From n3xmz.md at gmail.com  Thu Jun  4 19:01:05 2020
From: n3xmz.md at gmail.com (W. Hackett)
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 19:01:05 -0400
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] RE Field DAY
Message-ID: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>

Need to get an Idea who will be showing up for field day.


Please respond with a Yes or  No ...

 Thanks and 73'
Bill H
President CARA Inc.

From mistralholt at comcast.net  Thu Jun  4 19:23:51 2020
From: mistralholt at comcast.net (Peter Holt)
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 19:23:51 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] RE Field DAY
In-Reply-To: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1385508931.286751.1591313036020@connect.xfinity.com>

No
Peter  Holt
> On June 4, 2020 at 7:01 PM "W. Hackett" <n3xmz.md at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Need to get an Idea who will be showing up for field day.
> 
> 
> Please respond with a Yes or  No ...
> 
>  Thanks and 73'
> Bill H
> President CARA Inc.
> ______________________________________________________________
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From chuck.shefflette+aa3cs at gmail.com  Thu Jun  4 19:48:33 2020
From: chuck.shefflette+aa3cs at gmail.com (Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS)
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 19:48:33 -0400
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] [K3CAL] RE Field DAY
In-Reply-To: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJ8t9QVoyJSLorzDFAJmwG+CVt2UH_S9BeRHvrv2bB_4AuaRAQ@mail.gmail.com>

No

? Engineer:  "If it ain't broke I haven't messed with it enough yet."

On Thu, Jun 4, 2020, 19:02 W. Hackett <n3xmz.md at gmail.com> wrote:

> Need to get an Idea who will be showing up for field day.
>
>
> Please respond with a Yes or  No ...
>
>  Thanks and 73'
> Bill H
> President CARA Inc.
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From davehardy0101 at aol.com  Thu Jun  4 22:22:20 2020
From: davehardy0101 at aol.com (Dave)
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020 02:22:20 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] [K3CAL] RE Field DAY
In-Reply-To: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1256989309.3324347.1591323740372@mail.yahoo.com>

Yes.
I'll bring a self contained digital station.I'll bring a gas grill and provide lunch on Saturday. I hope attendees can bring sides and drinks.? I'm bringing hot dogs and hamburgers and chips.? And fixin's.?I'll check to see if we can get into the radio room at Mt Hope to retrieve coax, software, computers and such.
Dave HKB3RAN


-----Original Message-----
From: W. Hackett <n3xmz.md at gmail.com>
To: Calvert Amateur Radio Association - K3CAL <k3cal at mailman.qth.net>; Calvert County, MD AUXCOMM <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, Jun 4, 2020 7:01 pm
Subject: [K3CAL] RE Field DAY

Need to get an Idea who will be showing up for field day.?

Please respond with a Yes or? No ...
?Thanks and 73'Bill H?President CARA Inc.?______________________________________________________________
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From n3xmz.md at gmail.com  Thu Jun  4 22:29:02 2020
From: n3xmz.md at gmail.com (W. Hackett)
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 22:29:02 -0400
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] [K3CAL] RE Field DAY
In-Reply-To: <1256989309.3324347.1591323740372@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<1256989309.3324347.1591323740372@mail.yahoo.com>
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Sounds good.  thank you so much dave.. really busy with work ..bill

On Thu, Jun 4, 2020, 10:22 PM Dave <davehardy0101 at aol.com> wrote:

> Yes.
>
> I'll bring a self contained digital station.
> I'll bring a gas grill and provide lunch on Saturday. I hope attendees can
> bring sides and drinks.  I'm bringing hot dogs and hamburgers and chips.
> And fixin's.
> I'll check to see if we can get into the radio room at Mt Hope to retrieve
> coax, software, computers and such.
>
> Dave H
> KB3RAN
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: W. Hackett <n3xmz.md at gmail.com>
> To: Calvert Amateur Radio Association - K3CAL <k3cal at mailman.qth.net>;
> Calvert County, MD AUXCOMM <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thu, Jun 4, 2020 7:01 pm
> Subject: [K3CAL] RE Field DAY
>
> Need to get an Idea who will be showing up for field day.
>
>
> Please respond with a Yes or  No ...
>
>  Thanks and 73'
> Bill H
> President CARA Inc.
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From k3uga at comcast.net  Fri Jun  5 00:12:50 2020
From: k3uga at comcast.net (James Tetlow)
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020 00:12:50 -0400
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] RE Field DAY
In-Reply-To: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FC65C590-3079-4750-BA7A-277C42E8282A@comcast.net>

No.

Sent from my iPad,
Best Regards, 
Jim Tetlow

> On Jun 4, 2020, at 19:02, W. Hackett <n3xmz.md at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?Need to get an Idea who will be showing up for field day.
> 
> 
> Please respond with a Yes or  No ...
> 
> Thanks and 73'
> Bill H
> President CARA Inc.
> ______________________________________________________________
> Visit us on the web: https://ares.k3cal.org
> 
> CALV-ARES mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/calv-ares
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From kb2bcg at arrl.net  Thu Jun  4 22:38:25 2020
From: kb2bcg at arrl.net (Thomas Rozenbroek)
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 20:38:25 -0600
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] [K3CAL] RE Field DAY
In-Reply-To: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <959030b2-0d74-5440-03d9-94a5737f0fa4@comcast.net>

Would that I could, but the commute is a little too long.? I will have 
to say "No".

