From eric at christensenplace.us  Fri Jan  8 09:27:25 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 2016 09:27:25 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] New day/time for the AUXCOMM Net
Message-ID: <1934473.cxSKxfbo0G@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

Following feedback from attendees at last night's meeting, I'm officially 
changing the AUXCOMM Training Net day and time.  The net will now meet 
immediately following the CARA Net on Monday evenings at 7:30PM (local).  This 
net will always start on the Sunderland 146.985 MHz repeater but will likely 
move another frequency (Prince Frederick 444.950 MHz, HF, etc) to allow 
training to occur using other modes and methods.

We'll start the new schedule on Monday, January 11th.

All amateurs are welcome to participate.

73,
Eric Christensen WG3K
Calvert County ARES Emergency Coordinator
Maryland-DC Section Official Relay Station

From eric at christensenplace.us  Fri Jan  8 10:49:50 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 2016 10:49:50 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Annual Records Review
Message-ID: <1752992.gj7BCoQF3I@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

It's that time, again; time to update your registration records for AUXCOMM!  
If you haven't completed your registration then you aren't "officially" a member 
of AUXCOMM.

Here are all the current members:
WG3K
N3PPH
KF3AA
KC3EN
K3AWD
KC3DAS
KB3RAN
N3AE
KR3A
KG1L
K3UGA
W3RBR
K3ALM
W3PQS
KB3SXB

Seeing as how there are 30 people subscribed to the mailing list I suspect 
we're missing some registrations.

Why is the registration process important?  First, it allows us to know that 
you're interested in emergency communications.  Second, it provides us with 
your contact information (so we can get up with you in an emergency).  Lastly 
it provides us with your station's capabilities.

The registration process is easy.  Just login to the website 
(https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/wp-login.php) and then select the AUXCOMM 
Registration Form link under "Forms" (https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/forms/sign-up-for-calvert-county-ares/).  If you've already completed the registration form 
(the list of callsigns above) you may select the link at the bottom of that 
page to get a link emailed to you that allows you to just update your 
information (and even if all your information is still correct, please select 
the update button at the bottom so I know you've looked at your record).

I'm hoping to start automatically pulling the data from these registration 
forms to create the phone trees and such.

I appreciate everyone's actions on updating your records for the new year.

73,
Eric Christensen WG3K
Calvert County ARES Emergency Coordinator
Maryland-DC Section Official Relay Station

From donotreply at wordpress.com  Fri Jan 15 15:42:33 2016
From: donotreply at wordpress.com (Calvert County Auxiliary Communications Services)
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 20:42:33 +0000
Subject: [CALV-ARES] [New post] December 2015 ARES Report
Message-ID: <78930991.453.0@wordpress.com>

Post       : December 2015 ARES Report
URL        : https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/2015/12/31/december-2015-ares-report/
Posted     : December 31, 2015 at 11:59 pm
Author     : Eric Christensen
Categories : Monthly EC Report

Total number of ARES members: 13 Change since last month: same (+,-, or same)

Local Net Name: Calvert AUXCOMM Net Total sessions 2

NTS liaison is maintained with the Maryland Emergency Phone Net

Number of drills, tests and training sessions this month: 1 Person hours 10

Number of public service events this month: 0 Person hours 0

Number of emergency operations this month: 0 Person hours 0

Total number of ARES operations this month: 1 Total Person hours 10

Comments:

Website: https://auxcomm.k3cal.org ( https://ares.k3cal.org/ )
Listserv: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/calv-ares

December was quiet. No public service events or operations occurred in the period of time.

Global SET occurred with short notice. Ten members reported back within a short amount of time. We need to continue to work on our call up for events like this.

The Calvert AUXCOMM net met twice with low turnout. We hope we'll pick up more regular participants in January. The net generally meets on the 146.985 MHz Sunderland repeater.

No AUXCOMM meeting occurred this month.

December started our winter preparedness and our training will focus on cold weather events. An exercise is expected for later on in January.

Signature: Eric H Christensen Title: (EC or DEC) EC Call sign: WG3K

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From n3ae at comcast.net  Fri Jan 15 19:37:59 2016
From: n3ae at comcast.net (N3AE)
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2016 00:37:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CALV-ARES] National Emergency Network
Message-ID: <1584980959.5681817.1452904679660.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>

An article on government plans for a national emergency responder network in the 700 MHz region.

    http://federalnewsradio.com/technology/2016/01/major-step-taken-public-safety-broadband-network/ 

Shawn

From donotreply at wordpress.com  Sun Jan 17 14:13:55 2016
From: donotreply at wordpress.com (Calvert County Auxiliary Communications Services)
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2016 19:13:55 +0000
Subject: [CALV-ARES] [New post] January AUXCOMM Training Meeting
Message-ID: <78930991.456.0@wordpress.com>

Post       : January AUXCOMM Training Meeting
URL        : https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/2016/01/17/january-auxcomm-training-meeting/
Posted     : January 17, 2016 at 2:13 pm
Author     : Eric Christensen
Categories : Meeting Announcements, Training

The January AUXCOMM Training meeting will be held this Tuesday, January 19th, at the Drum Point Property Owners Association (DPPOA) office (401 Lake Drive, Lusby) at 7:30PM.

Objective of the meeting:

* Become familiar with the radio station at DPPOA and its capabilities. (Ooo'ing and Ahh'ing at the new tower installation is optional but encouraged.)
* Basic familiarization with WebEOC.
* A review of the EOP ( https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/ares-emergency-operations-plan/ )  and annual updates.

Pizza is being provided by Peter, KB3SXB.? Please RSVP to him so he can get a head count.

Hope to see you all there!

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From eric at christensenplace.us  Sun Jan 17 14:17:24 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2016 14:17:24 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] [New post] January AUXCOMM Training Meeting
In-Reply-To: <78930991.456.0@wordpress.com>
References: <78930991.456.0@wordpress.com>
Message-ID: <5292321.ZFRiOIXbZc@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

On Sunday, January 17, 2016 07:13:55 PM Calvert County Auxiliary 
Communications Services via CALV-ARES wrote:
at the Drum Point Property Owners Association (DPPOA) office (401

If anyone would like to ride with me please let me know.  I know I already 
have one rider confirmed.  Radios will be provided for the duration of the ride 
for the enjoyment of the occupants.

--Eric

From eric at christensenplace.us  Sun Jan 17 14:49:52 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2016 14:49:52 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Google Authenticator on the AUXCOMM website
Message-ID: <1932021.PcCKfGEHB5@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

I've had a few questions about the new Google Authenticator blank on the login 
screen for the AUXCOMM website.  This is an optional field to add two-factor 
authentication (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-factor_authentication) to 
your account to help harden the site.  It's not a requirement for use but is 
highly encouraged (especially for those of us that have admin access to the 
site).

Google Authenticator is an app that runs on your smartphone (Android and iOS) 
to provide a cryptographically-generated number to authenticate you into the 
system.  This, in addition to your username and password, provides a more-
secure login (something you know and something you have).

You can download the app from the app store for your device and activate it 
for the website in your profile (https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/wp-admin/profile.php).  If you have any problems or questions please let me know!

73,
Eric WG3K

From donotreply at wordpress.com  Sun Jan 17 15:32:42 2016
From: donotreply at wordpress.com (Calvert County Auxiliary Communications Services)
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:32:42 +0000
Subject: [CALV-ARES] [New post] Updated ICS-205 Incident Communications Plan
Message-ID: <78930991.461.0@wordpress.com>

Post       : Updated ICS-205 Incident Communications Plan
URL        : https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/2016/01/17/updated-ics-205-incident-communications-plan/
Posted     : January 17, 2016 at 3:32 pm
Author     : Eric Christensen
Categories : ARES, RACES

I've updated the CALV ICS-205 Incident Communications Plan ( https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/CALV_ICS_205.pdf )  to include the new HF voice and data frequencies.? Also updated is the CTCSS tone that the Davidsonville two-meter repeater now transmits.

