From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Fri Sep  2 11:20:46 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 08:20:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Simulated Emergency Test (SET) - SATURDAY October 1, 2011
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Get ready!?Spread the word.??? ARES-OK leaders have you recruited enough leaders and volunteers to support your ARES-OK teams in your area??? Now is a good time to find out and get ready for the 2011 Simulated Emergency Test (SET) - will be SATURDAY October 1, 2011.


For an overview see the?guidelines below (updated 09/2/11)... more info will follow as we get closer this years SET.

73s
?
Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.net
Follow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org

*******************************************************

Simulated EmergencyTest Guidelines-



2011 Simulated Emergency Test



SATURDAY October 1, 2011



The ARRL Simulated Emergency Test is a nationwide exercise in emergency communications, administered by ARRL Field Organization Leaders including Emergency Coordinators, District Emergency Coordinators, Section Emergency Coordinators and Net Managers. Many other Section Leaders like the Section Manager and the Section Traffic Manager may have a hand in planning the exercises and/or reviewing the results. Amateur Radio Emergency Service ? (ARES?), National Traffic System (NTS), Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) and other public-service oriented groups can be involved. The SET weekend gives communicators the opportunity to focus on the emergency-communications capability within your community while interacting with NTS nets. Although the main SET weekend this year is October 1-2, local and section-wide exercises may be held throughout the fall season. 

During September, the ARRL will be among dozens of organizations and agencies taking part in National Preparedness Month. "The Ready Campaign," produced by the Ad Council in partnership with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is aimed at making citizen preparedness "a priority for every city, every neighborhood and every home" in the US. The ARRL encourages you to consider this year's Simulated Emergency Test and preparations for it as a demonstration of Amateur Radio's readiness and as an active participant in National Preparedness Month. http://www.ready.gov/,

http://www.ready.gov/america/npm10/index.html




How to Join the SET

To participate in this year?s emergency test, contact yourlocal ARES-OK County and District level?emergency coordinators to find out the details. ARES-OK teams will conduct their exercises?on SATURDAY OCTOBER 1, 2011.? If you don?t know who your local contact is, please got to www.ARESOK.orglog in (new volunteers click apply) and find your ARES-OK County and District level?emergency coordinators for assistance. 
?
Whether you?re a new licensee or an experienced radio amateur, the SET is a golden opportunity to learn or practice useful skills in traffic handling, net operation and emergency communications protocols and management.

Purpose of SET

1.????? To find out the strengths and weaknesses of ARES, NTS, and other groups in providing emergency communications. 

2.????? To provide a public demonstration--to served agencies such as the American Red Cross, the emergency management agency and through the news media--of the value to the public that Amateur Radio provides, particularly in time of need. 

3.????? To help radio amateurs gain experience in communications using standard procedures and a variety of modes under simulated-emergency conditions. 

Format

The scoring format reflects broad objectives and encourages use of digital modes for handling high-volume traffic and point-to-point Welfare reports out of the affected simulated- disaster area. Participants will find SET an opportunity to strengthen the VHF-HF link at the local level, thereby ensuring that ARES and NTS are working in concert. The SET will give all levels of NTS the chance to handle exercise-related traffic. The guidelines also recognize tactical traffic on behalf of served agencies. 

Test messages should carry the word "TEST" before the precedence; that is, "Test Priority" on phone and "TEST P" on cw. The text of such messages should also begin with the words "TEST MESSAGE."

ARES units and other groups are free to conduct their emergency exercises anytime between September and December if an alternative date is preferred. The activity period should not exceed 48 hours. 

Links to SET reporting forms and the EC Annual Report may be found at http://www.arrl.org/public-service-field-services-forms. Or see the attached form.? After logging on the page, scroll down and look in the middle of the page for links titled ?Form A: EC Simulated Emergency Test Report?, ??Form B: NM Simulated Emergency Test Report?, and Form C: EC Annual Report.?

You may e-mail your SET summaries to the Oklahoma SEC at ?n7xyo at arrl.net? and copy?ARRL Headquarters via ?sewald at arrl.org?.? ?PLEASE SEND YOUR REPORTS IN BEFORE October 15, 2011 - use the attached form.

Or download : http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/Form%20A%20SET%202011.doc


Preparation is Important


Steps for the County Emergency Coordinator

1.????? Sign up all available amateurs in the area under your jurisdiction and work them into your SET plans. 

2.????? Call a meeting of all ARES members and prospective members to briefly outline SET activities, and give general instructions. Do not divulge the exact time or nature of the test to them at this time. This should come as a surprise. Take this opportunity to register new ARES members and get up-to-date information on others.? 

3.????? Contact served agencies and explain the intent and overall purpose of the SET. Offer to send test messages to other branches of their agencies, and invite officials to your ARES meetings and SET operating sites. 

4.????? Contact officials of any adjacent communities having no active amateurs and offer to provide representation in amateur networks for them as well. 

5.????? Arrange publicity in consultation with an ARRL Public Information Officer in local newspapers and radio/TV stations by preparing an announcement and/or inviting the press to observe your group's SET operation. 

6.????? Set up liaison with one or more NTS local/section nets (if you don't already have liaison) so you will have an outlet for all messages out of the local area.? This is where the role of the?Official Emergency Station (OES) in your District or County comes in to play here in Oklahoma. The OES is the liaison between local, the region, and the section/state.

7.????? Formulate your plans around a simulated disaster. Possible "plots" include: a flood, a serious fire, an ice storm, a missing person, a serious accident (automobile, bus, aircraft, for examples), a broken gas line, and so forth. Elaborate on the situation by developing a scenario, but please be realistic. 

?
During the SET

1.????? Announce the emergency situation. Activate the emergency net. Dispatch mobiles to served agencies. 

2.????? Have designated stations originate messages on behalf of served agencies. Test messages may be sent simulating requests for supplies. Simulated emergency messages (just like real emergency messages) should be signed by an authorized official. 

3.????? Emphasize tactical communications for served agencies. 

4.????? As warranted by traffic loads, have liaison stations on hand to receive traffic on the local net and relay to your section net. You should also be sure that there is a representative on each session of the section net to receive traffic going to the local area. 

5.????? Operate at least one session (or substantial segment of a session) of the local net on emergency-only basis. Or, if a repeater is on emergency power, allow only emergency-powered stations to operate through the repeater for a certain time period. 

?
After the SET

An important post-SET activity is a critique session to discuss the test results. All ARES-OK?members should be invited to the meeting to review good points and weaknesses apparent in the drill. Emphasize ways to improve procedures, techniques, and coordination with all groups involved. Report your group's effort using the appropriate forms and include any photos, clippings and other items of interest.



The Role of NTS

The main function of the National Traffic System (NTS) in an emergency situation is to tie together all of the various local activities and to provide a means by which all traffic destined outside of a local area, section or region can be systematically relayed to the addressee. 

Normal NTS routing should be followed. A valid exception is the handling of emergency traffic that should be routed as rapidly and efficiently as possible, bypassing various levels of nets when delivery can be expedited. Another exception is when one station is loaded down with traffic for one region or section. At the discretion of the Net Control Station (NCS), the station may be directed to bypass a normal channel and go directly to a lower (or higher) echelon net. 

The interface between NTS and ARES lies in the liaison function between local nets and other NTS nets, particularly at the section level. Responsibility for representation of the local network on the section net lies with the local net manager who may or may not be the EC. Although we usually think of ARES members being the representatives in section nets, it is equally valid to expect NTS personnel to act as liaison to local nets. 

At least one net session or substantial segment of a session should be conducted on emergency power. Plan a surprise session or two. Advise the NCS just before net time. If NCS is unable to operate on emergency power, then someone else must be net control. Only stations operating on emergency power may report in during this time.

Summary

One of the first steps on the way to a successful SET is to try to get as many people involved as possible, and especially new hams. In a real emergency, we find amateurs with all sorts of varied interests coming out of the woodwork. Let's get them involved in SET so they will know more about how emergency communications should be handled. Promote SET on nets and repeaters, and sign up new, enthusiastic radio amateurs. Many of those offering to help will be inexperienced in public-service activities. It's up to you to explain what's going on to them, and provide them with useful roles. They may like it so much that they become a permanent fixture in your ARES or NTS group. For a review of last year's nationwide Simulated Emergency Test, read the article in July, 2011, QST.

Thanks to your efforts, the public service tradition in Amateur Radio continues! 

