It’s Never Too Late to Say “Thank You”
Published February 28, 2012 | 
Subject: It’s Never Too Late to Say “Thank You”
This was just brought to my attention this morning, and I felt that it should be shared with the entire Section.
When Hurricane Irene hit last year, NLI really dodged a bullet. The bulk of the storm skipped NYC and most of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. However, upstate New York and sections of New England were devastated. In Greene County, NY, some towns were washed away, let alone roads and infrastructure.
At that time, there was a complete and total breakdown in communications in the effected area, and a call went out from local
ARES for mutual aid from neighboring counties. Three volunteers from NLI, all members of either ARES or NTS, answered the call, grabbed their gear, and traveled to Greene: Charlie Alfano WA2GUG, Jim Kettyle KC2LEB, and Gary Lindtner KB2BSL.
What I’d like to proudly share with you is the letter of thanks they just received from the Chairman of the Greene County NY Legislature:
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February 22, 2012
Dear Mr. Alfano,
Please accept my sincerest apologies for not sending this letter out sooner. I knew that the Greene County Amateur Radio Club, as well as many ham radio operators, provided vital assistance during storms Irene and Lee. However, I did not know everyone’s name and
address until just recently.
Although time has passed, Sunday, August 28th, 2011 remains vivid in our minds. It was distressing to watch helplessly as so many people lost so much. However, l couldn’t help but notice that during this tragedy and its aftermath, people were everywhere trying to help other people. It seems that the old saying about a catastrophe bringing out the best in people is really true; as it was in evidence anywhere you looked. Neighbors helped neighbors; fire, police and emergency service workers never stopped working; and town, village and county employees went over and above the call of duty. Not-for-profits agencies and businesses, food pantries and religious organizations pitched in from day one with all kinds of donations and even grocery stores, banks and local radio and television stations organized and accepted donations. ln addition, help arrived from our neighboring counties and from throughout New York State, especially from DOT and Emergency Management. We were incredibly fortunate to have so many people come to our aid and at this time l’d like to recognize you for all your help during these emergencies.
May I begin by expressing my deepest appreciation for your thoughtfulness, your support and all your efforts in this matter. The
assistance we received from you and all the ham radio operators was immediate and incredible. You were one of our “first responders” and you helped the people of Greene County get through these storms. There have been many times since the flooding when I’ve heard people speak about the ham radio operators and how much you did for our residents, which means a great deal to me. You are to be commended with our sincerest expression of gratitude for all your help. It took the inspiring and unselfish efforts of people like you to help our citizens endure these forces of nature.
We hereby extend our utmost thanks for the invaluable services you rendered during and after Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Your assistance was truly a blessing and your concern for all our residents was evident in your tireless efforts. Again, we are extremely grateful to you for your assistance, which was truly needed. On behalf of the citizens of Greene County, we shall never forget all you have done.
Sincerely,
Wayne C. Speenburgh
Chairman,
Greene County Legislature
A Live Online Tour of W1AW on Sunday, February 12th
Published January 31, 2012 | We’re relatively close to Newington, CT, so many of us have already
visited ARRL HQ and had the pleasure of operating the magnificent
station there.
For those who have never had the opportunity to tour the facility, here
is a chance to see the station in action. The League has released the
following release about the event:
On Sunday, February 12th at 5 p.m. Eastern time, ARRL and Al Petrunti
of The New Day Group will webcast a LIVE tour of W1AW – the ARRL
flagship station. Amateurs around the country (and the world) will be
able to watch it at http://www.awecast.tv/channels/arrl/
“Hams around the world know of W1AW and thousands have made contacts
with this impressive station, but most never get to see it,” said
Allen Pitts, W1AGP, who is producing the event. “Thanks to Al
Petrunti’s group, we hope that folks enjoy seeing what’s at the
other end of the signals.”
You will be there as Petrunti, KA1TCH, local weatherman Geoff Fox,
K1GF, and others are given a tour by Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q.
As in all live broadcasts, you never know just what might happen. We
invite you to join us. Petrunti, KA1TCH, also created the video about
HR-607 for ARRL.
You can learn more about W1AW at www.arrl.org/w1aw and about the New
Day Group at www.NewDayHD.com
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Leave a commentBEST HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Published January 21, 2012 | 2012 marked the 13th consecutive year for this very special event. Originally the brainchild of our own Phil Lewis, N2MUN, HRU has evolved over the years to become the premiere event of the year in NLI. HRU has also become the basis for similar programs throughout the country and continues to be an example of what a Section Convention should be.
If you missed HRU this year, you missed something realy special. 25 forums dealing with many aspects of Amateur Radio went on throughout the day. Highlights included our keynote speaker, Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, (ARRL Membership and Volunteer Programs Assistant Manager) and a very special presentation of a Certificate of Achievement to 12-year-old Jennifer Melfi, KC2TMA, by New York State Senator Owen H. Johnson, in recognition of her extraordinary work as NCS for the Town of Babylon ARES/RACES group during Hurricane Irene last year.