I will look for you on the air.? Not sure what I am doing but I will be 
doing something.

Stay safe and healthy.

73s,

kb2bcg at arrl.net
-----

On 6/4/20 5:01 PM, W. Hackett wrote:
> Need to get an Idea who will be showing up for field day.
>
>
> Please respond with a Yes or? No ...
>
> ?Thanks and 73'
> Bill H
> President CARA Inc.
>
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From n3ae at comcast.net  Fri Jun  5 08:20:16 2020
From: n3ae at comcast.net (Shawn Donley)
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020 08:20:16 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] RE Field DAY
In-Reply-To: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAC=hUooDTXObVscNDH6PuOW=wZWGiL=_XNp5ANUYq7L2tpvYYQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <757834616.174083.1591359617194@connect.xfinity.com>

Will drop of equipment (TS-440S, Power Supply, 130ft doublet) but not staying.


> On June 4, 2020 at 7:01 PM "W. Hackett" <n3xmz.md at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Need to get an Idea who will be showing up for field day.
> 
> 
> Please respond with a Yes or  No ...
> 
>  Thanks and 73'
> Bill H
> President CARA Inc.
> ______________________________________________________________
> Visit us on the web: https://ares.k3cal.org
> 
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From n3ae at comcast.net  Mon Jun 15 09:51:40 2020
From: n3ae at comcast.net (Shawn Donley)
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:51:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] Calvert AUXCOMM Net Tuesday June 16 at 7:30pm on
	147.195
Message-ID: <1723632076.460361.1592229101158@connect.xfinity.com>

All,

Once again we will be holding a net in place of our monthly AUXCOMM meeting.

As an experiment, we will be using the N3PX 147.195 repeater in Hollywood, plus offset, PL 156.7.  Gene Talley, the repeater owner, has graciously allowed us to use the repeater for our net.    Hoping that the coverage for the south Calvert area improves without too much of  a negative effect on those in the North county area.

The main topic for the net will be the 2020 hurricane season.

tnx
N3AE
Calvert EC

From mistralholt at comcast.net  Tue Jun 16 11:04:14 2020
From: mistralholt at comcast.net (Peter Holt)
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 11:04:14 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] Calvert AUXCOMM Net Tuesday June 16 at 7:30pm on
 147.195
In-Reply-To: <1723632076.460361.1592229101158@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1723632076.460361.1592229101158@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <2049466411.410431.1592319854601@connect.xfinity.com>

Thanks, Shawn,
I have plugged in the new freq. with offset and tone.  Look forward to trying it out.
Peter Holt   KB3SXB

> On June 15, 2020 at 9:51 AM Shawn Donley <n3ae at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> All,
> 
> Once again we will be holding a net in place of our monthly AUXCOMM meeting.
> 
> As an experiment, we will be using the N3PX 147.195 repeater in Hollywood, plus offset, PL 156.7.  Gene Talley, the repeater owner, has graciously allowed us to use the repeater for our net.    Hoping that the coverage for the south Calvert area improves without too much of  a negative effect on those in the North county area.
> 
> The main topic for the net will be the 2020 hurricane season.
> 
> tnx
> N3AE
> Calvert EC
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From mistralholt at comcast.net  Tue Jun 16 12:02:48 2020
From: mistralholt at comcast.net (Peter Holt)
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:02:48 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] Calvert AUXCOMM Net Tuesday June 16 at 7:30pm on
 147.195
In-Reply-To: <1723632076.460361.1592229101158@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1723632076.460361.1592229101158@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <27442898.412005.1592323368061@connect.xfinity.com>

KB3RAN and I just tried out the N3PX repeater.  It worked very well 5/9 for us here in the south of the county.
KB3SXB

> On June 15, 2020 at 9:51 AM Shawn Donley <n3ae at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> All,
> 
> Once again we will be holding a net in place of our monthly AUXCOMM meeting.
> 
> As an experiment, we will be using the N3PX 147.195 repeater in Hollywood, plus offset, PL 156.7.  Gene Talley, the repeater owner, has graciously allowed us to use the repeater for our net.    Hoping that the coverage for the south Calvert area improves without too much of  a negative effect on those in the North county area.
> 
> The main topic for the net will be the 2020 hurricane season.
> 
> tnx
> N3AE
> Calvert EC
> ______________________________________________________________
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> 
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From k3uga at comcast.net  Sat Jun 20 22:34:28 2020
From: k3uga at comcast.net (Jim Tetlow)
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2020 22:34:28 -0400
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] Error on Field Day Wishes
Message-ID: <347D0401-D5D2-4D12-AEE9-A5E6355E2350@comcast.net>

All, I apologize for the earlier Winlink Emails that were sent out today by ME!
They were made for next Saturday  and put into the outbox to be sent next week; alas I was on auto /send receive and the went out today!

