NOVEMBER 2023 NYC-LI Section Newsletter
This is the November 2023 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 December 2023 issue prior to
the end of the second week in December.
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
* Hamfests:
* Events
* VE Sessions
* From the ARRL
* NLI Section ARES Reports and PSHR
* National Traffic System
* Club Info
Hello Everyone …..
First I would like to salute all of our Veterans and those in the Military, near and abroad for protecting our freedom. Thank you so much. As we start getting close to the Holidays, we have a lot to be thankful for, our families, our friends and our love of ham radio. Reach out to someone you haven’t seen or heard from in awhile and wish them well maybe send them an NTS radiogram. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
The Volunteers On The Air event will be ending December 31, 2023. Information and score checking can be found at https://vota.arrl.org/
The HRU Committee has completed the paperwork with LIU-Post for HRU 2024 for January 6, 2024 and after 3 years we will be back at a live venue where we can interact with new and old friends. We need some help from clubs and individuals so things can run smoothly. We want this to be an enjoyable event. They are also soliciting speakers for forums. Please contact the committee at https://hamradiouniversity.org/ for additional information.
I will be at the LIMARC Hamfest November 12th at Levittown Hall in Hicksville. There will be vendors and ham items for sale including new and used equipment. Please support the vendors because without them, there would not be a Hamfest. A VE Session at 10 AM followed by Meet the ARRL Hudson Division. A Q and A session with our Director Nomar Vizcarrondo, NP4H and Vice Director, Ed Wilson, N2XDD and myself. I hope there will be a nice turnout.
Heard Around the Section:
Announcing our 4th Annual Youth “Dream Rig” Essay Contest.
The Intrepid-DX Group is a US based 501 C (3) nonprofit organization that promotes Amateur Radio activities around the world.
The Intrepid-DX Group recognizes the importance of including Youth in our great hobby because they are our future! We are continuing with our annual “Dream Rig” Youth Essay Contest to gather the views and ideas of young people involved in Amateur Radio.
What are the Prizes?
The First-Place prize is an ICOM IC-7300!
The Second-place prize is an ICOM ID5100AD dual band mobile radio with D-Star.
The Third-place prize is an ICOM ID52A dual band handy talkie with D-Star.
Contest Rules:
1) Two-page Essay answering this question: What attracted you to amateur radio?
2) Contestants must be USA or Canadian Amateur Radio License Holders Aged 19 or younger. All contestants must be in the US, including US territories or Canada.
3) Promise to keep the radio for one year, not flip it, trade it or sell it, and to use it on the air.
4) Send an essay in plain text, PDF or MS Word attachment to intrepiddxgroup@gmail.com by November 30th, 2023.
5) You may alternatively mail it to: The Intrepid-DX Group, 3052 Wetmore Dr, San Jose, CA 95148, USA. Must be postmarked by November 30, 2022.
6) Those that have previously submitted an essay may compete in this year’s essay contest as long as all other criteria are met.
7) The winner of the Essay Contest will be announced on our Website and Facebook page on December 15th, 2023. Winner must agree to provide a photo with their prize.
All submissions become the property of the Intrepid-DX Group and the winners authorize the Intrepid-DX Group to use their photographs to promote the contest.
Questions: Send an email to intrepiddxgroup@gmail.com
_.From Dave WD5COV
Vice President, The Intrepid-DX Group
Remember, webinars and training are available at:
The ARRL Learning Network
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learning-network
ARRL You Tube,
https://www.youtube.com/user/ARRLHQ/videos?app=desktop
RATPAC presentations:
Ham Radio University You Tube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioUniversityNLI/videos
LIMARC You Tube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@limarc-longislandmobileama3620
LICW You Tube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@longislandcwclub
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 …..
73, Jim Mezey, W2KFV
w2kfv@arrl.org
Section Manager – NYC/ Long Island
ARRL ~ the national association for Amateur Radio™
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Hamfests:
LIMARC:
Indoor Hamfest November 12, 2023. Levittown Hall 9AM
Meet the ARRL Hudson Division at 11 am
Director Nomar Vizcarrondo, NP4H
Vice-Director Ed Wilson, N2XDD
Section Manager Jim Mezey, W2KFV
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Events:
Operation Santa:
December 13th at JFK.
It is that time of year again! Below is the link to sign in for this event. Please follow all directions on the form. It is just like in the years past. Make sure that when you show up that you have the proper identification that was requested on the form. Thank You.
https://communitymayors.org/operation-santa-claus/
Brooklyn QRP Doghouse Operation Sprint 2023
Here is a sprint you can work and stay out of the doghouse on the Saturday afternoon prior to Thanksgiving. Play radio, and have plenty of time to mow the lawn, shovel snow, clean the guest room; do whatever it takes to get ready for Thanksgiving.
