January 2022 NYC-LI Section Newsletter
This is the January 2022 edition of the New York City-Long Island
Section e-Happenings newsletter.
This newsletter is here to serve the Amateur Radio community in our
area. We welcome and encourage all submissions. Help make this your
newsletter. We especially encourage NLI radio clubs and organizations
to submit their meeting announcements, guest speakers and any special
events. Please submit any information for the February 2022 issue prior to
the end of the first week in February.
Section News is available ONLY on the world-wide-web. See the NLI site
at: http://nli.arrl.org
INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE:
* From Jim Mezey, W2KFV – Section Manager
* Upcoming Special Events:
* Hamfests:
* License Training Sessions:
* VE Sessions
* From the ARRL
* NLI Section ARES Reports and PSHR
* National Traffic System
* Club Info
Hello Everyone …..
Brr…it has been cold…. Please be careful and dress properly in this frigid weather. Winter Field Day is right around the corner this January 29/30th it promises to be a good weekend. I am also getting ready for warmer weather at Hamcation next month in Florida. The ARRL is holding their National Convention at the Orlando Hamcation from February 10th to the 13th and I’ll be there. More information can be found at the Hamcation or ARRL website. (see below). If you are going, look for me around the ARRL tables and say hello.
I would like to thank the Ham Radio University Club and their committee for a great event last weekend. With COVID still around the decision was made to have another virtual session. A lot of work and planning goes into this project. Kudos to KA2D, N2GA, K2DO, KS2G, KB2BSL,KC2KY, AH2O, K2KNB, WB2ZEX, W2JV and N2YBB.
I also want announce some changes in NLI ARES. Russ Logar KC2LSB has stepped down from for being SEC due to family issues but will still help out in the NYC District. I also would like to thank John Wilson, KD2AKX who has stepped down from the DEC position in Nassau County. Replacing John as DEC is Ken Kobetitsch, KD2GXL. Ken was an ADEC for Nassau and is well versed in ARES operations. NLI ARES rebuilding / recruiting will be going on during 2022. ARES is always looking for members, so if you can help out in anyway, please let me know and will pass your information forward. It’s good Public Service and a great way to give back to the hobby that’s so gratifying.
Attention all Club Presidents
Please update your new officers and contact information club information on the ARRL Club Webpage. Also please ad the ARRL to your newsletter mailing list.
Remember, webinars and training are available at the ARRL Learning Network http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learning-network and through RATPAC Presentations: http://tiny.cc/ratpac-list.
My Zoom account is available for clubs or group meetings. Please contact me at w2kfv@arrl.org for more information.
That’s all for now but don’t forget to get on the air, have fun, and enjoy our great hobby and by all means…. keep those batteries charged and keep washing your hands…..
73, Jim Mezey, W2KFV
w2kfv@arrl.org
Section Manager – NYC/ Long Island
ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio™
C: 516-315-8608
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Upcoming Special Events:
Winter Field Day~ January 29th -30th
https://www.winterfieldday.com/
2022 ARRL National Convention and Orlando HamCation® | February 10-13
Further details will be shared via these official websites:
- 2022 ARRL National Convention arrl.org/expo
- Orlando HamCation hamcation.com
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Hamfests:
LIMARC HAMFEST!
https://limarc.org/
Registration Link ~ LIMARC Virtual Hamfest via Zoom!! When: Jan. 30, 2022 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST You must register in advance to be eligible for all door prizes. There is no charge for registration or attendance.
https://jnf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpceihqzguHdZ6EH_pR_scWG5oz6tp6xU
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
Sunday, February 27, 2022, Indoor HamfestHAMFEST! ~ Sunday, February 27, 2022~ Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville, NY 11801 Doors Open at 9am to Buyers Vendors Set Up at 7am Amateur Radio Dealers & Equipment ~ 10am VE Session ~ Tune-Up Clinic (Get your Rig Checked!) LCD Monitors, Computer, CB Equipment, ARRL Information Long Island Mobile Amateur Radio Club Information DXCC and WAS Card Checking General Admission $6.00 All participants must follow NYS and Nassau County Health COVID-19 protocols. Non-Licensed spouses & children under 12 are free. Free Parking! Food & Refreshments! Door Prizes! Have a Few Items to Sell? LIMARC will have a table set up to sell items for others. There’s no charge to club members. Non-members pay just 10% of their selling price. Please make sure to mark your price clearly on the item. VENDORS > One $22.00 Space includes a 6’ table & chairs. 7am Vendor Set Up. Close-in and drop off parking for Vendors. Vendors Must Comply With NY State Sales Tax Laws. The sale of guns, ammunition or pornographic material is prohibited. Send your check to LIMARC, PO Box 392, Levittown, NY 11756-0392. Use the vendor registration form at www.limarc.org Limited Selling Spaces! Only some spaces have electric. Reserve your Space Now! Talk-In on W2VL Repeater 146.850 (136.5 PL) For more information, see www.LIMARC.org or contact our Hamfest Co-Chairs Richie K2KNB at 516-694-4937, or Tony NY2A or email us at hamfest@limarc.org. Directions: By way of the LIE from the West (travelling from NYC) Take Exit 38 to Northern Pkwy East to Exit 33 Wantagh Pkwy South. Take Exit W2 East onto Old Country Rd At the 3rd light turn right onto Levittown Pkwy. (There’s a Dunkin Donuts there on your left). **The Hall is at the end of the short strip mall on your left, turn left at the light to park .** By way of the LIE from the East (travelling from Suffolk Co.) Exit the LIE south prior to exit 40 and change to the westbound Northern State Parkway. Follow the directions below.. By way of Northern Parkway Take the parkway to exit 33 (Wantagh Parkway South). Take Exit W2 East onto Old Country Rd east. At the 3rd light turn right onto Levittown Pkwy. Follow the directions above.. By way of Southern Parkway Take exit 27N Wantagh Pkwy North to exit W2 onto Old Country Rd east. At the 3rd light turn right onto Levittown Pkwy. (There’s a Dunkin Donuts there on your left) Follow the directions above.