From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Wed Sep  7 23:05:04 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 20:05:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] What's in your Go Kit?
Message-ID: <1315451104.45507.YahooMailNeo@web160105.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Amateur Radio Emergency Service Call Out Kits
?
Posted By:

Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.net
Follow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org
Last Updated:?09/30/08
________________________________

ARES CALL OUT GEARDuty Bag 1?Basic Kit 
	* TRO T-Shirt 
	* Canteen with water (2 quarts) 
	* Snacks: four Power Bars 
	* Fanny pack with earphone, sun screen, chap stick, small pocket knife, pen, small pad 
	* First-aid kit (Motrin, Imodium, Dramamine, Tylenol, Benadryl, insect repellent, earplugs) 
	* Toilet paper, Kleenex, cups 
	* Towel (small) 
	* Pocket knife (multifunction) 
	* Flashlights (Maglites, large and small) 
	* Camera with film 
	* Pens, pencils, markers, note pad, small calculator, miniature office set 
	* Clipboard: with paper 
	* Repeater directory (local and national) 
	* Maps (AAA area or Thomas Guides) and compass (in car) 
	* Wicked Weather gear - Ski hat and gloves, leather gloves with liners, rain poncho, collapsible umbrella, TRO ball cap 
	* Space blanket 
	* Waterproof matches, butane lighters 
	* Parachute cord (two 50-foot lengths) 
	* Power cord (9 foot, 110 Vac) 
	* Roll of black electrical tape 
	* Garbage bags (two 55 gallon, four large ziplock) 
	* AM/FM radio and batteries 
	* Binoculars 
	* Four Cyalume light sticks (12-hour, green) 
	* Strobe-marker light 
	* Dust and wind goggles 
? Duty Bag 2?Radio Kit 
	* Coax: 25 ft RG-58/U, 100 ft RG-8X, 10 ft RG-58/U, 6 ft RG-58/U 
	* Connectors and adapters: PL-259 TO BNC, N, SO-239, barrel connectors, etc. 
	* HT accessories, speaker mic, earphone, earphone with tie-clip mic, dc power plug, dc nicad charger, AA battery pack, cigarette-lighter power adapter 
	* Magnetic-mount antenna for HT 
	* Extended gain antenna for HT 
	* Electrical tape and duct tape 
	* Small tools; larger tool case in car 
	* Butane lighter 
	* Spare D cell and AA batteries 
	* Fire extinguisher Not in bag, but bring if necessary:
	* Gel cells and Quantum or Innova battery packs 
	* J-pole or quad antennas 
	* Butane torch and butane, wire cutters, and spare connectors for repairs 
? Duty Bag 3?Support 
	* Cooking stove (dual fuel), unleaded gas and camping fuel 
	* Quart fuel bottle (camping fuel) 
	* Cooking kit: small pot, dish, eating utensils, 2-qt plastic measuring cup 
	* Water: 3 gallons (depending on duration of event); have at least one case of 1-gallon bottles ready to go, in the house 
	* Lantern (dual fuel) 
	* Extra matches, lighters, fire-starter stick 
	* Plastic trash bags 
	* Grooming kit: shaver, soap, etc. 
	* Extra clothing, socks, warm clothing, parkas 
	* 50-ft rope (5/16-inch diameter) 
	* 50-ft 110-Vac extension cord 
	* 110-Vac outlet strip 
	* Food: three-day supply; MRE, freeze-dried, etc. 
	* Hiking boots, work boots 
	* Small folding shovel Not in bag, but bring if necessary:
	* Two-man tent 
	* Sleeping bag with foam pad 
	* Ground cloth 
	* Backpack 
	* Portable reflector lamp (110 Vac) 
	* Personal medication (seven-day supply) 
	* Small folding chair 
?
? First-Aid Kit 
	* Ace wrap 
	* Alcohol wipes 
	* Antacid (Mylanta) 
	* Antiseptic wipes 
	* Bandaids: 12 various sizes 
	* Benadryl 
	* Decongestant 
	* Dressing tape 
	* Dressings: eight 2-inch ? 2-inch 
	* Dressings: eight 4-inch ? 4-inch 
	* Eye dressings 
	* Eye wash 
	* First-aid book 
	* Gauze rolls (Kerlix) 
	* Hydrogen peroxide 
	* Instant cold pack 
	* Magnifying glass 
	* Motrin or aspirin 
	* Pen and paper 
	* Pepto Bismol 
	* Polysporin ointment 
	* Pressure dressings 
	* Q-tips 
	* Scissors 
	* Splinter-removal kit 
	* Steri-Strips 
	* Sun block 
	* Thermometer 
	* Triangular bandage 
	* Tylenol 
	* Vinyl gloves 
? Alternative Duty Bags 
Bags 1a and 1b are designed to be combined, if desired. The backpack is optional.
? Bag 1a?Mission Support, 4 to 5 hours 
	* Small Fanny Pack (or small backpack, if combined with Bag 1b) 
	* HT (may be carried outside fanny pack) 
	* AA Battery Pack for HT 
	* Extended-shelf-life water (16 oz) 
	* Power bars (4) 
	* Space blanket 
	* TRO?roster 
	* Code book. 
	* Compass 
	* Pen 
	* Waterproof matches 
	* Sunscreen 
	* Sunglasses 
	* Small flashlight 
	* Small knife 
? Bag 1b?Mission Support, 36 to 48 hours 
	* Small backpack (optional) 
	* HT 
	* HT case. 
	* Speaker mic 
	* Quantum Battery (or similar) 
	* HT instruction manual 
	* Repeater directory 
	* Extended-range antenna 
	* Car-window mount for extended-range antenna 
	* Cigarette-lighter adapter for HT 
	* AM/FM radio (powered by same battery size as HT) 
	* Large flashlight 
	* Cyalume sticks (4) 
	* Strobe light 
	* Water (2 quarts) 
	* Water-purifying tablets 
	* Cup 
	* Small Rope 
	* Bag 1a (should fit inside) 
	* Small clipboard 
	* Miniature office set 
	* Rain/wind gear 
	* AAA maps of the local area 
	* Small backpacker towel 
	* Work gloves 
	* Insect repellent 
	* Electrical tape 
	* Toothbrush and paste 
	* Disposable camera and film 
	* Binoculars 
	* Plastic bags 
	* Spare batteries (appropriate sizes for radios and flashlights) 
	* Electrical tape 
	* First-aid kit (small) 
	* MREs (4)?don?t substitute for this 
	* Sleeping bag (if required) 
This bag should be mostly packed at all times save for HT equipment and Bag 1a. Prepare a personal checklist to ensure those items not kept in the bag are added before going out. Water should be changed quarterly and bag repacked annually.
? Bag 2?Mobile-Radio Communications 
	* HT accessories not carried in Bag 1 (i.e. chargers) 
	* Portable-packet supplies 
	* Magnetic-mount antenna for HT 
	* J-pole or quad antennas 
	* Additional spare batteries 
	* Gel cells 
	* 25-ft power cords (2) (110 Vac) 
	* Power strip (110 Vac). 
	* Coax: 25 ft, 10 ft, 6 ft RG-58/U; 100 ft RG-8X 
	* Connectors and adapters: PL-259 to BNC, N, SO-239, barrel connectors, etc. 
	* Fire extinguisher 
	* Small tool kit 
? Bag 3?Extended Operations, Mission Support, 3 to 7 days 
	* Large Backpack 
	* Items as required from Bag 1 
	* MREs (2 to 3 per day) 
	* Power Bars 
	* Water filter or purification tablets 
	* Grooming kit 
	* Personal medication 
	* Extra clothing 
	* Cold/wet-weather gear as required 
	* Hiking boots 
	* Tent 
	* Sleeping bag 
	* Sleeping pad 
	* Headlamp 
	* Plastic trash bags 
Not in Bag, but optional if "car camping:" 
	* Cooking stove 
	* Cooking kit 
	* Fuel 
	* Extra water 
	* Lantern 
	* Small folding chair 

From cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net  Fri Sep  9 09:50:43 2011
From: cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net (Kim Elmore)
Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:50:43 -0500
Subject: [ARRL-OK] JOTA Host Stations in Tulsa?
Message-ID: <303193.69246.qm@smtp108.sbc.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

I have a good friend that is a scoutmaster in Tulsa. I'd like to put 
him in contact with a club, group, or individual that is hosting a 
JOTA station. Are there any names I can give him?

Kim Elmore N5OP


From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Fri Sep  9 13:47:39 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 10:47:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] EC Planning BEFORE the SET  - SATURDAY October 1, 2011
Message-ID: <1315590459.27067.YahooMailNeo@web160112.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

For EVERY EC:?????(If no EC in your area ... then the DEC)
? 
BEFORE THE SET???? (SET = Simulated Emergency Test (SET) - SATURDAY October 1, 2011 )
?
Steps for the County Emergency Coordinator??? 

1.????? Sign up all available amateurs in the area under your jurisdiction and work them into your SET plans. 

2.????? Call a meeting of all ARES members and prospective members to briefly outline SET activities, and give general instructions. Do not divulge the exact time or nature of the test to them at this time. This should come as a surprise. Take this opportunity to register new ARES members and get up-to-date information on others.? 

3.????? Contact your areas served agencies and explain the intent and overall purpose of the SET. Offer to send test messages to other branches of their agencies, and invite officials to your ARES meetings and SET operating sites. 

4.????? Contact officials of any adjacent communities having no active amateurs and offer to provide representation in amateur networks for them as well. 

5.????? Arrange publicity in consultation with an ARRL Public Information Officer in local newspapers and radio/TV stations by preparing an announcement and/or inviting the press to observe your group's SET operation. 

6.????? Set up liaison with one or more NTS local/section nets (if you don't already have liaison) so you will have an outlet for all messages out of the local area.? This is where the role of the?Official Emergency Station (OES) in your District or County comes in to play here in Oklahoma. The OES is the liaison between local, the region, and the section/state.