This is a single-op QRP CW sprint. Stations may be worked more than once on different bands but area codes count once.
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 1700-2100 UTC
Information can be found here: https://brooklynqrp.blogspot.com/ If you would like to operate the sprint please email brooklynqrp@… as we are trying to drum up interest. Results will be posted after Christmas. We hope to hear QRP CW activity on November 18th and have a great sprint.
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Ham Radio University~2024
“Ham Radio University” Educational Conference Returns to LIU Post
25th Anniversary Event on January 6, 2024
Marks Resumption of the Gathering After Three Years Only On Line
WHAT: 25th Anniversary “Ham Radio University” Educational Conference
A Day-Long Gathering for Amateur Radio Knowledge-Sharing & Fellowship
WHEN: Saturday, January 6, 2024 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
WHERE: LIU / Post – Hillwood Commons Student Center
720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548
The gathering will feature more than two dozen presentations by experts in a broad range of Amateur Radio activities including: Building an HF station, Basics of HF Operating; Contesting and DXing; Communicating Through Amateur Radio Satellites; Software Defined Radios; Digital Communications; Parks on the Air; Learning and Using Morse Code; Antennas; and Using RaspberryPi Computers in Amateur Radio.
There also will be a VE session in the afternoon for individuals who would like to take a Federal Communications Commission license examination to become a ham radio operator or upgrade their amateur radio license.
Ham Radio University is supported by local amateur radio clubs and related organizations in the New York City – Long Island area. They will have displays in a Club Room and provide information about ham radio licensing classes, public service events and other amateur radio activities.
As in years past, attendance at HRU 2024 will be free of charge, with an optional suggested donation of $10.00.There will be free parking and a cafeteria will be open for breakfast and lunch. Further information and the forum schedule is on line at: https://hamradiouniversity.org
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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
2023 Schedule
Nov 12th ~10AM at Hamfest
Sessions begin promptly at 9am (unless otherwise indicated)
For further information Contact: VE@limarc.org
Larkfield ARC
Where: Halesite Fire Department
1 North New York Ave, Halesite, NY 11743
Time: During club meetings or TBD
Contact: larkfieldarc@gmail.com
VOIP: (516) 415-2406
Tests will be conducted during monthly club meetings or on an as-needed basis by appointment only.
NO WALK-INS ALLOWED
Suffolk County Radio Club:
VE Sessions are the 1st Thursday of the month at 7 PM on the FIRST Thursday of each month at the:
Longwood Youth / LYSA Sports Complex
210 Meadows Blvd E
Yaphank, NY 11980-9999
Walk-in’s allowed.
Please contact Bob N2OCH to confirm your attendance or to get additional assistance.
Prior to arriving for your exam, please have $15 in EXACT CASH.
Checks ARE NOT accepted and change is NOT available.
Suffolk VHF/UHF Association:
OUR TEST 2023 SCHEDULE WILL BE EVERY SECOND SATURDAY AT 10 AM.
Location: Smithtown Elks Lodge
124 Edgewood Ave
just off Landing Ave
Walk-ins okay.
Smithtown NY 11787-2737
You can pre-register or walk ins are always welcome.
To get info please contact Scott NQ2F
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From the ARRL:
The First Worked All States Certificate Awarded for the 33-Centimeter Band
11/09/2023
On November 4, 2023, Al Ward’s, W5LUA, 38-year quest to contact all 50 states on the 33-centimeter band ended when he received the first-ever Worked All States (WAS) certificate for (902 – 928 MHz). Ward started collecting states on the band shortly after it was opened in 1985.
“I am extremely grateful to Peter Van Horne, KA6U, for his EME [Earth-moon-Earth] efforts. I was able to work Wisconsin for my last state [on] the 33-centimeter band on October 21. At the end of September, I was sitting at 32 states confirmed with cards and/or the Logbook of The World (LoTW), when Van Horne went on a 25-state expedition providing my last 18 states,” said Ward. In recent expeditions, Brian McCarthy, NX9O, and Jason Baack, N1AV, also provided several states that were needed.
Ward’s station consists of a 5-meter dish with 400 W of power obtained from two 300 W Motorola amplifiers in parallel. His feed is a dual polarity patch feed.
ARRL Radiosport and Regulatory Information Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, was one of the first people to congratulate Ward on his accomplishment.
