[CW] Help Wanted: CW Operators

Sun Apr 28 01:17:05 EDT 2019

Marty marty.ray at radio-relay.org

Sorry about that!

His email address is marty.ray at radio-relay.org

73

David
N1EA

On Sat, Apr 27, 2019, 23:24 Brown Stokes <brown.stokes at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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>>
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