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Upcoming License Training Sessions:
The Garden School in conjunction with HOSARC will be teaching the Technician License Course starting January 31, 2022. Please check their website at
https://sites.google.com/jrhaleteacher.me/amateur-radios-ve-courses/home#:~:text=Amateur%20Radio%20VE%20Course,Science%20Amateur%20Radio%20Club
Upcoming VE Sessions:
(Note if you have a VE Session you want to list, please send it to w2kfv@arrl.org)
LIMARC
All test sessions are held at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville, NY 11801
2022 Schedule
January 15th (3rd Saturday due to HRU on Jan. 8th) at 9 AM
February 27th – 10 AM at the Hamfest
March 12th – 8 AM
May 14th – 8 AM
July 9th – 9 AM
September 10th – 9 AM
November 13th – 10 AM at the hamfest
Sessions begin promptly at 9am (unless otherwise indicated)
There will also be a VE Session at the LIMARC indoor hamfest,
For further information Contact: VE@limarc.org
Suffolk County Radio Club:
VE Sessions are the 1st Thursday of the month at the Grace Lutheran Church 240 Mastic Beach Road, Mastic Beach NY 11951. Tests begin at 7pm.The room is limited to a total of 20 persons Bob N2OCH is the main point of contact. Contact: bobn2och@gmail.com to reserve a space.
Suffolk VHF/UHF Association:
OUR 2022 SCHEDULE WILL BE EVERY SECOND SATURDAY AT 10A.M. SHARP. Pre Registration Required
To get info via email please contact our vice president Carmel P.Kenny/KF2KF to confirm dates and times. She will also pre register you for the exam you need. This will help us know in advance how many will need what exams. N9LAB@AOL.COM
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From the ARRL:
Youth on the Air Camp to Return in June
After a successful pilot camp program in 2021, the next camp for Youth on the Air (YOTA) in the Americas has been set for June 12 – 17, 2022. The camp will return to the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester Township, Ohio.
The application period will open online on February 11. Eligible participants are amateur radio operators between the ages of 15 and 25. A total of 30 campers will be accepted. Some of the 30 spots will be reserved for campers who reside outside of the US but still in the Americas. Priority will be given to first-time attendees. Returning attendees will serve as camp leaders.
“We know that changes in the COVID-19 pandemic status between now and June will have an impact on hosting the camp,” said YOTA Camp Director Neil Rapp, WB9VPG. “Should we not be able to host the camp or need to reschedule, we will let everyone know with as much notice as possible.
Beginning in 2022, the camp will try to alternate scheduling each year between June and July. Rapp says the camp planning working group acknowledges that avoiding all scheduling conflicts isn’t possible, but hopes that alternating months will provide some diversity with school schedules, extracurricular activities, and major ham radio events.
Beginning in 2023, the location of the camp will rotate to various locations within the Americas. A system will be announced in which International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) member-societies and clubs will bid to serve as the host of the region-wide camp.
For details about the camp and/or to sign up for updates by email, visit the Youth on the Air camp website or contact Rapp for more information.
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ARRL Foundation to Create Club Grants Program
A new ARRL Foundation Club Grants program, funded by a grant from Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), will make $500,000 available to radio clubs. The program will provide up to $25,000 for worthy club projects. Requests for more than that will be referred back to ARDC.
ARRL has long recognized that it is in the best interests of amateur radio to encourage and support amateur radio clubs. Clubs historically have recruited, licensed, and trained new radio amateurs and have provided the community setting for radio amateurs to continue their education and training. The new Club Grants program will help clubs more easily provide and expand their important services.
Beginning in April 2022, amateur radio clubs will be able to apply for these grants by filling out a simple form on the ARRL website. The ARRL Foundation will evaluate the grant proposals. The Foundation was established in 1973 to advance the art, science, and societal benefits of the amateur radio service by awarding financial grants and scholarships to individuals and organizations in support of their charitable, educational, and scientific efforts.
A key criterion for determining awards will be how the project will advance amateur radio in the grantee’s community. In most cases, this process should take no longer than 90 days.
ARRL Foundation President David Woolweaver, K5RAV, shared his enthusiasm about this new program. “This program will substantially contribute to the growth of amateur radio clubs and their efforts to expand and support the amateur radio community,” he said.
ARDC is a California-based foundation and makes grants to projects and organizations that follow amateur radio’s practice and tradition of technical experimentation in both amateur radio and digital communication science. ARDC Executive Director Rosy Schechter, KJ7RYV, noted that this program will streamline the process for getting club projects funded, so that clubs can get started on these projects more quickly.
“We’re very excited about working with the ARRL Foundation on this program,” said Schechter. “We can’t wait to see what kinds of creative things clubs will do with these grants.”
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Launch of a Wooden Satellite Still Pending
Two spacecraft comprised of wood or using wooden framing are hoping to launch this year and next. One will carry an amateur radio payload.
WISA Woodsat, a Finnish spacecraft that planned to include an amateur radio payload, was forced to postpone its announced launch target from 2021 to 2022 after the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination system turned away its request to use amateur radio frequencies.
“I regret to inform you that IARU is not in a position to support the WISA Woodsat Coordination request,” the coordinator said. “The main reason is that the primary mission doesn’t seem to be an amateur mission.”
As announced last year, WISA Woodsat was designed to accommodate multiple missions — from materials science, space education, and awareness to promoting and facilitating amateur radio communication with and via satellites. No transponder was on board, but the satellite’s sponsors said they had the support of Finland’s IARU member-society, SRAL, to use amateur radio frequencies. They are now reworking the spacecraft to use commercial radio frequencies.
“To our great disappointment, we can’t serve the radio amateur community with the LoRa-repeater mission as we had hoped and planned. We will continue to share the pictures and data online, but the technical aspect has been diminished due to this decision,” said WISA Woodsat’s Chief Engineer Samuli Nyman of Arctic Astronautics.
Meanwhile, LignoSat, a 1U-sized CubeSat with an outside structure mainly composed of wood, has applied for IARU frequency coordination and hopes to launch from the ISS in 2023. Built by students at Japan’s Kyoto University, LignoSat includes a unique amateur radio payload but not a transponder.