Jahnke stated, “Hearty congratulations! It’s my privilege to confirm the ARRL Awards Department has received your WAS application, plus Card Checker document, and we have issued the 33-centimeter (902 – 928 MHz) Worked All States Award number 1 to you in culmination of your 38-year quest to contact all 50 states on the 33-centimeter band.”
Other stations on the hunt for the 33-centimeter WAS certificate that are nearing completion include AC0RA, K0DAS, and N1AV.
In 1985, the Federal Communications Commission allocated the frequency band between 902 and 928 MHz to Part 18 industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment. In that proceeding, the band was also allocated to the Amateur Radio Service on a secondary basis, meaning amateurs could use the band if they accepted interference from and did not cause interference to primary users.
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Changes in the ARRL Pacific Section
11/09/2023
Section Manager of the ARRL Pacific Section Joe Speroni, AH0A, has retired from the position. Speroni served in the role for 7 years. He was active with ARRL in a variety of positions dating back to the creation of the Volunteer Examiner program in 1984. He has also been an instructor and Affiliated Club Coordinator (ACC). His contributions to emergency communications and management in the Hawaiian Islands have long been recognized by the amateur radio community.
ARRL Field Services Manager Mike Walters, W8ZY, said, “With 40 years of service as a volunteer, he is one of the best examples of making the world a better place through amateur radio.” Speroni is an ARRL Life Member.
The Section Manager position is being filled by Alan Maenchen, AD6E, for the remainder of the term. Maenchen is also an ARRL Life Member and has served as an ACC, an Assistant Section Manager, and a DXCC Card Checker. He assumes the duties of Section Manager with experience in emergency communications and a background of assisting amateur radio clubs in the Section.
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Great California ShakeOut Drill Reported a Success
11/03/2023
Tuolumne County Amateur Radio and Electronics Society (TCARES) members Rich Combs, KN6HSR; Ned Sudduth, K6NED, and Toni Sudduth, K6TNI reported that the October 2023 Great California ShakeOut exercise was an “outstanding” success. Here is their story as reported to ARRL News:
“This is a drill. Drop! Cover! Hold on!” was the mantra for the Great ShakeOut exercise on October 19, 2023, at 10:19 AM in Tuolumne County, California.
The Great ShakeOut is an annual international event that promotes awareness of how to prepare for and react to an earthquake. For the past 2 years, TCARES has used this event as an opportunity to test our ability to provide backup communication for the county public safety agencies. Considering that over the past year there have been two instances where primary communication systems went down — one due to a fire, and the other due to a damaged T1 fiber optic cable — this was a timely opportunity. It is a great chance to partner with first responder agencies, build trust, and develop awareness of mutual capabilities and needs.
There was an amateur radio operator stationed at the Tuolumne County Emergency Operations Center, which was operated by the Office of Emergency Services. After a preparatory simulated 5.0-magnitude San Francisco earthquake preamble at 10:19 AM, Ned Sudduth, K6NED, began taking check-ins from amateurs throughout the county with his wife Toni, K6TNI, who logged the reports. County Geographic Information System (GIS) staff loaded the real time of those hams on a map that was displayed on a TV. Tuolumne County is fortunate to have a backbone of four linked, 2-meter repeaters that cover almost the entire county.
There were 38 amateur radio operators providing reports on conditions throughout the county. In addition, we had four Neighborhood Radio Watch (NRW) communities using Family Radio Service radios, General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radios, and a few GMRS repeaters to add an additional 28 reports. Each NRW community has an embedded ham who monitors the NRW traffic, and then provides a summary to the Incident Commander during their check-in.
Considering it was a Thursday morning, we felt this was a great response. Participation increased from last year’s check-ins. Although Tuolumne is a large county by area, it has a population of just more than 55,000, and it is primarily rural and mountainous in character. Nonetheless, the combination of NRW communities with embedded ham radio operators and a robust repeater system has shown that even when the power and internet are down, first responder operations can continue to operate, and communities can immediately communicate and mobilize to help themselves.
During the net, net control began by asking for regional check-ins based on repeater location, starting with the most remote corners of the county. Roll call was not conducted, but check-ins in small batches of three or four allowed for concise reporting with “yes” or “no” comments on the availability of grid power and telephone services. Most stations checking in had clear audio and delivered their local status professionally. Some stations learned they needed to make improvements. Stations at sites of interest, like schools or government buildings, were asked to state their affiliation with organizations like the Community Emergency Response Team, Search and Rescue, Crime Scene Unit, etc. Mobile units also checked in and made reports. Those in nearby counties checked in, too, and they reported their local situation reports.