If you haven't already, please update your radios and files with the changes.? The ICS-205 (non-incident specific) form is always found at the top of the Frequencies ( https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/communications/frequencies/ )  page.

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From eric at christensenplace.us  Mon Jan 18 23:18:19 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 23:18:19 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Fwd: REMINDER - HF HOSPITAL NET - JAN 20th 1930(L) -
	3820 kHz
Message-ID: <16908342.pIyv74QYzb@eric.home.christensenplace.us>


----------  Forwarded Message  ----------

Subject: REMINDER - HF HOSPITAL NET - JAN 20th 1930(L) - 3820 kHz
Date: Monday, January 18, 2016, 09:51:42 PM
From: ARRL Members Only Web site <memberlist at www.arrl.org>
To: eric at christensenplace.us

To all MDC Section ECs, AECs and ARES Members:

REMINDER - HF HOSPITAL NET - JAN 20th 1930(L) - 3820 kHz

Please join Prince George's County Maryland ARES Group
(http://pgares.org/) in their regularly scheduled HF Hospital Net. 

This net meets on Wednesday following the third Monday of each month.
You do not have to be associated with a hospital to join the net. 

In case of a real disaster where HF is all "ya got," we need to
experience the HF bands conditions to remind us of techniques that must
be used to get the message through. 

So, dust off your HF rig and stop by to say 'HI' on Wednesday, January
20, 2016, at 1930 Local time on 3820 KHz LSB Phone.  This is an
informal net and all are welcome to participate.

We are trying to raise the number of check-Ins and it is a good reason
to use your HF radio.  So, come join in the "round-robin." 
 
Thank you very much, 
 
Wanda Montgomery KA3AHI
Assistant Section Manager
MDC Section Hospital EmComm Program
Prince George's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service Assistant
Emergency
Coordinator-Hospital Program
(H) 301.782.7039
(C)  240.427.8767

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From davehardy0101 at aol.com  Tue Jan 19 12:40:27 2016
From: davehardy0101 at aol.com (David Hardy)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:40:27 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Annual Records Review
In-Reply-To: <1752992.gj7BCoQF3I@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
References: <1752992.gj7BCoQF3I@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
Message-ID: <1525af9344e-151f-16ab7@webprd-a35.mail.aol.com>

After the site visit to the EOC on Friday and seeing WebEOC and knowing we have authority to get into this resource and practice using it, I am still trying to figure out how to do that from my computer.  Eric; you said it is an app and i went to the app store and found an Iphone, Ipad app called WebEOC Mobi.  I don't have either of those devices.  I have an Android phone but I don't think that is the device that I will primarily use if I want to practice.  I have Windows 7 on one computer and Windows 10 on another.  


Anyone, help me out and explain where I can log in and become familiar with the screens and capabilities of this resource.  Looking forward to discussing this at tonight's meeting.


David Hardy      
davehardy0101 at aol.com
    
KB3RAN
 



-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Christensen <eric at christensenplace.us>
To: Calvert County Auxiliary Communications Services <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2016 10:49 am
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Annual Records Review

It's that time, again; time to update your registration records for AUXCOMM!  
If you haven't completed your registration then you aren't "officially" a member 
of AUXCOMM.

Here are all the current members:
WG3K
N3PPH
KF3AA
KC3EN
K3AWD
KC3DAS
KB3RAN
N3AE
KR3A
KG1L
K3UGA
W3RBR
K3ALM
W3PQS
KB3SXB

Seeing as how there are 30 people subscribed to the mailing list I suspect 
we're missing some registrations.

Why is the registration process important?  First, it allows us to know that 
you're interested in emergency communications.  Second, it provides us with 
your contact information (so we can get up with you in an emergency).  Lastly 
it provides us with your station's capabilities.

The registration process is easy.  Just login to the website 
(https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/wp-login.php) and then select the AUXCOMM 
Registration Form link under "Forms" (https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/forms/sign-up-for-calvert-county-ares/).  If you've already completed the registration form 
(the list of callsigns above) you may select the link at the bottom of that 
page to get a link emailed to you that allows you to just update your 
information (and even if all your information is still correct, please select 
the update button at the bottom so I know you've looked at your record).

I'm hoping to start automatically pulling the data from these registration 
forms to create the phone trees and such.

I appreciate everyone's actions on updating your records for the new year.

73,
Eric Christensen WG3K
Calvert County ARES Emergency Coordinator
Maryland-DC Section Official Relay Station
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From eric at christensenplace.us  Tue Jan 19 13:13:53 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:13:53 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] WebEOC
In-Reply-To: <1525af9344e-151f-16ab7@webprd-a35.mail.aol.com>
References: <1752992.gj7BCoQF3I@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
	<1525af9344e-151f-16ab7@webprd-a35.mail.aol.com>
Message-ID: <4520773.S3OOPkKkDa@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:40:27 PM David Hardy via CALV-ARES wrote:
> After the site visit to the EOC on Friday and seeing WebEOC and knowing we
> have authority to get into this resource and practice using it, I am still
> trying to figure out how to do that from my computer.  Eric; you said it is
> an app and i went to the app store and found an Iphone, Ipad app called
> WebEOC Mobi.  I don't have either of those devices.  I have an Android
> phone but I don't think that is the device that I will primarily use if I
> want to practice.  I have Windows 7 on one computer and Windows 10 on
> another.
> 
> 
> Anyone, help me out and explain where I can log in and become familiar with
> the screens and capabilities of this resource.  Looking forward to
> discussing this at tonight's meeting.

It's a *web* application and not something you have to download.  We'll talk 
more about it tonight at the meeting.

73,
Eric

From eric at christensenplace.us  Wed Jan 20 10:47:23 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:47:23 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Blizzard Watch
Message-ID: <11536927.ox30RlmoGH@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1013 AM EST WED JAN 20 2016

DCZ001-MDZ004>006-011-013-014-016>018-503>508-VAZ052>057-505-506-
202315-
/O.NEW.KLWX.BZ.A.0001.160122T1700Z-160124T1100Z/
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL-NORTHERN BALTIMORE-
SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-PRINCE GEORGES-ANNE ARUNDEL-CHARLES-ST. MARYS-
CALVERT-NORTHWEST MONTGOMERY-CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MONTGOMERY-
NORTHWEST HOWARD-CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST HOWARD-NORTHWEST HARFORD-
SOUTHEAST HARFORD-PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX-
ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-
KING GEORGE-WESTERN LOUDOUN-EASTERN LOUDOUN-
1013 AM EST WED JAN 20 2016

...BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A BLIZZARD WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW AND WIND. A WINTRY MIX IS POSSIBLE
  FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING EAST OF INTERSTATE
  95...BEFORE CHANGING BACK TO ALL SNOW ON SATURDAY.

* ACCUMULATIONS...POTENTIAL FOR A FOOT OR MORE OF SNOW.