7.????? Formulate your plans around a simulated disaster. Possible "plots" include: a flood, a serious fire, an ice storm, a missing person, a serious accident (automobile, bus, aircraft, for examples), a broken gas line, and so forth. Elaborate on the situation by developing a scenario, but please be realistic. 


Watch this list for info...

73
?
Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.netFollow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org

From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Fri Sep  9 13:26:54 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 10:26:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Simulated Emergency Test (SET) - SATURDAY October 1,
	2011  UPDATE
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? 
ALL ARES-OK Leaders and volunteers -?please read - Special attention all ECs and DECs. 
Get ready!?Spread the word.??? ARES-OK leaders have you recruited enough leaders and volunteers to support your ARES-OK teams in your area??? Now is a good time to find out and get ready for the 2011 Simulated Emergency Test (SET) - will be SATURDAY October 1, 2011.


For an overview see the?guidelines below (updated 09/2/11)... more info will follow as we get closer this years SET.??? Watch this list for more info.

73s
?
Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.net
Follow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org

*******************************************************

Simulated EmergencyTest Guidelines-



2011 Simulated Emergency Test



SATURDAY October 1, 2011


The ARRL Simulated Emergency Test is a nationwide exercise in emergency communications, administered by ARRL Field Organization Leaders including Emergency Coordinators, District Emergency Coordinators, Section Emergency Coordinators and Net Managers. Many other Section Leaders like the Section Manager and the Section Traffic Manager may have a hand in planning the exercises and/or reviewing the results. Amateur Radio Emergency Service ? (ARES?), National Traffic System (NTS), Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) and other public-service oriented groups can be involved. The SET weekend gives communicators the opportunity to focus on the emergency-communications capability within your community while interacting with NTS nets. Although the main SET weekend this year is October 1-2, local and section-wide exercises may be held throughout the fall season. 

During September, the ARRL will be among dozens of organizations and agencies taking part in National Preparedness Month. "The Ready Campaign," produced by the Ad Council in partnership with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is aimed at making citizen preparedness "a priority for every city, every neighborhood and every home" in the US. The ARRL encourages you to consider this year's Simulated Emergency Test and preparations for it as a demonstration of Amateur Radio's readiness and as an active participant in National Preparedness Month. http://www.ready.gov/,

http://www.ready.gov/america/npm10/index.html


?WHEN IS THE SET??? SATURDAY OCTOBER 1, 2011

How to Join the SET

To participate in this year?s emergency test, contact your local ARES-OK County and District level?emergency coordinators to find out the details. ARES-OK teams will conduct their exercises?on SATURDAY OCTOBER 1, 2011.? If you don?t know who your local contact is, please got to www.ARESOK.orglog in (new volunteers click apply) and find your ARES-OK County and District level?emergency coordinators for assistance. 
?
Whether you?re a new licensee or an experienced radio amateur, the SET is a golden opportunity to learn or practice useful skills in traffic handling, net operation and emergency communications protocols and management.

Purpose of SET

1.????? To find out the strengths and weaknesses of ARES, NTS, and other groups in providing emergency communications. 

2.????? To provide a public demonstration--to served agencies such as the American Red Cross, the emergency management agency and through the news media--of the value to the public that Amateur Radio provides, particularly in time of need. 

3.????? To help radio amateurs gain experience in communications using standard procedures and a variety of modes under simulated-emergency conditions. 

Format

The scoring format reflects broad objectives and encourages use of digital modes for handling high-volume traffic and point-to-point Welfare reports out of the affected simulated- disaster area. Participants will find SET an opportunity to strengthen the VHF-HF link at the local level, thereby ensuring that ARES and NTS are working in concert. The SET will give all levels of NTS the chance to handle exercise-related traffic. The guidelines also recognize tactical traffic on behalf of served agencies. 

Test messages should carry the word "TEST" before the precedence; that is, "Test Priority" on phone and "TEST P" on cw. The text of such messages should also begin with the words "TEST MESSAGE."

ARES units and other groups are free to conduct their emergency exercises anytime between September and December if an alternative date is preferred. The activity period should not exceed 48 hours. 

Links to SET reporting forms and the EC Annual Report may be found at http://www.arrl.org/public-service-field-services-forms. Or see the attached form.? After logging on the page, scroll down and look in the middle of the page for links titled ?Form A: EC Simulated Emergency Test Report?.
?
NOTE: Please?e-mail your SET summaries to the Oklahoma SEC at ?n7xyo at arrl.net? and copy?ARRL Headquarters via ?sewald at arrl.org?.? ?PLEASE SEND YOUR REPORTS IN BEFORE October 15, 2011 - use the ?Form A: EC Simulated Emergency Test Report? - the attached form.

Or download : http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/Form%20A%20SET%202011.doc


Preparation is Important


Steps for the County Emergency Coordinator

1.????? Sign up all available amateurs in the area under your jurisdiction and work them into your SET plans. 

2.????? Call a meeting of all ARES members and prospective members to briefly outline SET activities, and give general instructions. Do not divulge the exact time or nature of the test to them at this time. This should come as a surprise. Take this opportunity to register new ARES members and get up-to-date information on others.? 

3.????? Contact served agencies and explain the intent and overall purpose of the SET. Offer to send test messages to other branches of their agencies, and invite officials to your ARES meetings and SET operating sites. 

4.????? Contact officials of any adjacent communities having no active amateurs and offer to provide representation in amateur networks for them as well. 

5.????? Arrange publicity in consultation with an ARRL Public Information Officer in local newspapers and radio/TV stations by preparing an announcement and/or inviting the press to observe your group's SET operation. 

6.????? Set up liaison with one or more NTS local/section nets (if you don't already have liaison) so you will have an outlet for all messages out of the local area.? This is where the role of the?Official Emergency Station (OES) in your District or County comes in to play here in Oklahoma. The OES is the liaison between local, the region, and the section/state.

7.????? Formulate your plans around a simulated disaster. Possible "plots" include: a flood, a serious fire, an ice storm, a missing person, a serious accident (automobile, bus, aircraft, for examples), a broken gas line, and so forth. Elaborate on the situation by developing a scenario, but please be realistic. 

?
During the SET

1.????? Announce the emergency situation. Activate the emergency net. Dispatch mobiles to served agencies. 

2.????? Have designated stations originate messages on behalf of served agencies. Test messages may be sent simulating requests for supplies. Simulated emergency messages (just like real emergency messages) should be signed by an authorized official. 

3.????? Emphasize tactical communications for served agencies. 

4.????? As warranted by traffic loads, have liaison stations on hand to receive traffic on the local net and relay to your section net. You should also be sure that there is a representative on each session of the section net to receive traffic going to the local area. 

5.????? Operate at least one session (or substantial segment of a session) of the local net on emergency-only basis. Or, if a repeater is on emergency power, allow only emergency-powered stations to operate through the repeater for a certain time period. 

?
After the SET

An important post-SET activity is a critique session to discuss the test results. All ARES-OK?members should be invited to the meeting to review good points and weaknesses apparent in the drill. Emphasize ways to improve procedures, techniques, and coordination with all groups involved. Report your group's effort using the appropriate forms and include any photos, clippings and other items of interest.



The Role of NTS

The main function of the National Traffic System (NTS) in an emergency situation is to tie together all of the various local activities and to provide a means by which all traffic destined outside of a local area, section or region can be systematically relayed to the addressee. 

Normal NTS routing should be followed. A valid exception is the handling of emergency traffic that should be routed as rapidly and efficiently as possible, bypassing various levels of nets when delivery can be expedited. Another exception is when one station is loaded down with traffic for one region or section. At the discretion of the Net Control Station (NCS), the station may be directed to bypass a normal channel and go directly to a lower (or higher) echelon net. 

The interface between NTS and ARES lies in the liaison function between local nets and other NTS nets, particularly at the section level. Responsibility for representation of the local network on the section net lies with the local net manager who may or may not be the EC. Although we usually think of ARES members being the representatives in section nets, it is equally valid to expect NTS personnel to act as liaison to local nets. 

At least one net session or substantial segment of a session should be conducted on emergency power. Plan a surprise session or two. Advise the NCS just before net time. If NCS is unable to operate on emergency power, then someone else must be net control. Only stations operating on emergency power may report in during this time.

Summary

One of the first steps on the way to a successful SET is to try to get as many people involved as possible, and especially new hams. In a real emergency, we find amateurs with all sorts of varied interests coming out of the woodwork. Let's get them involved in SET so they will know more about how emergency communications should be handled. Promote SET on nets and repeaters, and sign up new, enthusiastic radio amateurs. Many of those offering to help will be inexperienced in public-service activities. It's up to you to explain what's going on to them, and provide them with useful roles. They may like it so much that they become a permanent fixture in your ARES or NTS group. For a review of last year's nationwide Simulated Emergency Test, read the article in July, 2011, QST.

Thanks to your efforts, the public service tradition in Amateur Radio continues! 

From kc5fm at aol.com  Fri Sep  9 14:29:09 2011
From: kc5fm at aol.com (Lloyd Colston)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:29:09 -0500
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Fwd: [RACES - Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service] For
 any hams that are interested, I will be...
In-Reply-To: <a9fb9430da5b16d3d0f38513b8cef8ea@async.facebook.com>
References: <a9fb9430da5b16d3d0f38513b8cef8ea@async.facebook.com>
Message-ID: <CAGeNtEFiWcmJGtCGNrc0odr1NAmxLmMjPCVU4NkDEQ4xOyNC+A@mail.gmail.com>

This is a posting from Facebook.