Over 400 people participated in the event – the largest group ever to be involved at Ham Radio University. We had over 50 door prizes
including the grand prize of an Icom D-Star HT, a trunked scanner, a RigBlaster, and $350 in Yaesu gift certificates.
Next year’s event is already being planned, and we expect that it will be bigger and better than this years’s – and that’s saying a
lot.
For more information, please go to the HRU website at: www.hamradiouniversity.org
Posted in NYCLIS | arrl membership, Auto, basis, brainchild, Draft, HRU, hurricane irene, jennifer melfi, new york state senator, NLI, Radio, town of babylon | Leave a commentHappy Holidays and Ham Radio University
Published December 30, 2011 | Happy Holidays to All.
HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY IS COMING!!!!
Yes, the NLI Section Convention is nearly upon us. 2012 marks the 13th consecutive year for this very special event.
What is HRU, you ask? It is not a hamfest! Ham Radio University is “a day of education to share ideas, experiences, knowledge and fellowship among Amateur Radio operators.”
25 forums starting at 9am on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Doors open at 7:30 am. Again held at Briarcliff College in Bethpage, NY. Plenty of
parking. Here are some HRU 2012 Highlights:
* Keynote Speaker Norm Fusaro, W3IZ
(ARRL Membership and Volunteer Programs Assistant Manager)
* 25 Forums with new fourms including:
-Intro to and Advanced D-Star
-Working Satellites with your HT
-Political Advocacy in NLI
-Dealing with RFI
-Intro to DXing and Advanced DXing
-Contesting 101
-QRP
-Overview of Software Defined Radios
-Young Ham Forum
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!!!!!!
* Special Event Station W2V & demos
* VE Exam Session at 1:30 pm
* Amateur Radio Club tables
* Many Door Prizes (including a handheld transceiver!)
* Food and Refreshments available
This year we will be having a forum for clubs to present a 5 minute overview of their yearly Club activities. In appreciation for supporting this, the ARRL Section Manager N2YBB (that’s me) will present a 2012 handbook to each club.
Ground Rules:
- Must be a ARRL affiliated club.
- Club must support (staff) a club table at HRU.
- Club must fly (display) a club “banner” in club room.
- A five (5) minute overview presentation at the forum.
- Club membership applications available at the club table and forum.
This is a great opportunity for your club to pick up new members
Also, we need help in the setup and teardown for HRU 2012. Setup will be at 3PM Saturday January 7th. Teardown is January 8th 3:30 to 4:30
PM (right after HRU is over).
Please let either Tom Carrubba, KA2D (ka2d@arrl.net) or Phil Lewis, N2MUN (n2mun@arrl.net) know.
For more information and directions, please go to the HRU website at: www.hamradiouniversity.org
And please be sure to stop by the ARRL table and say hello.
73,
Mike N2YBB
Posted in NYCLIS | amateur radio club, amateur radio operators, arrl affiliated club, arrl membership, arrl section manager, Auto, Draft, forum, Happy, HRU, Membership, NLI | Leave a commentThree 9/11 Special Event Stations in NLI this weekend.
Published September 8, 2011 | In remembrance of those who died in the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, several Amateur Radio Special Event Stations are being planned in NLI.
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The Kings County Repeater Association, KC2RA, will be on the air from 9AM-5 PM EDT (1300-2100 UTC) on Saturday, September 10. Look for KC2RA on 7.250 and 14.295 MHz, as well as EchoLink nodes 132967 (KC2LEB-R), 64300 (KC2RA-R), 66880 (KC2CIG-R) and the KC2RA repeater at 146.430 (CTCSS 136.5).
The KCRA commemoration will take place at the historic Conference House on Staten Island. The museum is named in memory of the 1776 conference convened at the house in an attempt to end the Revolutionary War. On September 11, 1776, a peace conference was held on Staten Island with British Admiral, Lord Richard Howe, meeting American representatives including John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. The conference failed as Howe demands the colonists revoke the Declaration of Independence.
If you would like to stop by and see what they are doing, there is ample parking. You will find complete directions and more information about the museum at: http://www.conferencehouse.org/visit.html
The Conference House is located in Tottenville at the southern end of Hyland Boulevard.
They will be monitoring the KCRA and NYC Repeater Association repeaters.
447.375 (-5.0) PL 141.3
146.880 (-0.6) PL 141.3
445.825 (-5.0) PL 156.7
147.315 (+0.6) PL 118.8
Frequencies may vary due to conditions and usage of the bands. They may not be on all frequencies at the same time. A commemorative QSL card will be available to those that make radio contact with them.
Please send a self addressed stamped envelope to:
KCRA 911 Memorial Event
PO Box 280288,
Brooklyn, NY 11228-0288
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The Northeast Wireless Radio Club, N2WC, will be on the air Sunday, September 11 from 12 noon until 6 PM EDT (1700-2300 UTC)to honor all those who have died, and those who continue to fight the war on terror.