I still send greetings and wish for all a safe and great weekend! 
I will attempt another try next weekend.

73 

Sent from my iPad,
Best Regards, 
Jim Tetlow

From n3xmz.md at gmail.com  Wed Jun 24 13:48:28 2020
From: n3xmz.md at gmail.com (W. Hackett)
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:48:28 -0400
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] PRE Field Day preparations
Message-ID: <CAC=hUoq5=UbxRaS3WvVBDajCFeVDsA-O5mJVos1cBB7Mk5e10w@mail.gmail.com>

Good afternoon Everyone,

I hope all is well with you.  We will Be having a pre Field day work
session tomorrow evening at Dick Ratcliff's Home Located At
 4020 Starlight Court, Huntingtown, MD 20639 We will be meeting at about 6
pm.

Basically we will be setting up computers and getting them to talk to one
another for field day software. Also will be determining where antenna
placement should be. . We will be in a conditioned garage for meeting as
well as field day. we will do our best to maintain about 6 feet or
greater.  if possible. See you tomorrow evening.

Bill H

From k3uga at comcast.net  Wed Jun 24 17:48:54 2020
From: k3uga at comcast.net (Jim Tetlow)
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:48:54 -0400
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] PRE Field Day preparations
In-Reply-To: <CAC=hUoq5=UbxRaS3WvVBDajCFeVDsA-O5mJVos1cBB7Mk5e10w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAC=hUoq5=UbxRaS3WvVBDajCFeVDsA-O5mJVos1cBB7Mk5e10w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7164A143-3038-431C-9CD1-C0C11A5486DB@comcast.net>

Howdy All, I shall try to stop by to assist in computer setups 


Sent from my iPhone,
73, k3uga
Jim Tetlow
k3uga at comcast.net

> On Jun 24, 2020, at 13:49, W. Hackett <n3xmz.md at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?Good afternoon Everyone,
> 
> I hope all is well with you.  We will Be having a pre Field day work
> session tomorrow evening at Dick Ratcliff's Home Located At
> 4020 Starlight Court, Huntingtown, MD 20639 We will be meeting at about 6
> pm.
> 
> Basically we will be setting up computers and getting them to talk to one
> another for field day software. Also will be determining where antenna
> placement should be. . We will be in a conditioned garage for meeting as
> well as field day. we will do our best to maintain about 6 feet or
> greater.  if possible. See you tomorrow evening.
> 
> Bill H
> ______________________________________________________________
> Visit us on the web: https://ares.k3cal.org
> 
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From n3xmz.md at gmail.com  Wed Jun 24 21:13:13 2020
From: n3xmz.md at gmail.com (W. Hackett)
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:13:13 -0400
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] PRE Field Day preparations
In-Reply-To: <CAC=hUoq5=UbxRaS3WvVBDajCFeVDsA-O5mJVos1cBB7Mk5e10w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAC=hUoq5=UbxRaS3WvVBDajCFeVDsA-O5mJVos1cBB7Mk5e10w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAC=hUopzKzwMnJmsKRpYFbmAWPZCc4qsgrtD8=dwD=Cbh9tDVw@mail.gmail.com>

Just To Clear that up.  The PRE FD Work Session is  tomorrow Thursday the
25th of June 2020 .
Bill

On Wed, Jun 24, 2020 at 1:48 PM W. Hackett <n3xmz.md at gmail.com> wrote:

> Good afternoon Everyone,
>
> I hope all is well with you.  We will Be having a pre Field day work
> session tomorrow evening at Dick Ratcliff's Home Located At
>  4020 Starlight Court, Huntingtown, MD 20639 We will be meeting at about
> 6 pm.
>
> Basically we will be setting up computers and getting them to talk to one
> another for field day software. Also will be determining where antenna
> placement should be. . We will be in a conditioned garage for meeting as
> well as field day. we will do our best to maintain about 6 feet or
> greater.  if possible. See you tomorrow evening.
>
> Bill H
>
>

From davehardy0101 at aol.com  Wed Jun 24 21:49:27 2020
From: davehardy0101 at aol.com (Dave)
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:49:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] PRE Field Day preparations
In-Reply-To: <7164A143-3038-431C-9CD1-C0C11A5486DB@comcast.net>
References: <CAC=hUoq5=UbxRaS3WvVBDajCFeVDsA-O5mJVos1cBB7Mk5e10w@mail.gmail.com>
	<7164A143-3038-431C-9CD1-C0C11A5486DB@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2090977374.2705746.1593049767512@mail.yahoo.com>

Jim, please do come and help with the networking of logging computers.
73?Dave HKB3RAN


-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Tetlow <k3uga at comcast.net>
To: Calvert County, MD AUXCOMM <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
Cc: Calvert Amateur Radio Association - K3CAL <k3cal at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wed, Jun 24, 2020 5:48 pm
Subject: Re: [CALV-AUXCOMM] PRE Field Day preparations