* TIMING...FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. CONDITIONS ARE
  EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON WITH THE HEAVIEST
  SNOW...STRONGEST WINDS...AND POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS
  EXPECTED FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE DANGEROUS
  CONDITIONS AND WILL BE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. TRAVEL IS
  EXPECTED TO BE SEVERELY LIMITED IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE DURING THE
  HEIGHT OF THE STORM FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. VISIBILITY WILL
  BE REDUCED TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES IN WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH FRIDAY. NORTHEAST WINDS WILL
  INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH FRIDAY
  NIGHT...THEN SHIFT NORTH SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

* TEMPERATURES...MID TO UPPER 20S MOST LOCATIONS. UPPER 20S TO
  LOWER 30S ACROSS SOUTHERN MARYLAND.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

USE THIS ADVANCE NOTICE TO PLAN AHEAD! ADJUST TRAVEL PLANS...AND
PLANNED ACTIVITIES. STOCK UP ON NECESSITIES. MAKE PLANS FOR
ELDERLY FAMILY AND THOSE MOST AT RISK. PREPARE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF
POWER OUTAGES DURING SNOWY AND COLD CONDITIONS. USE THIS TIME TO
MINIMIZE IMPACT ON YOU...YOUR FAMILY...AND YOUR COMMUNITY.

&&

From eric at christensenplace.us  Wed Jan 20 11:56:41 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:56:41 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Winter Weather Advisory
Message-ID: <1863592.aTEvf2cXo7@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1114 AM EST WED JAN 20 2016

MDZ017-018-210015-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WW.Y.0002.160120T2300Z-160121T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.BZ.A.0001.160122T1700Z-160124T1100Z/
ST. MARYS-CALVERT-
1114 AM EST WED JAN 20 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW... WHICH IS IN EFFECT
FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW FOR THIS WEDNESDAY EVENING. HEAVY SNOW AND
  WIND FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. A WINTRY MIX IS
  POSSIBLE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING BEFORE CHANGING
  BACK TO ALL SNOW ON SATURDAY.

* ACCUMULATIONS...1 TO 2 INCHES THIS WEDNESDAY EVENING. POTENTIAL
  FOR A FOOT OR MORE OF SNOW FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
  NIGHT.

* TIMING...SNOW THIS WEDNESDAY EVENING...THEN HEAVY SNOW FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO
  DETERIORATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON WITH THE HEAVIEST SNOW...STRONGEST
  WINDS...AND POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS EXPECTED
  FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...ROADS THIS EVENING WILL BE SNOW COVERED AND
  SLIPPERY...AND THIS WILL MAKE TRAVELLING HAZARDOUS. FOR FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW
  WILL CAUSE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND WILL BE A THREAT TO LIFE AND
  PROPERTY. TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BE SEVERELY LIMITED IF NOT
  IMPOSSIBLE DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE STORM FRIDAY NIGHT AND
  SATURDAY. VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES IN
  WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

* WINDS...LIGHT AND VARIABLE THIS EVENING. NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH
  FRIDAY. NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
  TO 40 MPH FRIDAY NIGHT...THEN SHIFT NORTH SATURDAY THROUGH
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

* TEMPERATURES...MIDDLE 20S THIS EVENING. UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S
  FOR MOST LOCATIONS FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

FOR WEDNESDAY EVENING...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT
PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.

USE THIS ADVANCE NOTICE TO PLAN AHEAD! ADJUST TRAVEL PLANS...AND
PLANNED ACTIVITIES. STOCK UP ON NECESSITIES. MAKE PLANS FOR
ELDERLY FAMILY AND THOSE MOST AT RISK. PREPARE FOR THE
POSSIBILITY OF POWER OUTAGES DURING SNOWY AND COLD CONDITIONS.
USE THIS TIME TO MINIMIZE IMPACT ON YOU...YOUR FAMILY...AND YOUR
COMMUNITY.

&&

From donotreply at wordpress.com  Wed Jan 20 13:19:01 2016
From: donotreply at wordpress.com (Calvert County Auxiliary Communications Services)
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 18:19:01 +0000
Subject: [CALV-ARES] [New post] Weekend Blizzard?
Message-ID: <78930991.463.0@wordpress.com>

Post       : Weekend Blizzard?
URL        : https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/2016/01/20/weekend-blizzard/
Posted     : January 20, 2016 at 1:18 pm
Author     : Eric Christensen
Categories : ALERT, ARES, Preparedness, Weather

The weather models are coming into more of a consensus of a large quantity of snow beginning Friday.? The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory starting Wednesday at 6:00 PM until midnight ( http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=MDZ018&warncounty=MDC009&firewxzone=MDZ018&local_place1=Chesapeake%20Beach%20MD&product1=Winter+Weather+Advisory&lat=38.6745&lon=-76.5396 )  and a Blizzard Watch starting Friday afternoon going until late Saturday night ( http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=MDZ018&warncounty=MDC009&firewxzone=MDZ018&local_place1=Chesapeake%20Beach%20MD&product1=Blizzard+Watch&lat=38.6745&lon=-76.5396 ) .

It was thought that southern Maryland might get more of a rain/snow mix but this is quickly changing to all snow for the two storms that are approaching.
Wednesday storm
Tonight's storm is likely to affect the southern portion of Calvert County more than the northern portion with the southern section getting between 1 to 2 inches of accumulation.? Minimal impact is expected.

Activation is not expected for this storm.
Weekend storm
The entire area is under a Blizzard Watch with the expectation of heavy snow and strong winds.? The National Weather Service has said that Saturday through Saturday night will have a "high threat of high impact winter storm with significant travel delays, closures, and threats to life and property".

Now is the time to plan for your personal safety ( http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/winter/before.shtml ) .

Activation is likely.? We will likely go to a standby mode sometime on Friday.
Updates
Additional updates will be posted here as they become available (updates aren't emailed out so check back frequently).

The NWS forecast and all advisories ( http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.67449266020918&lon=-76.53958745579564 )  can be found on their website.? The Capital Weather Gang is also live blogging information ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2016/01/19/model-live-blog-assessing-late-week-heavy-snow-threat/ )  regarding predictions specific to the DC area on their website.

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From n3xmz.md at gmail.com  Wed Jan 20 22:10:03 2016
From: n3xmz.md at gmail.com (W. Hackett)
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:10:03 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Attention All ARES/RACES Members
Message-ID: <CAC=hUoq+ComPTbcGHxALt_bp5vg6sMU=vfANwpSd4jQP2o0bkA@mail.gmail.com>

The Following Was a Release From Our EOC ,


With the possibility of the activation of the EOC in response to the
current Winter Weather Threat I am asking that all
Departments/Divisions/Agency?s create a staffing list for their
representatives in the EOC. If I had to project an estimated staffing date
and time for the EOC I would recommend staffing from Friday afternoon
1600hrs. through Sunday afternoon 1600hrs.



The determination to open the EOC and to what level will be made tomorrow after
the 1600hr Statewide Weather Conference Call.




Al



Alfred B. Jeffery III

Emergency Management Specialist

Calvert County Department of Public Safety

Division of Emergency Management & Safety

410-535-1600 x2781 (o)
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From eric at christensenplace.us  Thu Jan 21 12:42:57 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric H. Christensen)
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 12:42:57 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] CALV Duty EC for the next week
Message-ID: <r12xnl04r2y8t6srolb4m795.1453398177951@email.android.com>

As it turns out, I'll be out of town starting this afternoon through next week. ?Shawn, N3AE, is the Duty EC during my absence. ?I'll try to keep an ear out on Echolink during the event to help where I can.