Ideas for next year are already underway with plans to assign operators to specific locations like the local fairgrounds, hospital, Red Cross, fire stations, etc. The Automatic Packet Reporting System can also provide value next year with real-time location and status updates from mobile operators. Thanks to TCARES, the Tuolumne County Sheriff, the Office of Emergency Services, and GIS staff, and the radio operators who have made this an outstanding exercise for the last 2 years.
Thanks to TCARES for the information contained in this report.
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Veterans Day 2023 Special Events
11/03/2023
Special event stations will offer many opportunities for amateur radio operators to honor Veterans and make contacts for Veterans Day.
The K1USN Radio Club will be on the air on Saturday, November 11, 2023, to show their appreciation for those who have served in the military. The club station is located at 85 Quincy Avenue in Braintree, Massachusetts. K1USN will be on the HF bands on SSB, CW, and FT8, and they will begin operating at 1300 UTC and run until 2100 UTC. K1USN QSL cards will be available for all who contact the station.
The American Legion Post 111 Amateur Radio Club, KA4TAL, in South Carolina will also operate on November 11 from 10 AM to 3 PM ET on 14.255, 7.264, 14.275, and 7.185 MHz. Email talarc.ka4tal@gmail.com for electronic contact certificates.
On the same day, the Liberty ship S.S. John W. Brown, K8JWB, will hold National Liberty Ship Day. The event honors those who served in the military and operated, protected, and built all 2,710 World War II Liberty ships, including the Merchant Marines, the Navy Armed Guard, and the female shipyard workers recruited during the war. Operations will be on 14.250, 7.225, and 21.300 MHz, from 0200Z – 0800Z. QSL cards will be available by mail from Project Liberty Ship PO Box 25846 in Baltimore, Maryland.
In Ohio, the Central Ohio Radio Club will hold their third annual Veterans Day Check-in Net on November 11, beginning at 11 AM ET. They will use their main VHF repeater, W8AIC, on 146.76 MHz (PL tone 123.0 MHz). All amateurs can check in and share stories about their own military experience, or information about family and friends who have served. A special QSL card will be mailed to each ham who contacts the station.
The Charles County Amateur Radio Club in Maryland will host their special event, The Ghost Fleet at Mallows Bay, on November 11 from 1400Z – 2100Z. Mallows Bay is the site of more than 100 shipwrecks and is now the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, the first national marine sanctuary in the state of Maryland. K3SMD will operate on 40 (7.270 Mhz), 20, and 15 meters on phone and FT8. QSL cards will be mailed to those who contact the station by Michelle Sack, N3YRZ, at PO Box 1182 in Waldorf, Maryland.
Also on November 11, the United States Marine Corps will celebrate its 248th anniversary (it was officially formed on 11/10/1775) and Veterans Day. The USS Midway CV-41 COMEDTRA amateur radio station, NI6IW, will be on the air from 1700Z – 2359Z on 14.320, 7.250, and 14.070 MHz. The station will use PSK31, D-STAR, the PAPA System repeaters, and a wide-area amateur radio network of 57 additional repeaters on 19 hilltops. These will provide extensive coverage of the Southern California region and beyond. A QSL card will be available for every operator who contacts NI6IW.
A complete list of special event stations, including Veterans Day stations, is available at www.arrl.org/special-event-stations. Type “Veterans” in the keyword search bar to find the stations.
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Deadline Extended to November 28, 2023 for 60-Meter Comments
10/30/2023
The deadline to file comments on the 60-meter band proposal has been extended by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to November 28, 2023. Replies to comments will be due December 28, 2023. The public comment period was originally to close October 30, 2023.
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® strongly encourages all amateurs to submit comments expressing support to the FCC for the current 100 W ERP power limit (instead of reducing the power limit to 15 W EIRP) and continuing secondary access to the current channels.
ARRL has assembled a web page with instructions on how to submit your comments, as well as background information on the issue: www.arrl.org/60-meter-band.
About Amateur Radio and ARRL
Amateur Radio Service licensees use their training, skills, and equipment to practice radio communications and develop radio technology. Amateur Radio Operators volunteer their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in public service and during emergencies. Amateur Radio also provides a basis for hands-on STEM education and pathways to careers.
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® was founded in 1914 as The American Radio Relay League, and is a noncommercial organization of Radio Amateurs. ARRL numbers within its ranks the vast majority of active Radio Amateurs (or “hams”) in the US and has a proud history of achievement as the standard-bearer in promoting and protecting Amateur Radio. For more information about ARRL and Amateur Radio, visit www.arrl.org.
