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QST QST QST - Calling All Stations Reminder to check in to the 80 Meter Hospital Net tonight (Wednesday, 21 September 2022). Who: Any interested Amateur Radio Operator. What: Maryland/DC Section Monthly High Frequency Hospital Program Net. Where: 3820 kHz. If the frequency gets crowded, look for the net up or down a couple of kHz. When: The start time is 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (2300Z). The MDC Section HF Hospital Net is held on the Wednesday following the third Monday of every month. Why: Exercise radio communication capability across the Maryland/DC Section, outside the Section, and because we can. How: Early check-ins available at ~6:45 PM. The net control station is K3ERA. The scheduled net control operator for this evening is Jim – WB3KAS. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for “MDC HF Hospital Net” under “Select Net.” Client software is available as a free download from netlogger.org. 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH Prince George's County, MD Amateur Radio Emergency Service Assistant Emergency Coordinator – Administration kb3sph@...

Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Bill – N3XL and Ben – KB3N are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident to participate. Emergency Coordinator Note: There will be a Hospital Drill Preparation/Training Zoom meeting commencing immediately after tonight’s net at ~8:00 PM. Topic is "Hospital Security and ARES." See *Zoom log-in information below. Who: Any interested amateur radio operator. What: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: Tuesday, 20 September 2022, 7:30 PM - ~ 8:00 PM. Why: Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: The Net Control Station is W3PGC. This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. You can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” Client software is available as a free download from netlogger.org. ^^^^^^ *The 20 September 2022 Zoom Meeting information: Zoom check-ins starting at 7:45 PM. Meeting ID: 889 9605 2429 Passcode: 759222 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88996052429?pwd=UkhDWWJtQnJnQS9GcjBXV0pOVTVyUT09 Dial-in: 301-715-8592 Hope to hear you on the air and see you on Zoom! 73 Jeff - KB3SPH PRGE ARES AEC – Administration kb3sph@...

REMINDER: PRGE ARES Zoom Meeting tonight! Meeting ID: 858 9753 0557 Passcode: 724844 From: humbert1js@... <humbert1js@...> Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2022 7:15 PM Subject: PRGE ARES Monthly Meeting via Zoom - Monday, 19 September 2022 - 7:00 PM The next monthly PRGE ARES meeting will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, 19 September 2022, via Zoom Teleconferencing. Please forward to any interested amateur radio operator. Early Check-ins, Zoom/Comms checks, available at 6:45 PM. Zoom Connection Information: Meeting ID: 858 9753 0557 Passcode: 724844 Link to Join Zoom Meeting via desktop/laptop/smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85897530557?pwd=dmMvdzhKQm1rdGh5Q2VpR0taQnZXQT09 Landline/cell phone dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Zoom notes: *The Zoom client (free download) is available for desktops/laptops at: https://www.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting *Zoom is also available for Android devices at the Google Play Store and Apple devices at the Apple App Store. *When you join the meeting, please ensure that the “Your Name” block has your name and call sign (if you have one), to help identify you to the host and the other meeting participants. *Leave yourself on mute except when speaking. This helps prevent numerous live mics during the meeting, which may pick up extraneous noise. *If you are using a desktop or laptop, you can use the spacebar on the keyboard as a “push-to-talk (PTT).” Press the spacebar while talking and then release it to automatically return to mute status. *One can also dial in to the meeting via landline/cell phone (audio only) and then follow the voice prompts to enter the Meeting ID and Password. 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES, AEC - Administration kb3sph@...