Forwarded for your use as you see fit.

73

Lloyd



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12:24pm
Sep 9
For any hams that are interested, I will be conducting on 9/11 called "The
9/11 Memorial and Remembrance Net" on the Echolink conference server
"Washington DC". This will start 8:30am EDT or 1230 UTC. I will be taking
check-ins regarding remembrances and stories about loved ones lost or
knowing a friend or neighbor who has lost someone and things of that nature.
Nothing political will be talked about on the net.
**

From ae5mh at sbcglobal.net  Fri Sep  9 17:59:12 2011
From: ae5mh at sbcglobal.net (AE5MH)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 15:59:12 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] JOTA Host Stations in Tulsa?
In-Reply-To: <303193.69246.qm@smtp108.sbc.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <303193.69246.qm@smtp108.sbc.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <015d01cc6f3b$b646d230$22d47690$@net>

How about someone from the Tulsa Ham club?

-----Original Message-----
From: arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kim Elmore
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 7:51 AM
To: arrl-ok at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [ARRL-OK] JOTA Host Stations in Tulsa?

I have a good friend that is a scoutmaster in Tulsa. I'd like to put 
him in contact with a club, group, or individual that is hosting a 
JOTA station. Are there any names I can give him?

Kim Elmore N5OP

______________________________________________________
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From ad5pe at sbcglobal.net  Sat Sep 10 16:07:31 2011
From: ad5pe at sbcglobal.net (AD5PE)
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:07:31 -0500
Subject: [ARRL-OK] JOTA Host Stations in Tulsa?
In-Reply-To: <015d01cc6f3b$b646d230$22d47690$@net>
References: <303193.69246.qm@smtp108.sbc.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<015d01cc6f3b$b646d230$22d47690$@net>
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It's been forwarded to the Tulsa ARC yahoo group.  The club has no plans for
JOTA, but that doesn't mean one or more of the members might as individuals.

73,
Jay
AD5PE

-----Original Message-----
From: arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of AE5MH
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 16:59
To: 'ARRL Oklahoma Section List'
Subject: Re: [ARRL-OK] JOTA Host Stations in Tulsa?

How about someone from the Tulsa Ham club?

-----Original Message-----
From: arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kim Elmore
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 7:51 AM
To: arrl-ok at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [ARRL-OK] JOTA Host Stations in Tulsa?

I have a good friend that is a scoutmaster in Tulsa. I'd like to put him in
contact with a club, group, or individual that is hosting a JOTA station.
Are there any names I can give him?

Kim Elmore N5OP

______________________________________________________
___________________ Information __________________________

ARRL Oklahoma Section Manager - Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW  n0irw at arrl.org Oklahoma
Section Web page http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/oklahoma

_________________________________


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ARRL Oklahoma Section.  Anyone is welcome to post to the list.  It was set
up in order to improve communication between the section leaders and
members. 



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From cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net  Sun Sep 11 13:00:05 2011
From: cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net (Kim Elmore)
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:00:05 -0500
Subject: [ARRL-OK] JOTA Host Stations in Tulsa?
In-Reply-To: <00df01cc6ff5$46328b50$d297a1f0$@sbcglobal.net>
References: <303193.69246.qm@smtp108.sbc.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<015d01cc6f3b$b646d230$22d47690$@net>
	<00df01cc6ff5$46328b50$d297a1f0$@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <441671.62972.qm@smtp105.sbc.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks to all. If anyone knows of any JOTA activities near Tulsa, 
please forward to me and I will make sure my friend knows and gets in 
contact with them. I'll invite him here (Norman) but it's a long way 
to drive and probably not practical.

73,

Kim Elmore N5OP


At 03:07 PM 9/10/2011, you wrote:
>It's been forwarded to the Tulsa ARC yahoo group.  The club has no plans for
>JOTA, but that doesn't mean one or more of the members might as individuals.
>
>73,
>Jay
>AD5PE
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>[mailto:arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of AE5MH
>Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 16:59
>To: 'ARRL Oklahoma Section List'
>Subject: Re: [ARRL-OK] JOTA Host Stations in Tulsa?
>
>How about someone from the Tulsa Ham club?
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>[mailto:arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kim Elmore
>Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 7:51 AM
>To: arrl-ok at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [ARRL-OK] JOTA Host Stations in Tulsa?
>
>I have a good friend that is a scoutmaster in Tulsa. I'd like to put him in
>contact with a club, group, or individual that is hosting a JOTA station.
>Are there any names I can give him?
>
>Kim Elmore N5OP
>
>______________________________________________________
>___________________ Information __________________________
>
>ARRL Oklahoma Section Manager - Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW  n0irw at arrl.org Oklahoma
>Section Web page http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/oklahoma
>
>_________________________________
>
>
>This list is for the discussion of topics relating to amateur radio in the
>ARRL Oklahoma Section.  Anyone is welcome to post to the list.  It was set
>up in order to improve communication between the section leaders and
>members.
>
>
>
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>
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>Section Web page http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/oklahoma
>
>_________________________________
>
>
>This list is for the discussion of topics relating to amateur radio in the
>ARRL Oklahoma Section.  Anyone is welcome to post to the list.  It was set
>up in order to improve communication between the section leaders and
>members.
>
>
>
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>Oklahoma Section Web page http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/oklahoma
>
>_________________________________
>
>
>This list is for the discussion of topics relating to amateur radio 
>in the ARRL Oklahoma Section.  Anyone is welcome to post to the 
>list.  It was set up in order to improve communication between the 
>section leaders and members.
>
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From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Tue Sep 13 13:01:43 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:01:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] EC Planning BEFORE the SET  - SATURDAY October 1, 2011
In-Reply-To: <1315590459.27067.YahooMailNeo@web160112.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <1315590459.27067.YahooMailNeo@web160112.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1315933303.72248.YahooMailNeo@web160118.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

For EVERY EC:?????(If no EC in your area ... then the DEC)
? 
BEFORE THE SET???? (SET = Simulated Emergency Test (SET) - SATURDAY October 1, 2011 )
?
Steps for the County Emergency Coordinator??? 

1.????? Sign up all available amateurs in the area under your jurisdiction and work them into your SET plans. 

2.????? Call a meeting of all ARES members and prospective members to briefly outline SET activities, and give general instructions. Do not divulge the exact time or nature of the test to them at this time. This should come as a surprise. Take this opportunity to register new ARES members and get up-to-date information on others.? 

3.????? Contact your areas served agencies and explain the intent and overall purpose of the SET. Offer to send test messages to other branches of their agencies, and invite officials to your ARES meetings and SET operating sites. 

4.????? Contact officials of any adjacent communities having no active amateurs and offer to provide representation in amateur networks for them as well. 

5.????? Arrange publicity in consultation with an ARRL Public Information Officer in local newspapers and radio/TV stations by preparing an announcement and/or inviting the press to observe your group's SET operation. 

6.????? Set up liaison with one or more NTS local/section nets (if you don't already have liaison) so you will have an outlet for all messages out of the local area.? This is where the role of the?Official Emergency Station (OES) in your District or County comes in to play here in Oklahoma. The OES is the liaison between local, the region, and the section/state.

7.????? Formulate your plans around a simulated disaster. Possible "plots" include: a flood, a serious fire, an ice storm, a missing person, a serious accident (automobile, bus, aircraft, for examples), a broken gas line, and so forth. Elaborate on the situation by developing a scenario, but please be realistic. 


Watch this list for info...?? coming in the next few days.

73
?
Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.netFollow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org 
. 

__,_._,___

From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Wed Sep 14 23:17:46 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:17:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Missouri Hams Help Out When 911 Service Goes Down
Message-ID: <1316056666.57456.YahooMailNeo@web160108.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

www.ARRL.org
?
09/14/2011 
?
It doesn?t take a major disaster for Amateur Radio to step in and save the day. Around 9 PM on September 5, a cable cut completely isolated the Johnson County 911 Center in Warrensburg, Missouri, impacting landline, Internet and cellular service. Johnson County -- home to Whiteman Air Force Base -- is located just east of the Kansas City metro area.
?
Johnson County?s emergency plan called for the telephone company to transfer all 911 calls to the Henry County 911 facility in Clinton, Missouri; Henry County is the next county south of Johnson County. But an equipment problem at Henry County?s center prevented the transfer from completing successfully. Calls were then routed to the Benton County 911 Center in Warsaw, Missouri; Benton County is the next county west of Henry County. This transfer was successful and calls started coming in to Warsaw. Unfortunately, Warsaw is more than 40 miles from Warrensburg, and the two centers were unable to establish communication using the county VHF radio facilities.
?
It was then that radio amateurs were brought in to provide communications support. Johnson County Emergency Management Director Gloria Michalski, KC0TPB, activated the Johnson County ARES? group, while Benton County Emergency Management Director Gary England, KC0ZYL, activated the Benton County ARES? group. Amateur Radio operators from both groups reported to their respective Emergency Operations Centers, and using the VHF repeater facility operated by the Warrensburg Area Amateur Radio Club, quickly established reliable communications. Hams relayed the 911 calls between the two centers, with the hams in Benton County handing the calls off to Warrensburg officials for dispatch.
?
?Many people think a major disaster is the only time ARES? members maybe called into action,? said ARRL Missouri Section Emergency Coordinator Kenneth Baremore, W0KRB. ?This type of real-life example helps to point out why we need to have good relationships with our served agencies, as well as being prepared to respond at a moment?s notice. We know about severe storms as they come into the area, be it tornadoes or ice storms. But we can?t be aware of when a backhoe is going astray.?
?
According to Michalski, radio amateurs remained at both sites until the local telephone company fixed the problem at 9:30 AM the next day. While only about 15 calls were transferred, she said that amateurs handled at least one life-critical call.
?
Calling Amateur Radio operators ?awesome!? she said that the service that both ARES? groups provided during the 911 outage was ?invaluable. I assure you that this office has a healthy working relationship with our ARES? group. They are always there for us and the community.