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How to Engage Youth with Amateur Radio STEM Education
10/27/2023
ARRL Education and Learning Manager, and IARU Region 2 Youth Coordinator, Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, gave the keynote address at the 2023 ARRL Pacific Division Ham Radio Convention, also known as Pacificon.
Goodgame was a public-school teacher for 21 years. He carries his experience of bringing ham radio into the classroom into his role at ARRL. “It is safe to say I’ve learned a thing or two about reaching youth along the way,” he quipped.
His presentation, to a packed audience, was a highlight of the convention. Goodgame’s passion and vision for promoting youth involvement in the hobby shined in his speech as he discussed STEM education and the importance of inspiring youth and teachers to engage in amateur radio and wireless technology.
Watch “A Vision of the Future of Amateur Radio” on the ARRLHQ YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/fTi8LDz4dS4?si=GQfSd3k2BS__ERMy to learn how to grow the next generation of radio amateurs from one of the leaders in the space.
About Amateur Radio and ARRL
Amateur Radio Service licensees use their training, skills, and equipment to practice radio communications and develop radio technology. Amateur Radio Operators volunteer their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in public service and during emergencies. Amateur Radio also provides a basis for hands-on STEM education and pathways to careers.
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® was founded in 1914 as The American Radio Relay League, and is a noncommercial organization of Radio Amateurs. ARRL numbers within its ranks the vast majority of active Radio Amateurs (or “hams”) in the US and has a proud history of achievement as the standard-bearer in promoting and protecting Amateur Radio. For more information about ARRL and Amateur Radio, visit www.arrl.org.
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ARLB029 W1AW 2023/2024 Winter Operating Schedule
ZCZC AG29
QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 29 ARLB029
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT November 6, 2023
To all radio amateurs
SB QST ARL ARLB029
ARLB029 W1AW 2023/2024 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.
Please note a W1AW Qualifying Run replaces a regularly scheduled
code practice transmission on any particular day and time.
The W1AW Operating Schedule may also be found on page 28 in the
November 2023 issue of QST or on the web at,
http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule .
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ARLB028 FCC To Vote on Removing Symbol Rate Restrictions
The ARRL welcomes news of a scheduled vote by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) to consider removing symbol rate
restrictions that restrict digital modes, foster inefficient
spectrum use, and dampen incentives for innovation. The FCC Fact
Sheet can be found online at,
https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-397992A1.pdf .
In the draft Commission decision, the FCC would replace the current
HF restrictions with a 2.8 kHz bandwidth limit. The Commission also
announced that it will consider a Further Notice in which it will
propose eliminating similar restrictions where they apply in other
bands and consider relying on signal bandwidth limits. If both
actions are adopted by the Commission, there will be a period for
public comment on the Further Notice issues.
In announcing the proposed Commission actions, FCC Chairwoman
Jessica Rosenworcel said that “We’re bolstering amateur radio. We
will vote on a proposal to incentivize innovation and
experimentation in the amateur radio bands by removing outdated
restrictions and providing licensees with the flexibility to use
modern digital emissions.”
ARRL requested and strongly supports replacing the symbol rate
limits on the HF bands with a 2.8 kHz bandwidth limit. ARRL also
supports eliminating the symbol rate limits in favor of the
already-existing bandwidth limits where they apply on the VHF and
UHF bands and eliminating the similar limits 2200 and 630-meter
bands.
ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, said
the changes will result in a tremendous time savings during
disasters, when every second counts. “We will be very pleased to
have the FCC remove the restrictions on symbol rate for the amateur
bands. This will eliminate the need for temporary waivers during an
event and provide the ability to train and exercise using the higher
symbol rate, allowing increased data capability to our served
agencies and partners.”
Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced The Amateur Radio
Communications Improvement Act (H.R. 3241) on May 11, 2023, to
require that the FCC eliminate the obsolete HF digital symbol rate
limit with a 2.8 kHz bandwidth limit.
The Congresswoman subsequently addressed the issue with Chairwoman
Rosenworcel in a Congressional oversight hearing. The changes are
supported by many state emergency management officials.
ARRL will continue to engage on this matter.
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ARLB027 Deadline Extended to November 28, 2023 for 60-Meter Comments
The deadline to file comments on the 60-meter band proposal has been
extended by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to November
28, 2023. Replies to comments will be due December 28, 2023. The
public comment period was originally to close October 30, 2023.