The LignoSat application for IARU Satellite Frequency Coordination in December said the CubeSat would carry amateur radio equipment that will extract call signs of amateur radio stations from uplinked FM packet signals and respond to them via the CW downlink and the sender’s call signs to convey thank you messages. The plan proposes UHF downlinks for CW and FM.
The satellite’s development team, comprised of Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry Company, said it’s aiming to harness the environmental friendliness and the economy of wood in spacecraft development. They say a satellite with a wooden exterior would burn up upon re-entering Earth’s atmosphere at the end of its mission, lessening its burden on the environment. The wooden framework also will permit the satellite’s antennas to be inside the spacecraft. A plan is under way to use an experimental apparatus on the International Space Station to hold wooden sheets of varying hardness, taken from several tree species, attached. These would remain exposed to the space environment for about 9 months to determine their deterioration.
The team is headed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Tako Doi. Now a Kyoto University professor, Doi was the first JAXA astronaut to take part in spacewalks from the shuttle Columbia in 1997. He said the concept, if successful, could lead the way to “allowing even children who are interested in space to make a satellite.”
LignoSat would be deployed from the ISS in July 2023. — Thanks to Joey Ferguson, W4JF, and Japan Times.
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Eight-Satellite TEVEL Mission to Launch on January 13
The TEVEL mission, which consists of eight satellites carrying amateur radio FM transponders, is set to launch on January 13 at 1525 UTC on the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-3 mission, which also carries AMSAT-Spain’s (AMSAT-EA) EASAT-2 and HADES satellites. The TEVEL satellites were developed by the Herzliya Science Center in Israel.
All eight satellites will use the same frequencies, as long as their footprints overlap, and only one FM transponder will be activated at a time. Beacon transmissions will be on 436.400 MHz (9,600 bps BPSK). The uplink frequency of the FM transponders is 145.970 MHz, and the downlink frequency is 436.400 MHz. The satellites were built by eight schools in different parts of Israel. — Thanks to AMSAT
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Eight US Schools and Organizations Could Host Ham Radio Contacts with Space Station Crew
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has announced the schools and organizations hoping to host ham radio contacts with an International Space Station (ISS) crew member. Contacts would take place between July 1 and December 31. Eight of the proposals submitted during the recent proposal window have been accepted to move forward in the selection processes. The primary goal of the ARISS program is to engage young people in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) activities, and to raise their awareness of space communications, radio communications, space exploration, and related areas of study and career possibilities.
The ARISS program anticipates that NASA will be able to offer scheduling opportunities for all eight hosting schools and organizations during the second half of the year. Final selection is pending on the receipt by ARISS of an acceptable equipment plan that demonstrates their ability to execute the ham radio contact. Once their equipment plan is approved by ARISS Technical Mentors, the final selected schools/organizations will be scheduled as their availability and flexibility match up with the scheduling opportunities offered by NASA.
The schools and host organizations are:
| Buehler Challenger & Science Center | Paramus, New Jersey |
| Eaton Public Library | Eaton, Colorado |
| Davis Aerospace Technical High School | Detroit, Michigan |
| St. Stephen’s Episcopal School — Houston | Houston, Texas |
| Harris Middle School | Spruce Pine, North Carolina |
| Kopernik Observatory & Science Center | Vestal, New York |
| Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Canterbury School | Fort Myers, Florida |
ARISS is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the ISS. US sponsors are AMSAT, ARRL, the ISS National Laboratory Space Station Explorers, and NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation Program (SCaN). Before and during radio contacts with ISS crew members, students, educators, parents, and communities take part in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, and amateur radio. Visit the ARISS website for more information.
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2022 International DX Convention in Visalia, California, is Cancelled
01/12/2022
The 2022 running of the popular International DX Convention (IDXC) in Visalia, California, has been cancelled. IDXC Co-chairs Bill Kendrick, N6RV, and Mel Hughes, K6SY, posted this announcement on the IDXC website: “It is with regret that the 2022 International DX Convention in Visalia, California, has been cancelled. The convention committee of the Southern California DX Club acted in response to the current [COVID-19] virus threat. We look forward to 2023. Those who had hotel reservations, please contact the hotel to ensure they are cancelled. Note: EVERYONE WHO HAS HOTEL RESERVATIONS, it is your responsibility to cancel your reservation as soon as possible, so that the hotels can resell their rooms.”
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EASAT-2 and Hades Satellites with FM Repeaters Scheduled for Launch
01/12/2022
The EASAT-2 and Hades satellites are scheduled to launch on January 13 on a SpaceX TR-3 flight, AMSAT has reported, citing information provided by AMSAT-EA President and Mission Manager Felix Paez. Both will carry amateur radio payloads offering FM voice and data retransmission in FSK or AFSK up to 2,400 bps, and Hades is equipped for slow-scan television (SSTV) and FM voice beacons with call signs AM5SAT (EASAT-2) and AM6SAT (Hades).
Paez has called on the amateur radio community to listen for both satellites when they are activated. In the case of EASAT-2, that will be about 30 minutes after launch (1525 UTC). Hades will be activated remotely a few days after launch. Share reception reports with AMSAT-EA.
EASAT-2 was designed and built by AMSAT-EA and students from the European University of Degrees in Aerospace Engineering in Aircraft and in Telecommunication Systems Engineering. It carries an experimental load of a basalt material from Lanzarote that is similar to lunar basalts. It’s believed that this material, which was provided by the CSIC research group on meteorites and planetary geosciences at the Institute of Geosciences, could be used as a lunar construction material.
During various investigations, the UNESCO world geopark of Lanzarote and the Chinijo archipelago have served as an as an analog of the moon and Mars, as well as for training European Space Agency astronauts, Paez said. The purpose of the basalt experiment is to determine its evolution in space based on periodic measurements of some of its properties. “Although the experiment is limited and constitutes the first phase of this type of study, it represents an important milestone as it is the first of its kind to be introduced on such a small satellite,” Paez explained.
The Hades payload consists of a miniature camera, the output of which will be transmitted as an audio signal in SSTV mode. The transmissions will be compatible with Robot36, Robot72, MP73, and MP115. The camera module design was based on one used successfully in the PSAT-2 satellite, which was built by cadets at the US Naval Academy and by students at the Brno University of Technology and has been in use since 2019. The system will be controlled completely from the ground. The SSTV firmware will permit sending live images as well as images saved in flash memory or encoded in onboard read-only memory (ROM). It also provides PSK telemetry and imaging advance scheduling with current status (event counters, temperature, voltage, light conditions, etc.) and a brief summary, Paez said.