Howdy All, I shall try to stop by to assist in computer setups 


Sent from my iPhone,
73, k3uga
Jim Tetlow
k3uga at comcast.net

> On Jun 24, 2020, at 13:49, W. Hackett <n3xmz.md at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?Good afternoon Everyone,
> 
> I hope all is well with you.? We will Be having a pre Field day work
> session tomorrow evening at Dick Ratcliff's Home Located At
> 4020 Starlight Court, Huntingtown, MD 20639 We will be meeting at about 6
> pm.
> 
> Basically we will be setting up computers and getting them to talk to one
> another for field day software. Also will be determining where antenna
> placement should be. . We will be in a conditioned garage for meeting as
> well as field day. we will do our best to maintain about 6 feet or
> greater.? if possible. See you tomorrow evening.
> 
> Bill H
> ______________________________________________________________
> Visit us on the web: https://ares.k3cal.org
> 
> CALV-ARES mailing list
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______________________________________________________________
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From k3uga at comcast.net  Thu Jun 25 09:43:02 2020
From: k3uga at comcast.net (James Tetlow)
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:43:02 -0400
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] PRE Field Day preparations
In-Reply-To: <2090977374.2705746.1593049767512@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <2090977374.2705746.1593049767512@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <A695210A-7A7E-47DA-A490-6BD949B462C7@comcast.net>

Dave, I will try to get by, no conflicts yet. Do we have all computers or a server computer/ if you are using one from Mt. Hope, they may not work.

Sent from my iPad,
Best Regards, 
Jim Tetlow

> On Jun 24, 2020, at 21:49, Dave via CALV-ARES <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Jim, please do come and help with the networking of logging computers.
> 73 Dave HKB3RAN
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Tetlow <k3uga at comcast.net>
> To: Calvert County, MD AUXCOMM <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc: Calvert Amateur Radio Association - K3CAL <k3cal at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wed, Jun 24, 2020 5:48 pm
> Subject: Re: [CALV-AUXCOMM] PRE Field Day preparations
> 
> Howdy All, I shall try to stop by to assist in computer setups 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone,
> 73, k3uga
> Jim Tetlow
> k3uga at comcast.net
> 
>> On Jun 24, 2020, at 13:49, W. Hackett <n3xmz.md at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Good afternoon Everyone,
>> 
>> I hope all is well with you.  We will Be having a pre Field day work
>> session tomorrow evening at Dick Ratcliff's Home Located At
>> 4020 Starlight Court, Huntingtown, MD 20639 We will be meeting at about 6
>> pm.
>> 
>> Basically we will be setting up computers and getting them to talk to one
>> another for field day software. Also will be determining where antenna
>> placement should be. . We will be in a conditioned garage for meeting as
>> well as field day. we will do our best to maintain about 6 feet or
>> greater.  if possible. See you tomorrow evening.
>> 
>> Bill H
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From n3ae at comcast.net  Thu Jun 25 17:10:59 2020
From: n3ae at comcast.net (Shawn Donley)
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:10:59 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] Fwd: PG-ARES 7/2 VARA/Packet Drill
In-Reply-To: <CAFaaEHcfu8N5Cs_m18uiLmf5KL9F7hUYc7kb9mV_OAeC+0iCoA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAFaaEHcfu8N5Cs_m18uiLmf5KL9F7hUYc7kb9mV_OAeC+0iCoA@mail.gmail.com>
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All,

See Steve's invite below.   For most of us this is an opportunity to practice Winlink Packet.   VARA is a relatively new sound card based modem (think SignaLink hooked to your VHF/UHF transceiver and VARA software on your PC).   Google it for more details.  It's much faster than standard packet and more like PACTOR III or IV.  I am not set up for it yet myself.  OBTW...a warning...VARA software isn't free.

The exercise, unfortunately, is the same day and time as the monthly CARA meeting (I'm guessing Zoom again) but if you'd like to participate in the exercise, let Steve, KC2DSO know and me as well.

There's a follow-up email from Steve that I'll forward separately.

