Attention Ocotillo Repeater Users
Attention Ocotillo Repeater Users - 449.325 MHz Today - Sunday, 4/10/2022
The normal 5 second hang time is turned off this afternoon and will return to normal around 10:30 PM.
Removing the hang time allows for EchoLink users to more easily QSO through their apps during today's scheduled nets at 5:15 PM and 8 PM.
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May 25, 2022 Arizona Emergency Repatriation Full Scale Exercise!
Good Day Local Ham Radio Operators!
The Arizona Department of Economic Security is looking for "Volunteer Actors" for the
upcoming May 25, 2022 Arizona Emergency Repatriation Full Scale
Exercise!
Attached to this correspondence is
all the information you will need to understand the details and requirements of this fun opportunity:
- Repatriation Snapshot - A description of the Repatriation Program?
- AZ Emergency Repatriation Exercise Planning Team - Training Partner Invitation Letter
- Actor Recruitment Flyer - Please send to your potential Repatriation Actor Volunteers
Volunteer
Actors will select the Registration Link from the Volunteer Actor Flyer
to access the 2022 AZ Emergency Repatriation Exercise detail.
Volunteers will then click on the Registration Button and will select to
register as:?"General Public/Unaffiliated Volunteer Actor".?They
will be led through the Actor Registration process and will read and
accept the Repatriation Exercise Waiver Agreement. Upon completion of
the Registration process, Volunteers will be sent a "Registration
Ticket" to their email account that?confirms their registration.?
Registered
Volunteer Actors will be emailed additional Exercise Day instructions,
arrival and parking details closer to the event.
Important: This is not an emcomm communications volunteer request therefore ANYONE can volunteer to be an "Actor". Families, students, seniors, etc. are all encouraged to participate.
If interested, please follow the instructions outlined above.
Regards,
Joe, N2QOJ
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New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 57
New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 57 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 57th episode has the following topic: Speaking with Carl Nord, WA1KPD, about using the Weak Signal Propagation Reporter (WSPR) mode at the nano-watt level. Also, what's driving the increasing number of FM broadcast translators?
? Stream: As always, comments are welcome.
Regards, Joe - N2QOJ
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? Latest Hamfest Flyer ? Upcoming Hamfests (and more) Flyer from our friends at?Arizona?Desert?Aire?Waves?(ADAW). Regards, Joe, N2QOJ
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Weekly Training Net - Sunday 4/10/2022 @ 8 PM (20:00)
Weekly Training Net - Sunday 4/10/2022 @ 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.
QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 4/10/2022 @ 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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Lunch With HamsWe meet at Fuddruckers every Friday!11:30 AM to ? Talk-In on 146.500 MHz Simplex
6455 E. Southern Ave., Mesa
Juicy 100% premium burgers, Fudd Fries, handmade shakes, market fresh salads, sandwiches, appetizers and Kid's Meals.
All are welcome. Joe, N2QOJ Certified Amateur Radio Hambassador
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Latest Test Sessions for April, May, June
Here's the latest list of Test Sessions for April, May, and June. I've added June because the current pool of Technician exam questions ends on June 30th. Also, FCC fees begin this month on April 19th. The very good news is that the new FCC fee of $35 WILL NOT apply to upgrade your license class.
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? Local Ham Club Activities ?
??Local Ham Club Activities??
Check out the attached file for the April newsletter from?Arizona?Desert?Aire?Waves for the latest information from Ham Clubs in our local ham community.
Regards,
Joe, N2QOJ
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New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 56
New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 56 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 56th episode has the following topic: Chatting with Steve Allen, KC1SA, about the basics of circuit simulation software.
? Stream:
As always, comments are welcome.
Regards, Joe - N2QOJ
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Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/27/2022 @ 8 PM (20:00)
Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/27/2022 @ 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.
QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/27/2022 @ 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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FCC Announces New Fee Schedule and Start Date - April 19th
It's finally announced... FCC Announces New Fee Schedule and Start Date - April 19th
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New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 55
New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 55 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 55th episode has the following topic:
A chat with Dave Slotter, W3DJS, the creator of HamPi, a collection of
more than 100 amateur radio applications for the Raspberry Pi
microcomputer.
Stream:
As always, comments are welcome.
Regards, Joe - N2QOJ
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If you have any interest in these items, please contact Kevin, K9NTZ, of Florence directly.
FOR SALE, LIKE NEW!? $400 FIRM
LDG AT-1000ProII automatic tuner.? 1,000 watts SSB or 350 watts FM/Digital from 1.8-54 MHz.??
LDG M-1000 METER.
CONTACT:
KEVIN NUETZMAN K9NTZ 317/523-9909
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Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/20/2022 @ 8 PM (20:00)
Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/20/2022 @ 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.
QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 3/20/2022 @ 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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Attention Ocotillo Repeater Users - 449.325 MHz
Attention Ocotillo Repeater Users - 449.325 MHzToday - Sunday, 3/20/2022
The normal 5 second hang time is turned off this afternoon and will return to normal around 9:30 PM.
Removing
the hang time allows for EchoLink users to more easily QSO through
their apps during today's scheduled nets at 5:15 PM and 8 PM.
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Personalized Arizona License Tag T-Shirts
Personalized Arizona License Tag T-Shirts
New! New! - This product service can now also support GMRS call signs!
A
local ham (K7JQM) and I have teamed up to offer personalized Arizona
License Tag T-Shirts to the local amateur radio community through the
Queen Creek ARC website.