From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Thu Sep 15 14:43:18 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:43:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] 2011 Simulated Emergency Test (SET) - SATURDAY October 1,
	2011.
Message-ID: <1316112198.6332.YahooMailNeo@web160115.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Are you?ready!?????The 2011 Simulated Emergency Test (SET) - will be SATURDAY October 1, 2011.


You can view the?overview and see the basic?guidelines below.? 

The?Scenario, Operations Guidelines and Goals for the 2011 ARES-Ok SET?? have been e-mail to all ARES-OK ECs, DECs, and ZECs. 

73s
?
Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.net
Follow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org

*******************************************************

Simulated EmergencyTest Guidelines-



2011 Simulated Emergency Test



SATURDAY October 1, 2011


The ARRL Simulated Emergency Test is a nationwide exercise in emergency communications, administered by ARRL Field Organization Leaders including Emergency Coordinators, District Emergency Coordinators, Section Emergency Coordinators and Net Managers. Many other Section Leaders like the Section Manager and the Section Traffic Manager may have a hand in planning the exercises and/or reviewing the results. Amateur Radio Emergency Service ? (ARES?), National Traffic System (NTS), Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) and other public-service oriented groups can be involved. The SET weekend gives communicators the opportunity to focus on the emergency-communications capability within your community while interacting with NTS nets. Although the main SET weekend this year is October 1-2, local and section-wide exercises may be held throughout the fall season. 

During September, the ARRL will be among dozens of organizations and agencies taking part in National Preparedness Month. "The Ready Campaign," produced by the Ad Council in partnership with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is aimed at making citizen preparedness "a priority for every city, every neighborhood and every home" in the US. The ARRL encourages you to consider this year's Simulated Emergency Test and preparations for it as a demonstration of Amateur Radio's readiness and as an active participant in National Preparedness Month. http://www.ready.gov/,

http://www.ready.gov/america/npm10/index.html


?WHEN IS THE SET??? SATURDAY OCTOBER 1, 2011

How to Join the SET

To participate in this year?s emergency test, contact your local ARES-OK County and District level?emergency coordinators to find out the details. ARES-OK teams will conduct their exercises?on SATURDAY OCTOBER 1, 2011.? If you don?t know who your local contact is, please got to www.ARESOK.orglog in (new volunteers click apply) and find your ARES-OK County and District level?emergency coordinators for assistance. 
?
Whether you?re a new licensee or an experienced radio amateur, the SET is a golden opportunity to learn or practice useful skills in traffic handling, net operation and emergency communications protocols and management.

Purpose of SET

1.????? To find out the strengths and weaknesses of ARES, NTS, and other groups in providing emergency communications. 

2.????? To provide a public demonstration--to served agencies such as the American Red Cross, the emergency management agency and through the news media--of the value to the public that Amateur Radio provides, particularly in time of need. 

3.????? To help radio amateurs gain experience in communications using standard procedures and a variety of modes under simulated-emergency conditions. 

Format

The scoring format reflects broad objectives and encourages use of digital modes for handling high-volume traffic and point-to-point Welfare reports out of the affected simulated- disaster area. Participants will find SET an opportunity to strengthen the VHF-HF link at the local level, thereby ensuring that ARES and NTS are working in concert. The SET will give all levels of NTS the chance to handle exercise-related traffic. The guidelines also recognize tactical traffic on behalf of served agencies. 

Test messages should carry the word "TEST" before the precedence; that is, "Test Priority" on phone and "TEST P" on cw. The text of such messages should also begin with the words "TEST MESSAGE."

ARES units and other groups are free to conduct their emergency exercises anytime between September and December if an alternative date is preferred. The activity period should not exceed 48 hours. 

Links to SET reporting forms and the EC Annual Report may be found at http://www.arrl.org/public-service-field-services-forms. Or see the attached form.? After logging on the page, scroll down and look in the middle of the page for links titled ?Form A: EC Simulated Emergency Test Report?.
?
NOTE: Please?e-mail your SET summaries to the Oklahoma SEC at ?n7xyo at arrl.net? and copy?ARRL Headquarters via ?sewald at arrl.org?.? ?PLEASE SEND YOUR REPORTS IN BEFORE October 15, 2011 - use the ?Form A: EC Simulated Emergency Test Report? -?download the form?at http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/Form%20A%20SET%202011.doc


Preparation is Important


Steps for the County Emergency Coordinator

1.????? Sign up all available amateurs in the area under your jurisdiction and work them into your SET plans. 

2.????? Call a meeting of all ARES members and prospective members to briefly outline SET activities, and give general instructions. Do not divulge the exact time or nature of the test to them at this time. This should come as a surprise. Take this opportunity to register new ARES members and get up-to-date information on others.? 

3.????? Contact served agencies and explain the intent and overall purpose of the SET. Offer to send test messages to other branches of their agencies, and invite officials to your ARES meetings and SET operating sites. 

4.????? Contact officials of any adjacent communities having no active amateurs and offer to provide representation in amateur networks for them as well. 

5.????? Arrange publicity in consultation with an ARRL Public Information Officer in local newspapers and radio/TV stations by preparing an announcement and/or inviting the press to observe your group's SET operation. 

6.????? Set up liaison with one or more NTS local/section nets (if you don't already have liaison) so you will have an outlet for all messages out of the local area.? This is where the role of the?Official Emergency Station (OES) in your District or County comes in to play here in Oklahoma. The OES is the liaison between local, the region, and the section/state.

7.????? Formulate your plans around a simulated disaster. Possible "plots" include: a flood, a serious fire, an ice storm, a missing person, a serious accident (automobile, bus, aircraft, for examples), a broken gas line, and so forth. Elaborate on the situation by developing a scenario, but please be realistic. 

?
During the SET

1.????? Announce the emergency situation. Activate the emergency net. Dispatch mobiles to served agencies. 

2.????? Have designated stations originate messages on behalf of served agencies. Test messages may be sent simulating requests for supplies. Simulated emergency messages (just like real emergency messages) should be signed by an authorized official. 

3.????? Emphasize tactical communications for served agencies. 

4.????? As warranted by traffic loads, have liaison stations on hand to receive traffic on the local net and relay to your section net. You should also be sure that there is a representative on each session of the section net to receive traffic going to the local area. 

5.????? Operate at least one session (or substantial segment of a session) of the local net on emergency-only basis. Or, if a repeater is on emergency power, allow only emergency-powered stations to operate through the repeater for a certain time period. 

?
After the SET

An important post-SET activity is a critique session to discuss the test results. All ARES-OK?members should be invited to the meeting to review good points and weaknesses apparent in the drill. Emphasize ways to improve procedures, techniques, and coordination with all groups involved. Report your group's effort using the appropriate forms and include any photos, clippings and other items of interest.



The Role of NTS

The main function of the National Traffic System (NTS) in an emergency situation is to tie together all of the various local activities and to provide a means by which all traffic destined outside of a local area, section or region can be systematically relayed to the addressee. 

Normal NTS routing should be followed. A valid exception is the handling of emergency traffic that should be routed as rapidly and efficiently as possible, bypassing various levels of nets when delivery can be expedited. Another exception is when one station is loaded down with traffic for one region or section. At the discretion of the Net Control Station (NCS), the station may be directed to bypass a normal channel and go directly to a lower (or higher) echelon net. 

The interface between NTS and ARES lies in the liaison function between local nets and other NTS nets, particularly at the section level. Responsibility for representation of the local network on the section net lies with the local net manager who may or may not be the EC. Although we usually think of ARES members being the representatives in section nets, it is equally valid to expect NTS personnel to act as liaison to local nets. 

At least one net session or substantial segment of a session should be conducted on emergency power. Plan a surprise session or two. Advise the NCS just before net time. If NCS is unable to operate on emergency power, then someone else must be net control. Only stations operating on emergency power may report in during this time.

Summary

One of the first steps on the way to a successful SET is to try to get as many people involved as possible, and especially new hams. In a real emergency, we find amateurs with all sorts of varied interests coming out of the woodwork. Let's get them involved in SET so they will know more about how emergency communications should be handled. Promote SET on nets and repeaters, and sign up new, enthusiastic radio amateurs. Many of those offering to help will be inexperienced in public-service activities. It's up to you to explain what's going on to them, and provide them with useful roles. They may like it so much that they become a permanent fixture in your ARES or NTS group. For a review of last year's nationwide Simulated Emergency Test, read the article in July, 2011, QST.