EASAT-2 Frequencies
- 875 MHz uplink, FM voice (no subtone) and FSK 50 bps, AFSK, AX.25, APRS 1,200/2,400 bps
- 666 MHz downlink, FM voice, CW, FSK 50 bps, FM voice beacon with call sign AM5SAT.
HADES Frequencies
- 925 MHz uplink, FM voice (no subtone) and FSK 50 bps, AFSK, AX.25, APRS 1,200/2,400 bps
- 888 MHz downlink, FM voice, CW FSK 50 bps, SSTV Robot 36, FM voice beacon with call sign AM6SAT
More information in English and Spanish on transmissions from both satellites is available from AMSAT-EA.
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W1AW 2022 Winter Operating Schedule
Morning Schedule:
Time Mode Days
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1400 UTC (9 AM EST) CWs Wed, Fri
1400 UTC (9 AM EST) CWf Tue, Thu
Daily Visitor Operating Hours:
1500 UTC to 2045 UTC – (10 AM to 3:45 PM EST)
Afternoon/Evening Schedule:
2100 UTC (4 PM EST) CWf Mon, Wed, Fri
2100 ” ” CWs Tue, Thu
2200 ” (5 PM EST) CWb Daily
2300 ” (6 PM EST) DIGITAL Daily
0000 ” (7 PM EST) CWs Mon, Wed, Fri
0000 ” ” CWf Tue, Thu
0100 ” (8 PM EST) CWb Daily
0200 ” (9 PM EST) DIGITAL Daily
0245 ” (9:45 PM EST) VOICE Daily
0300 ” (10 PM EST) CWf Mon, Wed, Fri
0300 ” ” CWs Tue, Thu
0400 ” (11 PM EST) CWb Daily
Frequencies (MHz)
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CW: 1.8025 3.5815 7.0475 14.0475 18.0975 21.0675 28.0675 50.350 147.555
DIGITAL: – 3.5975 7.095 14.095 18.1025 21.095 28.095 50.350 147.555
VOICE: 1.855 3.990 7.290 14.290 18.160 21.390 28.590 50.350 147.555
Notes:
CWs = Morse Code practice (slow) = 5, 7.5, 10, 13 and 15 WPM
CWf = Morse Code practice (fast) = 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 13 and 10 WPM
CWb = Morse Code Bulletins = 18 WPM
CW frequencies include code practices, Qualifying Runs and CW
bulletins.
DIGITAL = BAUDOT (45.45 baud), BPSK31 and MFSK16 in a revolving
schedule.
Code practice texts are from QST, and the source of each practice is
given at the beginning of each practice and at the beginning of
alternate speeds.
On Tuesdays and Fridays at 2330 UTC (6:30 PM EST), Keplerian
Elements for active amateur satellites are sent on the regular
digital frequencies.
A DX bulletin replaces or is added to the regular bulletins between
0100 UTC (8 PM EST) Thursdays and 0100 UTC (8 PM EST) Fridays.
Audio from W1AW’s CW code practices, CW/digital bulletins and phone
bulletin is available using EchoLink via the W1AW Conference Server
named “W1AWBDCT.” The monthly W1AW Qualifying Runs are presented
here as well. The audio is sent in real-time and runs concurrently
with W1AW’s regular transmission schedule.
All users who connect to the conference server are muted. Please
note that any questions or comments about this server should not be
sent via the “Text” window in EchoLink. Please direct any questions
or comments to w1aw@arrl.org .
In a communications emergency, monitor W1AW for special bulletins as
follows: Voice on the hour, Digital at 15 minutes past the hour, and
CW on the half hour.
All licensed amateurs may operate the station from 1500 UTC to 2045
UTC (10 AM to 3:45 PM EST). Be sure to bring a reference copy of
your current FCC amateur radio license.
The weekly W1AW and monthly West Coast Qualifying Runs are sent on
the normal CW frequencies used for both code practice and bulletin
transmissions. West Coast Qualifying Run stations may also use 3590
kHz.
The W1AW Operating Schedule may also be found on page 86 in the
January 2022 issue of QST or on the web at,
http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule .
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ARRL to Oppose Forest Service Administrative Fees for
Amateur Facilities
The US Forest Service is proposing to implement a statutorily
required annual fee for new and existing communications use
authorizations to cover the costs of administering its authorization
program. ARRL plans to vigorously oppose the imposition of the
proposed fees on Amateur Radio.
The Forest Service proposal results from requirements set forth in
the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (aka “the Farm Bill”).
Specifically, section 8705(c)(3)(b) of the Farm Bill directs the
Forest Service to issue regulations that require fees for issuing
communications use authorizations based on the cost to the Agency
for maintenance or other activities to be performed by the Agency
“as a result of the location or modification of a communications
facility.”
The Forest Service is responsible for managing Federal lands and
authorizes the use and occupancy of National Forest System (NFS)
lands for communications facilities that provide communications
services for adjacent rural and urban communities. The Agency said
in its proposal that it administers more than 3,700 special use
authorizations on NFS lands for infrastructure that supports more
than 10,000 wireless communications uses at 1,367 communications
sites.
According to the Forest Service Notice published in the December 22,
2021 issue of the Federal Register, revenues from the proposed fee,
“would provide the funds necessary to support a more modernized,
efficient, and enhanced communications use program,” and will “cover
the costs of administering the Agency’s communications use program.”
Costs, as laid out in section 8705(f)(4) of the Farm Bill, may
include expenditures for such things as “on-site reviews of
communications sites, developing communications site management
plans, hiring and training personnel for the communications use
program, conducting internal and external outreach for and national
oversight of the communications use program, and obtaining or
improving access to communications sites on NFS lands.”
ARRL encourages Amateur Radio licensees to file comments opposing
the imposition of the proposed administrative fee on Amateur Radio
users. Comments must be received in writing by no later than
February 22, 2022.