On September 11th, 2011, ten years after the atrocities, the Northeast Wireless Radio Club will operate a Special Event Station, NW2C, from historic Fort Totten. Located in Bayside, New York, only a few miles from Ground Zero, Fort Totten was one of many places used in the recovery and healing during 9/11.
Perhaps, in this small way, the Northeast Wireless Radio Club will contribute to our nations promise to NEVER FORGET.
The club will be operating in the General portion of the bands. Please check the cluster for frequency updates. They will have be operating on SSB, Digital, and CW.
They respectfully ask that due to the secure nature of the Fort, the limited on air availability, as well as their limited permit for the area, that only invited guests attempt to attend the event.
For those who make contact with NW2C and wish to receive a Certificate of Confirmation, three distinct types will be available:
A certificate will be issued for Phone Contacts with the words -WE WILL NEVER FORGET in Black Ink.
Make contacts in any two different modes, the words -WE WILL NEVER FORGET will be in Silver.
Complete a contact in all three modes and -WE WILL NEVER FORGET will be in Gold.
The club asks that you please send a $2.00 donation to help defer some of the costs of printing and mailing to:
Northeast Wireless Radio Club
213-37 39th Avenue
Suite 175
Bayside, NY 11361
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The Symbol Technologies Amateur Radio Club, W2SBL, will once again be on the air September 10-11 honoring those who lost their lives during the horrific terrorist attacks on US soil of 9/11/2001 on the following frequencies: 3.911 MHz, 7.240 MHz, 14.070 MHz, and 50.135 MHz. They will also be operating as D-STAR REF010C starting at 19:00 UTC.
Club station W2SBL will multi-operate as N1Y on Saturday, September 10th from 15:00 UTC through 15:00 UTC Sunday, September 11th from grid FN22 in Delaware County, NY. Look for us on HF SSB/CW/PSK31/SSTV, and 70cm/2m/6m SSB.
STARC members will read the name of a person killed in the attacks with every QSO. The exchange will be
A Special Event QSL card is available when you send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Symbol Technologies Amateur Radio Club, W2SBL
One Motorola Plaza
B-13
Holtsville, NY 11742.
100% QSL – SASE or thru bureau via W2SBL.
Posted in NYCLIS | admiral lord, Auto, british admiral, Draft, echolink nodes, kcra, kings county repeater association, Northeast, QSL, qsl card, repeater, SBL | Leave a commentHurricane Irene Thank You’s
Published September 8, 2011 | Good Day-
I hope that you are recovering from Hurricane Irene and that this email finds you, your families, your property and your friends in good shape.
Obviously and luckily, most of the Section weathered the storm without much damage.
It’s been ten years since amateur radio in NLI has been asked to provide communications support for a wide-scale event. Yes, there have
been minor activations of ARES during that time, but nothing on the magnitude of Irene.
Over the years we in the amateur radio community have seen how hams around the world consistently provide help to their communities. And
while Irene, thankfully, did not do the damage locally that we anticipated, we still were asked to support our community by providing
assistance where and when needed.
It’s very hard maintaining interest in staying involved in local ARES, SKYWARN, and club groups participating in emergency communications when
nothing is going on. Complacency sets in over time. And, understandably, how many “athons” can you participate in before you’ve had enough.
In spite of this, when something does happen that warrants our participation, hams pour through the woodwork offering their services.
And the core group of trained hams directs the flow of volunteers. Irene was no exception to this. We saw the involvement of active
ARES/RACES members, SKYWARN spotters, and club volunteers who maintained communications for the American Red Cross and governmental
shelter operations, local and county Emergency Operation Centers, local Fire battalions, the National Weather Service, and local informational
nets so that club members could stay in touch and bring their friends and neighbors up-to-date with what is happening in their
neighborhoods.
Generally we participate in these events and, as soon as mainstream communications is restored, pack up and go home. Maybe we get a “thank
you,” maybe not. But we always go home with our heads held high knowing that we provided a service to our community and once again proved why we
are granted our spectrum.
Having served as an ARES volunteer, DEC, SEC and now SM, I know how important it is to be recognized for the work we do. To that end, I
want to issue a very public THANK YOU to those in the NLI Section who offered their services and participated in the effort. I have
accumulated the names and calls from New York City, Nassau County and part of Suffolk County. I expect that I will have the remainder of
Suffolk participants in the near future, and I will publish them as well when I receive them. If you participated and were inadvertently
omitted from this list (with my apologies), please let me know so I can rectify the situation.
The names and callsigns are listed in alphabetical order with no mention of time put in, role played, affiliation or title (except for
the SEC and DECs). The list includes ARES, RACES, Clubs, and non-affiliated volunteers. SKYWARN net check-ins are listed by
callsign only.
So, on behalf of the NLI Section, THANK YOU to:
First, a very special thank you to Jim Mezey W2KFV, NLI ARES Section Emergency Coordinator, who spent countless hours for days up to,
including the storm, and its aftermath, coordinating the ARES effort in NLI as well as hours of meetings with County officials to discuss
response plans for the storm. Jim consistently gives 1,000% of himself at all times, and is the most appreciated person in NLI. Thank you, Jim!
