Re: [ArizonaHam] QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 12/12/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00)

Hello Mike,

Thank you for the compliment.

I was thinking about your request concerning our event calendar.

I decided to list the upcoming events we will be supporting at our QCECG web page.? Unless we get asked to support a new event, our next event will be in October of 2022.

Take a look:?

I also announce our event, and request for volunteers, at:

Queen Creek Hams: /g/QueenCreekHams

East Valley Amateur Radio Group:

Regards,

Joe, N2QOJ

Joe Sammartino

24/7: ?480.270.4563

Mobile: ?480.381.2993

jsammartino@...

Visit??to order your Arizona Tag License Shirt

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On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 12:21 PM mike.j.pulley@... <mike.j.pulley@...> wrote:

Joe,

That laughter meme is hilarious! Well done.

- Mike

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From: Joe Sammartino
Date: Sun, Dec 12, 2021 11:30
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Subject:[ArizonaHam] QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 12/12/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00)

Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group Weekly Training Net - Sunday 12/12/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00)
Visitors are always welcome!
We understand if you can't spare the time for the entire net so there is an option. You can just check in and check out when Net Control calls for "Short Time" stations. You will be acknowledged, logged in, and free to resume your evening.
Please make the effort. This will keep you and your equipment ready in the event we need to call out for assistance.
Questions: Email N2QOJ at jsammartino@...
Weekly Training Net - Sunday 12/12/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00) - All are welcome!
8 pm at STV/Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz, (-5 MHz Shift), PL (T-CTCSS) 100.0 Hz.
Listen over the Internet at:
Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R

QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 12/12/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00)

#568

QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 12/12/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00) - All are welcome!

We understand if you can't spare the time for the entire net so there is an option. You can just check in and check out when Net Control calls for "Short Time" stations. You will be acknowledged, logged in, and free to resume your evening.

Please make the effort. This will keep you and your equipment ready in the event we need to call out for assistance.

Questions: Email N2QOJ at jsammartino@...

QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 10/3/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00) - All are welcome!

8 pm at STV/Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz, (-5 MHz Shift), PL (T-CTCSS) 100.0 Hz.

Listen over the Internet at:

Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R

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Latest Hamfest Flyer

#567

? Latest Hamfest Flyer ?

Upcoming Hamfests Flyer from our friends at?Arizona?Desert?Aire?Waves?(ADAW).

Regards,

Joe, N2QOJ

Visit??to order your Arizona Tag License Shirt

HamfestFlyers_December.pdf

Re: December QCECG Meeting Cancelled

#566

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Thanks for the update.?

Janet Gordon

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On Dec 7, 2021, at 2:52 PM, Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:

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Good day,?

Given the recent event and holiday season, we've decided to cancel Thursday's meeting.

Our weekly Sunday nets continue with no interruptions!

Thank you,

Joe, N2QOJ

December QCECG Meeting Cancelled

#565

Good day,?

Given the recent event and holiday season, we've decided to cancel Thursday's meeting.

Our weekly Sunday nets continue with no interruptions!

Thank you,

Joe, N2QOJ

? Local Ham Club Activities ?

#564

??Local Ham Club Activities??

Check out the attached file for the December newsletter from?Arizona?Desert?Aire?Wavesfor the latest information from Ham Clubs in our local ham community.

Regards,

Joe, N2QOJ

Visit??to order your Arizona Tag License Shirt

December 2021.pdf

Volunteers Still Needed for December 4th QC Holiday Festival & Parade

#563

Volunteers Still Needed for December 4th QC Holiday Festival & Parade

Good day folks,?

We are still looking for volunteers to support? the Queen Creek Holiday festival and Parade.? Our organization, Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group, will be providing communications support as needed by the leadership of the event.? That will include shadowing event leaders, supporting parade staging area leaders, situational awareness observers (roving), supporting fixed event locations such as the food area and carnival, transportation riders (we have six shuttle buses to ride and report), etc..

- Event Links

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Our operational period will be from 1 PM till 9 PM.

If you would like more information about what a volunteer would be doing, please contact me via email.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact me via email ASAP. (jsammartino AT gmail DOT com)

Thank you,

Joe, N2QOJ

Joe Sammartino

24/7: ?480.270.4563

Mobile: ?480.381.2993

jsammartino@...