73,
Eric WG3K
CALV ARES EC
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From eric at christensenplace.us  Thu Jan 21 13:39:46 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:39:46 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Blizzard Warning
Message-ID: <161506969.9OQH1sXAAE@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1209 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

MDZ016>018-VAZ052-055>057-220115-
/O.UPG.KLWX.BZ.A.0001.160122T1700Z-160124T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.BZ.W.0001.160122T1800Z-160124T1100Z/
CHARLES-ST. MARYS-CALVERT-PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-
STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-KING GEORGE-
1209 PM EST THU JAN 21 2016

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A BLIZZARD WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY
TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY. THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW AND WIND WITH BLOWING AND DRIFTING
  SNOW FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. SLEET MAY MIX WITH
  THE SNOW FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING EAST OF INTERSTATE
  95...BEFORE CHANGING BACK TO ALL SNOW BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 12 TO 18 INCHES NEAR THE
  BAY WITH 18 TO 24 INCHES ELSEWHERE.

* TIMING...HEAVY SNOW FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.
  CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON WITH
  THE HEAVIEST SNOW... STRONGEST WINDS...AND POTENTIAL LIFE
  THREATENING CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY.

* IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE DANGEROUS
  CONDITIONS AND WILL BE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. TRAVEL
  IS EXPECTED TO BE SEVERELY LIMITED IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE DURING
  THE HEIGHT OF THE STORM FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. VISIBILITY
  WILL BE REDUCED TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES IN WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55
  MPH...BECOMING NORTH SATURDAY. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE NEAR
  THE BAY AND TIDAL POTOMAC RIVER.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS
AND POOR VISIBILITIES ARE LIKELY. THIS WILL LEAD TO WHITEOUT
CONDITIONS...MAKING TRAVEL EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. DO NOT TRAVEL. IF
YOU MUST TRAVEL...HAVE A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT WITH YOU. IF YOU GET
STRANDED...STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE. PREPARE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF
POWER OUTAGES DURING SNOWY AND COLD CONDITIONS.

&&

From n3ae at comcast.net  Thu Jan 21 20:23:52 2016
From: n3ae at comcast.net (N3AE)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:23:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CALV-ARES] AUXCOM Activation to Standby Firday afternoon
In-Reply-To: <2059585211.10169934.1453423856143.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1729166290.10188446.1453425832489.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>

All, 

At this time, our plan is to activate Calvert AUXCOM to a standby status at 1400 local Friday afternoon. Please monitor the 146.985 repeater at that time or soon thereafter (once you're finished with your own storm preparations). 

"Standby" means we should all monitor the repeater, but a formal net will not be launched at that point. 

Our friends in Charles county may also be using 146.985 repeater periodically to augment their simplex communications. 

Storm predictions as of 1900 local Thursday predict snow to begin in southern Maryland Friday afternoon and continue with heavy snowfall through Saturday. NOAA predicts a minimum of 5 inches, likely 19 inches, and a maximum of 25 inches total accumulation in Prince Frederick. Somewhat less in the southern part of the county (likely 14; max 19 in Solomons). See http://www.weather.gov/lwx/winter for updates and for other locations. 

In southern Maryland, the snow may changes from dry to wet snow which, in combination with winds of 35 - 45 mph, may result in coatings to trees and power lines with the consequent chances of power failures. 

Request AUXCOM members be prepared to make snow depth observations which we can then relay to the NWS. See the links below about best practices for measuring snow depth accurately. 

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/reference/Snow_Measurement_Guidelines.pdf 

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/how-to-accurately-measure-snow/4878639 

Remember that your personal safety and the safety of your family comes first. At this time we have not been asked to deploy by any served agencies, and I do not anticipate any requests for such after the storm begins. 

Be safe. 

Shawn Donley 
N3AE 
Acting EC, Calvert AUXCOM 

Bill Hackett 
N3XMZ 
Calvert RO 


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From eric at christensenplace.us  Fri Jan 22 13:16:34 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:16:34 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Record Keeping over the weekend
Message-ID: <3319328.1PWVIiB4hm@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

Please keep a record of your activities and communications during this snow 
event.  Use the preferred ICS-309 Communications Log 
(https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ICS-309.pdf) or, really, 
anything, to keep track of what's happening at your station.  This will be 
important after the storm.

Also, take pictures!

73,
Eric WG3K

From mistralholt at comcast.net  Fri Jan 22 13:41:26 2016
From: mistralholt at comcast.net (mistralholt at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 18:41:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Record Keeping over the weekend
In-Reply-To: <3319328.1PWVIiB4hm@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
References: <3319328.1PWVIiB4hm@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
Message-ID: <1419926421.5067179.1453488086794.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>

FYI, Lght snow started in Lusby at 1300 hrs, Friday 22 Jan. 
Peter Holt, KB3SXB 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Eric Christensen" <eric at christensenplace.us> 
To: "ARES Calvert" <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 1:16:34 PM 
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Record Keeping over the weekend 

Please keep a record of your activities and communications during this snow 
event. ?Use the preferred ICS-309 Communications Log 
(https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ICS-309.pdf) or, really, 
anything, to keep track of what's happening at your station. ?This will be 
important after the storm. 

Also, take pictures! 

73, 
Eric WG3K 
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From WG3K at Winlink.org  Fri Jan 22 14:31:00 2016
From: WG3K at Winlink.org (WG3K at Winlink.org)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:31:00 -0000
Subject: [CALV-ARES] High Wind Warning
Message-ID: <201616_WG3K@Halifax.winlink.org>

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1105 AM EST FRI JAN 22 2016

MDZ011-014-017-018-508-230015-
/O.NEW.KLWX.HW.W.0001.160123T0600Z-160123T1800Z/
SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-ANNE ARUNDEL-ST. MARYS-CALVERT-
SOUTHEAST HARFORD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BALTIMORE...GLEN BURNIE...ANNAPOLIS...
SEVERN...SOUTH GATE...SEVERNA PARK...ARNOLD...ODENTON...
LEXINGTON PARK...CALIFORNIA...CHESAPEAKE BEACH...HUNTINGTOWN...
DUNKIRK...NORTH BEACH...LUSBY...PRINCE FREDERICK...ABERDEEN
1105 AM EST FRI JAN 22 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY.

* TIMING...LATE TONIGHT THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65
  MPH...BECOMING NORTH SATURDAY.

* IMPACTS...DOWNED TREES... POWERLINES...AND MINOR STRUCTURAL
  DAMAGE. DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES IN THESE CONDITIONS IS
  DANGEROUS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A DAMAGING WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED.
SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE
WILL CAUSE TREE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.  ANTICIPATE POWER OUTAGES.
IF YOU LIVE NEAR LARGE TREES... REMAIN IN A LOWER LEVEL OF YOUR
HOME OR SEEK SHELTER ELSEWHERE IF POSSIBLE.

&&


From n3ae at comcast.net  Fri Jan 22 15:09:08 2016
From: n3ae at comcast.net (N3AE)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:09:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Calvert AUXCOM Now in Standby Mode
In-Reply-To: <13592416.10786113.1453492638824.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <383502381.10798446.1453493348063.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>

All, 

Calvert AUXCOM is now in a standby mode. Please monitor the 146.985 repeater when able. A formal net may be called later, but only if necessary. 

If you can do safely, please measure the snow depth (ground to top of snow) at 6PM this evening and report to N3AE via email or the repeater. Provide your location relative to a town (e.g. 3 miles northwest of Prince Frederick) or by latitude/longitude. 

Later this evening, if possible and safe, provide snowfall (amount since the 6PM observation) and once again snow depth (which may not be the same as the sum due to settling). Please include the observation time. 

If you have an accurate means to measure winds, provide that too (steady wind speed & direction, and peak gusts). 