And of course, a very special thank you to the NLI ARES District Emergency Coordinators whose responsibility is coordinating the effort
in their Counties. They are; Adam Fine NY2K (NYC), Tim Cregan N2RDB (Nassau County), and Bill Scheibel N2NFI (Suffolk County).
NYC:
Adam Fine NY2K (NYC ARES DEC), Joe Berrios WB2BWU, Joseph Bisogno AC2AE, Gail Bloom AB2JG, Keith Collins-Allen K2WCA, Julian Embrack
W2/8R1B, Steve Friedman WB2KHO, Josh Gaffin K2FTC, Jojo Gonzalez KC2NBE, Greg Hubert KB2KHZ, David Krumholz WA2YYL, Jesse Lapin KC2YUG,
David Lefkowitz KB2KAB, Gary Lindtner KB2BSL, Francisco Lopez KB2WUS, Larry Lutzak WA2CNV, Leigh McConnell KD2ANW, Bill Muzyka N2LEB, Joseph
Nieves N2TEE, Howard Passel KB4UY, Doris Rodriguez KC2KGU, Paul Rodriguez KC2KGV, Jim Rubin KC2LMH, Stu Siet WA2JNF, Bruce Sorrenti
KA2VJD, Jeffrey Spiro N1JSP, Richard Statfield KA2KDQ, Les Sugai N2UJG, Brett Wyncoop WA3YRE.
Nassau County:
Tim Cregan N2RDB (Nassau DEC), Dave Atkins KC2ZQJ, Robert Batchelor W2OSR, Matthew Berman KC2YDT, Mike Blanc K2YYD, Robin Brandvein KC2SYM,
Richard Capobianco KC2RJX, Ben Carleton KC2WLM, Grorge Cavaliere WB2HPI, Richie Cetron K2KNB, Allison Fisher KC2VQW, Bruce Gronich K2BRG, Harry
Gross KC2FYJ, Robert Henrichs W1RHH, Karl Johnson N2RLD, David Kass WA2LKJ, Jane Kindler K2JAN, John Koch N2EB, Mikhail Kulak KD2AMZ,
Jonathan Laico KC2KEX, Bob Long KC2PSN, Lew Malchick N2RQ, Valerie Mokides KC2RIS, Rick Ramhap N2GQR, Joe Reekie K2KYQ, Bob Schoenfeld
WA2AQQ, Joe Slattery KC2PPR, George Sullivan WB2IKT, Robert Yenis KC2ILP, Michael Znascko KC2YFL.
Suffolk County:
Bill Scheibel N2NFI (Suffolk ARES EC/RACES RO), Danny Albrecht WB2COO, John Alloca WB2LUA, Lance Aue KA2EJD, John Azzara N2GYN, Bob Benward
AC2AZ, Tim Bird KC2TTT, Gary Cachules N2AMC, Frank Cannata K2LI, Tom Carrubba KA2D, Donald Clarke AB2BN, Scott Conover AC2FV, Ken
Cooperstein KC2JDY, John Cresson W2JGH, Bill Dahl W2ANQ, Bob Delgatto KC2LTX, Peter Dicke WB2PAA, Ed Ebert KC2E, Bud Egan WA2QAV, Dave Ehrick
KB2USL, Jay Eichner N2PIK, Rich Florio W2TMA, Bruno Gentile KC2ESI, Lou Gregoire KB2H, Chuck Hartley N2JIY, Rich Hiller AA2XK, Steven Hines
N2PQJ, Fred Holtz K2PSY, Ed Kiernan KC2UCC, John Marinos KN2GSP, Mike Mazzola KC2OLA, Tom McCuen AA2VK, John Melfi W2HCB, Jennifer Melfi
KC2TMA, Adam Mureski W2AEM, Joe Mustazza KC2NKK, Bob Myers K2TV, Tom Navas KC2MOX, Phil Nelson N2PN, Rick Nielsen W2NCS, Matt Palmeri K9INE,
Jim Puchta WA2CDK, Gino Rosenbaum N2JTV, Mike Sartoretti KC2SYF, Gabbi Sartoretti KC2WUP, Jim Schmidt KB2ZBY, Jim Sellars KC2CXI, John Smale
K2IZ, Carl Soranno K2TZY, George Swanson KC2UJA, Dave Talbot KC2DBU, George Tranos N2GA, Dave Wandell N2UHR.
More from Suffolk County:
Bob Delumen AB2WW, Tim Clark AC2GD, Fred Kruger K2LDC, Hugh McNeill KA2DRR, Joe Albertus KB2JOE, Matt Bonvento KB2RZM, Mike Bonvento
KB2SQQ, Les Quackenbush KB2ZHF, Art Lekstutis KC2MFS, Bill Lunt KC2RBU, Greg Haile KC2SBK, Tony Gazzola KC2VZG, Andy Levine KC2ZWR, Bruce
Boziwick KD4EXN, Chris Desanto N2ABG, Ted Debowy N2NVZ, Joe Parascandola N2QPD, Ray Larsen N2ZEM, Art Weiss W2ALW, Dom Tringali W2DOM, Joe Smoljan W2FED, Joe Esposito W2OFD, and Rich Pierce W2OHM.
