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Re: IMPORTANT - QCECG Interest Level
Yes, sign me up. I want to continue to be involved and I'm ready to begin the process of getting credentialed. - David N7DRK
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Space Station Visible Tonight (7 minutes!)
CMEs coming! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jim KF7E Date: Fri, May 10, 2024 at 12:32?PM Subject: Space Station Visible Tonight (7 minutes!) To: Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> Joe: ??? The forecasters at NASA and the NOAA SWPC forecast a 'high probability' of aurora being visible tonight as far south at AZ/TX. (It would be the dull red layers rather than shimmering green). ??? 4 big CMEs are arriving now over the next 24 hrs. Jim On 10-May-24 12:25, Joe Sammartino
wrote:
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International Space Station Visible Tonight (7 minutes!)
International Space Station Visible Tonight (7 minutes!) Folks - Good news! Another opportunity to spot the International Space Station this evening as it passes over our area in Arizona. It should be a great pass and hopefully the clouds will be minimal. It will pass about 61 degrees above the horizon! Treat your family and friends to a viewing of the International Space Station tonight. I find that even the most non-technical family member or friend gets a kick out of seeing the station as it moves across the sky at 17,150 MPH - that's 4.76 miles per second - and about 250 miles above us. If you are an amateur radio operator, take the opportunity to relate how hams can communicate directly with the ISS or through one of its transponders. The ISS will be visible for 7 minutes and should be a good viewing and becomes visible directly from the West Southwest and disappears towards the Northeast.
Time: Fri May 10 8:41 PM Visible: 7 min Max Height: 61¡ã Appears: 10¡ã above WSW
(from 247 degrees)
Disappears: 10¡ã above NE
(toward 45 degrees)
And, something new! I've attached a chart of the actual pass. Remember, these times are based on a viewing site from the Mesa area (and within 50 miles). If you would like to generate times from your specific city or town, visit this link and follow the instructions. If your specific city or town isn¡¯t listed, pick the closest one: The space station is visible for at least a 50 mile (80 km) radius around each of the listed locations. If you are an amateur radio operator, listen in (or work) on these frequencies: Voice and SSTV Downlink: 145.80 (Worldwide) Voice Uplink: 144.49 for ITU Regions 2 and 3 VHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 145.825 (Worldwide) - easiest to hear UHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 437.550 UHF/VHF Repeater Uplink: 145.990 (67Hz PL Tone) UHF/VHF Repeater Downlink: 437.800 Regards, Joe N2QOJ |
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IMPORTANT - QCECG Interest Level
Good day, You are receiving this email because one of the following reasons: (1) You were a member of QCECG in the past or had volunteered for a QCECG event in the past. (2) You are currently a member of QCECG or are a non-member who volunteers with QCECG somewhat regularly. (3) You have expressed some level of interest in Emcomm communications Our organization is developing a formal presence within the Town of Queen Creek's Volunteer Program. As a result, we need to document our members and volunteers that will support QCECG moving forward. If you would like to be (or continue to be) an active member of QCECG and be available for events and emergency call outs, you need to send me a direct email stating as such. If you no longer want to be involved with QCECG and our events, you need to send me a direct email stating as such. If you have any other situation or comment, you need to send me a direct email to let me know your issues. Please respond to this email as soon as possible.? Replying to this email is the easiest way to respond. Thanks, Joe, N2QOJ QCECG Co-Leader |
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QCECG MEETING TONIGHT
QCECG MEETING TONIGHT
The Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group holds its meeting this month on Thursday, May 9th at 7PM. IMPORTANT:
We are now back at the Queen Creek Historic Town Hall building at
22350 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. Talk-In: 449.475 MHz, Tone 136.5 Hz |
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Doug Heller - KE7NF, Silent Key - Equipment Sale
Doug Heller - KE7NF, Silent Key - Equipment Sale Kevin, K9NTZ, is assisting Doug's family with the sale of his ham gear. Doug Heller, KE7NF, of Florence has passed.? Doug lived in Anthem Sun City (Florence).?? Below is a link to a Google Photo list of items that are now for sale from Doug's ham estate.? Please check back later as I will be adding additional items as I can. If anyone needs further info or has questions, they can contact:? Kevin, K9NTZ? 317/523-9909