Thanks to your efforts, the public service tradition in Amateur Radio continues! 

From n0irw at suddenlink.net  Fri Sep 16 13:44:37 2011
From: n0irw at suddenlink.net (Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:44:37 -0500
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Oklahoma Section News
Message-ID: <3C33804B-9479-47FC-923B-C8D3A4FEFF54@suddenlink.net>

Oklahoma Section News ? September 2011

 

Hello Oklahoma!!

 

Well, the heat wave looks like it has finally subsided and our year of seriously lousy weather is winding down.  I would first like to thank all the ARES members in the section for a job well done during record weather year.  Whether you are part of the ARES-OK management team or a volunteer, THANK YOU for all you have done and I?m sure will do in the future.

 

Speaking of ARES, don?t forget the Simulated Emergency Test (SET) coming up Saturday October 1st.  If you are in the dark about what the SET is or how to participate, just contact your local EC or our Section Emergency Coordinator, Mark Conklin, n7xyo at yahoo.com.  One of them can assist you with the information.  Lets have a good showing for our section SET.

 

HAPPENINGS!

 

The Viking Radio Club, which is a school based club, is blowing and going.  They are sponsored in part by the Lawton Independent Repeater Alliance.  Go to the LIRA website photo section of the LIRA website to see what these local kids are up to?..it?s pretty exciting to see so much exuberance on their faces. http://www.wx5law.com/?page=photos

 

Gary Gerber, KB0HH and the Bunkhouse crew have been busy with the VHF contest this month and will be doing a balloon launch, chase and recovery on Saturday October 15th.  You should join in on the fun if you get the chance.  Check out the website, http://www.kcvhfgridbandits.com/

 

A lot of you are taking the time to set up public displays at your local county fairs?.and if you aren?t, you should be.  Be on the lookout for opportunities to put ham radio in front of the public.  If there is a county fair, or some other special event going on in your area where there will be a lot of foot traffic moving by, get in and set up a special event station and demonstrate ham radio.  If you have a big local mall or the local Wal-Mart store, get on their calendar now to set up a display some Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Have a VHF or UHF station set up and one of your other hams in the parking lot or at home and let the kids that come by ?talk to Santa?.  Not only will the kids be thrilled, but their parents will see your group and ham radio in a very positive light.  Not to mention the possibility of garnering interesting for your next Tech class?.

 

Your club is teaching classes aren?t you??  It?s the easiest way to build your numbers.  Just make sure you have a competent instructor that knows his stuff and can make it fun.

 

HAMFESTS

 

There only 2 section hamfests left for 2011 (that I know of):

 

Texhoma Hamarama

October 21 & 22

Ardmore Convention Center

Ardmore, OK   Just off I-35 at Exit 33

West Gulf Division Convention

 

Division Director, David Woolweaver, K5RAV and Vice Director, John Stratton, N5AUS, Mike Corey, W5MPC, ARRL Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager and myself will be in attendance.  Henry and Tina Allen as well as the entire Texhoma Hamarama Board have worked to make this hamfest one to remember.

http://www.texomahamarama.org/

 

Enid Hamfest

November 5th

Garfield Fairgrounds (Hoover Building)

Opens at 8am

We will have an ARRL Forum.

http://www.enidarc.org/enidhamfest

 

Well, that?s about all I have for now?..remember, contact myself or one of the section cabinet members if you need anything.  We are all listed on the ARRL Oklahoma Section part of the website at the bottom of the page.

http://www.arrl.org/sections/view/oklahoma

 

73, and I look forward to seeing you down the log,

 

Kevin O?Dell, N0IRW

Oklahoma Section Manager

From aam6eok at sbcglobal.net  Fri Sep 16 13:48:33 2011
From: aam6eok at sbcglobal.net (Wade Norris)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:48:33 -0500
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Oklahoma Section News
In-Reply-To: <3C33804B-9479-47FC-923B-C8D3A4FEFF54@suddenlink.net>
References: <3C33804B-9479-47FC-923B-C8D3A4FEFF54@suddenlink.net>
Message-ID: <010301cc7498$db8c5580$92a50080$@net>

Hi Kevin 
The Duncan Club now has a website and it is www.ctarc.com Ms Betty NZ5C is
working on it and more stuff is added as she gets it.

Wade Norris
K5WPN/AAM6OK
ARRL OFFICIAL EMERGENCY STATION
ARES DEC Zone 2 Distric 4
CTARC Storm Spotter NCS
Oklahoma Army MARS
  


-----Original Message-----
From: arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 12:45 PM
To: ARRL Oklahoma Section List; aresoklahoma at yahoogroups.com;
oktraders at yahoogroups.com
Cc: Jay Urish; Lee Cooper; Dr David Woolweaver; sewald at arrl.org; John
Stratton, N5AUS; Bill Roberts
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Oklahoma Section News

Oklahoma Section News - September 2011

 

Hello Oklahoma!!

 

Well, the heat wave looks like it has finally subsided and our year of
seriously lousy weather is winding down.  I would first like to thank all
the ARES members in the section for a job well done during record weather
year.  Whether you are part of the ARES-OK management team or a volunteer,
THANK YOU for all you have done and I'm sure will do in the future.

 

Speaking of ARES, don't forget the Simulated Emergency Test (SET) coming up
Saturday October 1st.  If you are in the dark about what the SET is or how
to participate, just contact your local EC or our Section Emergency
Coordinator, Mark Conklin, n7xyo at yahoo.com.  One of them can assist you with
the information.  Lets have a good showing for our section SET.

 

HAPPENINGS!

 

The Viking Radio Club, which is a school based club, is blowing and going.
They are sponsored in part by the Lawton Independent Repeater Alliance.  Go
to the LIRA website photo section of the LIRA website to see what these
local kids are up to...it's pretty exciting to see so much exuberance on
their faces. http://www.wx5law.com/?page=photos

 

Gary Gerber, KB0HH and the Bunkhouse crew have been busy with the VHF
contest this month and will be doing a balloon launch, chase and recovery on
Saturday October 15th.  You should join in on the fun if you get the chance.
Check out the website, http://www.kcvhfgridbandits.com/

 

A lot of you are taking the time to set up public displays at your local
county fairs..and if you aren't, you should be.  Be on the lookout for
opportunities to put ham radio in front of the public.  If there is a county
fair, or some other special event going on in your area where there will be
a lot of foot traffic moving by, get in and set up a special event station
and demonstrate ham radio.  If you have a big local mall or the local
Wal-Mart store, get on their calendar now to set up a display some Saturday
between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Have a VHF or UHF station set up and
one of your other hams in the parking lot or at home and let the kids that
come by "talk to Santa".  Not only will the kids be thrilled, but their
parents will see your group and ham radio in a very positive light.  Not to
mention the possibility of garnering interesting for your next Tech class..

 

Your club is teaching classes aren't you??  It's the easiest way to build
your numbers.  Just make sure you have a competent instructor that knows his
stuff and can make it fun.

 

HAMFESTS

 

There only 2 section hamfests left for 2011 (that I know of):

 

Texhoma Hamarama

October 21 & 22

Ardmore Convention Center

Ardmore, OK   Just off I-35 at Exit 33

West Gulf Division Convention

 

Division Director, David Woolweaver, K5RAV and Vice Director, John Stratton,
N5AUS, Mike Corey, W5MPC, ARRL Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager
and myself will be in attendance.  Henry and Tina Allen as well as the
entire Texhoma Hamarama Board have worked to make this hamfest one to
remember.

http://www.texomahamarama.org/

 

Enid Hamfest

November 5th

Garfield Fairgrounds (Hoover Building)

Opens at 8am

We will have an ARRL Forum.

http://www.enidarc.org/enidhamfest

 

Well, that's about all I have for now...remember, contact myself or one of
the section cabinet members if you need anything.  We are all listed on the
ARRL Oklahoma Section part of the website at the bottom of the page.

http://www.arrl.org/sections/view/oklahoma

 

73, and I look forward to seeing you down the log,

 

Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW

Oklahoma Section Manager
______________________________________________________
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Oklahoma Section Web page http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/oklahoma

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From n0irw at suddenlink.net  Fri Sep 16 14:17:06 2011
From: n0irw at suddenlink.net (Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:17:06 -0500
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Oklahoma Section News
In-Reply-To: <010301cc7498$db8c5580$92a50080$@net>
References: <3C33804B-9479-47FC-923B-C8D3A4FEFF54@suddenlink.net>
	<010301cc7498$db8c5580$92a50080$@net>
Message-ID: <98BEEFE7-1A8F-45F4-A434-47B81201F6D0@suddenlink.net>

thanks Wade.....