The ARRL strongly encourages all amateurs to submit comments
expressing support to the FCC for the current 100 W ERP power limit
(instead of reducing the power limit to 15 W EIRP) and continuing
secondary access to the current channels.
ARRL has assembled a web page with instructions on how to submit
your comments, as well as background information on the issue at,
https://www.arrl.org/60-meter-band .
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The latest ARRL Letter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/?issue=2023-11-09
The latest ARES-Letter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/ares-el/?issue=2023-10-18
The latest NTS Letter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/nts-letter?issue=2023-11-01
The latest ARRL Contest Update Newsletter is at:
http://www.arrl.org/contests/update/?issue=2023-10-25
The latest ARRL Club News is at:
http://www.arrl.org/club-news?issue=2023-10-17
ARRL Member Bulletin
http://www.arrl.org/member-bulletin?issue=2023-07-23
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ARRL DX news bulletin:
SB DX ARL ARLD045
ARLD045 DX new
This week’s bulletin was made possible with information provided by
The Daily DX, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the
ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.
TIMOR LESTE, 4W. A large group of operators will be QRV as 4W8X
from Dili until December 5. Activity will be on the HF bands using
CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, and FT4. This includes being entries in the
upcoming WAEDC RTTY and CQ WW DX CW contests. QSL via DJ4MX
or Clublog OQRS.
BOTSWANA, A2. A group of operators are QRV as A25R until November
- Activity is on 160 to 6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8 with
several stations. QSL via Club log.
MARQUESAS ISLANDS, FO. A group of operators will be QRV as TX7L
from Hiva Oa, IOTA OC 027, until November 19. Activity will be on
160 to 6 meters, with four stations, using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8, and
FT4. QSL via Club Log.
CAMEROON, TJ. A large group of operators will be QRV as TJ9MD
until November 15. Activity will be on the HF bands, and possibly
160 and 6 meters, with multiple stations. QSL via IK2VUC.
HAWAII, KH6. Jim, N6TJ will be QRV for CQWW DX CW contest from the
KH7M station on Hawaii’s Big Island. He will be single operator all
bands. QSL via KH6ZM.
SINT MAARTEN, PJ7. Chris, N0UK expects to be QRV for the CQWW DX CW
contest as PJ7/G4JEC.
INDONESIA, YB. Burkhard, YB9/DL3KZA is QRV on Flores Island,
OC-151, until November 17, operating holiday style, using FT8.
TANZANIA, 5H. Maurizio, IK2GZU will be active until December 8,
signing 5H3MB on 20 to 10 meters. QSL via home call (d/B), LoTW or
eQSL.
OMAN, A4. A43ND celebrates the 53rd Omani National Day during
November. QSL via EC6DX, LoTW, eQSL, qrz.com.
BAHRAIN, A9. Members of the Bahrain Radio Amateur Society (BARS)
join the Omani celebration with the call sign A91OMA from November
12 to 18. QSL via EC6DX, LoTW.
NETHERLANDS, PA. PF23MAX celebrates Max Verstappen’s Formula 1
World Championship 2023 title during November. They will be QRV on
HF and via QO-100. QSL via bureau or direct.
BRAZIL, PY. Brazilian radio amateurs are celebrating Brazil’s
Amateur Radio Day until November 11 with the call sign ZZ2RB on CW,
SSB, FT8, and via satellite. QSL via LoTW.
POLAND, SP. SN15AXI honors the memory of Janek Bonikowski, SP3AXI,
a scout leader and amateur radio elmer, who died in 2008. The
station will be QRV until the end of January 2024. QSL via bureau or
eQSL.
ALBANIA, ZA. Ron, NS5K will be active as ZA15K until November 15.
ANTARCTICA, LU/Z. Esperanza Base is now active on PSK31 using the
call sign L36Z, celebrating the station’s anniversary. Look for
them to be using FT8 also.
OGASAWARA, JD1/O. Looks for JD1YCE to be QRV from December 8 to 19.
Operators are expected to be JA1CJA (JH3LSS), JA3ARJ, JA3AVO,
JA3IVU, JA3UJR, JA3HJI, JI3DNN and YL JH3PBL. QSL via JA3AVO, LoTW,
direct with SASE or to Club Log OQRS.
LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. HB0/HB9RB will be in the CQWW DX CW contest as
a single op classic. He will be QRV from November 24 to 29, on 160
to 10 meters using CW and FT8, before and after the contest.
GEORGIA, 4L. 4L2M will be in the CQWW DX CW contest, single op
single band 40 meters high power. QSL via EA7FTR. Also, 4L5O, will
be single op single band 160 meters high power. QSL via N3SL or
LoTW.