SKYWARN:
K2BRG, K2KNB, K2TV, K2YFN, KA2EJD, KA2RGI, KB2AHS, KB2DY, KB2RZY, KC2IHI, KC2OLA, KC2POX, KC2PPR, KC2PSN, KC2RJW, KC2RJX, KC2SYM, KC2UCC,
KC2UVQ, KC2WBD, KC2WBD, KC2YDT, KC2YFN, KC2YRY, KC2ZHI, KC2ZOA, KM2CMJ, N2APG, N2RDB, N2RQ, N2VGA, N2ZEP, NY3H, W2LIE, W2TAL, W6MDH, WA2GUG,
WA2LKJ, WB2HPI, WB2QGZ, WY2U.
Let’s not forget our SATERN Coordinator Jeff Schneller N2HPO.
And three who went up to Greene County to assist in their effort to deal with devastating flooding:
Charles Alfano WA2GUG, Gary Lindtner KB2BSL, and Jim Kettyle KC2LEB
To all the above mentioned hams, again, thank you. To any not not mentioned above, thank you too. You all make me proud to be part of
this community.
Mike N2YBB
NLI Field Day 2011 Sites
Published June 17, 2011 | This listing consists only of those clubs that have emailed me with
their details. Information on Field Day can also be found on the ARRL website’s Field Day Locator: http://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator
New York City
Kings County Repeater Association:
The KCRA will camping out on the grounds of the:
South Beach Psych Center
Staten Island
777 Seaview Avenue
The entrance is on Seaview Ave, near the intersection of Father
Capodanno Blvd & Seaview Ave.
Kings County Radio Club:
W2RAK
Kings County Radio Club
Floyd Bennett Field – Building 272
Brooklyn , NY
Talk-in: 146.730 No PL or 446.675 -sh 114.8PL
Contact: Anthony Catalano
1-917-929-4960
ww2w.ham@gmail.com
qsl.net/kcrc
Yigal – K2EFG:
Yigal will be operating from the DUMBO area of Brooklyn as an
individual operation during park hours with a Yagi YP3 antenna or a
Buddipole antenna.
Hours are (somewhat flexibly)–
- Saturday afternoon on pier 1 next to the ice cream factory. Probably
4-7pm-ish.
- Sunday 9am-7pm in Brooklyn Bridge Park. I will operate FD until 1800
UTC and then just DX. The Sunday hours are limited by the permit I
have from the park.
Nassau County
Wantagh Amateur Radio Club:
The Wantagh ARC will again conduct Field Day on the grounds of The
Wantagh RailRoad Museum, located on Wantagh Avenue at Emeric Avenue.
Grumman Amateur Radio Club:
We have made the decision to operate Class 1A off commercial power
mains. And our new arrangement requires us to go home from 9 PM until 9
AM.
We will be operating one station on two bands by stringing 20 m and 40
m dipoles through the trees, changing antenna connections if we change
bands. I assume we will start setting up about noon Saturday.
We will be in the park building at the Haypath Road Park. Best way to
get there is off NY135 (Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway) at Exit 9
(Broadway, Bethpage). From the southbound exit turn left; northbound,
go straight. Proceed past the NY135 entrance and continue a quarter
mile to the traffic light on Haypath Rd. Turn right and go 3/4 mile to
the park on the right. You will see the traffic light at Old Bethpage
Rd about 1/8 mile ahead. It is easy to miss so take it slow.
Nassau Amateur Radio Club:
The Nassau Amateur Radio Club is holding their Field Day exercise at
Cedar Creek Park in Wantagh. They will be running 4 Alpha.
Contact: W2KFV@arrl.net for more info.
Nassau County Police Amateur Radio Club:
The Nassau County Police Amateur Radio Club will be holding their
Field Day at the Long Beach Auxiliary Police Department Headquarters;
859 E. Park Ave, Long Beach, NY.
Contact W2KFV@arrl.net for additional information.
Long Island Mobile Amateur Radio Club:
LIMARC will be holding Field Day at the Rosemary Kennedy Center in
Wantagh, North Jerusalem Road and Oakfield, on the grounds of the FAA
towers.
Stations operating all modes including digital(PSK 31, RTTY, SSTV,) 6
meter, and GOTA station.
For more information go to the LIMARC website at www.limarc.org or
contact Richie, K2KNB at k2knb@limarc.org
Suffolk County
Radio Central Amateur Radio Club &
The Order of Boiled Owls of New York:
Radio Central Amateur Radio Club and the New York Order of Boiled Owls
will be joining forces this year for Field Day at the Long Island
Maritime Museum in West Sayville, New York. We will be operating 2
Alpha, Commercial Power for the weekend. We will be running VHF and
satellite stations. The satellite station will be QRV on CW, SSB,
andFM. Our GOTA station will feature digital modes. Our main call sign
will be KW2O and our GOTA call will be W2RC. For further information
contact Phil, n2mun@optonline.net or Neil, kc2ky@arrl.net.