N3AE

>     ---------- Original Message ----------
>     From: Steven Keller <kc3dso at gmail.com>
>     To: Mike Montrose <mikemontrose at gmail.com>, Shawn Donley <n3ae at comcast.net>, Andy Protigal <awprotigal at gmail.com>
>     Date: 06/16/2020 4:34 PM
>     Subject: PG-ARES 7/2 VARA/Packet Drill
> 
> 
>     Hello Everyone,
> 
>     I am planning and will be running a drill on 7/2 for PG-ARES. This will be a Packet/VARA (HF & FM) drill. 
> 
>     Below is the basic data as of yet which I just sent to our group. If any of your members want to participate simply have them send me an email to this address. I need to know inside of 5 days so I can start making assignments. If any of the MONT or HOWA folks want to play I will toss up another VFM node on a beam and point it west. Any questions let me know.
> 
>     **************PG ARES POST********************************
>     PG-ARES will be holding a drill on July 2, 2020. This drill will be based upon testing the VARA FM infrastructure (P2P and nodes) inside the county. Packet can and will also be used so if you don't have VARA FM don't worry about it. Dust off your TNC and jump online with us for some fun.We will also be trying the new Vara HF 4.0 software as well so be sure to upgrade your EmComm gear.
> 
>     The drill will start at 1900 hours and should be done by ~2030. I am working on a plan which I should have a draft out within a few days. 
> 
>     The more the merrier so if you want to participate please RSVP to this thread. In your RSVP please advise what mode(s) you can run so I can make assignments. I need to know:
> 
>     1200 Packet
>     9600 Packet (UHF)
>     Vara FM (wideband or narrowband)
>     Can you hit any of the VFM Nodes? (KC3DSO-10 (wideband node), KA3POX-10 or WB3KAS)
> 
>     Some of the exercise will be figuring out who you can hit P2P in different modes.  There will be injects from me to the group, some individuals, etc. but they won't be anything we have not done. We will be addressing some of the items mentioned in the 5/30 ARC AAR's.Like what we did on 5/30 we will be using NCS not only for voice but also for data P2P and perhaps node traffic as well. 
> 
>     Injects most likely will include Winlink form completing such as the Winlink Check In Form, ICS-213 to a station and they will be required to use the 213's reply feature, Winlink GPS Position Report, sending a photo, etc.
> 
>     So drop me a note and let me know if you want to participate. Thanks for all you do for PG-ARES.
>     *********************END POST************************
> 
> 
>     73
>     Steven Keller
>     KC3DSO
>     Prince George's County, MD ARES
>     Assistant Emergency Coordinator - Operations
>     MDC Assistant Section Emergency Coordinatorhttp://www.pgares.org
> 
>     https://www.facebook.com/pgaresraces/
> 

From n3ae at comcast.net  Thu Jun 25 17:13:16 2020
From: n3ae at comcast.net (Shawn Donley)
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:13:16 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] Fwd: 7/2 PG-ARES Packet/VFM Drill
In-Reply-To: <CAFaaEHc=o5SAPoqpkCKJJ8pX0gnj1Fp=ZbTus7a0nqf0Mq+i6g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAFaaEHc=o5SAPoqpkCKJJ8pX0gnj1Fp=ZbTus7a0nqf0Mq+i6g@mail.gmail.com>
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All,

Here's the most recent email from Steve.

Again, if you would like to participate, let both me and Steve know.  Sooner is better as Steve is preparing a plan.

N3AE

>     ---------- Original Message ----------
>     From: Steven Keller <kc3dso at gmail.com>
>     To: Mike Montrose <mikemontrose at gmail.com>, Shawn Donley <n3ae at comcast.net>, Andy Protigal <awprotigal at gmail.com>, sweeneydt at gmail.com, Tom Ostrosky <w3ni at hotmail.com>, Ken LaCapria <ken_lacapria at verizon.net>, Bill Smith <bill.n3xl at verizon.net>, "Pete Reiniger preiniger at verizon.net [PG-AresRaces]" <preiniger at verizon.net>, Jeff Humbert <humbert1js at gmail.com>, rdavidson <rdavidson at aceweb.com>, PGCERA <pgcera at verizon.net>, Jim Cross <jcross3 at gmail.com>, Pamela Humbert <humbertpj at gmail.com>, Jim Montgomery <wb3kas at aol.com>, ka3ahi <ka3ahi at aol.com>, vic nardo <arcwb2u at gmail.com>, Eliud Bonilla <bonilla.eliud at gmail.com>
>     Date: 06/25/2020 12:55 PM
>     Subject: 7/2 PG-ARES Packet/VFM Drill
> 
> 
>     Hello everyone...
> 
>     Thanks for your interest in the upcoming PRGE ARES 7/2 drill. It's just a week away and I will have a plan out within the next two days. 
> 
>     This drill's purpose is basically two fold; to reorient personnel back into Packet. As Packet is still our mainstay EmComm mode we need folks sharp on it's operation. We want them to connect their gear and get online. Using nodes, P2P, and digi to send messages. This part will be done via simply injects such as sending a ICS-213 and the recipient using the REPLY feature in the form to send a reply. Not using the ACK feature in Winlink to send acknowledgements but have the recipient actually reply with something similar to "Msg Received and Understood."  Sending a WInlink Position Report, Sending a photo of your station, including sending messages to your ADD, SM and EC and a few other small items.
> 
>     PRGE ARES introduced VARA FM (VFM) for the first time to an actual exercise on the 5/30 ARC Exercise. This proved to be fantastic as most stations were maintaining over 10kbps transfer rates or higher. Statons were able to pass traffic in seconds making for quick work of forms and messages. This drill will introduce VFM to more members of  PRGE ARES to assist in evaluating its use to be included in our Hospital Program. 
> 
>     Lastly we also introduced in the 5/30 ARC Exercise NCS to handle all digital traffic. In the past with up to 9 stations trying to send traffic over our nodes on 145.750 we had multiple collisions and a good bit of waiting for access. The 70cm 9600 OTA node helped with an offload of traffic but it was not enough. Forcing stations to go through NCS was fast and seamless in operation and when combined with VFM was a considerable improvement. Stations outside PRGE will not need to go through NCS to move digital traffic if using a node outside PRGE. If you want to send P2P traffic to a station in PRGE then you will need to go through NCS. All stations will need to monitor one of the two nets (K3ERA Repeater in District Heights) or the CMRG repeater system. If you must move off the net let NCS know when off and back on.
> 
>     If anyone is unable to participate simply send me a reply to this message and I will remove you from the distro. Feel fee to invite others to participate; it's not too late for me to add someone. 
> 
>     Remember to update your installs of Winlink. There have been several updates lately including a new full version. I suggest you poke around and play with the ICS-213 and reply function, incident AAR, Position Reports, etc. before the drill. No pressure here folks, just some fun moving traffic. A low key event. 
> 
>     Any questions let me know. 
> 
>     73
>     Steven Keller
>     KC3DSO
>     Prince George's County, MD ARES
>     Assistant Emergency Coordinator - Operations
>     MDC Assistant Section Emergency Coordinatorhttp://www.pgares.org
> 
>     https://www.facebook.com/pgaresraces/
> 