Comments may be submitted online at the Federal Rulemaking Portal
at, https://www.regulations.gov/ , or via USPS mail to Director,
Lands & Realty Management Staff, 201 14th Street SW, Washington, DC
20250-1124, and must include the identifier “RIN 0596-AD44.”
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The latest ARRL Letter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/?issue=2022-01-13
The latest ARES-Letter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/ares-el/?issue=2021-12-15
The latest ARRL Contest Update Newsletter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/contests/update/?issue=2021-12-08
The latest ARRL Club News is at:
http://www.arrl.org/club-news?issue=2022-01-05
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ARRL DX news bulletin:
SB DX ARL ARLD002
ARLD002 DX news
This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
LU5AG, VE7KW, The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL,
Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
sites. Thanks to all.
MAURITIUS, 3B8. Ray, F5UKV will be QRV as 3B8HH beginning around
January 20. Activity will be on 80 to 2 meters, and possibly 160
meters, using CW and some SSB. Once his station is completely
installed, he will also use PSK and RTTY. QSL via bureau.
KENYA, 5Z. Barring any COVID-19 restrictions, Ferdy, HB9DSP is QRV
as 5Z4/HB9DSP from Malindi until January 27. Activity is on 20, 15,
and 10 meters using SSB and some FT8. QSL via LoTW.
CHINA, BY. Che, BG2CNO, Cheng, BD3QC and Ju, BI4MPY are QRV as
B4/BG2CNO from Lingshan Island, IOTA AS-150, until January 15.
Activity is on the HF bands using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via BI4MPY.
GUADELOUPE, FG. Operators Pascal, F1MNQ, Pierre, F1TCV, Michel,
F5LRL, Didier, F6BCW and Keith, VE7KW will be QRV as TO6S from Les
Saintes, IOTA NA-114, from January 20 to February 1. Activity will
be on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and FT4 with two
stations active. QSL via F6KJS.
SCOTLAND, GM. Special event station GB2KW is active near Inverness
until January 28 using vintage equipment. QSL via LoTW.
ALASKA, KL7. Fred, KB4DMQ is QRV as KL7FBI from Shemya Island, IOTA
NA-037, until January 24. Activity is on 40 meters using FT8. QSL
to home call.
ARGENTINA, LU. Members of AMSAT Argentina will be QRV as LU7AA from
January 15 to 23 to commemorate the launch of Satellite LUSAT,
LO-19, 32 years ago. Activity will be on the HF bands using CW,
SSB, and FT8. QSL direct.
BRAZIL, PY. Special call sign ZY6A is QRV from Ilha dos Frades, IOTA
SA-023, until January 16. Activity is on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters
using CW and SSB. QSL direct to PY6TV.
SEYCHELLES, S7. Beverly, S79BMK is a new operator and QRV from Mahe
Island, IOTA AF-024. She is active on the HF bands.
SWEDEN, SM. Members of the Skoevde Amateur Radio Club are QRV with
special call SK50EI during 2022 to celebrate the club’s 50th
anniversary. QSL via bureau.
TURKEY, TA. Members of the Turkish Amateur Radio Association are
QRV with special call sign TC60TRAC during all of 2022 to celebrate
the club’s 60th anniversary. QSL via the bureau.
MEXICO, XE. Zalo, XE3N is QRV as 6F6F during all of 2022 to
celebrate the 120th anniversary of Playa del Carmen City, Quintana
Roo. QSL via EA5GL.
VIET NAM, XV. Eddy, XV1X has been QRV on 40 meters using FT8
beginning around 1100z. QSL via QRZ.com.
INDONESIA, YB. Agus, YB1TDL/4 and Budi, YC1RQZ/4 will be QRV from
Rakata Island, IOTA OC-262, from January 15 to 20. They will be
active on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters using SSB and FT8. QSL direct
to HA3JB.
THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The ARRL January VHF Contest, North
American CW QSO Party, NCCC RTTY Sprint, QRP 80-Meter CW Fox Hunt,
NCCC CW Sprint, K1USN Slow Speed Test, Malaysia DX Contest,
Hungarian DX Contest, PRO Digi Contest, UBA PSK63 Prefix Contest,
WAB 1.8 MHz Phone, Feld Hell Sprint and the RSGB AFS Data Contest
are all on tap for this weekend.
The Run for the Bacon QRP CW Contest, K1USN Slow Speed Test, OK1WC
Memorial, Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest, RTTYOPS Weeksprint,
QRP 40 Meter CW Fox Hunt, Phone Fray, CWops Mini-CWT Test, VHF-UHF
FT8 Activity Contest, Mini-Test 40 CW, Mini-Test 80 CW and CWops
Mini-CWT Test are all scheduled for January 17 to 19.
Please see January QST, page 76, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest web
sites for details.
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Reported NLI ARES ACTIVITY:
December 2021:
Total number of ARES members: 48
Member total change from last report: -2
Number of DECs/ECs reporting this month: 4
Total number of DECs/ECs in section: 4
Number of ARES net sessions held: 15
Number of ARES net sessions held with NTS liaison: 3
Number of participants in nets: 0
Number Person- Hrs
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Exercises this month: 11 20.00
Training events this month: 0 0.00
Public service events this month: 0 0.00
Community service events this month: 0 0.00
Emergency events this month: 0 0.00
SKYWARN events this month: 0 0.00
Meetings this month: 0 0.00
Unclassified events this month: 0 0.00
Call signs of DECs/ECs reporting:
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KD2GLX, N2UJG, K2FH, KD2LPM
Activity Details:
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Between the holidays, Covid and the subsequent cancellation of events, the group had little activity in December 2021
Administrative and Other Comments:
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As I have stepped down as the NLI SEC, this will be the last Section report that I submit
KC2LSB
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NLI NTS STATS:
| TRAFFIC NETS | DECEMBER | 2021 | |||||
| Sessions | QNI | QTC | QSP | QTR | |||
| BA | 31 | 596 | 39 | 39 | 776 | ||
| ESS | 31 | 348 | 63 | ||||
| NCVHFTN | 29 | 133 | 20 | 20 | 359 | ||
| NLISTN | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 45 | SCHOOL 3 | |
| NYS/E | 31 | 150 | 87 | 81 | 335 | ||
| Station Activity | DECEMBER | 2021 | |||||
| SAR | O | R | S | D | T | ||
| KD2LPM | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | ||
| KD2MEN | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 13 | ||
| W2ITT | 5 | 19 | 24 | 1 | 49 | ||
| WB2JNQ | 3 | 20 | 30 | 16 | 68 | ||
| Public Service | DECEMBER | 2021 | |||||
| PSHR | 1/Nets | 2/Tffc | 3/Pos | 4/Pub | 5/Emg | 6/Dig | TOT |
| KD2LPM | 16 | 6 | 20 | 95 | 0 | 40 | 177 |
| W2ITT | 40 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| WB2JNQ | 40 | 40 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Digital Activity | DECEMBER | 2021 | |||||
| DTR | R | S | T | ||||
| KD2MDV | 57 | 33 | 90 | ||||
| KD2MEN | 0 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| W2ITT | 0 | 6 | 6 | ||||
| 73, | |||||||
| Eugene KD2MDV, ASTM |
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NTS INFORMATION
NYS/M*/ 10am local time daily /*NYS/E*/ 7pm local time daily /*NYS/L*/
10pm local time daily –
As of now the frequency for all things NTS in NY is 3576. The alternate
freq. is usually 7042 kHz ± but 80 is starting to go long again, so if
you can get on top band, the alternate of 1807 kHz.