American Red Cross Emergency Communications Service (ARCECS):
Our location is once again at the United States Coast Guard Station at
Eaton’s Neck. The address is: Lighthouse Road, Northport, NY 11768.
For our ARRL Field Day Locator Map, type in “WB2QBP” at the following
link: http://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator.
For further information contact n2ldv@arrl.net or see our Web Page at:
The Suffolk County Radio Club:
Location: Grace Lutheran Church
240 Mastic Rd
Mastic Beach, NY 119
Talk-in Freq: W2DQ Repeater 145.210 MHz / – 600 split / PL 136.5
Contact Info:
Web: www.suffolkcountyradioclub.org
E-mail: info@suffolkcountyradioclub.org
Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club:
W2GSB
Great South Bay ARC
200 East Sunrise Highway
North Lindenhurst, NY
GOTA: YES
Talk-in: 146.685 Mhz and 440.250 MHz (110.9 PL)
Modes: CW, PSK, SSB, SAT
Demo Software Defined Radio
Contact: Robert Myers
631-226-4696
Peconic Amateur Radio Club:
The Peconic Amateur Radio Club (PARC) W2AMC will be participating in
Field Day from our usual location at the Horton Point Lighthouse site
in Southold, NY.
We will be setting up in the morning on June 25 and will be on the air
by 2pm local time, operating Class 3A + a VHF station on 6 and 2
meters. Our entire operation will be powered by a solar cell array +
battery system provided by a local solar energy company. Our
traditional BBQ dinner will be held at 5pm and guests are welcome.
Directions to our site can be viewed on the ARRL website :
http://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator
and talk-in is available on our club repeaters, 440.050 (W2AMC, PL
107.2) or 146.820 (W2OQI, PL 136.5).
Contact Jay (NY2NY) 631-298-4084, or Jim (W2NSF) 631-734-5121 for
additional information.
Symbol Technologies Amateur Radio Club:
Symbol Technologies Amateur Radio Club- STARC
Our Field Day Site will be located in the rear parking lot of:
Motorola Solutions
One Motorola Plaza
Holtsville, NY.
Access is via the North LIE Service Rd. at exit 62.
Talk-in via WB2MOT repeater, 146.94 MHz, PL 136.5 Hz (4z)
More info: Contact Dave, N2DJE,
David.lundquist@motorolasolutions.com
BONAC Amateur Radio Club:
The Bonac Amateur Radio Club will be at the Theodore Roosevelt County
Park on Montauk Highway in Montauk for Field Day 2011.
Theordore Roosevelt County Park
2128 Montauk Highway
Montauk, New York 11954
(631) 852-7878
Larkfield Amateur Radio Club:
The Larkfield Amateur Radio Club (LARC) will set up it’s Field Day
operation at West Hills County Park in Huntington N.Y. It will operate
multiple stations including CW, Single Sideband Voice, GOTA and
demonstrate QRP, Digital Modes and operation under Solar Power. This
exercise is a test of the ability of local groups to provide
communications facilities in time of need.
Directions:
The Park is located on HIGH HOLD DR. off of ROUND SWAMP RD. just north
of exit 39 on the Northern Parkway and exit 48 on the LIE (I-495). The
entrance to the park, on High Hold Dr, is on the right as you are
traveling north on Round Swamp Rd. and is approximately 1 mile north of
Northern Pkwy. It is well marked with wooden signs and we will have a
Larkfield Amateur Radio Club banner at the entrance also. Talk in will
be on the Amateur Radio Club repeater WR2ABA on 147.210 mhz (4Z PL).
Listen for us with a shortwave radio on the ham bands. Our call sign is
W2LRC and we’ll be there for you!
Long Island Amateur Radio Simplex Club (LIARS)
The Long Island Amateur Radio Simplex Club (W2LIS) location is:
R.C.A
Rocky Point & Yaphank Road
Rocky Point, N.Y
GOTA yes
Modes
All bands
Talk in 147.575 simplex
Email: N2TRXHAM@GMAIL.COM
Posted in NYCLIS | amateur radio club, arrl website, Auto, Contact, Draft, floyd bennett field, GOTA, kings county repeater association, limarc, park, seaview ave, station | Leave a commentNLI Hams Meet with Rep. King regarding HR 607 – 70 cm is safe!!!
Published May 19, 2011 | May 19, 2011, Massapequa Park, NY – A delegation of Amateur Radio operators from the Long Island / New York City area met this morning with Congressman Peter T. King (R-NY) to discuss his recent proposed legislation, HR 607, and its impact on Amateur Radio.