From davehardy0101 at aol.com  Thu Jun 25 23:23:19 2020
From: davehardy0101 at aol.com (Dave)
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2020 03:23:19 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] Fwd: PG-ARES 7/2 VARA/Packet Drill
In-Reply-To: <921450942.5602.1593119460723@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <CAFaaEHcfu8N5Cs_m18uiLmf5KL9F7hUYc7kb9mV_OAeC+0iCoA@mail.gmail.com>
	<921450942.5602.1593119460723@connect.xfinity.com>
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$69 for full speed program otherwise limited to 175bps.? I'd like to try this out but not sure I can get it up and running by time of the exercise.
Dave HKB3RAN

-----Original Message-----
From: Shawn Donley <n3ae at comcast.net>
To: ARES Reflector <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, Jun 25, 2020 5:10 pm
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] Fwd: PG-ARES 7/2 VARA/Packet Drill

All,

See Steve's invite below.? For most of us this is an opportunity to practice Winlink Packet.? VARA is a relatively new sound card based modem (think SignaLink hooked to your VHF/UHF transceiver and VARA software on your PC).? Google it for more details.? It's much faster than standard packet and more like PACTOR III or IV.? I am not set up for it yet myself.? OBTW...a warning...VARA software isn't free.

The exercise, unfortunately, is the same day and time as the monthly CARA meeting (I'm guessing Zoom again) but if you'd like to participate in the exercise, let Steve, KC2DSO know and me as well.

There's a follow-up email from Steve that I'll forward separately.

N3AE

>? ? ---------- Original Message ----------
>? ? From: Steven Keller <kc3dso at gmail.com>
>? ? To: Mike Montrose <mikemontrose at gmail.com>, Shawn Donley <n3ae at comcast.net>, Andy Protigal <awprotigal at gmail.com>
>? ? Date: 06/16/2020 4:34 PM
>? ? Subject: PG-ARES 7/2 VARA/Packet Drill
> 
> 
>? ? Hello Everyone,
> 
>? ? I am planning and will be running a drill on 7/2 for PG-ARES. This will be a Packet/VARA (HF & FM) drill. 
> 
>? ? Below is the basic data as of yet which I just sent to our group. If any of your members want to participate simply have them send me an email to this address. I need to know inside of 5 days so I can start making assignments. If any of the MONT or HOWA folks want to play I will toss up another VFM node on a beam and point it west. Any questions let me know.
> 
>? ? **************PG ARES POST********************************
>? ? PG-ARES will be holding a drill on July 2, 2020. This drill will be based upon testing the VARA FM infrastructure (P2P and nodes) inside the county. Packet can and will also be used so if you don't have VARA FM don't worry about it. Dust off your TNC and jump online with us for some fun.We will also be trying the new Vara HF 4.0 software as well so be sure to upgrade your EmComm gear.
> 
>? ? The drill will start at 1900 hours and should be done by ~2030. I am working on a plan which I should have a draft out within a few days. 
> 
>? ? The more the merrier so if you want to participate please RSVP to this thread. In your RSVP please advise what mode(s) you can run so I can make assignments. I need to know:
> 
>? ? 1200 Packet
>? ? 9600 Packet (UHF)
>? ? Vara FM (wideband or narrowband)
>? ? Can you hit any of the VFM Nodes? (KC3DSO-10 (wideband node), KA3POX-10 or WB3KAS)
> 
>? ? Some of the exercise will be figuring out who you can hit P2P in different modes.? There will be injects from me to the group, some individuals, etc. but they won't be anything we have not done. We will be addressing some of the items mentioned in the 5/30 ARC AAR's.Like what we did on 5/30 we will be using NCS not only for voice but also for data P2P and perhaps node traffic as well. 
> 
>? ? Injects most likely will include Winlink form completing such as the Winlink Check In Form, ICS-213 to a station and they will be required to use the 213's reply feature, Winlink GPS Position Report, sending a photo, etc.
> 
>? ? So drop me a note and let me know if you want to participate. Thanks for all you do for PG-ARES.
>? ? *********************END POST************************
> 
> 
>? ? 73
>? ? Steven Keller
>? ? KC3DSO
>? ? Prince George's County, MD ARES
>? ? Assistant Emergency Coordinator - Operations
>? ? MDC Assistant Section Emergency Coordinatorhttp://www.pgares.org
> 
>? ? https://www.facebook.com/pgaresraces/
> 
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From n3ae at comcast.net  Fri Jun 26 09:27:16 2020
From: n3ae at comcast.net (Shawn Donley)
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:27:16 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] Fwd: PG-ARES 7/2 VARA/Packet Drill
In-Reply-To: <149002686.24222.1593141799381@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <CAFaaEHcfu8N5Cs_m18uiLmf5KL9F7hUYc7kb9mV_OAeC+0iCoA@mail.gmail.com>
	<921450942.5602.1593119460723@connect.xfinity.com>
	<149002686.24222.1593141799381@mail.yahoo.com>
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He plans on using straight Packet too so it?s not all Vara.