Thanks 

Shawn 
N3AE 
Acting EC 



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From eric at christensenplace.us  Fri Jan 22 16:30:11 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:30:11 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Fwd: [WX4LWX  -  SKYWARN] WX4LWX Blizzard
Message-ID: <2617937.6cpqlHUHaj@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

The NWS has said observations on hours 3, 6, 9, and 12 would be helpful.  See 
below for criteria.

--Eric

----------  Forwarded Message  ----------
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Patton c.patton at me.com [wx4lwx] <wx4lwx at yahoogroups.com>
To: SKYWARN Activation <skywarn-activation at wx4lwx.org>; wx4lwx 
<wx4lwx at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, Jan 21, 2016 5:06 pm
Subject: [WX4LWX  -  SKYWARN] WX4LWX Blizzard



  
    
                  
So there is a ?chance? of snow over the next few days?.  and we are going to 
activate SKYWARN in a report mode starting Friday as weather dictates and 
continue taking reports as needed thru the event. 


We are going to need a lot of help over the next 3 days completing out mission 
of taking information and getting it into the hands of the National Weather 
Service. So feel free to jump in and take a few hours taking reports.


The Plan as it stands is to open in Report Mode and email in reports that we 
receive. If we get anything super critical we can call these reports in. This 
plan keep us all safe at home and off the roads. (there is a chance some of you 
are still on the roads from last night)


This is a great opportunity for us to hone our skills as Net Control?s working 
on the scripts and getting some the new folks involved. As we work thru the 
Snow Storm or Blizzard if anyone is interested in helping out as Net Control 
or anyone who has never been Net Control before let us know! This is a great 
training opportunity and there are plenty of us around to get you started on 
the right path.


A little reminder for all of us?? 



The National Weather Service is looking for reports of the following:
1.   Snow accumulation in inches
2.   Any ice accumulation on trees, streets, or power lines
3.   Sleet or freezing rain
4.   Wind gusts in excess of 35 miles per hour measured using an anemometer.
5.   Impassable or closed roads? 
6.   Downed trees, large branches, or power lines. 
7.   Any other storm-related damage.





If you have pictures or would like to email your Snow Board reports in 
directly you can always send them to 
		LWX-report at noaa.gov


Any questions please feel free to email. 
Thanks for everyones help I know NWS is greatly appreciative.




Chris Patton
W3CUM
c.patton at me.com
202-445-1575

From w3pqs at comcast.net  Fri Jan 22 17:48:49 2016
From: w3pqs at comcast.net (David Weaver)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:48:49 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Calvert AUXCOM Now in Standby Mode
Message-ID: <70c1hryeo4vfhdyjypx1mr74.1453502929219@email.android.com>

Shown
 I have 3 inches of snow on my back porch
 I am about a mile of owing town center

On January 22, 2016, at 3:09 PM, N3AE <n3ae at comcast.net> wrote:

All,


Calvert AUXCOM is now in a standby mode.? Please monitor the 146.985 repeater when able.?? A formal net may be called later, but only if necessary.


If you can do safely, please measure the snow depth (ground to top of snow) at 6PM this evening and report to N3AE via email or the repeater.? Provide your location relative to a town (e.g. 3 miles northwest of Prince Frederick) or by latitude/longitude.


Later this evening, if possible and safe, provide snowfall (amount since the 6PM observation) and once again snow depth (which may not be the same as the sum due to settling).? Please include the observation time.


If you have an accurate means to measure winds, provide that too (steady wind speed & direction, and peak gusts).


Thanks


Shawn

N3AE

Acting EC



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From n3ae at comcast.net  Fri Jan 22 17:51:08 2016
From: n3ae at comcast.net (N3AE)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 22:51:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Calvert AUXCOM Now in Standby Mode
In-Reply-To: <70c1hryeo4vfhdyjypx1mr74.1453502929219@email.android.com>
References: <70c1hryeo4vfhdyjypx1mr74.1453502929219@email.android.com>
Message-ID: <574783533.10918644.1453503068054.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>

tnx dave 

----- Original Message -----

From: "David Weaver" <w3pqs at comcast.net> 
To: "Calvert County MD ARES" <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 5:48:49 PM 
Subject: Re: [CALV-ARES] Calvert AUXCOM Now in Standby Mode 



Shown 
I have 3 inches of snow on my back porch 
I am about a mile of owing town center 

On January 22, 2016, at 3:09 PM, N3AE <n3ae at comcast.net> wrote: 

All, 

Calvert AUXCOM is now in a standby mode. Please monitor the 146.985 repeater when able. A formal net may be called later, but only if necessary. 

If you can do safely, please measure the snow depth (ground to top of snow) at 6PM this evening and report to N3AE via email or the repeater. Provide your location relative to a town (e.g. 3 miles northwest of Prince Frederick) or by latitude/longitude. 

Later this evening, if possible and safe, provide snowfall (amount since the 6PM observation) and once again snow depth (which may not be the same as the sum due to settling). Please include the observation time. 

If you have an accurate means to measure winds, provide that too (steady wind speed & direction, and peak gusts). 

Thanks 

Shawn 
N3AE 
Acting EC 




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From w3pqs at comcast.net  Fri Jan 22 17:51:22 2016
From: w3pqs at comcast.net (David Weaver)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:51:22 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Calvert AUXCOM Now in Standby Mode
Message-ID: <jip2hgihdh1rbv5gtu2kj43k.1453503082778@email.android.com>

It should read 1 mile out of Owings Towncenter
Dave W3PQS

On January 22, 2016, at 5:48 PM, David Weaver <w3pqs at comcast.net> wrote:

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Shown
I have 3 inches of snow on my back porch
I am about a mile of owing town center



On January 22, 2016, at 3:09 PM, N3AE <n3ae at comcast.net> wrote:


All,


Calvert AUXCOM is now in a standby mode.? Please monitor the 146.985 repeater when able.?? A formal net may be called later, but only if necessary.


If you can do safely, please measure the snow depth (ground to top of snow) at 6PM this evening and report to N3AE via email or the repeater.? Provide your location relative to a town (e.g. 3 miles northwest of Prince Frederick) or by latitude/longitude.


Later this evening, if possible and safe, provide snowfall (amount since the 6PM observation) and once again snow depth (which may not be the same as the sum due to settling).? Please include the observation time.


If you have an accurate means to measure winds, provide that too (steady wind speed & direction, and peak gusts).


Thanks


Shawn

N3AE

Acting EC



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From davehardy0101 at aol.com  Fri Jan 22 17:57:47 2016
From: davehardy0101 at aol.com (David Hardy)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:57:47 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Calvert AUXCOM Now in Standby Mode
In-Reply-To: <jip2hgihdh1rbv5gtu2kj43k.1453503082778@email.android.com>
References: <jip2hgihdh1rbv5gtu2kj43k.1453503082778@email.android.com>
Message-ID: <1526b8ecefb-48cc-2037@webprd-a45.mail.aol.com>

I have 3 inches of snow in south Lusby. in Chesapeake Ranch Estates


David Hardy      
davehardy0101 at aol.com
    
KB3RAN
 



-----Original Message-----
From: David Weaver <w3pqs at comcast.net>
To: Calvert County MD ARES <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Fri, Jan 22, 2016 5:51 pm
Subject: Re: [CALV-ARES] Calvert AUXCOM Now in Standby Mode



It should read 1 mile out of Owings Towncenter
Dave W3PQS


On January 22, 2016, at 5:48 PM, David Weaver <w3pqs at comcast.net> wrote:



Shown
 I have 3 inches of snow on my back porch
 I am about a mile of owing town center


On January 22, 2016, at 3:09 PM, N3AE <n3ae at comcast.net> wrote:



All,



Calvert AUXCOM is now in a standby mode.  Please monitor the 146.985 repeater when able.   A formal net may be called later, but only if necessary.



