[CALV-ARES] APRS

Mon Sep 22 21:37:16 EDT 2014

Just a quick note!

I thought we were communicators and not

*"commutator" .*

*My 5 cents. *

*Bill*

On Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 2:12 PM, N3QHC <n3qhc at verizon.net> wrote:

> *Jim, EVERYTHING is important!  *
>
>
>
> *I was pointing out how the APRS application is correctly pronounced.  I
> think it very important to call it by its proper term, hence, as EC, I took
> an opportunity to convey this to CALV-ARES Stations.  The other name I hear
> too often by CALV-ARES members ONLY makes people from CALV sound like
> hillbillies.  One needs a translator to figure what one is trying saying. *
>
>
>
> *I realize that some people here say the wrong pronunciation so often that
> CALV hams more or less have learned to recognize what is being conveyed so
> on one hand one might think this is a non-issue.  However, if we are
> pronouncing this application by some another term during EmComm situation
> to people in other jurisdictions then critical time can be wasted on the
> air waves explaining ourselves.  That time could be perilous when real
> emergency traffic needs to be sent or received.  *
>
>
>
> *In my opinion, it far better to correct this issue now than in a
> circumstance when dangerous conditions of Life & Property looms.  By not
> pointing this mispronunciation out creates a bad habit that could be used
> by some during an EmComm.  All I am saying is some of us for whatever
> reason are not calling APRS by its proper term & by doing so can waste
> cherished air time because a receiving station(s) are confused with a term
> being said incorrectly.  By doing so necessities more radio air time to
> explain oneself when time is vital.  A teachable moment via email now is
> much better served than when Life & Property are threaten!   *
>
>
>
> *Some emails lately received  are not acceptable during EmComms.  Radio
> silence is the objective so that emergency and critical traffic can be
> transmitted when needed.  I do thank-you for bring up trepidations because
> they are teachable moments for many.*
>
>
>
> *During SKYWARN Activation years ago in CALV a local ham reported from
> Owings to SKYWARN NCS that the sky was ‘bright and sunny’ at his house
> while lower CALV and parts of STMA were experiencing severe weather
> conditions.  SKYWARN NCS states what reports they need from the affected
> area Spotters so that they can update their emergency message to protect
> Life and Property.  ‘Bright and Sunny’ was not one of those reports SKYWARN
> NCS was demanding.  They told us in SKYWARN class not to report on
> conditions other than those that are requesting to keep the air waves open
> for real-time ground reports to be given to Meteorologists at NWS Sterling,
> Virginia. *
>
>
>
> *Many of the new CALV-ARES hams have not experience any EmComms.  Count
> our blessings!  We are in an area of the country that has been lucky for
> many years not having manmade or natural disasters occurring.  When EmComm
> are activated there are times when nothing is happening then all of sudden
> there are radio reports coming from everywhere.   It takes training,
> education, practice, experience, discipline and many other learned skills
> to be a good commutator during an emergency situation(s).  This is why I
> say EVERYTHING is important!*
>
>
>
> *Our job as EmComm commutator’s during emergencies is keep the Amateur
> Radio frequencies being utilized for critical reports, traffic and messages
> OPEN for **EMERGENCY TRAFFIC, i.e., no rag chewing or unnecessary
> communications.*
>
>
>
> *BTW, CALV has an APRS Station recently online located in Prince
> Frederick, another coming to Huntingtown very soon, others going up in
> Sunderland and Owings.  So there is progress occurring locally.  Keep in
> mind, one does not need an APRS radio to provide APRS reports.  *
>
>
>
> *I strongly suggest ALL those interested in APRS to watch Bob
> Burninga/WB4APR, the inventor of APRS , who lives in the Annapolis area,
> YouTube’s presentation mentioned in an earlier email from me.  Go to >  *
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdmJKuvbvgg *to watch.  Good information
> with lot of misconception of APRS being explained by Bob/WA4APR.*
>
>
>
> *73, Dennis/N3QHC*
>
>
>
> *When All Else Fails…Amateur Radio*
>
>
>
> ---eom---
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>
> *From:* CALV-ARES [mailto:calv-ares-bounces at mailman.qth.net] *On Behalf
> Of *Jim Tetlow
> *Sent:* Monday, September 22, 2014 10:51 AM
>
> *To:* 'Calvert County, MD ARES'
> *Subject:* Re: [CALV-ARES] APRS
>
>
>
> Maybe we would be better served in actually using APRS on a daily basis;
> and understanding its uses; instead of worrying about how to pronounce the
> acronym!
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Jim Tetlow
>
>
>
> *From:* CALV-ARES [mailto:calv-ares-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> <calv-ares-bounces at mailman.qth.net>] *On Behalf Of *N3QHC
> *Sent:* Saturday, September 20, 2014 10:16
> *To:* 'Calvert County, MD ARES'
> *Subject:* Re: [CALV-ARES] APRS
>
>
>
> Thanks for taking your time and equipment Bob to do this!
>
>
>
> This will is a very  huge benefit for Simulated Emergency Test, SET
> <http://www.arrl.org/chapter-2-simulated-emergency-test-set>, held yearly
> on the first Saturday of October.
>
> <click ‘SET’ for more information>
>
>
>
> Automatic Packet Reporting System, APRS, was designed by local ham who
> lives in Glen Burnie, Bob Burninga/WB4APR,  He is a member of AARC and MDC
> Section Technical Director.  APRS is used worldwide now.  It is used to
> provide universal text messaging to all devices that can text message.
>
> Watch Bob’s APRS explanation of APRS  >
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdmJKuvbvgg .
>
>
>
> I inputted paragraph two for those new to APRS.  Also to clear up what
> APRS is to many that have a misconception of APRS.  APRS is a very powerful
> tool for hams.  Very useful for Public Service events and EmComms.
>
>
>
> BTW, this acronym is pronounced, “A” “P” “R” “S” not “ape-rest” or some
> such term.
>
>
>
> 73, Dennis/N3QHC
>
>
>
> *From:* CALV-ARES [mailto:calv-ares-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> <calv-ares-bounces at mailman.qth.net>] *On Behalf Of *Bob Sheskin
> *Sent:* Saturday, September 20, 2014 7:34 AM
> *To:* CALV-ARES at mailman.qth.net
> *Subject:* [CALV-ARES] APRS
>
>
>
> I have setup a APRS digipeater with iGate for testing. I decided to put it
> up early and let it run to see how it covers. First time I have done this
> so suggestions are welcome. I do plan to have this running through the SET
> even though I won’t be here.
>
>
>
>
>
> *--*
>
> *73,*
>
> *Bob N3PPH*
>
>
>
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