> On 06/25/2020 11:23 PM Dave via CALV-ARES <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
>  
> $69 for full speed program otherwise limited to 175bps.? I'd like to try this out but not sure I can get it up and running by time of the exercise.
> Dave HKB3RAN
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shawn Donley <n3ae at comcast.net>
> To: ARES Reflector <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thu, Jun 25, 2020 5:10 pm
> Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] Fwd: PG-ARES 7/2 VARA/Packet Drill
> 
> All,
> 
> See Steve's invite below.? For most of us this is an opportunity to practice Winlink Packet.? VARA is a relatively new sound card based modem (think SignaLink hooked to your VHF/UHF transceiver and VARA software on your PC).? Google it for more details.? It's much faster than standard packet and more like PACTOR III or IV.? I am not set up for it yet myself.? OBTW...a warning...VARA software isn't free.
> 
> The exercise, unfortunately, is the same day and time as the monthly CARA meeting (I'm guessing Zoom again) but if you'd like to participate in the exercise, let Steve, KC2DSO know and me as well.
> 
> There's a follow-up email from Steve that I'll forward separately.
> 
> N3AE
> 
> >? ? ---------- Original Message ----------
> >? ? From: Steven Keller <kc3dso at gmail.com>
> >? ? To: Mike Montrose <mikemontrose at gmail.com>, Shawn Donley <n3ae at comcast.net>, Andy Protigal <awprotigal at gmail.com>
> >? ? Date: 06/16/2020 4:34 PM
> >? ? Subject: PG-ARES 7/2 VARA/Packet Drill
> > 
> > 
> >? ? Hello Everyone,
> > 
> >? ? I am planning and will be running a drill on 7/2 for PG-ARES. This will be a Packet/VARA (HF & FM) drill. 
> > 
> >? ? Below is the basic data as of yet which I just sent to our group. If any of your members want to participate simply have them send me an email to this address. I need to know inside of 5 days so I can start making assignments. If any of the MONT or HOWA folks want to play I will toss up another VFM node on a beam and point it west. Any questions let me know.
> > 
> >? ? **************PG ARES POST********************************
> >? ? PG-ARES will be holding a drill on July 2, 2020. This drill will be based upon testing the VARA FM infrastructure (P2P and nodes) inside the county. Packet can and will also be used so if you don't have VARA FM don't worry about it. Dust off your TNC and jump online with us for some fun.We will also be trying the new Vara HF 4.0 software as well so be sure to upgrade your EmComm gear.
> > 
> >? ? The drill will start at 1900 hours and should be done by ~2030. I am working on a plan which I should have a draft out within a few days. 
> > 
> >? ? The more the merrier so if you want to participate please RSVP to this thread. In your RSVP please advise what mode(s) you can run so I can make assignments. I need to know:
> > 
> >? ? 1200 Packet
> >? ? 9600 Packet (UHF)
> >? ? Vara FM (wideband or narrowband)
> >? ? Can you hit any of the VFM Nodes? (KC3DSO-10 (wideband node), KA3POX-10 or WB3KAS)
> > 
> >? ? Some of the exercise will be figuring out who you can hit P2P in different modes.? There will be injects from me to the group, some individuals, etc. but they won't be anything we have not done. We will be addressing some of the items mentioned in the 5/30 ARC AAR's.Like what we did on 5/30 we will be using NCS not only for voice but also for data P2P and perhaps node traffic as well. 
> > 
> >? ? Injects most likely will include Winlink form completing such as the Winlink Check In Form, ICS-213 to a station and they will be required to use the 213's reply feature, Winlink GPS Position Report, sending a photo, etc.
> > 
> >? ? So drop me a note and let me know if you want to participate. Thanks for all you do for PG-ARES.
> >? ? *********************END POST************************
> > 
> > 
> >? ? 73
> >? ? Steven Keller
> >? ? KC3DSO
> >? ? Prince George's County, MD ARES
> >? ? Assistant Emergency Coordinator - Operations
> >? ? MDC Assistant Section Emergency Coordinatorhttp://www.pgares.org
> > 
> >? ? https://www.facebook.com/pgaresraces/
> > 
> ______________________________________________________________
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From kc3dso at gmail.com  Sat Jun 27 12:49:41 2020
From: kc3dso at gmail.com (Steven Keller)
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2020 12:49:41 -0400
Subject: [CALV-AUXCOMM] Fwd: 7/2 PG-ARES Packet/VFM Drill
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	<1132735685.5625.1593119598124@connect.xfinity.com>
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Shawn,

You want to be on the list?