ARRL Recommended Movie - "Night"

#562

This was interesting! Read the article and watch the 34 minute movie. ARRL's Public Relations guy was a consultant for the ham radio segments. I wish they had a better consultant regarding the handling of firearms, though.

Synopsis: The story begins on a day when the sun mysteriously has failed to rise. One character mentions firing up grandpa’s ham radio. His younger brother reminds him that he once called ham radio “the dinosaur’s internet,” but now it could be one source of help or information. The actual internet is down, along with power, telephones, and apparently satellites. All the adults are conveniently absent. The ending will leave you hoping for NIGHT 2. The movie premiered recently and is now available on YouTube as a 34-minute short.

Share your thoughts.....

The full article:

New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 47

#561

New ARRL Podcast -The?Eclectic?Tech - Episode 47

The ARRL has a new podcast and it is hosted by Steve Ford, WB8IMY.

The?Eclectic?Tech podcast brings news, interviews, and commentary about technology and science -- all with an amateur radio twist.

This 47th episode has the following topics:? A discussion of the 1921 Transatlantic Tests with Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA. Also, what's old is new again -- the chlorine battery.

Stream:

As always, comments are welcome.

Regards, Joe, N2QOJ

EchoLink Node is Offline - N2QOJ-R

#560

Our EL node with the Ocotillo (STV) repeater is offline.

I am in the process of moving. It turns out my broadband supplier shut off my service at my old house (where the EchoLink node is still located) a bit earlier than planned. For that reason, the node became operational.

I hope to have it up and running at my new location before Sunday. I'll let you know the status before the net.

Thank you,

Joe, N2QOJ

Joe Sammartino

24/7: ?480.270.4563

Mobile: ?480.381.2993

jsammartino@...

Visit??to order your Arizona Tag License Shirt

Re: Octotillo (STV) Repeater Streaming Audio

#559

Thanks for the heads up. I see Echolink is also not logged in.

Have a good Thanksgiving!

Brian

WB7OML

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On Friday, November 19, 2021, 8:03 PM, Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:

Octotillo (STV) Repeater Streaming Audio

Please note that the streaming audio for this repeater will not be in operation beginning this evening at 6 PM until next Friday at 6 PM.

Octotillo (STV) Repeater Streaming Audio

#558

Octotillo (STV) Repeater Streaming Audio

Please note that the streaming audio for this repeater will not be in operation beginning this evening at 6 PM until next Friday at 6 PM.

Re: Holiday Festival & Parade Information For Volunteers and QCECG Members

#557

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Julie and I will not be able to help this time.?

Sent from my mobile device; please excuse spelling errors.?

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On Nov 14, 2021, at 10:16 AM, Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:

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Hi Folks,

This email is being distributed to the current list of event volunteers by BCC.,

Here is some data about the upcoming volunteer opportunity for the :

- The event for the public is 2 PM through 7 PM. We will begin setting up our operations at 12:30 PM and officially begin our support at 1 PM. We will end our support between 8 PM and 9 PM.

- There are two shuttle pick-up/drop off points East of Ellsworth (QC High School & LDS Stake Center) and an additional two points West of Ellsworth (Desert Mountain Park & LDS Stake Center). Addresses and navigation links will be provided in a separate email later next week.? Attendance is expected to be quite high so the shuttle bus activity should also be very high. This means that we will need (6) bus riders. The shuttles will run for a period of (6) hours, from 2 PM till 8 PM.

- The Chamber of Commerce's Draft Plan for the event is attached?to this email for your reference. There will be changes so a final plan will be coming as we get?closer to the event.

- A QCECG Official Incident Briefing Plan with Communications Plan will also be available as we get closer to the event.

- At present, we estimate the need for about 25 volunteers as follows:
???? - (4) Net control operators / scribes supporting the Event Net and Shuttle Bus Net
???? - (5) Staff Shadows
???? - (3) Main Staging Point
???? - (2) Equestrian Staging Point
???? - (1) LEO/Public Safety Liaison
???? - (3) Rovers
???? - (7) Additional - Carnival, Kid Zone, Observers, Rovers, as needed.
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- Event Links
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- Tentative Schedule of Events, Saturday, 12/4/2021

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Sat, 12/4:

5:00 AM

Traffic Barricade Pre-Stage

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6:00 AM

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7:00 AM

Hang Signage Parking Signs Out

8:00 AM

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9:00 AM

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10:00 AM

Commercial Vendor Load-In Begins

10:00 AM

Food Vendor Load-In Begins

11:00 AM

Sound Load-In

12:00 PM

Road Closures Begin

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1:00 PM

Parade Staging Begins/Vendor Load-In Complete/Inspections
Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group Begins Set UP of Operations

QCECG Operations Start

2:00 PM

Festival Begins, Shuttle Buses Start

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3:30 PM

Parade Starts

4:00 PM

Choir Sound System Set-up by tree

5:00 PM

Parade Ends / Santa to Photos

5:30 PM

Santa Photos

6:00 PM

Santa Photos

6:30 PM

Tree Lighting Ceremony

7:00 PM

Event Ends / Loadout Begins

8:00 PM

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Shuttle Buses End

9:00 PM

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QCECG Operations End

10:00 PM

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11:00 PM

Post Event Walk Through

For those of you who have already volunteered, thank you!? We still need about 10 volunteers.

Please refer all questions, comments, etc. to me directly. Email is preferred, text (480-381-2993) is ok too.

As always, if you have a time restriction and/or assignment request, please let me know asap.

Thanks,

Joe, N2QOJ
QCECG Co-Leader

Joe Sammartino
24/7: ?480.270.4563
Mobile: ?480.381.2993
jsammartino@...

2021 Queen Creek Holiday Festival and Parade Overview.pdf

Holiday Festival & Parade Information For Volunteers and QCECG Members

#556

Hi Folks,

This email is being distributed to the current list of event volunteers by BCC.,

Here is some data about the upcoming volunteer opportunity for the :

- The event for the public is 2 PM through 7 PM. We will begin setting up our operations at 12:30 PM and officially begin our support at 1 PM. We will end our support between 8 PM and 9 PM.

- There are two shuttle pick-up/drop off points East of Ellsworth (QC High School & LDS Stake Center) and an additional two points West of Ellsworth (Desert Mountain Park & LDS Stake Center). Addresses and navigation links will be provided in a separate email later next week.? Attendance is expected to be quite high so the shuttle bus activity should also be very high. This means that we will need (6) bus riders. The shuttles will run for a period of (6) hours, from 2 PM till 8 PM.

- The Chamber of Commerce's Draft Plan for the event is attached?to this email for your reference. There will be changes so a final plan will be coming as we get?closer to the event.

- A QCECG Official Incident Briefing Plan with Communications Plan will also be available as we get closer to the event.

- At present, we estimate the need for about 25 volunteers as follows:

???? - (4) Net control operators / scribes supporting the Event Net and Shuttle Bus Net

???? - (5) Staff Shadows

???? - (3) Main Staging Point

???? - (2) Equestrian Staging Point

???? - (1) LEO/Public Safety Liaison

???? - (3) Rovers
???? - (7) Additional - Carnival, Kid Zone, Observers, Rovers, as needed.
?

- Event Links

????? -
????? -
????? -

- Tentative Schedule of Events, Saturday, 12/4/2021

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Sat, 12/4:	5:00 AM	Traffic Barricade Pre-Stage
	? 6:00 AM	?
	? 7:00 AM	Hang Signage Parking Signs Out
	8:00 AM	?
	9:00 AM	?
	10:00 AM	Commercial Vendor Load-In Begins
	10:00 AM	Food Vendor Load-In Begins
	11:00 AM	Sound Load-In
	12:00 PM	Road Closures Begin
	? ????????????????? 12:30 PM 1:00 PM	Parade Staging Begins/Vendor Load-In Complete/Inspections Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group Begins Set UP of Operations QCECG Operations Start
	2:00 PM	Festival Begins, Shuttle Buses Start

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?	3:30 PM	Parade Starts
	4:00 PM	Choir Sound System Set-up by tree
	5:00 PM	Parade Ends / Santa to Photos
	5:30 PM	Santa Photos
	6:00 PM	Santa Photos
	6:30 PM	Tree Lighting Ceremony
	7:00 PM	Event Ends / Loadout Begins
	8:00 PM	? Shuttle Buses End
	9:00 PM	? QCECG Operations End
	10:00 PM	?
	11:00 PM	Post Event Walk Through

For those of you who have already volunteered, thank you!? We still need about 10 volunteers.

Please refer all questions, comments, etc. to me directly. Email is preferred, text (480-381-2993) is ok too.

As always, if you have a time restriction and/or assignment request, please let me know asap.

