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QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 9/19/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00)
QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 9/19/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00) - All are welcome!We (still) have QCECG members not checking in to the Sunday night 8 PM net. If you are checking in to your local district net, thank you. We understand if you can't spare the time for the entire net so there is another 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 9/12/2021 @ 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 |
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New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 42
New ARRL Podcast -The?Eclectic?Tech - Episode 42 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
42nd episode has the following topics:? ARRL Laboratory Manager Ed Hare, W1RFI, explains the new FCC RF exposure rules. Stream: As always, comments are welcome. |
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Radios at Home
From:? K7ZAE Hello Fellow Ham Enthusiasts! Today, Saturday, September 18th, is the final "Radios At Home" for the year! It will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. We will be monitoring TWO frequencies in order to give more operators the chance to make contacts on the air. We will plan on using 146.460 with a 77.0 Hz tone encoded (as has been historically used for this event.) In addition, we will also try to use 446.000 (which also happens to be the 70 cm National Calling Frequency.) No tone will be required on that frequency. True dual-band radios should be able to monitor both frequencies at once. Two radios, of course, will do the trick as well. The function is the same as RUSS...the whole point is to get on the air. But instead of going out into the sweltering heat, we will get to operate from the comfort of our own AC-cooled homes. We also highly encourage the use of alternative means of power while participating in order to increase one's own skills in emergency communications. Also, if you find yourselves in a lengthy conversation, please be considerate of others participating in Radios At Home and please QSY to another frequency. The use of multiple frequencies is also an important emergency communications skill that we also hope to encourage during this event. Overall, the most important thing is to have fun! Hope to hear you on the air tomorrow! -K7ZAE |
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New Net in the Valley
Hi Folks, There will be a new net in the Valley soon - "Chandler Social Net" Here is the description from the :"Gary - KI7PBR, Steve - KJ7UKA, and Larry - K7XWZ are starting a new NET on Wednesday Nights (first one begins on Sept 29th, 2021) at 8pm on the MARCA 443.050 + pl100 repeater on South Mountain. ? It will simply be an OPEN NET for all hams in the Valley. We will start to track regular check-ins and maybe do some sort of roll call at some point but initially it will be a check-in type net. We may do a "topic" once in a while or a weekly question. We'll see where it goes." Gary, Steve, and Larry will rotate Net Control Operator duties. Regards, Joe, N2QOJ |
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International Space Station Visible Tonight (7 minutes!)
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Central Arizona Youth Net - Today @ 5 PM (1700)
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Training Net - Sunday 9/12/2021 @ 8 PM
We have QCECG members not checking in to the Sunday night 8 PM net. If you are checking in to your local district net, thank you. We understand if you can't spare the time for the entire net so there is another 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. IMPORTANT: If you are not a member of the QCECG distribution list noted in the "TO:" address of this email, then you should join at /g/QCECG.? I'll also send out a personal invitation to each of you that is not already a member:? That will help you sign up. Questions:? Email N2QOJ at jsammartino@... QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 9/12/2021 @ 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 |
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QCECG Meeting Tonight
The
Queen Creek Emergency Communications Group has resumed monthly
meetings. Thursday, September 9th at 7PM. Our monthly meetings will be
held at Queen Creek Library Annex. Meet in the Zane Grey Community Room.
21802 S. Ellsworth Road, QC, AZ 85142. Talk-in 449.475 MHz (-) 136.5
Hz. See for details and map link. IMPORTANT: If you're thinking of volunteering for the upcoming Trunk or Treat event on October 16th, please let me know and try to attend tonight's meeting. We hope to see?you there. |
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Re: Central Arizona Youth Net - Every Sunday @ 5 PM (1700)
This net is cancelled today. *** CANCELLED ****** CANCELLED ****** CANCELLED ***On Sun, Sep 5, 2021 at 8:40 AM Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:
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Central Arizona Youth Net - Every Sunday @ 5 PM (1700)
Central Arizona Youth Net - Every Sunday @ 5 PM (1700)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. It officially
began on Sunday, August 9th 2020 at 5 PM local time. This will be the
official day and time of this weekly net. 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 5PM Arizona time, 1700 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. |
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For Sale - Kenwood TH-74D with Tons of Accessories
This collection of items is being sold by Derek, K7NZ. If interested, respond to him directly as noted below.? Joe. Ham Radio XCVR in original box w/manual Stock rubber ducky antenna, 8G uSD card, USB cable, 120V wall charger KRS-D74-USB (RT Systems) Programming Software Black cloth soft case, Orange rubber-like 3D-printed case KMC-45 hand mic KSC-25 rapid desk charger Kenwood PG-3J 12V (cig lighter) charger 2 spare batteries Diamond SRH320A antenna Nifty manual Barely used - excellent condition $750 cash/firm K7NZ text only 920-889-8335 |
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Re: Is your station ready for tomorrow's Net?