The next monthly PRGE ARES meeting will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, 19 September 2022, via Zoom Teleconferencing. Please forward to any interested amateur radio operator. Early Check-ins, Zoom/Comms checks, available at 6:45 PM. Zoom Connection Information: Meeting ID: 858 9753 0557 Passcode: 724844 Link to Join Zoom Meeting via desktop/laptop/smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85897530557?pwd=dmMvdzhKQm1rdGh5Q2VpR0taQnZXQT09 Landline/cell phone dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Zoom notes: *The Zoom client (free download) is available for desktops/laptops at: https://www.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting *Zoom is also available for Android devices at the Google Play Store and Apple devices at the Apple App Store. *When you join the meeting, please ensure that the “Your Name” block has your name and call sign (if you have one), to help identify you to the host and the other meeting participants. *Leave yourself on mute except when speaking. This helps prevent numerous live mics during the meeting, which may pick up extraneous noise. *If you are using a desktop or laptop, you can use the spacebar on the keyboard as a “push-to-talk (PTT).” Press the spacebar while talking and then release it to automatically return to mute status. *One can also dial in to the meeting via landline/cell phone (audio only) and then follow the voice prompts to enter the Meeting ID and Password. 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES, AEC - Administration kb3sph@...

Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Vince – KC3TMG and Bill-N3XL are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident to participate. Who: Any interested amateur radio operator. What: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 7:30 PM - ~ 8:00 PM. Why: Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: The Net Control Station is W3PGC. This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. You can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” Client software is available as a free download from netlogger.org. Hope to hear you on the air! 73 Jeff - KB3SPH PRGE ARES AEC – Administration kb3sph@...

Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Melvin – KC3TAT and Vince – KC3TMG are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident to participate. Emergency Coordinator Note: There will be a Hospital Drill Preparation/Training Zoom meeting commencing immediately after tonight’s net at ~8:00 PM. Topic is "ICS-309 Communications Log." See *Zoom log-in information below. Who: Any interested amateur radio operator. What: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net. Training Topic: “Planning An Alternate Path.” Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 7:30 PM - ~ 8:00 PM. Why: Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: The Net Control Station is W3PGC. This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. You can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” Client software is available as a free download from netlogger.org. ^^^^^^ *The 6 September 2022 Zoom Meeting information: Zoom check-ins starting at 7:45 PM. Meeting ID: 892 5525 2323 Passcode: 213705 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89255252323?pwd=cG4zaktBQ3RLYU5peEg0azBmQmhtUT09 Dial-in: 301-715-8592 Hope to hear you on the air and see you on Zoom! 73 Jeff - KB3SPH PRGE ARES AEC – Administration kb3sph@...

Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Pam – KB3SWS and Melvin – KC3TAT are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident to participate. Emergency Coordinator Note: There will be a need for a work party to switch ARES radio gear from old medical carts to new carts prior to the 6 October hospital drill. Date/Time details are still pending. Let us know during the net if you could be tentatively available to participate either during a weekday or on a weekend. Who: Any interested amateur radio operator. What: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 7:30 PM - ~ 8:00 PM. Why: Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: The Net Control Station is W3PGC. This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. You can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” Client software is available as a free download from netlogger.org. Hope to hear you on the air! 73 Jeff - KB3SPH PRGE ARES AEC – Administration kb3sph@...