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Announcing Radios At Home Begins May 18th
John, KI7PPW, is our 2024 RAH Host and Administrator.? Here is his announcement for this event. (A pdf version of this announcement is attached.) As the Arizona summer returns to remind us what the word "hot" means, it's time once again for "Radios At Home" (RAH) to return. Radios At Home was initially introduced when Radios Under Sun Shade was sidelined due to the COVID pandemic that hit the US in 2020. The idea was to keep us all ¡°radio-active¡± even though we couldn¡¯t get out to the parks due to public area closures and social distancing requirements. These days... Simply stated, it's the same RUSS activities but at home in the comfort of refrigeration (what some of you refer to as air conditioning). It is mostly an individual activity since it is at home but you can certainly invite fellow hams and guests to participate with you. The objective is to continue exercising our stations and skill set on a regular basis despite the Arizona heat (which some of you refer to as inferno). Operating off-grid power is always encouraged. Here are the details for your calendars: ? Who: Any licensed amateur radio operator directly and / or acting as a control station operator for non-hams. ? What: Log as many contacts as possible and please be courteous to others that wish to make contacts and move to another frequency if you are having an extended QSO. ? When: The Third Saturday of every month, May through September, 10:00 to 14:00 hours. ? Where: 146.460 MHz Simplex (T-Encode/Decode 77 Hz optional), 446.000 MHz and at 7.178 MHz LSB for those with HF stations and privileges. ? Why: The objective is to exercise our stations and our simplex skills while operating off- grid if possible, and to make as many contacts as possible while simulating less-than- optimal communications during emergency situations. Care to share your contact information? We encourage those who keep a log of their contacts to email a copy to John KI7PPW at ?ki7ppw@.... That information can then be accessed either through the Queencreekarc.org web page or from John's QRZ.com page. It can be very enlightening to see who can contact who and how far your station can reach. These logs are still new and suggestions for making them better would be appreciated. Questions or suggestions? Please feel free to contact John KI7PPW at ki7ppw@... |
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QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 4/28/2024 @ 8 PM (20:00)
QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 4/28/2024 @ 8 PM (20:00) All are welcome to the weekly training net of the Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group, a partner of the QC Fire & Medical Department and Emergency Manager. Exercise your station and your skills! Your Net Control Operator: Joe, N2QOJ 8 pm at STV / Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz |
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Celebrating QC Volunteers!
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Bruce Gardner <bruce.gardner@...> Date: Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 6:42 PM Subject: Celebrating QC Volunteers! To: The Town of Queen Creek is grateful for the incredible groups that generously offer their time, energy, and skills to support Town events, programs, and services. These groups embody the small-town spirit of a community united in contributing towards the Town's success.?As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, let's take a moment to recognize and appreciate these amazing groups:
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QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 4/21/2024 @ 8 PM (20:00)
QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 4/21/2024 @ 8 PM (20:00) All are welcome to the weekly training net of the Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group, a partner of the QC Fire & Medical Department ?and Emergency Manager. Exercise your station and your skills! Your Net Control Operator: KI7PPW, John 8 pm at STV / Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz |
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SIMPLEX TESTING TONIGHT!
David, N7DRK, is hosting a SIMPLEX event this evening.? Here is his description:
"If you'd like to do simplex testing tonight, meet me on the Ocotillo
repeater at 7PM. We'll work out testing frequencies on the repeater for 2
meter and 70cm and then see who can contact who." If interested, please join in at 7 PM on the Ocotillo Repeater (AKA STV) at 449.325 MHz, (-), T-Encode 100.0 Hz.? David will begin the event and coordinate participation, frequencies, etc. This will be a great way to test / characterize your simplex reach on 2 Meters and 70 Centimeters. Regards, Joe, N2QOJ |
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Joe Sammartino
David - N7DRK