Oops! Obviously tomorrow's date is 9/5/2021. On Sat, Sep 4, 2021 at 9:58 AM Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:
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Is your station ready for tomorrow's Net?
Is your station ready for tomorrow's Net? Charge your HT batteries, test your base station setup, make sure your external antenna is still there and functioning, and mark your calendar! QCECG Weekly Training Net - Sunday 8/22/2021 @ 8 PM (20:00) All are welcome! 8 pm at STV/Ocotillo Repeater 449.325 MHz PL 100.0 Hz. Listen over the Internet at: Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R |
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Amateur Radio Test Session - Saturday, September 11th, 10 AM - Mesa Area
Amateur Radio Test Session - Saturday, September 11th, 10 AM - Mesa Area
Are you ready
to upgrade? Do you have a friend or family member
ready to take the FCC Amateur Radio Technician exam?
If so, there
will be a test session in Mesa on Saturday, September 11th
at 10:00 AM.? This test session is by appointment only
and there is no cost. The exact location will be
announced to the person registering for an
appointment.
If an
interested person is seeking an initial radio license
(i.e. has no call sign) then that person must also
have a Federal Registration Number (FRN) issued by the
FCC in order to take a test.
* EVERYONE
TESTING MUST HAVE FRN *
Follow this
link to complete the FRN registration and receive an
FRN:
If you would
like to schedule an appointment, please provide the
following information in an email (asap) to Sue
Rogers, W7SKH, at .
Name:
Call sign (if
any):
Email
address:
Address: Use
the same address you gave when getting you FRN
assigned.
Telephone
number:
FRN:
This session
is hosted by Chuck, W7CBR, and Sue, W7SKH, of the Laurel
VEC.
Good luck!
Joe, N2QOJ |
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Ever wonder about GMRS?
Ever wonder about GMRS? The folks at AZ GMRS Repeater Club, normally a private group, run a public net on Tuesdays called "Travel Tone Tuesday". Begins at 7 PM at 462.550 MHz (+) PL 141.3 Hz (White Tanks). This net is open to all GMRS licensed operators. If you are not licensed, you can still listen in. Here's the full description from the Queen Creek ARC Net Calendar: AZGMRS-Tuesday 1900 Tuesday, August 31?7:00 ¨C 8:00pm Weekly on Tuesday Location: 462.550 MHz 141.3 (Travel Tone) Description: The GMRS 1900 Net is a general directed net with topics of interest to all GMRS Radio Users. Membership in the club is not necessary to participate in the net but all participants must have a valid GMRS License. The net is held on the National Travel Tone of 141.3 Hz. The net starts at 1900 Hours (Also known as 7:00 PM) and runs until all participants have had a chance to comment. It could run as late as 8:00 PM or end as early as 7:30 PM, depending on the number of participants we get. Net Control - Michael Manning WQYP827 |
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Re: Volunteers Needed - Town of Queen Creek Trunk or Treat, 10-16
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Volunteers Needed - Town of Queen Creek Trunk or Treat, 10-16
Volunteers Needed - Town of Queen Creek Trunk or Treat, 10-16 The Town of Queen Creek Recreation Department has asked for QCECG communications support services for their very large event -?. The
event is on Saturday, October 16th, and runs for the public from 5 PM
till 9 PM. Our participation will be for a (7) hour shift from 3 PM till
10 PM, with QCECG volunteers ARRIVING at 2:30 PM for check in. We
need a MINIMUM of (20) volunteers for this event. We will need
volunteers to shadow event principles (4), support fixed locations (5),
roam the event (3), shuttle bus pick-up/drop-off support (4), net
control ops (3), and Fire/Medical/MCSO command support (1). These are initial assignment expectations and may change. This year, we have an expanded role with specific communication protocols to follow. There
will be a follow-up email with more details for volunteers but for now,
we need you to consider the date, check your availability, and support
our request. The September monthly meeting of QCECG on Thursday, September 9th, will be our planning meeting for this event. We will detail the responsibilities of each assignment, the scope of our participation, event details, and the communications infrastructure we will be employing. This is an opportunity for QCECG members and any licensed local amateur radio operator that is interested in developing/maintaining/enhancing their EMCOMM communications skills. Thank you in advance for your service and participation. Joe, N2QOJ for the QCECG Leadership Ron Earl, K7RWE, Co-Leader Court Hilton, KF7VF, Co-Leader Joe Sammartino, N2QOJ, Co-Leader |
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