[CALV-ARES] Calvert AUXCOM Now in Standby Mode - Comments

[mistralholt at 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 
   
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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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