CURACAO, PJ2. PJ2T will be a multi-multi operation in the CQWW DX
CW contest. The operator list includes W0CG, K8ND, W5MJ, NA2U,
W8WTS, N7IR, VA7DX, VE7KW and WI9WI. QSL direct to KU9C.
BARBADOS, 8P. Tom, W2SC will be at 8P5A for the CQWW DX CW contest.
He will be single op all band high power. QSL via HA1AG or use
LoTW.
BERMUDA, VP9. AB2E/VP9 will be active from November 23 to 27 as
VP9GE for the CQWW DX CW contest. Before and after the contest he
will try to work the low bands and newer bands, mostly on CW with
some FT8. He will upload to LoTW when he’s back home.
MONACO, 3A. Gianni, 3A/I1UWF plans to be QRV for one day, November
14, using SSB and possibly RTTY on 40 to 10 meters. QSL direct or
bureau to his home QTH.
RODRIGUES ISLAND, 3B9. Kazu, M0CFW will be on the air from November
19 to December 1, including the CQWW DX CW contest, with call sign
3B9KW. QSL through LoTW or Club Log OQRS.
GUADELOUPE, FG. Vaclav, FG/OK6RA will be operating holiday style
until November 27, using CW, SSB and FT8 on 40 to 10 meters and
possibly 6 meters. During the CQWW CW weekend he will be single op
single band on 15 meters. QSL to his home QTH direct or go through
Club Log.
COLOMBIA, HK. Eleven special calls will mark the 90th anniversary
of the Liga Colombiana de Radioaficionados on November 18 and 19.
They are 5K0LR, 5K1LR, 5K2LR, 5K3LR, 5K4LR, 5K5LR, 5K6LR, 5K7LR,
5K8LR, 5K9LR and YL operators on 5J3L. They plan to be on 40 to 10
meters using CW, SSB and FT8. QSL via HK3LRB or use LoTW, eQSL,
QRZ.com or Club log.
ARGENTINA, LU. LU4AAO, the Radio Club QRM Belgrano, will be QRV
until November 12, to celebrate Argentine Tradition Day.
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, VP2V. Kevin, VP2V/W1DED will be on Virgin
Gorda from November 11 to 19. QSL direct to his home QTH or via
LoTW.
SURINAME, PZ. Nobu, JA0JHQ plans to be active as PZ5NH from
December 7 to 11 operating on 160 to 6 meters, using CW, SSB and
FT8. QSL direct or LoTW.
HONDURAS, HR. Alex, K6VHF will be QRV as HR9/K6VHF, from November
22 to 28, on 40 to 6 meters using FT8, FT4, SSB and CW.
CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF. Stan, K5GO will be QRV as ZF9CW until February
15, on the HF bands, using mostly CW, with some SSB. QSL direct to
K5GO.
PANAMA, HP. Hutch, NK0S will be QRV from November 18 to 24 as
HP1/NK0S, operating vacation style using mainly FT8 on 20 to 10
meters and possibly 6 meters. Upon return home he will upload all
QSOs to LoTW.
THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. The FISTS Saturday Sprint CW, WAE DX
Contest, PODXS 070 Club Triple Play Low Band Sprint, Int’l Fall
Contest, SARL VHF/UHF Analogue Contest, JIDX Phone Contest, OK/OM DX
Contest, SKCC Weekend Sprintathon, CQ-WE Contest, AWA Bruce Kelley
1929 QSO Party, North American SSB Sprint Contest, FIRAC HF Contest
and the 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint will be on tap this
weekend. Please see November QST, page 82 and the ARRL and WA7BNM
contest websites for details.