Any mode, any band is ok. I am not going to turn anyone away if they can't
do Packet or VFM. I have stations jumping in with HF since they can't reach
a node from Chuck County.

73
Steven Keller
KC3DSO
Prince George's County, MD ARES
Assistant Emergency Coordinator - Operations
MDC Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator
www.pgares.org
https://www.facebook.com/pgaresraces/


On Thu, Jun 25, 2020 at 5:13 PM Shawn Donley <n3ae at comcast.net> wrote:

> All,
>
> Here's the most recent email from Steve.
>
> Again, if you would like to participate, let both me and Steve know.
> Sooner is better as Steve is preparing a plan.
>
> N3AE
>
> >     ---------- Original Message ----------
> >     From: Steven Keller <kc3dso at gmail.com>
> >     To: Mike Montrose <mikemontrose at gmail.com>, Shawn Donley <
> n3ae at comcast.net>, Andy Protigal <awprotigal at gmail.com>,
> sweeneydt at gmail.com, Tom Ostrosky <w3ni at hotmail.com>, Ken LaCapria <
> ken_lacapria at verizon.net>, Bill Smith <bill.n3xl at verizon.net>, "Pete
> Reiniger preiniger at verizon.net [PG-AresRaces]" <preiniger at verizon.net>,
> Jeff Humbert <humbert1js at gmail.com>, rdavidson <rdavidson at aceweb.com>,
> PGCERA <pgcera at verizon.net>, Jim Cross <jcross3 at gmail.com>, Pamela
> Humbert <humbertpj at gmail.com>, Jim Montgomery <wb3kas at aol.com>, ka3ahi <
> ka3ahi at aol.com>, vic nardo <arcwb2u at gmail.com>, Eliud Bonilla <
> bonilla.eliud at gmail.com>
> >     Date: 06/25/2020 12:55 PM
> >     Subject: 7/2 PG-ARES Packet/VFM Drill
> >
> >
> >     Hello everyone...
> >
> >     Thanks for your interest in the upcoming PRGE ARES 7/2 drill. It's
> just a week away and I will have a plan out within the next two days.
> >
> >     This drill's purpose is basically two fold; to reorient personnel
> back into Packet. As Packet is still our mainstay EmComm mode we need folks
> sharp on it's operation. We want them to connect their gear and get online.
> Using nodes, P2P, and digi to send messages. This part will be done via
> simply injects such as sending a ICS-213 and the recipient using the REPLY
> feature in the form to send a reply. Not using the ACK feature in Winlink
> to send acknowledgements but have the recipient actually reply with
> something similar to "Msg Received and Understood."  Sending a WInlink
> Position Report, Sending a photo of your station, including sending
> messages to your ADD, SM and EC and a few other small items.
> >
> >     PRGE ARES introduced VARA FM (VFM) for the first time to an actual
> exercise on the 5/30 ARC Exercise. This proved to be fantastic as most
> stations were maintaining over 10kbps transfer rates or higher. Statons
> were able to pass traffic in seconds making for quick work of forms and
> messages. This drill will introduce VFM to more members of  PRGE ARES to
> assist in evaluating its use to be included in our Hospital Program.
> >
> >     Lastly we also introduced in the 5/30 ARC Exercise NCS to handle all
> digital traffic. In the past with up to 9 stations trying to send traffic
> over our nodes on 145.750 we had multiple collisions and a good bit of
> waiting for access. The 70cm 9600 OTA node helped with an offload of
> traffic but it was not enough. Forcing stations to go through NCS was fast
> and seamless in operation and when combined with VFM was a considerable
> improvement. Stations outside PRGE will not need to go through NCS to move
> digital traffic if using a node outside PRGE. If you want to send P2P
> traffic to a station in PRGE then you will need to go through NCS. All
> stations will need to monitor one of the two nets (K3ERA Repeater in
> District Heights) or the CMRG repeater system. If you must move off the net
> let NCS know when off and back on.
> >
> >     If anyone is unable to participate simply send me a reply to this
> message and I will remove you from the distro. Feel fee to invite others to
> participate; it's not too late for me to add someone.
> >
> >     Remember to update your installs of Winlink. There have been several
> updates lately including a new full version. I suggest you poke around and
> play with the ICS-213 and reply function, incident AAR, Position Reports,
> etc. before the drill. No pressure here folks, just some fun moving
> traffic. A low key event.
> >
> >     Any questions let me know.
> >
> >     73
> >     Steven Keller
> >     KC3DSO
> >     Prince George's County, MD ARES
> >     Assistant Emergency Coordinator - Operations
> >     MDC Assistant Section Emergency Coordinatorhttp://www.pgares.org
> >
> >     https://www.facebook.com/pgaresraces/
> >
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