[CTSARA] CERT/ARES net on Tuesday 4/21/14

[Paul Lourd]

This week, on the CERT/ARES net, we are going to try something different!
Simplex, no repeater!

 

We are going to use simplex (146.52) and not use the repeater. It is fully
expected that most of you will not hear each other, but will hear others
nearby.

 

The purpose of this is to reinforce how important it is to know your range
limitations on simplex, and to see where you can reach. 

 

Here is the protocol for the test:

-          At 8:00pm begin listening on 146.52. If you do not hear me,
announce your call and that you are listening and see if anyone answers.
Continue for as long as you can reach other people.

-          Note down who you were able to hear, even if you could not reach
them. Some people will have more powerful radios, so you will hear them, but
can't work them back.

-          At 8:20pm, come back up to the Norwalk repeater at 146.475 and we
will discuss our results.

-          If the weather is nice, you might try being outside at a higher
altitude if you can find a good place. You can then act as a relay.

 

Sorry to the Echolink guys for the simplex stuff, but you can join us at
8:20 and see what happened.

 

Paul

WB2JVB

(Please note that 146.52 is a national calling frequency. While it is not
likely there are a ton of people listening, make your contacts short, and if
anyone else answers, let them know what we are doing and record that contact
as well).