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Reported NLI ARES ACTIVITY:
October 2023
Total number of ARES members: 62
DECs/ECs reporting this month: 4
ARES net sessions held: 12
ARES net sessions held with NTS liaison: 4
Number Hrs
Exercises and Training Events this month: 3 65
Public service events this month: 3 695
Emergency events this month: 0 0
SKYWARN events this month: 11 67.8
Totals: 17 827.8
EC’s/DEC’s Reporting: KD2LPM, KDGXL, N2QHV, W2HCB
Comments:
General Mtg Oct 12th
Training Mtg. Oct 26th
ACS Walk @Jones Beach
Southold: Tour de Cure Bike Race Oct 14th
Babylon: SET Drill Oct 8th, Suffolk Marathon Oct 22nd ,
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NLI ~ National Traffic System STATS:
| TRAFFIC NETS | OCTOBER | 2023 | |||||
| Sessions | QNI | QTC | QSP | QTR | |||
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BA |
31 | 486 | 12 | 12 | 798 | ||
| ESS | 31 | 359 | 55 | ||||
| NCVHFTN | 30 | 115 | 2 | 323 | |||
| NLISTN | 6 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 180 | ||
| NYS/E | 31 | 158 | 75 | 72 | 327 | ||
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| Station Activity | OCTOBER | 2023 | |||||
| SAR | O | R | S | D | T | ||
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KD2TDG |
0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | ||
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| Public Service | OCTOBER | 2023 | |||||
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PSHR |
1/Nets | 2/Tffc | 3/Pos | 4/Pub | 5/Emg | 6/Dig | TOT |
| KD2LPM | 27 | 0 | 20 | 125 | 0 | 40 | 212 |
| KD2GXL | 12 | 0 | 10 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 182 |
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Digital Activity |
OCTOBER | 2023 | |||||
| DTR | R | S | T | ||||
| KD2MDV | 0 | 5 | 5 | ||||
| 73, | |||||||
| Eugene KD2MDV | |||||||
| ASTM NLI |
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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
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)
WA2DCI – 446.325 MHz (-) 127.3 PL (Farmingville, Suffolk)
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Digital Traffic:
KD2MDV, 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 Eddie Schnell, WZ2Y at wz2y@arrl.net
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Brookhaven National Labs Amateur Radio Club (BNLARC)
President ; Joe Levesque III – AC2ND ac2nd@arrl.net
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 Lindtner, 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
third Wednesday 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 Fort Totten Coast Guard Auxiliary
611 Little Bay Road
Bayside, NY 11359
Outside Staircase is in the back to 2nd floor
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:
Zoom Virtual Meeting Software
1st Wednesday of Each Month
7:00 PM – Pre-Meeting (informal discussion, questions, etc.)
8:00 PM – General Meeting (Club business, etc. The meeting can continue until 8:30 to 9:30)
Presently we have our meetings by Zoom virtual meeting software. Anyone can request a link to our next meeting by requesting one by email to Roy AC2GS (at AC2GS@AC2GS.com) and identifying themselves (anonymous email addresses are insufficient).
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 PM 146.730 Pl 88.5 – 600hz Encode / Decode
Our 10 Meter KCRC Net Sunday 10 Meter Net 28.380.0 USB Every Sunday 11:00 AM Eastern Time Zone
We now have Wire-X Room KCRC-RPT #85663.
To listen to Digital Side 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
Club Meetings and Information:
Larkfield Amateur Radio Club
Club Meetings are in person/virtual
Larkfield Amateur Radio Club meetings take place at 7:30 PM on the second Thursday of every month, at the Halesite Fire Department, 1 North New York Ave, Halesite, NY 11743.
Utilize the Town Park parking lot to the rear of the building. Do NOT park in Firefighter parking spots. Use rear entrance and take elevator to 2nd floor meeting room.
ZOOM invitations are emailed to all members on the club roster. Guests are welcome to join. For more information contact: larkfieldarc@gmail.com
Club website http://www.larkfield.org/
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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:
LICW holds 75 classes and classes and forums weekly on Zoom covering CW instruction and many interesting topics on radio and related technology. The club has grown quickly to 3000 members in 50 states and 43 countries. LICW has local events such as portable outings and luncheons. More outings will be planned as Covid eventually eases. LICW has taught CW to over 350 kids with a number getting licenses. Programs for members with disabilities such as hearing impairments are available. LICW has a very unique website dedicated to all aspects of CW: Learn Morse Code – CW with The Long Island CW Club
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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, Aaron, WC2C and Tom KA2D 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 club meeting is held the first Sunday of each month (except in July) at the Custer Institute and Observatory 1115 Main Bayview Road Southold, New York 11971
See the PARC website at www.w2amc.org for our current club activities, meeting details 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)
Please be advised that the SCRC meeting dates will now be held on the last Monday of the month, Beginning on April 25,2002. The board meeting will begin at 7pm and the general meeting will start at 8:00 pm .Our new meeting will now be held at :
Longwood Youth / LYSA Sports Complex
210 Meadows Blvd E
Yaphank, NY 11980
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
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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, K2FH, k2fh@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:
City of Long Beach:
Suffolk County:
DEC: Bill Scheibel, N2NFI n2nfi@yahoo.com
ADEC: John Melfi, W2HCB w2hcb@arrl.net
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: Ed Wilson, N2XDD, n2xdd@arrl.org
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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