INDEPENDENT CW NETS which maintain close association with the NTS.
Empire Slow Speed Net (ESS) 6pm daily on 3566 kHz . Alt. 7044 kHz ±
Hit and Bounce Slow Speed Traffic Net (HBSN) 7112 kHz at 7:30 am daily.
Hit and Bounce Net (HBN) 8:30 am daily on 7112 kHz
NTS SECTION LEVEL HF/phone nets:
New York Public Operations Net (NYPON) 5pm daily on 3925 kHz ± QRM,
alternate freq. 3913 kHz
The NTS local nets are:
Big Apple Traffic Net meets @ 8:00 PM on 440.600 +5 141.3 PL
Check www.BigAppleTrafficNet.org for our schedule.
Nassau Co. VHF Net Nightly at 7:30pm. Pri: 146.805/R (136.5pl)Alt.1:
147.135/R (136.5pl) Alt.2: 443.525/R (114.8)
NCVHFTN Website: : http://www.nassautraffic.net
NLI Student Traffic Net
Meetings
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 15:30 to end of the net (no later than 16:30)
Here is a link to the NLI Student Traffic Net Website
https://sites.google.com/jrhaleteacher.me/nlistn/home
Frequencies
W2ABC – 147.270 MHz (+) 141.3 PL (West Side Manhattan)
A2DCI – 446.325 MHz (-) 127.3 PL (Farmingville, Suffolk)
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Digital Traffic:
KD2MDV, K9NYS, KD2MEN, W2ITT and N2WGF are now operational as a Digital Relay Stations on HF winlink representing the New York City/Long Island Section.
Club Meetings and Information:
Important Note:
Many club meetings and /or VE sessions have been suspended due to the current COVID crisis and will resume when allowed. In the mean time, some clubs are having virtual meetings. If your club would like to due a virtual meeting via Zoom, please contact me at w2kfv@arrl.org
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The Club listing is always being updated. Please submit your meeting
information to w2kfv@arrl.org
NOTE: Always check with the club to verify the date, time and
location of the events/meetings listed here.
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ARCECS
The ARCECS meets monthly on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM.
American Red Cross on Long Island
For more information go to their website: http://www.arcecs.org
Please contact Leonard Smith (PIO) at: n2ldv@arrl.net for information.
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BONAC Amateur Radio Club (BARC)
BARC meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM at the Amagansett
Library (except November, which is on the 3rd Thursday). For more
information please go to the club website at http://www.bonacarc.org
Or contact President Steven Akkala, KD2CJW at kd2cjw@arrl.net
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Brookhaven National Labs Amateur Radio Club (BNLARC)
President ; Nick Franco – KF2P
Contact Person : Bill Eisele – KD2FFL weisele@bnl.gov
For more information please go to the club website at http://www.arc.bnl.gov/BNLARC/Home.html
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Camp Pouch Amateur Radio Association (WA2CP) http://www.wa2cp.org
Meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. 1 PM. At the William H. Pouch Scout Camp, 1465 Manor Road, Staten Island. Club E Mail, info@wa2cp.org
Contact: Gary Litner, KB2BSL at kb2bsl@wa2cp.org
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Grumman ARC (GARC) http://www.qsl.net/wa2lqo/
Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Haypath Road Park in Old Bethpage, starting at 5:30 PM.
GARC VE sessions are held on the second Tuesday of each month in the meeting rooms at the Bethpage Community Park in Bethpage, starting at 5:00 PM.
Contact: Ed Gellender at wb2eav@yahoo.com
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Great South Bay ARC
GSBARC Monthly meetings are the last Thursday of the month, 8PM.
Babylon Town Hall EOC, 200 East Sunrise Hwy, North Lindenhurst. GSBARC
Monthly VE are the 4th Saturday starting 10:00 am. For more
information, Contact AB2ZI Kevin Morgan at kmorgan6@optonline.net.
Please see the club website for directions http://www.gsbarc.org/
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HOSARC
The NY Hall of Science ARC has general membership meetings on the
second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 PM, with the exception of July and August.
The meetings are a time to take care of club business, listen to a
great speaker regarding an interesting topic related to ham radio, and
to make new friends and catch up with old friends. The club has its
meetings at the NY Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Park, Queens,
NY.
Please check the clubs website at www.hosarc.org for more detailed
information.
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Kings County Radio Club (KC2RC)
Club Meeting Info:
New York – Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
1st Wednesday Of Each Month
7:30 Pm – 506 Sixth Street, BROOKLYN, NY 11215
The Carruthers Conference Room of the New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, located between the Gift Shop and the Cafeteria.