If you are interested, follow this link to the home page and look for the order form circled in the screenshot below:
**IMPORTANT: If your email address is not listed at
(or if you are requesting a GMRS tag shirt), then after placing your
order, please send an email to N2QOJ at jsammartino@... to confirm
your email contact info.**
SHIRTS ARE SHIPPED VIA USPS
My
portion of the proceeds will be used to offset the costs of domain
registration and hosting services for both the Queen Creek Amateur Radio
Club website and the Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group web
page.
Regards, Joe, N2QOJ
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Re: We Need To Support This Event On March 26th!
Folks,
We still need volunteers to support this event. Please volunteer if you can and spread the word to other hams that may have an interest.
Thank you!
Joe Sammartino 24/7: ?480.270.4563 Mobile: ?480.381.2993
Hello QCECG Members (and friends of QCECG),
We have received a request from our Emergency Manager and the?Recreation Services?Division for volunteer assistance with at Mansel Carter Oasis Park on?Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Another great training opportunity!
Event time is 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
QCECG volunteers will be needed from?8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Here is a link to the??event page on the Town's website.
Recreation
will be utilizing 3 shuttles for this event for the first time.? The
shuttles will be traveling between Mansel Carter Oasis Park (event site)
and the Queen Creek Library (overflow parking lot). - Shuttle 1 & 2: 8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Shuttle 3: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
There
are two paved parking areas at the park.? One to the north and one to
the south of the park.? It sounds like Recreation is going to close
the?south parking lot for the event and just use it for volunteer
and?vendor?parking.
At this time, the following lists the tentative assignments and number of QCECG volunteers needed.
QCECG Volunteer roles: - Two
or Three (2-3) QCECG members?will be needed?as net control.? We can set
up in the overflow parking lot at Mansel Carter Oasis Park like we have
in the past.
- Three (3) QCECG members ride?shuttles to assist with status updates and provide event information to citizens.
- Two
(2) QCECG members at the north paved parking lot to assist citizens
with?parking directions and assess space availability.? Possibly add two
(2) CERT members here.
- Two
(2) QCECG members at the Queen Creek Library overflow parking lot to
assist citizens with loading/unloading shuttles.? May be able to add one
(1) QC CERT member here and reduce to one (1) QCECG member.
- One (1) QCECG member or one (1) QC CERT member to assist citizens?with crossing from onsite overflow parking lot?to?park.
- Two
or four (2-4) QC CERT members at the onsite?overflow parking lot to
assist citizens with parking directions.? This will depend on QCPD's
parking plan
Event Details
1. Event Location:
? ? ? ? Mansel Carter Oasis Park ? ? ? ??19535 E. Appleby Road
2.?Queen
Creek?Fire and Medical Department or Recreation will provide?a pop-up,
table, chairs (2), and an ice cooler with water at the net control
station at the onsite overflow parking lot adjacent to the entrance to
the lot.
3. Queen Creek?Fire and Medical
Department or Recreation will provide?a pop-up, table, chairs (2), and
an ice cooler with water at the Queen Creek Library overflow parking lot
adjacent to the entrance to the lot.
4. Request that QCECG volunteers please bring a sports/camp chair and sunscreen.
5.?Recreation?will
provide a map and a "script" with all of the events and information
that we may need to answer for the public.
6. We will have a Parks Division Point of Contact provided to us by Joe LaFortune.
Please respond with your intent to volunteer directly to me (only me!) at my email address - jsammartino AT gmail DOT com ASAP.
Also, if you intend to volunteer for this event, you should try to attend our QCECG meeting tomorrow, Thursday, March 10th at 7 PM.? Visit? for meeting details and location information.
Regards,
Joe, N2QOJ
QCECG Co-Leader
480-381-2993
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International Space Station Visible Tonight (6 minutes!)
International Space Station Visible Tonight (6 minutes!) 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 almost directly overhead! 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 us hams can communicate directly with the ISS or through one of its transponders. The ISS will be visible for 6 minutes and should be a good viewing and becomes visible directly from the Southwest and disappears towards the Northeast.
Time: Wed Mar 16 7:37 PM Visible: 6 min Max Height: 84¡ã Appears: 10¡ã above SW (from 225 degrees)
Disappears: 19¡ã above NE (toward 45 degrees)
I've also attached an illustration that will help you determine how to use this information. You can watch and track the station in advance at this link: 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
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Re: QCECG Meeting Tonight
Hi Joe,
We were out of town up north and couldn't make the meeting.??
Regards, David
At
the QCECG meeting Thursday evening (tonight), there will be two main agenda items to cover:
1. Joe, N2QOJ, will be presenting
and demonstrating WebSDR. A timely topic given the state of the world.
2. We will be reviewing the Town's (quickly) upcoming Spring into Queen Creek event on Saturday, March 26th that QCECG will be supporting. We'll review the venue, the requested support, etc.
Where: Queen Creek Library Annex, Zane Grey Community Room, 21802 South Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142,
When: Thursday, 3/10/2022, at 7 PM
Talk-In: QC Repeater, 449.475 MHz (-) Tone Encode 136.5 Hz
Details about :
As always, everyone is invited to our meetings.
Hope to see you there - Joe, N2QOJ
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? Latest Hamfest Flyer ? Upcoming Hamfests (and more) Flyer from our friends at?Arizona?Desert?Aire?Waves?(ADAW). Regards, Joe, N2QOJ
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Joe Sammartino
David - N7DRK