Kevin

On Sep 16, 2011, at 12:48 PM, Wade Norris wrote:

> Hi Kevin 
> The Duncan Club now has a website and it is www.ctarc.com Ms Betty NZ5C is
> working on it and more stuff is added as she gets it.
> 
> Wade Norris
> K5WPN/AAM6OK
> ARRL OFFICIAL EMERGENCY STATION
> ARES DEC Zone 2 Distric 4
> CTARC Storm Spotter NCS
> Oklahoma Army MARS
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:arrl-ok-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW
> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 12:45 PM
> To: ARRL Oklahoma Section List; aresoklahoma at yahoogroups.com;
> oktraders at yahoogroups.com
> Cc: Jay Urish; Lee Cooper; Dr David Woolweaver; sewald at arrl.org; John
> Stratton, N5AUS; Bill Roberts
> Subject: [ARRL-OK] Oklahoma Section News
> 
> Oklahoma Section News - September 2011
> 
> 
> 
> Hello Oklahoma!!
> 
> 
> 
> Well, the heat wave looks like it has finally subsided and our year of
> seriously lousy weather is winding down.  I would first like to thank all
> the ARES members in the section for a job well done during record weather
> year.  Whether you are part of the ARES-OK management team or a volunteer,
> THANK YOU for all you have done and I'm sure will do in the future.
> 
> 
> 
> Speaking of ARES, don't forget the Simulated Emergency Test (SET) coming up
> Saturday October 1st.  If you are in the dark about what the SET is or how
> to participate, just contact your local EC or our Section Emergency
> Coordinator, Mark Conklin, n7xyo at yahoo.com.  One of them can assist you with
> the information.  Lets have a good showing for our section SET.
> 
> 
> 
> HAPPENINGS!
> 
> 
> 
> The Viking Radio Club, which is a school based club, is blowing and going.
> They are sponsored in part by the Lawton Independent Repeater Alliance.  Go
> to the LIRA website photo section of the LIRA website to see what these
> local kids are up to...it's pretty exciting to see so much exuberance on
> their faces. http://www.wx5law.com/?page=photos
> 
> 
> 
> Gary Gerber, KB0HH and the Bunkhouse crew have been busy with the VHF
> contest this month and will be doing a balloon launch, chase and recovery on
> Saturday October 15th.  You should join in on the fun if you get the chance.
> Check out the website, http://www.kcvhfgridbandits.com/
> 
> 
> 
> A lot of you are taking the time to set up public displays at your local
> county fairs..and if you aren't, you should be.  Be on the lookout for
> opportunities to put ham radio in front of the public.  If there is a county
> fair, or some other special event going on in your area where there will be
> a lot of foot traffic moving by, get in and set up a special event station
> and demonstrate ham radio.  If you have a big local mall or the local
> Wal-Mart store, get on their calendar now to set up a display some Saturday
> between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Have a VHF or UHF station set up and
> one of your other hams in the parking lot or at home and let the kids that
> come by "talk to Santa".  Not only will the kids be thrilled, but their
> parents will see your group and ham radio in a very positive light.  Not to
> mention the possibility of garnering interesting for your next Tech class..
> 
> 
> 
> Your club is teaching classes aren't you??  It's the easiest way to build
> your numbers.  Just make sure you have a competent instructor that knows his
> stuff and can make it fun.
> 
> 
> 
> HAMFESTS
> 
> 
> 
> There only 2 section hamfests left for 2011 (that I know of):
> 
> 
> 
> Texhoma Hamarama
> 
> October 21 & 22
> 
> Ardmore Convention Center
> 
> Ardmore, OK   Just off I-35 at Exit 33
> 
> West Gulf Division Convention
> 
> 
> 
> Division Director, David Woolweaver, K5RAV and Vice Director, John Stratton,
> N5AUS, Mike Corey, W5MPC, ARRL Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager
> and myself will be in attendance.  Henry and Tina Allen as well as the
> entire Texhoma Hamarama Board have worked to make this hamfest one to
> remember.
> 
> http://www.texomahamarama.org/
> 
> 
> 
> Enid Hamfest
> 
> November 5th
> 
> Garfield Fairgrounds (Hoover Building)
> 
> Opens at 8am
> 
> We will have an ARRL Forum.
> 
> http://www.enidarc.org/enidhamfest
> 
> 
> 
> Well, that's about all I have for now...remember, contact myself or one of
> the section cabinet members if you need anything.  We are all listed on the
> ARRL Oklahoma Section part of the website at the bottom of the page.
> 
> http://www.arrl.org/sections/view/oklahoma
> 
> 
> 
> 73, and I look forward to seeing you down the log,
> 
> 
> 
> Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW
> 
> Oklahoma Section Manager
> ______________________________________________________
> ___________________ Information __________________________
> 
> ARRL Oklahoma Section Manager - Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW  n0irw at arrl.org
> Oklahoma Section Web page http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/oklahoma
> 
> _________________________________
> 
> 
> This list is for the discussion of topics relating to amateur radio in the
> ARRL Oklahoma Section.  Anyone is welcome to post to the list.  It was set
> up in order to improve communication between the section leaders and
> members. 
> 
> 
> 
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> Oklahoma Section Web page http://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/oklahoma
> 
> _________________________________
> 
> 
> This list is for the discussion of topics relating to amateur radio in the ARRL Oklahoma Section.  Anyone is welcome to post to the list.  It was set up in order to improve communication between the section leaders and members. 
> 
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From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Fri Sep 16 14:22:36 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:22:36 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Got Questions about the SET?
Message-ID: <1316197356.14191.YahooMailNeo@web160107.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

ARES-OK Volunteers and ECs.
?
Got Questions about the SET?? 
?
Interested persons or ARES-OK Volunteers please contact your County's EC? - if there is no EC in your?county contact your DEC). 
?
ECs please contact your District's DEC - if there is no DEC in your District contact your regions ZEC. 
?
DECs if you have questions contact your regions ZEC.
?
You can find your ARES-OK leaders contact info on www.ARESOK.org? log in and look under "List ARES Oklahoma Officers" or you can use the"contact us" tab to contact your regions ZEC or the SEC.
?
If you?re not getting the help you need or still have questions, please feel free to contact your SEC.


Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.net
Follow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org

From ae5mh at sbcglobal.net  Fri Sep 16 22:42:08 2011
From: ae5mh at sbcglobal.net (AE5MH)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:42:08 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] [OKtraders] Oklahoma Section News
In-Reply-To: <3C33804B-9479-47FC-923B-C8D3A4FEFF54@suddenlink.net>
References: <3C33804B-9479-47FC-923B-C8D3A4FEFF54@suddenlink.net>
Message-ID: <004201cc74e3$6624aea0$326e0be0$@net>

Might mention that if your trying for a sweep this year with the "Route 66
On The Air" special event that there is still time left!  The event runs
until Sunday evening.  

Lots of the W6 stations are showing in the Cluster.  Dave and I figure that
between all of us we now estimate 1100 to 1200 "Q"s so far.  I'm shooting
for 2k this year as a team goal.

More about the event can be found at w6jbt.org.

AE5MH
Route 66 On The Air W6K


-----Original Message-----
From: OKtraders at yahoogroups.com [mailto:OKtraders at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 11:45 AM
To: ARRL Oklahoma Section List; aresoklahoma at yahoogroups.com;
oktraders at yahoogroups.com
Cc: Dr David Woolweaver; John Stratton, N5AUS; Jay Urish; Lee Cooper; Bill
Roberts; sewald at arrl.org
Subject: [OKtraders] Oklahoma Section News

Oklahoma Section News - September 2011

 

Hello Oklahoma!!

 

Well, the heat wave looks like it has finally subsided and our year of
seriously lousy weather is winding down.  I would first like to thank all
the ARES members in the section for a job well done during record weather
year.  Whether you are part of the ARES-OK management team or a volunteer,
THANK YOU for all you have done and I'm sure will do in the future.

 

Speaking of ARES, don't forget the Simulated Emergency Test (SET) coming up
Saturday October 1st.  If you are in the dark about what the SET is or how
to participate, just contact your local EC or our Section Emergency
Coordinator, Mark Conklin, n7xyo at yahoo.com.  One of them can assist you with
the information.  Lets have a good showing for our section SET.

 

HAPPENINGS!

 

The Viking Radio Club, which is a school based club, is blowing and going.
They are sponsored in part by the Lawton Independent Repeater Alliance.  Go
to the LIRA website photo section of the LIRA website to see what these
local kids are up to...it's pretty exciting to see so much exuberance on
their faces. http://www.wx5law.com/?page=photos

 

Gary Gerber, KB0HH and the Bunkhouse crew have been busy with the VHF
contest this month and will be doing a balloon launch, chase and recovery on
Saturday October 15th.  You should join in on the fun if you get the chance.
Check out the website, http://www.kcvhfgridbandits.com/

 

A lot of you are taking the time to set up public displays at your local
county fairs..and if you aren't, you should be.  Be on the lookout for
opportunities to put ham radio in front of the public.  If there is a county
fair, or some other special event going on in your area where there will be
a lot of foot traffic moving by, get in and set up a special event station
and demonstrate ham radio.  If you have a big local mall or the local
Wal-Mart store, get on their calendar now to set up a display some Saturday
between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Have a VHF or UHF station set up and
one of your other hams in the parking lot or at home and let the kids that
come by "talk to Santa".  Not only will the kids be thrilled, but their
parents will see your group and ham radio in a very positive light.  Not to
mention the possibility of garnering interesting for your next Tech class..

 

Your club is teaching classes aren't you??  It's the easiest way to build
your numbers.  Just make sure you have a competent instructor that knows his
stuff and can make it fun.

