[CW] Help Wanted: CW Operators

[Brown Stokes]

I'd like to help.  Was a CW operator in the Navy.  Marty's email address is
incomplete, so I can't respond to him.

Brown Stokes
CTIC (AC) Retired
N5FDR

On Sat, Apr 27, 2019 at 4:55 PM D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea at arrl.net> wrote:

>
> We can always use people with experience or those who want to get
> experience.
>
> During a major Federal disaster exercise in 2016, the CW portion of the
> traffic system scored an accuracy rate of 99.998 percent across over 10,200
> data points. The CW networks also scored the shortest message propagation
> times, that is; the time measured from when a message was tendered for
> origination in the simulated disaster area consisting of Alaska, Northern
> California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington State, to the time the message
> appeared in the data stream at the National Response Coordinating Center
> (NRCC) in Washington, D.C.
>
> CW nets actually performed slightly better than the digital networks in
> terms of accuracy (the latter scored 99.997 percent across fewer data
> points), and considerably better in terms of measured propagation time
> through the network.
>
> The exercise evaluation report is rather lengthy and includes quite a few
> tables showing the data collected. However, suffice to say, CW proved to be
> highly effective. Part of that success was related to the operators
> involved. Many had commercial or military experience while others were
> experienced CW traffic operators with regular net experience and solid
> communications skills developed over time. Simply put; *there is no
> replacement for training and experience.*
>
> Traffic nets are an ideal way to learn REAL communications procedures. One
> must communicate over specific distances, at specific times, and under all
> propagation conditions. After all, disasters don't wait for optimum
> conditions. Perhaps equally important is the fact that the message content
> varies considerably. Every address is different. Telephone numbers and
> e-mails are unique. The variety in traffic work far exceeds the predictable
> content of casual QSOs or contest/sprint exchanges. If one can perform
> effectively on traffic nets, DXing and contesting will come much easier.
>
> Most importantly....it's fun and challenging. There's real camaraderie in
> traffic work.
>
> Here are a few resources to get one started:
>
>
> http://radio-relay.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/RRI-Training-Manual-TR-001-2017-Draft-for-Distribution.pdf
>
>
>
> http://radio-relay.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/RRI-Introductory-Training-2018.pdf
>
>
>
> http://radio-relay.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/RRI-Traffic-Operations-Manual-2017-FINAL.pdf
>
>
> http://radio-relay.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/RRI-TRAFFIC-OPERATIONS-AID-1720r3.pdf
>
> Marty is right....we need a deeper bench and we need to be bringing new CW
> operators into the system. Last year's hurricane season proved that Amateur
> Radio is still needed in major disasters. Why not learn how to properly
> assist now?
>
> 73,
>
> James Wades (WB8SIW) - SKCC 6191
> Radio Relay International
> Central Area Staff
>
> ALSO
>
>
> Operators at all levels are needed, but I am putting out a specific call
> to those of you who are a little more seasoned to fill urgent needs in some
> special assignments. Traffic handling experience is desired, but not
> required, as training will be provided.
>
> We all enjoy the amateur radio service as a hobby, but we also have an
> obligation to serve. Traffic handling is an enjoyable endeavor and it
> provides a life-line in the event of a catastrophic event.
>
> As I mentioned above, operators are needed at all levels and I would like
> to hear from all of those who are interested in serving, but there is an
> urgent need for those in particular who have good code proficiency.
>
> For more information, please contact me directly at: marty.ray at ...
>
> Regards,
> Marty Ray N9SE
> Central Area Coordinator
>
>
>
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