003, we still need
operators for the following positions:
> Bicycle Operator (coursewide)
> Cabrillo & State St. rest stop
> Cabrillo & Calle Cesar Chavez rest stop
> Cabrillo, east of Los Ninos rest stop
> Cabrillo & Channel rest stop
> Olive Mill & Danielson rest stop
> So. Jameson & Eucalyptus rest stop
Thanks and I'll see you at the SBARC meeting on Friday, March 21, 2003 at
7:30 p.m..
Hubert Stamps,
SBARC, VP of Operations
p.s. SBARC's insurance policy requires that public event communicators be
club members.
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In browsing around the ARRL Web site, I ran across the Contest Rate
Sheet. The description on their site reads:
"The ARRL Contest Rate Sheet offers a useful source of timely
information for both the active and casual contester. The Rate Sheet
includes information about events during the following two-week period,
time-sensitive news items, upcoming deadlines, and other news of
interest to contesters."
"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 ARRL Contest Rate
Sheet, W1AW bulletins, and other material.
ARRL members may subscribe to the ARRL Contest Rate Sheet by going to
the Member Data Page at:
http://www.arrl.org/members-only/memdata.html?modify=1"
It is offered free to ARRL members and is distributed by email 26 times
a year. If you are not an ARRL member, send me an email and I can get
you an ARRL membership packet. Or see me at the next club meeting :)!
Marvin, KE6HTS
>From: Mike Burns <mjburns(a)west.net>
>Subject:
>
>Donna Wright called me this morning to tell me that Bernie passed away
>peacefully about 1AM this morning.
>Bernie will be missed by all who knew him.
>
>best
>mike
Greetings All,
We still need operators to fill the following positions:
MS WALK & RUN, SATURDAY, April 5, 2003:(3 needed)
Chase Palm Park rest stop
Cabrillo & Calle Puerto Vallarta rest stop
Bird Refuge rest stop
CHARDONNAY RUN, Saturday, April 19, 2003 (12 needed)
Race Timer-Leadbetter
First Aid Tent-Leadbetter
Support Vehicle (coursewide)
Bicycle Operator (coursewide)
Cabrillo & Castillo rest stop
Cabrillo & State St. rest stop
Cabrillo & Calle Cesar Chavez rest stop
Cabrillo Bathhouse area rest stop
Cabrillo, east of Los Ninos rest stop
Cabrillo & Channel rest stop
Olive Mill & Danielson rest stop
So. Jameson & Eucalyptus rest stop
Please let me know if you're available to fill any of these as soon as
possible.
Thanks,
Hubert Stamps, SBARC VP of Operations
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