Congressman King said that he fully understands and appreciates the importance of Amateur Radio and the service it provides to the community, and that he would see to the modification of the bill so that the 420 – 440 MHz band would be excluded from the spectrum to be auctioned. The delegation included Mike Lisenco, N2YBB, ARRL Section Manager for New York City / Long Island (NLI), Peter Portanova, WB2OQQ, NLI Local Government Liaison (LGL), George Tranos, N2GA, NLI State Government Liaison (SGL), and Jim Mezey, W2KFV, NLI ARES Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC).
“The Congressman went on to explain that it was never his intention to remove the 70 centimeter band from Amateur use. He further asked us to ‘get the word out’ and inform the Amateur Radio community that 70 centimeters is not in jeopardy,” said Lisenco.
Lisenco, Mezey and Tranos spoke about the importance of Amateur Radio emergency communications while Portanova, who is also the local AMSAT representative, addressed satellite and other amateur use of the 70 centimeter band.
The Congressman was very receptive to the group, who also extended an invitation to attend Field Day locations in his District.
We started this journey shortly after HR 607 was introduced in February. It seemed to me that a group of hams should be able to reach out to one of our local representatives to discuss amateur radio and the effect of a particular piece of legislation. But the reality is that with hundreds, if not thousands, of people vying for a few minutes of time with a popular and important legislator, getting in the door was more difficult than I imagined.
Doubtless all of you saw the emails I sent out to the Section asking for assistance and input. A number of you responded positively with offers of help. I am very grateful to all who did respond. In particular, two residents of the 3rd Congressional District stood heads-up above the rest. I’d like to take this opportunity to publicly thank them.
First, Mike Mazzola, KC2OLA, who is the Fire Commissioner for Massapequa Park, offered to make the initial phone calls as he knows the folks in the Congressman’s District Office and is active in the community. Those initial phone calls, and follow-up, brought us to the attention of the office and were extremely helpful. So to Mike I say “Thank You.” Unfortunately, Mike was unable to adjust his work schedule to attend the meeting.
Then there was/is Peter Portanova, WB2OQQ. His perseverance, fortitude, and never-say-die attitude was instrumental in getting this appointment set up. He spent countless hours on the phone with Congressman King’s District Office and his Washington D.C. office to get this appointment set in stone. Even after a major disappointment with one day being set-up and then cancelled at the last minute. Without him, there would not have been a meeting. And so to Peter I also say “Thank You.”
Jim Mezey, W2KFV and George Tranos, N2GA, were the icing on the cake. They were able to come to the meeting and with their expertise show the Congressman that we are truly professionals though called amateurs. Their knowledge and experience absolutely shined at the meeting. To both I also say “Thank You.”
I am very proud of the group we put together and what we were able to accomplish as a team. The lesson learned here is that we, hams, need to establish good, working relationships with our legislators so that we are not forgotten when laws are written and passed. We are a large group – over 9200 licenses on the FCC database in NLI. We are educated and we vote. And we really need to be proactive, not reactive. It’s never easy trying to play catch-up.
Let’s make a concerted effort to establish relationships.
Any ideas?
Ron Tomo, KE2UK, Wins the 2010 ARRL International Humanitarian Award
Published January 27, 2011 | The ARRL Board of Directors had the pleasure and distinction of
bestowing three annual awards at its 2011 Annual Meeting — the ARRL
International Humanitarian Award, the George Hart Distinguished Service
Award and the Bill Leonard, W2SKE, Professional Media Award for print,
audio and video.
Our very own Ron Tomo, KE2UK, of North Bellmore, New York, is the
recipient of the 2010 ARRL International Humanitarian Award. Tomo’s
life exemplified Public Service through Amateur Radio, from providing
phone patches during the Vietnam War, and providing communications
support during 9/11 with MARS and the United States Service Command, as
well as serving in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary as a Communications
Officer where he played a pivotal role during Hurricanes Katrina and
Rita. Tomo also is a part of the Emergency Preparedness Team at the
Nassau University Medical Center where he is the hospital’s Chief
Information Officer.
During the Haitian earthquake in January 2010, Tomo — at his own
expense — served with a team of doctors, providing communication
support between the on-site doctors and the hospital in Miami.
According to Jack Satterfield, W4GRJ — one of his many nominators –
Tomo provided critical communication links at multiple levels, “from
coordinating helicopter relief to a stranded village, to handling
emergency evacuations to the nearby USS Comfort hospital ship. Ron even
provided the extra hands needed to hold flashlights at the operating
table when the power went out at night. He went on a rescue mission to
help carry stretchers, bringing back patients to their facility. Ron
has a polio-inflicted disability which never seemed to slow him down;
however, in the dark and confusing night while carrying a stretcher, he
missed a step and took a pretty bad fall. He needed medical attention,
but Ron was adamant about seeing to the other patients before himself.
His efforts while in Haiti were undoubtedly and directly attributable
in the saving of so many lives.”