Thanks,

Joe, N2QOJ

QCECG Co-Leader

Joe Sammartino

24/7: ?480.270.4563

Mobile: ?480.381.2993

jsammartino@...

2021 Queen Creek Holiday Festival and Parade Overview.pdf

Central Arizona Youth Net - Today @ 6:15 PM (1815)

#555

New Starting Time!

Central Arizona Youth Net - Today @ 6:15 PM (1815)

** NET CONTROL OPERATOR TODAY - Nick, KO4PPD **

Central Arizona Youth Net - History and Detail

Ocotillo Repeater (STV Repeater) 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz

Net Control Operator - Landon, AI7HE

This net has been created and organized by Landon, AI7HE.

The purpose is to promote amateur radio to youth, encourage other youth operators to check in especially those that are not that active or are afraid to push that PTT, share ideas with hams young and old, improve on the air etiquette, and to have fun at the same time. The target is youth but ALL licensed operators regardless of skill level and age are invited to check in.

This net meets every Sunday at 6:15PM Arizona time, 1815 hours. To participate in this net, you may access directly on this repeater or via EchoLink at N2QOJ-R, also known as Node 185734.

For the duration of the net, this repeater's EchoLink node will be connected to the "YACHT" EchoLink Conference - Young Amateur Communications Ham Team, *YACHT" node 9544283.

Young hams are encouraged to participate or listen in. Please pass this announcement on to a young ham or share with any youth that have an interest. ALL hams are invited to participate.

If you are interesting in just listening in over the Internet, please use the following streaming audio link:

This new net is sponsored by the owners, operators, and trustees of the Ocotillo Repeater: N7DJZ, WB7TUJ, N2QOJ, and KF7RYX.

Re: Volunteers Needed for QC Holiday Festival & Parade, December 4th

#554

QCECG MEETING TONIGHT

The Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group holds its meeting this month on Thursday, November 11th at 7PM.

IMPORTANT:?This month's meeting will be held at QC Municipal Services Building, 22358 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek. Talk-in 449.475 MHz (-) 136.5 Hz. (Enter at Main Door)

Re: Volunteers Needed for QC Holiday Festival & Parade, December 4th

#553

Hi Folks,

IMPORTANT

We have a new meeting place for this month.

We will be meeting at the Municipal Services Building, 22358 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek. Thursday @ 7 PM.

We are still looking for volunteers for December 4th, the Queen Creek holiday festival and parade.

If you do plan to volunteer, please let me know and try to attend Thursday's QCECG monthly meeting where we will be discussing the event.

Just come in the main entrance. You will be greeted or there will be a sign.

Regards,

Joe, N2QOJ

Joe Sammartino

24/7: ?480.270.4563

Mobile: ?480.381.2993

jsammartino@...

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On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 1:30 PM Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:

Good day folks,?
We are still looking for volunteers for December 4th, the Queen Creek holiday festival and parade.
If you do plan to volunteer, please let me know and try to attend tomorrow's QCECG monthly meeting where we will be discussing the event.
Regards,
Joe, N2QOJ

Volunteers Needed for QC Holiday Festival & Parade, December 4th

#552

Good day folks,?

We are still looking for volunteers for December 4th, the Queen Creek holiday festival and parade.

If you do plan to volunteer, please let me know and try to attend tomorrow's QCECG monthly meeting where we will be discussing the event.

Regards,

Joe, N2QOJ

"SHOW", Social Hams On Wednesday

#551

Join the net tonight - "SHOW", Social Hams On Wednesday

Gary - KI7PBR, Steve - KJ7UKA, and Larry - K7XWZ have started a new NET on Wednesday Nights at 8pm on the MARCA 443.050 + pl100 repeater on South Mountain.

It is an OPEN NET for all hams in the Valley.

This is a social net but also hope to get TECH questions and conversations as well. Please join us every WEDNESDAY and be a part of this NET. NET Controls will be Gary - KI7PBR, Steve - KJ7UKA and Larry - K7XWZ.

** IMPORTANT **

#550

IMPORTANT

If you placed an order in OCTOBER for an Arizona License Plate T-Shirt from the Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club website, please send an email to jsammartino@... asap.

Two folks who ordered do not have their email addresses listed at QRZ.com so the order can't be processed/shipped without a valid email address!

Thanks, Joe - N2QOJ