If you can do safely, please measure the snow depth (ground to top of snow) at 6PM this evening and report to N3AE via email or the repeater.  Provide your location relative to a town (e.g. 3 miles northwest of Prince Frederick) or by latitude/longitude.



Later this evening, if possible and safe, provide snowfall (amount since the 6PM observation) and once again snow depth (which may not be the same as the sum due to settling).  Please include the observation time.



If you have an accurate means to measure winds, provide that too (steady wind speed & direction, and peak gusts).



Thanks



Shawn

N3AE

Acting EC








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From k3uga at comcast.net  Fri Jan 22 18:19:28 2016
From: k3uga at comcast.net (Jim Tetlow)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 18:19:28 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Storm Report
Message-ID: <001e01d1556b$57c1df00$07459d00$@net>

Shawn

 

1st report  1800 hours 

Location:

? mile North, North West  of North Beach Pier, Calvert County, Md.

 

Snow 2 ? inch on average 3 locations.

 

Snowfall has been 2 ? inches since start about 5 hours.

 

Winds 2 to 4 miles per hour from North, North East;  Gusts @ 8 MPH from same
direction.

 

Temp 25 deg F, snow fall light

 

No significant report  Jim Tetlow, K3UGA, Skywarn Spotter ID - CT068

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From wg3k at arrl.net  Fri Jan 22 19:52:18 2016
From: wg3k at arrl.net (Eric Christensen)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:52:18 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Fwd: Re: Calvert County 2300Z Snow Observations
Message-ID: <3706924.JLBZzN6CfA@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

All,

Below is from the NWS.  We really need to continue the wx obs to help them 
with their forecasts.  Shawn has the master observation spreadsheet so please 
report observations to him.

Stay warm.

73,
Eric Christensen WG3K
Calvert County ARES Emergency Coordinator
Maryland-DC Section Official Relay Station

----------  Forwarded Message  ----------

Subject: Re: Calvert County 2300Z Snow Observations
Date: Friday, January 22, 2016, 06:59:09 PM
From: Lwx-Report Lwx-Report - NOAA Service Account <lwx-report at noaa.gov>
To: Eric Christensen <wg3k at arrl.net>

Hi Eric,

We appreciate the effort.  What is most useful is particularly high obs
coming in.  Southern MD has a lower confidence snow forecast given
potential for sleet mixing in.  Keep us informed

Bryan
LWX Forecaster

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 6:46 PM, Eric Christensen <wg3k at arrl.net> wrote:

> Attached are our snow observations from Calvert County.  If this report
> could
> be better presented please let me know.  We hope to provide these reports
> every three hours as observations exist.
>
> Thanks,
> Eric Christensen WG3K
> Calvert County ARES Emergency Coordinator
> Maryland-DC Section Official Relay Station
-----------------------------------------


From n3ae at comcast.net  Fri Jan 22 19:53:47 2016
From: n3ae at comcast.net (N3AE)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:53:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Request for 2100 Local Observations
In-Reply-To: <1675281692.10982641.1453510021124.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <351349616.10985285.1453510427411.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>

All, 

Appreciate your weather observations at 6PM. They have been forwarded to the NWS. Most reports were 3 inches of snow, with two reports of 2.5 inches closer to the bay. 

If possible, request similar observations at 9PM local, and if you are a night owl, another set at midnight IF it's safe to go outside or view your snow gauge. I'll take both observations via 146.985 or email. 

If the storm gains momentum, feel free to report on the factors listed below. 

The National Weather Service is looking for reports of the following: 
1. Snow accumulation in inches 
2. Any ice accumulation on trees, streets, or power lines 
3. Sleet or freezing rain 
4. Wind gusts in excess of 35 miles per hour measured using an anemometer. 
5. Impassable or closed roads? 
6. Downed trees, large branches, or power lines. 
7. Any other storm-related damage. 

Shawn 
N3AE 
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From WG3K at Winlink.org  Sat Jan 23 06:26:00 2016
From: WG3K at Winlink.org (WG3K at Winlink.org)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 11:26:00 -0000
Subject: [CALV-ARES] High Wind Warning - Update
Message-ID: <201617_WG3K@Brentwood.winlink.org>

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
436 AM EST SAT JAN 23 2016


MDZ011-014-017-018-508-231745-
/O.EXT.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160124T0000Z/
SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-ANNE ARUNDEL-ST. MARYS-CALVERT-
SOUTHEAST HARFORD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BALTIMORE...GLEN BURNIE...ANNAPOLIS...
SEVERN...SOUTH GATE...SEVERNA PARK...ARNOLD...ODENTON...
LEXINGTON PARK...CALIFORNIA...CHESAPEAKE BEACH...HUNTINGTOWN...
DUNKIRK...NORTH BEACH...LUSBY...PRINCE FREDERICK...ABERDEEN
436 AM EST SAT JAN 23 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.

* WINDS...NORTH 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...DOWNED TREES...POWERLINES...AND MINOR STRUCTURAL
  DAMAGE. DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES IN THESE CONDITIONS IS
  DANGEROUS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A DAMAGING WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED.
SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE
WILL CAUSE TREE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.  ANTICIPATE POWER OUTAGES.
IF YOU LIVE NEAR LARGE TREES... REMAIN IN A LOWER LEVEL OF YOUR
HOME OR SEEK SHELTER ELSEWHERE IF POSSIBLE.

&&


From davehardy0101 at aol.com  Sat Jan 23 08:53:00 2016
From: davehardy0101 at aol.com (David Hardy)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 08:53:00 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] High Wind Warning - Update
In-Reply-To: <201617_WG3K@Brentwood.winlink.org>
References: <201617_WG3K@Brentwood.winlink.org>
Message-ID: <1526ec267e8-2f9f-2fff@webprd-a35.mail.aol.com>

Just out to clear my heat pump of snow.  There was snow on every side of it; the winds seem to be variable in direction.  Noticed snow stuck to both the east and west sides of my house.  Estimating winds currently at 25 knots, do not have an anemometer.  My street is being plowed by CRE, a plow just now came by and scraped it again.  


There is a need to get employees to area hospitals, nursing homes and senior housing.  If you know of a reliable 4 wheel driver, let county govt. know you are available.



There is 9 inches of snow measured..


Talked with Peter KB3SXB and Charlie AB3LE on CALV05 (146.5650 last night.  We can have a local net if necessary in the south county.  Peter said Chris Moody KC3RM, a Drum Point neighbor, is also monitoring our main freq


David Hardy      
davehardy0101 at aol.com
    
KB3RAN
 



-----Original Message-----
From: WG3K <WG3K at Winlink.org>
To: calv-ares <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sat, Jan 23, 2016 6:26 am
Subject: [CALV-ARES] High Wind Warning - Update

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
436 AM EST SAT JAN 23 2016


MDZ011-014-017-018-508-231745-
/O.EXT.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160124T0000Z/
SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-ANNE ARUNDEL-ST. MARYS-CALVERT-
SOUTHEAST HARFORD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BALTIMORE...GLEN BURNIE...ANNAPOLIS...
SEVERN...SOUTH GATE...SEVERNA PARK...ARNOLD...ODENTON...
LEXINGTON PARK...CALIFORNIA...CHESAPEAKE BEACH...HUNTINGTOWN...
DUNKIRK...NORTH BEACH...LUSBY...PRINCE FREDERICK...ABERDEEN
436 AM EST SAT JAN 23 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.