ARRL New York City/Long Island Section Manager Mike Lisenco, N2YBB,
concurred: “At his own expense — about $10,000 — Ron purchased more
than 15 new radios and added others from his massive collection which he
used to set up a tactical network in a tent hospital. This network
proved to be a lifesaving setup where Ron was personally credited by
the doctors in his tent hospital for saving at least eight lives and
helping hundreds more due to his ability to find hospitals to handle
the patients who had been triaged and stabilized. Ron gave out his
radios to several people and hospitals, thereby giving his hospital
both incoming and outgoing communications to expedite the transport and
intake of new patients.”
The ARRL International Humanitarian Award is conferred upon an amateur
or amateurs who demonstrate devotion to human welfare, peace and
international understanding through Amateur Radio. The ARRL 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.
Congratulations Ron!!
Happy New Year (and Ham Radio University)
Published December 29, 2010 | First I’d like wish everyone the very best for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!
And, of course, a reminder that Ham Radio University is coming in less than 2 weeks. Put aside Sunday, January 9, 2011
and make certain that you attend the 12th Annual NYC/LI Ham Radio University at Briarcliff College in Bethpage.
Information and directions can be found at http://www.hamradiouniversity.org
Now, let’s take a quick look at how the Section is starting off the New Year with what may be the best Ham Radio University schedule yet.
What follows are the forums and the moderator(s) for each forum. Folks, we talk about the lack of elmers in amateur radio today, but each one of these moderators has a unique interest and is well versed in their particular forum. Come to HRU and revel in their experience. Pick their brains and get the information that you’ve been dying to have.
And all for only a $3 donation to cover costs!
Schedule:
9:00 – 9:50am
-Scanner Forum: Phil Lichtenberger W2LIE
-Intro to EMCOMM in NYC/LI: Mike Lisenco N2YBB and Jim Mezey W2KFV
-Operating Six Meters during Cycle 24: Ken Neubeck WB2AMU
-Transmitter Hunting – locating hidden transmitters: Larry Berger WA2SUH and Andy Kirschenbaum WA2CDL
-Remote Station Operation: Rick Bressler K2RB
10:00 – 10:50am
-Dealing with RF Interference during reception: Bill Lynch AB2UW
-The EMCOMM experience in Haiti: Ron Tom KE2UK
-Intro to DX’ing and contacting distant stations: Long Island DX Assoc.
-QRP – low power fun: John Meade W2XS
-Ham Radio Deluxe: Bill Dahl W2ANQ
11:00 – 11:50am
-Grounding for the Ham Station: Don Kane WB2BEZ
-Intro to the National Traffic System: Mike Patino N2BMU and Jim Kettyle KC2LEB
-DX and Ham Radio from Kuwait: Steve Hass N2AJ
-Working Satellites with your handheld transceiver: Peter Portanova WB2OQQ
-HF Digital Modes: Neil Heft KC2KY
12 Noon
-Keynote Speaker: ARRL President Kay Craigie N3KN
1:30 – 2:20pm
-Antennas – how they work and how to build them: Walter Wenzel KA2RGI
-Wireless History – Friends of Long Island Wireless: Connie Currie
-Contesting: All your questions answered: Mel Granick KS2G
-Emergency Power for your home: Jeff Schneller N2HPO
-D-STAR – digital Amateur Radio operating: Randy Gutentag WA2RMZ
-Volunteer Exam Session – Amateur License testing: VE Team
2:30 – 3:20pm
-Antenna Building Workshop ($10 additional fee): Joe Mielko N2IMF
-Young Ham Forum: Lew Malchick N2RQ
-World Radiosport Team Championship (The Ham Radio Olympics): George Tranos N2GA
-Software Defined Radios: Dr. Jeffrey Katz AC2BQ
-Internet Linking for Amateur Radio: Jonathan Taylor K1RFD
And look at which organizations are participating this year:
ARRL
ARRL NYC/LI Section
American Red Cross ECS
Central Jersey D-Star Group
Civil Air Patrol
Friends of L.I. Wireless
Grumman Amateur Radio Club
Great South Bay ARC
Hall of Science ARC
Kings County Radio Club
Kings County Repeater Association (HRU 2011 Sponsor)
Larkfield ARC
Long Island DX Assoc.
Long Island QRP Club
Long Island Mobile ARC
MetroCor Repeater Coord.
Nassau County ARES
Nassau County CERT
Nassau Amateur Radio Club
Nassau County Police ARC
National Weather Service
New York City ARES
Peconic Amateur Radio Club
QCWA
Radio Central ARC
SATERN
Staten Island Digital Group
Suffolk County Radio Club
Tri-State SKYWARN Group
Wantagh Amateur Radio Club
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
CQ Communications
Briarcliffe College ARC
There are plenty of door prizes provided by:
ARRL
CQ Communications
DX Engineering
ELK Antennas
J&R
MFJ Enterprises
Radio Oasis
And lots of literature provided by:
ARRL
Amateur Electronics Supply
Ham Radio Outlet
ICOM America
Kenwood USA Corporation
Texas Towers
Universal Radio
Be certain to put this on your 2011 calendar! Don’t miss this event! We expect that this year will top last year’s attendance.
See you on January 9, 2011
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