Additional spaces are available to attend the workshop! Sign Up: If you are interested in attending the workshop, please let me know by 4 September 2022 via return email (humbert1js@...). Note: As of 20 August 2022, an initial parts order has been placed for those who had signed up for the Meter and/or Dipole Center projects. 12 Meters and 9 Dipole Centers so far. If you want to be added to the project list, please contact me by 4 September 2022, in order to ensure I can get additional parts in time for the workshop. Name: Number of Meters ($20.00 EA): Number of Dipole Centers ($15.00 EA): 73 Jeff – KB3SPH This information is also available at: https://thewebniche.net/ 2022 CONNECTOR WORKSHOP 9/18/2022 Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Connector Workshop (Red-Righting, Tongue-Upping the World since 2016) to be held at the QTH of Jeff – KB3SPH and Pam – KB3SWS in Indian Head on Sunday, 9/18/2022. This year’s theme is “Make & Take.” Who: Any interested person. This email is being sent to local area amateur radio operators. Please feel free to forward this email to any individual/group that may have an interest. What: Free Connector Workshop focusing on learning about and constructing power cable assemblies using Anderson PowerPole connectors. The agenda includes two “Make & Take” projects; Meter and Dipole Center. For logistics purposes, please let me know if you want to participate in either project, both, or none. I will purchase the meters, PowerPoles, dipole center parts, etc. in advance, based on the number of responses and collect payment at the door. Meter: ($20.00) Add PowerPoles to a Watt Meter Power Analyzer Battery Voltage Amp Meter. Meter similar to: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPVKY13/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0? Dipole Center: ($15.00) Build a Dipole Center similar to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY8XaxamIYU&t=4s When: Sunday, 18 September 2022, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Where: Home of KB3SPH/KB3SWS in Indian Head, MD. Directions to be provided at a later date. How (To): - Briefs on how to use Anderson PowerPole connectors (the ARES/RACES standard) and demonstrations on various configurations to assemble - Hands on use of PowerPole crimpers and insulated connector crimpers to assemble cables - Hands on use of other crimp-on connectors, PL-259 connector installation, etc. - Briefs and demonstrations on preparation of cables and soldering various connectors and Crimp-the-Shield/Solder-the-Pin connectors - Hands on use of soldering equipment Why: Get the creative juices flowing! Notes: No experience or bringing of equipment is necessary, come and learn from others! If you have a situation where you need assistance in getting a connector/advice on equipment, please bring that equipment to the workshop and let the “Brain Trust” have a crack at solving the issue. You do not have to participate in the Make & Take projects. Pam – KB3SWS will have her sm?rg?sbord available throughout the afternoon. Sign Up: If you are interested in attending the workshop, please let me know by 4 September 2022 via return email (humbert1js@...). Note: As of 20 August 2022, an initial parts order has been placed, for those who signed up for the Meter and Dipole Center projects. If you want to be added to the project list, please contact me by 4 September 2022, for parts availability. Name: Number of Meters ($20.00 EA): Number of Dipole Centers ($15.00 EA): 73 Jeff - KB3SPH humbert1js@... Cell/Text: 301-848-8043

FULLY-REMOTE AMATEUR RADIO LICENSING EXAM ADMINISTRATION (We can test anyone, anywhere, worldwide, if you qualify) Been studying and waiting for HamFests, club sponsored VE test sessions or regular in-person testing sessions to open up after the COVID-19 restrictions finally goes away? There’s hope! You can test from the comforts of your home, ham shack or other location that means the requirements! Fully-Remote Amateur Radio License Exam Administration capability DOES exists. The Anchorage Amateur Radio Club Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (AARC VEC) offers Remote license testing. I’m a Volunteer Examiner (VE) with the AARC VEC. As a trivia note, on April 14, 1984 AARC was approved as the FIRST VEC Coordinator Program in the nation. Basically, here’s what you need to know: First, you need to have a good internet connection capable of doing video conferencing via Zoom; the AARC VEC uses Zoom. If you don’t have Zoom, which is free for the download, you’ll need to install to be able to install it You will need to have a good webcam on your computer — you will be asked to use a cell phone or similar device as a second camera. You’ll need to be able to prove your test area is “clean.” If you don’t have that capability, the AARC VEC can use an on-site proctor so long as the proctor, selected by the examinee, meets the stringent qualifications requirements as specified by the AARC VEC. Proctors are carefully vetted before being approved. You will need a “clean” environment to take the exam in — one with nothing around that could be hiding cheat methods and one where nobody will be entering the room unexpectedly (which would probably void the exam). Amusingly, many people have used a bathroom/washroom for this — a little weird, but who’s to judge? My favorite one was a cross country trucker who pulled into a rest stop and took his test in the cab of his Peterbuilt tractor If you decide you'd like to test with the AARC VEC, simply visit the following wed page <https://kl7aa.org/vec/remote-testing/ <https://kl7aa.org/vec/remote-testing/>> to get started. That page describes Fully Remote Testing (proctorless) and Proctored testing. At the bottom of that page is the link to start the registration process. It will take you to the page that lists available exam sessions where you can register on the examination platform. After that, you'll be directed to another page to pay for your session seat and to complete the administrative registration. On exam day, you should expect a call from the Lead VE on your session to do a quick dry run to make sure any technical issues are resolved. AVAILABILITY: The AARC VEC holds two test sessions a day, Monday thru Friday (0900-1000 Alaskan Time (AKT)/1300-1400 Eastern Time (ET)and 1300-1400AKT/1700-1800ET time). AARC also offers three tests sessions on Saturday (0500-0600AK/0900ET-1000ET, 0900-1000AKT/1300-1400ETand 1300-1400AKT/1700-1800ET time. Each session has three testing slots available. AARC can accommodate specialtest session of up to 20 applicants, such as graduating classes JD/W1JD

Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Chuck – AB3NA and Pam – KB3SWS are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident to participate. Emergency Coordinator Note: There will be a Hospital Drill Preparation/Training Zoom meeting commencing immediately after tonight’s net at ~8:00 PM. See *Zoom log-in information below. Tonight’s agenda: RF Check-ins (NCS) Training Topic: “Be Prepared, But Stay Flexible” (KB3SWS) Run the list for Comments (NCS) UM Capital Region Medical Center (CRMC) Meeting Review (WB3KAS/KA3AHI) Close RF Net (NCS) Zoom Session Topic: "Winlink Express File Management." (WB3KAS) Last call (All) Who: Any interested amateur radio operator. What: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R When: Tuesday, 23 August 2022, 7:30 PM - ~ 8:00 PM. Why: Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: The Net Control Station is W3PGC. This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. You can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” Client software is available as a free download from netlogger.org. *23 August 2022 - PRGE ARES Zoom Hospital Drill Training Meeting @ ~8:00 PM: Check-ins starting at 7:45 PM. Meeting ID: 844 3481 4455 Passcode: 424239 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84434814455?pwd=RUpZOWN1bG9GMlNxR0VDOHY5YnpMZz09 Hope to hear you on the air and see you on Zoom! 73 Jeff - KB3SPH PRGE ARES AEC – Administration kb3sph@...

Hi, All, Reminder to let me know by today if you’re interested in the Make & Take Projects at the workshop, so I can order the parts. Thanks to those who have responded so far; you should have received an email acknowledgement from me. Jeff – KB3SPH Sign Up: If you are interested in attending the workshop, please let me know the following information via return email (humbert1js@...) as soon as possible. If you’re participating in the Make & Take projects, please respond no later than 19 August 2022. Name: Number of Meters ($20.00 EA): Number of Dipole Centers ($15.00 EA): From: humbert1js@... <humbert1js@...> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:47 PM Subject: Sign up for the 2022 Connector Workshop - 9/18/2022 The following information is also available at: https://thewebniche.net/ 2022 CONNECTOR WORKSHOP 9/18/2022 Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Connector Workshop (Red-Righting, Tongue-Upping the World since 2016) to be held at the QTH of Jeff – KB3SPH and Pam – KB3SWS in Indian Head on Sunday, 9/18/2022. This year’s theme is “Make & Take.” Who: Any interested person. This email is being sent to local area amateur radio operators. Please feel free to forward this email to any individual/group that may have an interest. What: Free Connector Workshop focusing on learning about and constructing power cable assemblies using Anderson PowerPole connectors. The agenda includes two “Make & Take” projects; Meter and Dipole Center. For logistics purposes, please let me know if you want to participate in either project, both, or none. I will purchase the meters, PowerPoles, dipole center parts, etc. in advance, based on the number of responses and collect payment at the door. Meter: ($20.00) Add PowerPoles to a Watt Meter Power Analyzer Battery Voltage Amp Meter. Meter similar to: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPVKY13/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0? Dipole Center: ($15.00) Build a Dipole Center similar to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY8XaxamIYU&t=4s When: Sunday, 18 September 2022, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Where: Home of KB3SPH/KB3SWS in Indian Head, MD. Directions to be provided at a later date. How (To): - Briefs on how to use Anderson PowerPole connectors (the ARES/RACES standard) and demonstrations on various configurations to assemble - Hands on use of PowerPole crimpers and insulated connector crimpers to assemble cables - Hands on use of other crimp-on connectors, PL-259 connector installation, etc. - Briefs and demonstrations on preparation of cables and soldering various connectors and Crimp-the-Shield/Solder-the-Pin connectors - Hands on use of soldering equipment Why: Get the creative juices flowing! Notes: No experience or bringing of equipment is necessary, come and learn from others! If you have a situation where you need assistance in getting a connector/advice on equipment, please bring that equipment to the workshop and let the “Brain Trust” have a crack at solving the issue. You do not have to participate in the Make & Take projects. Pam – KB3SWS will have her sm?rg?sbord available throughout the afternoon. Sign Up: If you are interested in attending the workshop, please let me know the following information via return email (humbert1js@...) as soon as possible. If you’re participating in the Make & Take projects, please respond no later than 19 August 2022. Name: Number of Meters ($20.00 EA): Number of Dipole Centers ($15.00 EA): 73 Jeff - KB3SPH humbert1js@... Cell/Text: 301-848-8043