More info and Map https://www.kingscountyradioclub.com/club-meeting/
Our 2 Meter Nets Tuesdays At 9:00 Pm , 146.730 Pl 88.5 -600hz Encode / Decode
Our 2 Meter Tech Net Is Second And Fourth Wednesday Of Every Month At 9:00 P.M. 146.730 Pl 88.5 – 600hz Encode / Decode
Our 10 Meter Net Kcrc Sunday 10 Meter Net 28.380.0 USB Every Sunday 11:00 Am Est
Our Fusion Net Is Thursdays At 9:00pm 146.730 Yaesu Fusion Digital Set You Radio To DN Mode. or Our Wires X Room search -KC2RC – Node #40821
To listen to the Fusion and 2 meter Club Net Stream us when you are away from your radios
https://www.kingscountyradioclub.com/stream/
Kings County Radio Club Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kingscountyradioclub/
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Larkfield Amateur Radio Club
The Larkfield Amateur Radio Club meets on the second Thursday of the
month from September through June, inclusive. Any exceptions (for
holidays, etc.) are noted on the calendar on its web page at:
Meetings start at 7:30 PM at the Huntington Senior Citizens Center
cafeteria (423 Park Avenue) located at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Rte 25A and Park Avenue. Entrance is on Park Avenue.
Contact is: larkfieldarc@gmail.com
WA2PNU EastNet FlexNet Network
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Long Island Amateur Radio Simplex Club
The LIARS Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at Newfield High
School in Selden, NY at 7:30PM. All are welcome. Our web site is:
www.lisimplex.org Contact: Tim MoDavis, KA2VZX at ka2vzx@arrl.net
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Long Island CW Club:
“The Long Island CW Club is teaching CW weekly on Beginner and Intermediate levels. Monthly there are presentations on a variety of ham radio topics of interest for all, including the advanced members. All of this is done by internet video conference. The club is very active with monthly portable outings, museum visits, QRP outings and luncheons. The club has quickly grown to well over 1,000 members worldwide and has a very unique website dedicated to all aspects of CW: www.longislandcwclub.org ”
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Long Island DX Association (LIDXA)
Regular meetings are at 8pm on the third Tuesday of the month at The
Town of Oyster Bay-Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage
(Community Room 1). For club details, see our Web site, or contact Jack
Phelan, NU2Q, LIDXA Secretary at jackp05@aol.com for further
information.
LIDXA President, John, W2GW, and Aaron Broges, WC2C are ARRL DXCC
card checkers. Bring your new DXCC cards and paperwork to these
meetings for official verification and credit.
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Long Island Mobile Amateur Radio Club (LIMARC)
LIMARC meets the second Wednesday each month, 8PM at Levittown Hall,
201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville, NY. All are welcome. Bring a
friend!
Webpage is: http://www.limarc.org
Club Contact: President, Richie Cetron, k2knb@limarc.org
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Long Island Transmitter Hunters (LITHARC)
Seeking new participants A group of Long Island transmitter hunting
enthusiasts has been conducting hunts on Friday nights with an
occasional Sunday event and we are seeking new participants to join in
the fun. Anyone interested in learning more about the activity of radio
direction finding and radio fox hunting is invited to come out as
a hunter or rider. A LITHARC discussion group (Long Island Transmitter
Hunters ARC) has been established on Groups IO as a central
information and communications site.
You are welcome to sign up to keep informed about upcoming events. If
you would like our group to conduct a hunt in your area that would
include members of your radio club, please let us know. For more
information, contact Larry, WA2SUH at wa2suh@aol.com
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Nassau Amateur Radio Club (NARC) http://www.k2vn.org/
Meetings every Monday night at 7:30 PM in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow
at the Lannin House, Field #6 / 6A. The General meeting is the last
Monday of the month at 7:30 PM. All are welcome. Contact Mike Croce, N2PPI, President at n2ppi.mike@gmail.com
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New York City Repeater Association (NYCRA)
Meets the second Thursday of the month (except for July and August)
Meetings are held at the South Beach Psych Center, 777 Seaview Ave.
Off Father Cappodano Blvd., in Building 10. The meeting will start
promptly at 8 pm.
Staten Island ARES meets at the same location starting at 7pm.
Talk in frequency is 447.375 minus shift pl. 141.3
All are welcome, members and non-members.
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Peconic Amateur Radio Club (PARC)
PARC’s regular meeting night is the first Friday of each month at
6:30 PM. Meetings are held at the Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road
in Mattituck. PARC also sponsors quarterly VE testing sessions, on the
fourth Friday of the months of January, April, July and October. Jay
Buscemi, NY2NY, is the clubs Awards Manager and is able to check
cards for the ARRL VUCC and WAS awards.
See the PARC website at www.peconic-arc.net for all our current club
activities and contact information.
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Radio Central Amateur Radio Club
RCAC meets the last Wednesday
of most months from 6:30-9PM at the Middle Country Public Library;
101 Eastwood Blvd, Centereach, NY 11720
+40.8654, -73.0800
Each month, meeting details are on our web site: http://www.rcarc.org
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Radio Club of Junior High School 22 NYC