* WINDS...NORTH 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...DOWNED TREES...POWERLINES...AND MINOR STRUCTURAL
  DAMAGE. DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES IN THESE CONDITIONS IS
  DANGEROUS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A DAMAGING WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED.
SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE
WILL CAUSE TREE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.  ANTICIPATE POWER OUTAGES.
IF YOU LIVE NEAR LARGE TREES... REMAIN IN A LOWER LEVEL OF YOUR
HOME OR SEEK SHELTER ELSEWHERE IF POSSIBLE.

&&

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From davehardy0101 at aol.com  Sat Jan 23 09:37:12 2016
From: davehardy0101 at aol.com (David Hardy)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 09:37:12 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Tree down in CRE
Message-ID: <1526eeade59-2f9f-310e@webprd-a35.mail.aol.com>


I don't have a location except CRE.  FaceBook post on CRE reports a tree blown down at 0830.  Did not hit a house.  Unknown damage.


David Hardy      
davehardy0101 at aol.com
    
KB3RAN
 

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From davehardy0101 at aol.com  Sat Jan 23 16:00:09 2016
From: davehardy0101 at aol.com (David Hardy)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 16:00:09 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Power outages in CRE
Message-ID: <15270497b3e-2f9f-3e34@webprd-a35.mail.aol.com>

1545L  SMECO reports 721 homes in CRE without power.  FaceBook reports streets off of Catalina Drive, Painted Horse, Towanda Trail, Guadaoupe Trail, Arrowhead, Sagebrush, Hemlock Rd, Thunderbird, and Roundup.  These are in the general vicinity of Lake Lariat.


David Hardy      
davehardy0101 at aol.com
    
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From k3uga at comcast.net  Sat Jan 23 20:48:45 2016
From: k3uga at comcast.net (Jim Tetlow)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 20:48:45 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Winter Storm
Message-ID: <73C15E9B-0353-4770-BB2D-74E319F5C27F@comcast.net>

Shawn, sorry about the last two reports, needed to get some sleep. 

Here is my early 21:00 report, Yes it's still snowing in North Beach 12 inches with drifts over 18inches. Winds NNE at 10 MPH, Gusts >18 MPH.
This will be my final report tonight, tomorrow I have to find a place to put all this sh....I mean snow 73 all, stay safe, stay well. K3UGA

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Sent from my iPad,
Best Regards, 73,
Jim Tetlow

From eric at christensenplace.us  Sun Jan 24 21:00:05 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 21:00:05 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Calvert AUXCOM Now in Standby Mode
In-Reply-To: <383502381.10798446.1453493348063.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>
References: <383502381.10798446.1453493348063.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1552219.XIunBBfJMx@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

Opps, I don't think the message was disseminated...

As of 1100L this morning the EOC returned to Level III staffing.  It would 
appear the higher risk of communications failure or electrical failure has 
subsided.

We are now standing down from standby mode.  As always, all members are 
encouraged to monitor the 146.985 repeater as frequently as possible.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the activation.  Please submit your 
logs and any thoughts on this activation.  If you have pictures please let me 
know and I'll collect them later.

73,
Eric Christensen WG3K
Calvert County ARES Emergency Coordinator
Maryland-DC Section Official Relay Station



From mistralholt at comcast.net  Sun Jan 24 21:40:01 2016
From: mistralholt at comcast.net (mistralholt at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 02:40:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Calvert AUXCOM Now in Standby Mode - Comments
In-Reply-To: <1552219.XIunBBfJMx@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
References: <383502381.10798446.1453493348063.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>
	<1552219.XIunBBfJMx@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
Message-ID: <1884359868.6118359.1453689601752.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>


Eric and Bill, 
Maybe we?should practice some of the alternative frequencies?should the repeater get?too "scratchy" as?happens when?the wind?picks up.?Interesting to note that W3PQS, putting out some 100 watts, directed right at the repeater,?came in clearly without scratches.?? Obviously, Echolink worked for KB3RAN?and the CALV 05 simplex?worked well between us locally between AB3LE, KC3RM (Chris Moody), KB3RAN, and myself.? We could not reach W3PQS on simplex?in spite of a couple tries. Too bad we couldn't go to 70cm, although at this point I'm limited to using the HT on the new antenna at the CESC at Drum Point Office.? BTW, the new tower stood the test - still standing (straight up!) 
Peter, KB3SXB 
?? 
----- Original Message -----

From: "Eric Christensen" <eric at christensenplace.us> 
To: calv-ares at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 9:00:05 PM 
Subject: Re: [CALV-ARES] Calvert AUXCOM Now in Standby Mode 

Opps, I don't think the message was disseminated... 

As of 1100L this morning the EOC returned to Level III staffing. ?It would 
appear the higher risk of communications failure or electrical failure has 
subsided. 

We are now standing down from standby mode. ?As always, all members are 
encouraged to monitor the 146.985 repeater as frequently as possible. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in the activation. ?Please submit your 
logs and any thoughts on this activation. ?If you have pictures please let me 
know and I'll collect them later. 

73, 
Eric Christensen WG3K 
Calvert County ARES Emergency Coordinator 
Maryland-DC Section Official Relay Station 


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From donotreply at wordpress.com  Wed Jan 27 11:58:40 2016
From: donotreply at wordpress.com (Calvert County Auxiliary Communications Services)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 16:58:40 +0000
Subject: [CALV-ARES] [New post] Added Training
Message-ID: <78930991.471.0@wordpress.com>

Post       : Added Training
URL        : https://auxcomm.k3cal.org/2016/01/27/added-training/
Posted     : January 27, 2016 at 11:58 am
Author     : Eric Christensen
Categories : Uncategorized

Links to the ARRL Emergency Communicator training (EC-001 and EC-016) have been added under then Training tab (top of the screen).? These courses are specific to the amateur radio? communicator and are good resources for any AUXCOMM member.? Please take some time to review the courses and determine if this is something of interest to you.

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From eric at christensenplace.us  Wed Jan 27 12:10:04 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:10:04 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] After Action Reports for January Blizzard
Message-ID: <1988751.sKtfLe0Q0Q@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

I have received reports from N3XMZ, N3AE, and KB3SXB but I know there were 
more people involved in the January Blizzard operation.  Please send me your 
communications logs, hours of operation, and any feedback you might have.

I'd like to have all this information compiled by this weekend (before the end 
of the month) so please send me what you've got.

Thanks,
Eric

From davehardy0101 at aol.com  Wed Jan 27 17:26:04 2016
From: davehardy0101 at aol.com (David Hardy)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:26:04 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] After Action Reports for January Blizzard
In-Reply-To: <1988751.sKtfLe0Q0Q@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
References: <1988751.sKtfLe0Q0Q@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
Message-ID: <15285319269-2e1e-25e7@webprd-m104.mail.aol.com>

KB3RAN I made 3 snow reports, 1 wind damage report, 1 power outage report.  About 1 hour total time.  Plus we did about .5 hour local Simplex net for Drum Point activities, AB3LE, KB3SXB and myself. Peter reported KC3RM Chris as having been on the net earlier.  I'll send you a copy of my log.


David Hardy      
davehardy0101 at aol.com
    
KB3RAN
 



-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Christensen <eric at christense nplace.us>
To: Calvert AUXCOMM <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wed, Jan 27, 2016 12:09 pm
Subject: [CALV-ARES] After Action Reports for January Blizzard

I have received reports from N3XMZ, N3AE, and KB3SXB but I know there were 
more people involved in the January Blizzard operation.  Please send me your 
communications logs, hours of operation, and any feedback you might have.