QST QST QST - Calling All Stations Reminder to check in to the 80 Meter Hospital Net tonight (Wednesday, 17 August 2022). Who: Any interested Amateur Radio Operator. What: Maryland/DC Section Monthly High Frequency Hospital Program Net. Where: 3820 kHz. If the frequency gets crowded, look for the net up or down a couple of kHz. When: The start time is 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (2300Z). The MDC Section HF Hospital Net is held on the Wednesday following the third Monday of every month. Why: Exercise radio communication capability across the Maryland/DC Section, outside the Section, and because we can. How: Early check-ins available at ~6:45 PM. The net control station is K3ERA. The scheduled net control operator for this evening is Jeff – KB3SPH. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for “MDC HF Hospital Net” under “Select Net.” Client software is available as a free download from netlogger.org. 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH Prince George's County, MD Amateur Radio Emergency Service Assistant Emergency Coordinator – Administration kb3sph@...

Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Don – KC3TLO and Chuck – AB3NA are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident to participate. Emergency Coordinator Note: Bill – N3XL, has set up an EchoLink Node, N3XL-R, that is pointed to the K3ERA repeater 24/7. Please add this node to your favorites folder on EchoLink as another “tool” to access the K3ERA repeater from anywhere. Who: Any interested amateur radio operator. What: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: N3XL-R. When: Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 7:30 PM - ~ 8:00 PM. Why: Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: The Net Control Station is W3PGC. This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. You can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” Client software is available as a free download from netlogger.org. Hope to hear you on the air! 73 Jeff - KB3SPH PRGE ARES AEC – Administration kb3sph@...

REMINDER: Zoom Meeting tonight! *** The next monthly PRGE ARES meeting will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, 15 August 2022, via Zoom Teleconferencing. Please forward to any interested amateur radio operator. Early Check-ins, Zoom/Comms checks, available at 6:45 PM. Zoom Connection Information: Meeting ID: 865 5433 7126 Passcode: 701473 Link to Join Zoom Meeting via desktop/laptop/smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86554337126?pwd=Z1BNRWNhc1BLSlZ6aHFReXVYV0ZzZz09 Landline/cell phone dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Agenda: *Volunteers for the 5 September Greenbelt Labor Day parade are requested to join this Zoom session by 7:00 PM for a brief coordination meeting before the regular PRGE ARES meeting begins. New Echolink Node N3XL-R Situational Awareness Maps 6 October Hospital Drill Preparation Alternate Tuesday Zoom Training Sessions after VHF Training net Zoom notes: *The Zoom client (free download) is available for desktops/laptops at: https://www.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting *Zoom is also available for Android devices at the Google Play Store and Apple devices at the Apple App Store. *When you join the meeting, please ensure that the “Your Name” block has your name and call sign (if you have one), to help identify you to the host and the other meeting participants. *Leave yourself on mute except when speaking. This helps prevent numerous live mics during the meeting, which may pick up extraneous noise. *If you are using a desktop or laptop, you can use the spacebar on the keyboard as a “push-to-talk (PTT).” Press the spacebar while talking and then release it to automatically return to mute status. *One can also dial in to the meeting via landline/cell phone (audio only) and then follow the voice prompts to enter the Meeting ID and Password. 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES, AEC - Administration kb3sph@...