 

HAMFESTS

 

There only 2 section hamfests left for 2011 (that I know of):

 

Texhoma Hamarama

October 21 & 22

Ardmore Convention Center

Ardmore, OK   Just off I-35 at Exit 33

West Gulf Division Convention

 

Division Director, David Woolweaver, K5RAV and Vice Director, John Stratton,
N5AUS, Mike Corey, W5MPC, ARRL Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager
and myself will be in attendance.  Henry and Tina Allen as well as the
entire Texhoma Hamarama Board have worked to make this hamfest one to
remember.

http://www.texomahamarama.org/

 

Enid Hamfest

November 5th

Garfield Fairgrounds (Hoover Building)

Opens at 8am

We will have an ARRL Forum.

http://www.enidarc.org/enidhamfest

 

Well, that's about all I have for now...remember, contact myself or one of
the section cabinet members if you need anything.  We are all listed on the
ARRL Oklahoma Section part of the website at the bottom of the page.

http://www.arrl.org/sections/view/oklahoma

 

73, and I look forward to seeing you down the log,

 

Kevin O'Dell, N0IRW

Oklahoma Section Manager

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From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Sat Sep 17 13:22:22 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:22:22 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR LOCAL LISTS, NETS, GROUPS,
	NEWSLETTER, etc
Message-ID: <1316280142.23971.YahooMailNeo@web160109.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>



What?s the SET?
?
SETis an acronym for Simulated Emergency Test. ?The ARRL?s Simulated Emergency Test is a nationwide exercise in emergency communications, administered by Amateur Radio Emergency Service ? ARES-OK Leaders including Emergency Coordinators (County level), District Emergency Coordinators (Multi-County area), Zone Emergency Coordinators (Regional area) Section Emergency Coordinators (State) and many local, regional, and statewide Net Managers. Many other Section Leaders like the Section Manager and the Section Traffic Manager may have a hand in planning the exercises.? 
?
When is the SET??? SATURDAY OCTOBER 1, 2011
?
How to Join and participate in?the SET
?
To participate in this year?s emergency test, contact your local ARES-OK?emergency coordinators to find out the details. ARES-OK teams will conduct their exercises?on  County and District levelSATURDAY OCTOBER 1, 2011.? If you don?t know who your local contact is, please got to www.ARESOK.org log in (new volunteers click apply) and find your ARES-OK County and District level?emergency coordinators for assistance.
?
Whether you?re a new licensee or an experienced radio amateur, the SET is a golden opportunity to learn or practice useful skills in traffic handling, net operation and emergency communications protocols and management.
?
Purpose of SET
?
1.????? To find out the strengths and weaknesses of ARES, and NTS in providing emergency communications. 
?
2.????? To provide a public demonstration--to served agencies such as the American Red Cross, the emergency management agency and through the news media--of the value to the public that Amateur Radio provides, particularly in time of need. 
?
3.????? To help radio amateurs gain experience in communications using standard procedures and a variety of modes under simulated-emergency conditions. 

From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Sun Sep 25 21:42:03 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:42:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] After the Public Service event - please send a report
Message-ID: <1317001323.22245.YahooMailNeo@web160104.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

To?ALL Amateur Radio Clubs/Groups or ARES-OK?teams,
?
If your group has provided communications?for any community event, bike-ride, fun-run, or other needed communications assistance -?the ARRL would like to?hear?of your valuable service.
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Please log into ARESOK.organd complete a??PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITY REPORT.
The?on-line version of the report can be found at listed under "Role Based Activities", scroll down and click on FSD-157: Public Service Activity Report? fill in the blanks, and click submit.? That's it!?
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Or
You?download and print out?a PDF version of the form?FSD-157
?at http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/fsd157.pdf?.? 
Completed the form and?then?you may?either scan and e-mailed?the form?to the Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator?at n7xyo at arrl.netor can be sent via US Postal Service to N7XYO (find address on QRZ.com).
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Time and time again I hear after-the-fact of?services and actions provided by Amateur Radio groups?and volunteers... However,?their actions?were not documented.? Documentation is VERY important.? Documentation and aids to future planning and training.? It?also helps?when applying for grants, by not only Amateur Radio groups such as clubs and ARES-OK, but by the many of our Served Agencies?for whom?we provides services to.
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Please that the short few minutes and send in a report.
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Thank you for your service.
?
73s
?
Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.net
Follow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org

From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Wed Sep 28 11:22:21 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:22:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] EC Planning BEFORE the SET  - SATURDAY October 1, 2011
References: <1315590459.27067.YahooMailNeo@web160112.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> 
Message-ID: <1317223341.77958.YahooMailNeo@web160119.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

For EVERY ARES-OK?Emergency Coordinator:??????????? 
(If no EC in your area ... then the DEC)
? 
BEFORE THE SET??? ?-? SATURDAY October 1, 2011 
Simulated Emergency Test (SET)
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Steps for the County Emergency Coordinator??? 

1.????? Sign up (ON-LINE at?www.ARESOK.org) all available amateurs in?the area under your jurisdiction and work them into your SET plans.? 

2.????? Call a meeting of all of your area's ARES members and prospective members to briefly outline SET activities, and give general instructions (where to meet or where to check-in on Saturday).? ?Take this opportunity to register new ARES members (ON-LINE at?www.ARESOK.org)?and get up-to-date information on others.? - You can hold the meeting on the AIR, the phone, a park, where-ever & however it works bfor your group.

3.????? Contact your areas served agencies and explain the intent and overall purpose of the SET. Offer to send test messages to other branches of their agencies, and invite officials to your ARES meetings and SET operating sites. 

4.????? Contact officials and/or amateurs?of any adjacent counties & communities having no active amateurs or ARES-OK members and offer to provide representation in amateur networks for them as well for the SET. 

5.?????PIO's? - Arrange publicity in consultation with an ARRL Public Information Officer in local newspapers and radio/TV stations by preparing an announcement and/or inviting the press to observe your group's SET operation. 

6.????? Set up liaison with one or more NTS local/section nets NET TIMES ARE IN THE SET's GUIDELINES - EC's have this info?; so you will have an outlet for all messages out of the local area.? This is where the role of the?Official Emergency Station (OES) in your District or County comes in to play here in Oklahoma. The OES is the liaison between local, the region, and the section/state.

7.????? Formulate your plans of action around?the simulated disaster... it's your team, coach -?get them out on the field.

Good luck and have fun!

73
?
Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.netFollow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org
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From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Thu Sep 29 10:50:13 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:50:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Are your nets listed ??
Message-ID: <1317307813.50005.YahooMailNeo@web160113.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

PLEASE take a look at this listing of nets in Oklahoma.?? 
Are there any addidtions, or corrections needed?
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Click here to view nets:? ?http://www.aresok.org/okAresNets.asp
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If updates are needed please e-mail our IT Manager Roland Stolfa KC5UNL at rstolfa at yahoo.com
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73's

Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.net
Follow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org

From n7xyo at yahoo.com  Thu Sep 29 12:04:18 2011
From: n7xyo at yahoo.com (Mark Conklin)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:04:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ARRL-OK] SET REPORTING REMINDER:
Message-ID: <1317312258.90575.YahooMailNeo@web160116.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

*All ECs and DECs*,
?
?
SET? REPORTING? REMINDER:
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There are two (2) diffrent reports that?need to?be done for this Saturday's SET (10/1/2011).? 
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1) ?On Saturday (10/1/2011) there is a short "Status Report" to be sent via the statewide HF nets (see schedule below).
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2) ?Before October 15, 2011 a written report to be sent to the SEC and the ARRL (see the link to the ?Form A: EC Simulated Emergency Test Report?? below).
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1) Status reporting VIA statewide HF net. 
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At the end of the day each EC or DEC shall send a status report to the NCS on the Statewide HF Nets. For status reporting there will be two (2) opportunities to contact the NCS on the Statewide HF Nets. 
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Schedule for status reporting Statewide HF Nets will be:
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1430L ?3900KHz? Lower Sideband Phone???? L= Local time???? 
1500L ?7260KHz? Lower Sideband Phone????
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and a second round of?
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1530L ?3900KHz ?Lower Sideband Phone????
1600L ?7260KHz? Lower Sideband Phone????
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The status report message format will be short:
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County Name & Number (See ARESOK.org): 
EC or DEC in charge of local SET: (Name, Call)
Local Start Time ? local End Time
Local Freq(s). of Net(s):?? (Can be more than one.)
Number of TACTICAL traffic handled:
Number of FORMAL written traffic handled:
Number of participants:
Any comments: 
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2)?Written report to SEC and the ARRL.
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EC or DEC shall e-mail your SET summaries to the ARES-Oklahoma SEC at n7xyo at arrl.net? and copy?ARRL Headquarters via ?sewald at arrl.org?.? ?
PLEASE SEND YOUR REPORTS IN BEFORE October 15, 2011 - use the ?Form A: EC Simulated Emergency Test Report? - download the form from: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/Form%20A%20SET%202011.doc
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Good Luck, Have Fun and 73,

Mark Conklin, N7XYO
Oklahoma Section Emergency Coordinator
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
918.232.8346
n7xyo at arrl.net
Follow me on Twitter @N7XYO

www.ARESOK.org?