I'd like to have all this information compiled by this weekend (before the end 
of the month) so please send me what you've got.

Thanks,
Eric
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From eric at christensenplace.us  Sun Jan 31 13:17:49 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 13:17:49 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] More Snowstorm paperwork...
Message-ID: <3656683.CKdqGh3l33@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

Attached is the ICS-211 form used to report people's times during events.  I 
estimated everyone's time based on the following criteria:

1) If you submitted actual logs I gave you credit for actual time.
2) If you submitted weather observations I gave you credit for 1 hour per 
observation.
3) If I have evidence you were on the net you made the list but got 0 hours.

If you would like to improve your numbers before I submit this to the Section 
please help me to help you.  Also, each hour worked is worth five points in the 
Public Service Honor Roll (http://www.arrl.org/public-service-honor-roll) so 
please submit your reports for that as well and get the credit you deserve.

I plan on submitting the event hours tomorrow (Monday) so please provide me 
with your updates ASAP!  Thanks!

73,
Eric
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From eric at christensenplace.us  Sun Jan 31 13:39:48 2016
From: eric at christensenplace.us (Eric Christensen)
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 13:39:48 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Need people for leadership roles
Message-ID: <8763389.2r7dD5sV1r@eric.home.christensenplace.us>

I'm looking for a few good people to take over some leadership roles within 
the organization.  Currently, Shawn N3AE, is the Operations Chief and I have 
taken the role of Planning Chief, Les KH6CUJ is the liaison for public service 
(planned, non-emergency) activities, and Dave KB3RAN is the public information 
officer (PIO).

I'm looking for someone to handle logistics, finance/admin, and training.  If 
you are interested in any of these positions please let me know.

73,
Eric

From n3ae at comcast.net  Sun Jan 31 15:30:28 2016
From: n3ae at comcast.net (N3AE)
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:30:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CALV-ARES] More Snowstorm paperwork...
In-Reply-To: <3656683.CKdqGh3l33@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
References: <3656683.CKdqGh3l33@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
Message-ID: <1701514218.17077177.1454272228622.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>

Eric, 

You have way too many hours for me. Since we never needed to stand up a directed net, my time was a couple of hours around the reporting times to gather, compile and send data to NWS. Rest of the time I was listening to the radio/scanner while doing other things, or asleep. 

I'd say I put in a total of 14 hours. 

If we had needed to stand up a directed net and I was sitting at the radio for 55 hours, I'd still be asleep now. ;-) 

Shawn 


----- Original Message -----

From: "Eric Christensen" <eric at christensenplace.us> 
To: "Calvert AUXCOMM" <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2016 1:17:49 PM 
Subject: [CALV-ARES] More Snowstorm paperwork... 

Attached is the ICS-211 form used to report people's times during events. I 
estimated everyone's time based on the following criteria: 

1) If you submitted actual logs I gave you credit for actual time. 
2) If you submitted weather observations I gave you credit for 1 hour per 
observation. 
3) If I have evidence you were on the net you made the list but got 0 hours. 

If you would like to improve your numbers before I submit this to the Section 
please help me to help you. Also, each hour worked is worth five points in the 
Public Service Honor Roll (http://www.arrl.org/public-service-honor-roll) so 
please submit your reports for that as well and get the credit you deserve. 

I plan on submitting the event hours tomorrow (Monday) so please provide me 
with your updates ASAP! Thanks! 

73, 
Eric 

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From n3ae at comcast.net  Sun Jan 31 15:55:48 2016
From: n3ae at comcast.net (N3AE)
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 20:55:48 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Snowstorm After Action Report
In-Reply-To: <1782758.fa7fbjDPff@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
References: <1782758.fa7fbjDPff@eric.home.christensenplace.us>
Message-ID: <1868811658.17088951.1454273748939.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net>

Eric, 

Some feedback: 



    * My hours are incorrect per my recent email to you. 14 hours is more like it. 


    * 
"All stations could utilize the CALV01 repeater" is too optimistic a statement. Reality was that we had a lot of problems with excessive noise on the repeater (source unknown) during the storm. VERY hard to copy even know strong stations. About as bad as I have heard it. Had to employ simplex on occasion. 


    * 
"A call-up should have been completed at onset of the activation." Disagree in this respect. A day before the storm I sent an email to the AUXCOM reflector alerting all that we would likely be going to standby the next day and all should monitor the repeater. Similar email sent the next day when we did go to standby. I think it's a reasonable assumption that AUXCOM members would be anticipating and looking at their emails with the advance warning we had from NWS and news services. Telephone tree was not necessary. Now, had this been a sudden pop up event like an forecaster derecho wind, it would be another matter. 


    * 
I believe CALV APRS was off the air at the time as part of the repeater troubleshooting. Charles APRS was up (I think). Never occurred to me to use APRS text since internet stayed up and reporters were sending emails as backups to over-the-air. 


    * 
"Stations sent all messages informally and sometimes by email" Correct, but email was IN ADDITION to over-the-air reporting in almost all cases. Some redundancy to circumvent noisy repeater. 


    * 
Agree with comments regarding need for LWS feedback. Since they did send one feedback message back to you, suggest you follow up with them. Was the Excel sheet approach acceptable? What other fields if any would they have liked to see (temperature, etc)? Curious.... for a snow event, do they accept "official" snow amounts from spotters if they have only Basic Skywarn training, or is Winter Storm required as well ? Need to add Spotter Numbers to reporting. 

Shawn 




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From: "Eric Christensen" <eric at christensenplace.us> 
To: "Bill" <n3xmz.md at gmail.com>, "Shawn Donley" <n3ae at comcast.net>, "Peter Holt" <mistralholt at comcast.net> 
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2016 1:24:15 PM 
Subject: Snowstorm After Action Report 

Attached is what I came up with after the snowstorm based on the feedback I 
received. Any updates/changes to this? 

73, 
Eric 

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From k3uga at comcast.net  Sun Jan 31 16:57:30 2016
From: k3uga at comcast.net (Jim Tetlow)
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 16:57:30 -0500
Subject: [CALV-ARES] Winter Storm after action report
Message-ID: <6D795806-64CD-46F6-87E0-670E2FC0B231@comcast.net>

Eric, 
       6 hours for me is more than enough. Because of all the noise on the repeater I sent all my (9) reports, via email. 6 to Shawn, 2 to you, and 1 to NOAA direct @0300. Saturday's  1500 & 1800 report was not made because I was sleeping. 
I did listen to the repeater and did acknowledge that I sent an email. Radios sounded very bad, w3pqs fired up his VHF to 100 watts and that worked well, he relayed many messages. The only other stations that had good copy were the ones that used echo link. Imagine that, echo link worked perfectly and was coming from a low antenna and lower power than n3pph VHF station. That's one for the books.
We could have called a SKYWARN  net as many of us did attend that class last year or maybe the year before, and many had done the winter storm class last year (during a snow storm) took the instructor about four hours to get to Landover Hills. 
There is probably 8 to 10 CARA members class certified for net control, but to my knowledge none have signed up as point of contact.
We may have had more impact with NOAA if our SKYWARN ID numbers were included in the reports.
If the record I don't believe we have done SKYWARN reporting for Calvert as a club since I have been a member.
There are some occasional serious problems with the 2 meter repeater for over the air stations that needs to be addressed. (Weather related??)
Just my observations.
Sent from my iPad,
Best Regards, 73,
Jim Tetlow