The next monthly PRGE ARES meeting will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, 15 August 2022, via Zoom Teleconferencing. Please forward to any interested amateur radio operator. Early Check-ins, Zoom/Comms checks, available at 6:45 PM. Zoom Connection Information: Meeting ID: 865 5433 7126 Passcode: 701473 Link to Join Zoom Meeting via desktop/laptop/smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86554337126?pwd=Z1BNRWNhc1BLSlZ6aHFReXVYV0ZzZz09 Landline/cell phone dial-in number: 301-715-8592 Agenda: Volunteers for the 5 September Greenbelt Labor Day parade are requested to join this Zoom session by 7:00 PM for a brief coordination meeting before the regular PRGE ARES meeting begins. Situational Awareness Maps 6 October Hospital Drill Preparation Alternate Tuesday Zoom Training Sessions after VHF Training net Zoom notes: *The Zoom client (free download) is available for desktops/laptops at: https://www.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting *Zoom is also available for Android devices at the Google Play Store and Apple devices at the Apple App Store. *When you join the meeting, please ensure that the “Your Name” block has your name and call sign (if you have one), to help identify you to the host and the other meeting participants. *Leave yourself on mute except when speaking. This helps prevent numerous live mics during the meeting, which may pick up extraneous noise. *If you are using a desktop or laptop, you can use the spacebar on the keyboard as a “push-to-talk (PTT).” Press the spacebar while talking and then release it to automatically return to mute status. *One can also dial in to the meeting via landline/cell phone (audio only) and then follow the voice prompts to enter the Meeting ID and Password. 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH PRGE ARES, AEC - Administration kb3sph@...

The following information is also available at: https://thewebniche.net/ 2022 CONNECTOR WORKSHOP 9/18/2022 Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Connector Workshop (Red-Righting, Tongue-Upping the World since 2016) to be held at the QTH of Jeff – KB3SPH and Pam – KB3SWS in Indian Head on Sunday, 9/18/2022. This year’s theme is “Make & Take.” Who: Any interested person. This email is being sent to local area amateur radio operators. Please feel free to forward this email to any individual/group that may have an interest. What: Free Connector Workshop focusing on learning about and constructing power cable assemblies using Anderson PowerPole connectors. The agenda includes two “Make & Take” projects; Meter and Dipole Center. For logistics purposes, please let me know if you want to participate in either project, both, or none. I will purchase the meters, PowerPoles, dipole center parts, etc. in advance, based on the number of responses and collect payment at the door. Meter: ($20.00) Add PowerPoles to a Watt Meter Power Analyzer Battery Voltage Amp Meter. Meter similar to: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPVKY13/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0? Dipole Center: ($15.00) Build a Dipole Center similar to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY8XaxamIYU&t=4s When: Sunday, 18 September 2022, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Where: Home of KB3SPH/KB3SWS in Indian Head, MD. Directions to be provided at a later date. How (To): - Briefs on how to use Anderson PowerPole connectors (the ARES/RACES standard) and demonstrations on various configurations to assemble - Hands on use of PowerPole crimpers and insulated connector crimpers to assemble cables - Hands on use of other crimp-on connectors, PL-259 connector installation, etc. - Briefs and demonstrations on preparation of cables and soldering various connectors and Crimp-the-Shield/Solder-the-Pin connectors - Hands on use of soldering equipment Why: Get the creative juices flowing! Notes: No experience or bringing of equipment is necessary, come and learn from others! If you have a situation where you need assistance in getting a connector/advice on equipment, please bring that equipment to the workshop and let the “Brain Trust” have a crack at solving the issue. You do not have to participate in the Make & Take projects. Pam – KB3SWS will have her sm?rg?sbord available throughout the afternoon. Sign Up: If you are interested in attending the workshop, please let me know the following information via return email (humbert1js@...) as soon as possible. If you’re participating in the Make & Take projects, please respond no later than 19 August 2022. Name: Number of Meters ($20.00 EA): Number of Dipole Centers ($15.00 EA): 73 Jeff - KB3SPH humbert1js@... Cell/Text: 301-848-8043

Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Jeff – KB3SPH and Don – KC3TLO are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident to participate. Emergency Coordinator Notes: 1. There will be a Hospital Drill Preparation/Training Zoom meeting commencing immediately after tonight’s net at ~8:00 PM. Topic: “ICS-214, The Basics.” See *Zoom log-in information below. 2. Thank you to those who checked in last week and voiced how they will support the 6 October Drill. We need one more operator each for LRH, CRMC and DCH. Let us know during tonight’s net if you can support those hospitals. Who: Any interested amateur radio operator. What: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: KB3KOW-R. When: Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 7:30 PM - ~ 8:00 PM. Why: Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: The Net Control Station is W3PGC. This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. You can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” Client software is available as a free download from netlogger.org. ^^^^^^ *9 August 2022 Zoom Meeting @ ~8:00 PM: Check-ins starting at 7:45 PM. Meeting ID: 813 6090 9054 Passcode: 118264 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81360909054?pwd=YjkrY2paSXZwKzJqQk5IMTRobm1Pdz09 Dial-in: 301-715-8592 ^^^^^ Hope to hear you on the air and see you on Zoom! 73 Jeff - KB3SPH PRGE ARES AEC – Administration kb3sph@...

Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Ben – KB3N and Jeff – KB3SPH are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident to participate. Who: Any interested amateur radio operator. What: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: KB3KOW-R. When: Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 7:30 PM - ~ 8:00 PM. Why: Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: The Net Control Station is W3PGC. This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. You can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” Client software is available as a free download from netlogger.org. Hope to hear you on the air! 73 Jeff - KB3SPH PRGE ARES AEC – Administration kb3sph@...

Reminder to check-in to the weekly Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (PRGE ARES) Very High Frequency (VHF) Training Net tonight. Bill – N3XL and Ben – KB3N are the scheduled net control and alternate net control operators for the net. All are welcome. You do not have to be an ARES member or a Prince George’s County resident to participate. Who: Any interested amateur radio operator. What: PRGE ARES VHF Training Net. Where: K3ERA 2M Repeater, 145.23 MHz (-), Tone 110.9 Hz. EchoLink Node: KB3KOW-R. When: Tuesday, 26 July 2022, 7:30 PM - ~ 8:00 PM. Why: Encourage interest in and provide information about the ARES and exercise communication skills. How: The Net Control Station is W3PGC. This is a directed net; listen for instructions and address all transmissions to Net Control. You can also follow along with NetLogger; look for PRGE ARES Training Net under “Select Net.” Client software is available as a free download from netlogger.org. Hope to hear you on the air! 73 Jeff - KB3SPH PRGE ARES AEC – Administration kb3sph@...

QST QST QST - Calling All Stations Reminder to check in to the 80 Meter Hospital Net tonight (Wednesday, 20 July 2022). Who: Any interested Amateur Radio Operator. What: Maryland/DC Section Monthly High Frequency Hospital Program Net. Where: 3820 kHz. If the frequency gets crowded, look for the net up or down a couple of kHz. When: The start time is 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (2300Z). The MDC Section HF Hospital Net is held on the Wednesday following the third Monday of every month. Why: Exercise radio communication capability across the Maryland/DC Section, outside the Section, and because we can. How: Early check-ins available at ~6:45 PM. The net control station is K3ERA. The scheduled net control operator for this evening is Gene – AD3F. One can also follow along with NetLogger; look for “MDC HF Hospital Net” under “Select Net.” Client software is available as a free download from netlogger.org. 73 Jeff Humbert KB3SPH Prince George's County, MD Amateur Radio Emergency Service Assistant Emergency Coordinator – Administration kb3sph@... www.pgares.org https://www.facebook.com/pgaresraces/