Joe Fairclough-WB2JKJ
President
PO Box 1052
New York NY 10002
Telephone 516-674-4072 Mobile/Text 516-658-6947
*** Meet us on THE CLASSROOM NET, 7.238 MHz, 7:00-8:30 am, Monday thru Friday.
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Staten Island Amateur Radio Association (SIARA)
From President Neal “Rich” Balas, W2RB:
Due to the current COVID pandemic, all meetings and VE Sessions have been
suspended until further notice
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Suffolk County Radio Club (SCRC)
Monthly meeting is the third Tuesday of the month at 8 PM ,
Grace Lutheran Church 240 Mastic Beach Road, Mastic Beach, NY. 11951…
Contact Richie Geraci, KD2NJA, at kd2nja@gmail.com
Or go to their NEW website, http://www.suffolkcountyradioclub.net
The Suffolk County Radio Club holds weekly nets on the W2DQ repeater.All are welcome to check-in. The repeater is located in Yaphank, NY on 145.210 MHz / negative ( – ) 600 kHz shift / PL 136.5
SCRC Information & Rag chew Net
Round table discussions, Club news and information, technical topics and for sale items. Wednesday 8:00 PM
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Wantagh Amateur Radio Club
Meetings are held on the second Friday of each month at 7:30 PM at the
Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793. Entrance to
the meeting room is at the rear of the library, adjacent to the
parking-lot. For more information, see the club’s website at
http://www.qsl.net/w2va or contact Frank Porcaro, N2RSO, President, via
e-mail at: n2rso@arrl.net
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Symbol Technologies Amateur Radio Club
The Symbol Technologies Amateur Radio Club is dedicated to serving the
amateur radio community and the general public on Long Island, New
York. The club operates under the vanity call sign of W2SBL. Meets
second Tuesday of each month at Motorola’s Holtsville campus, Exit 62
(I-495) An ARRL affiliated club with membership open to all Motorolans
and Associate membership open to all. Email:
W2SBL@motorolasolutions.com for more details
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Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)
New York City:
DEC: Martin Grillo, W1EMR, w1emr@arrl.net
ADEC: Russ Logar, KC2LSB, kc2lsb@arrl.net
EC: Kings / Queens: Simon Wurster, KF2N, kf2n@arrl.net
AEC: L. Sugai, N2UJG, n2ujg@arrl.net
Nassau County:
DEC : Ken Kobetitsch, KD2GXL, kd2gxl@ncaresmail.net
ADEC : Robert Jagde, KD2GRS, kd2grs@ncaresmail.net
Nassau County ARES meets monthly on the 4th Thursday at 7:30 pm.
Meetings are held at the American Red Cross 195 Willis Ave. Mineola , NY
For more information about local ARES groups, contact the
following Emergency Coordinators:
Town of Hempstead: Bob Yenis, KC2ILP, kc2ilp@ncaresmail.net
Town of North Hempstead: Robert Jagde, KD2GRS, kd2grs@ncaresmail.net
Town of Oyster Bay:
City of Glen Cove: Bob Batchelor, W2OSR, w2osr@ncaresmail.net
City of Long Beach: George Geller, WB2GTC , wb2gtc@ncaresmail.net
Suffolk County:
DEC: Bill Scheibel, N2NFI n2nfi@yahoo.com
EC’s:
Town of Smithtown: Rich Johnston, KC2TON, kc2ton@arrl.net
Smithtown meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Smithtown EOC – 7:30PM.
We also hold weekly Nets on Monday’s at 7:30 pm, (W2LRC/145.43, PL 136.5 Larkfield Repeater)
Town of Brookhaven: Vincent Cigna, KC2WPP, kc2wpp@arrl.net
2nd Monday of the month at the Middle Country Library,
101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach, NY at 7:30 pm
Town of Riverhead: Steve Casko, W2SFC, w2sfc@arrl.net Monthly meeting TBD
Town of Southampton: Vacant
Town of Southold: Don Fisher, N2QHV, n2qhv@arrl.net
ARES announcements and business conducted during the Peconic ARC
meetings.
1st Friday of the month at 6:30 pm. Mattituck Public Library on the Main Road
(route 25) in Mattituck.
Town of East Hampton: Eddie Schnell,WZ2Y, wz2y@arrl.net
4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm during the BONAC ARC meeting
(except November which is on the 3rd Thursday). Amagansett
Library, Amagansett
Town of Shelter Island: Vacant
Town of Islip: Phil Jacobs, W2UV, w2uv@arrl.net
Other Stuff :
[DX]
John Reiser, W2GW is the section DXCC card checker and is available for
field checking of QSL cards for your DXCC Award. John is available by
appointment at his home in West Hempstead for card checking, and at all
LIDXA meetings. If some lives far from him, John is willing to meet them
half way at a diner or someplace. Contact John at w2gw@arrl.net
Aaron Broges, WC2C and Tom Carrubba, KA2D are also DXCC card checkers. Aaron and Tom are also members of the LIDXA and is usually available for DXCC QSL checking at the monthly LIDXA meetings (along with W2GW).
Approved DXCC card checkers can also check cards for WAS and VUCC
awards as well.
NLI DX Spotting Clusters:
AA2MF Staten Island-NY, dxc.aa2mf.net
K2LS Greensboro- NC. dxc.k2ls.com
K2LS is still a popular spot for many NLI DXers.
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ARRL Additional :
Finding ham radio classes a mouse click away! A new user-friendly
feature on the ARRL Web site-the ARRL Amateur Licensing Class Search
Page-lets prospective hams search for a licensing class in their area.
It also allows ARRL registered instructors to list their classes on the
Web. Visitors can search for classes by ZIP code, ARRL Section or
state.
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/courses/
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ARES E-Letter, sign up now!
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) and to hams concerned with public service and emergency
communications. 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
Check the box for ARES E-Letter (monthly public service and
emergency communications news) and you’re all set. Past issues of
The ARES E-Letter are available at: http://www.arrl.org/ares-el/ Issues
are posted to this page after publication.
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Repeaters:
MetroCor is coordinating body for the New York metro area. MetroCor is
the established coordinating body for the New York Metro area,
inclusive of New York City, Long Island, Westchester County and the
majority of Northern New Jersey. You must apply for coordination
through MetroCor if you wish to establish a new system on Amateur Radio
Spectrum above 29.5 MHz. These and any other matters related to repeater
systems coordination are welcomed by MetroCor. They invite you to
visit their website at: http://www.metrocor.net. You can also direct
questions to their e-mail at metrocor@metrocor.net.
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NLI Staff :
DEC New York City: Martin Grillo, W1EMR, w1emr@arrl.net
DEC Nassau County: Ken Kobetitsch, KD2GXL, kd2gxl@ncaresmail.net
DEC Suffolk County : Bill Scheibel, N2NFI, n2nfi@arrl.net
Affiliated Club Coordinator : Richie Cetron, K2KNB, k2knb@arrl.net
Technical Coordinator: Steve Barreres K2CX, k2cx@arrl.net
Public Information Coordinator : Mel Granick, KS2G, ks2g@arrl.net
State Government Liaison: George Tranos N2GA, n2ga@arrl.net
Section Traffic Manager : Todd Walerstein, KD2CBV,
Assistant Section Traffic Manager: Eugene Boychenko, KD2MDV, kd2mdv@arrl.net
Assistant Section Managers:
Webmaster: Mitch Cohen N2RGA, n2rga@arrl.net
Skywarn: John Hale, KD2LPM, kd2lpm@arrl.net
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