[Elecraft] OT: Corrected NREN / K6KPH Training Broadcasts

[Chuck Mabbott]

Please distribute widely to any interested parties...

Hello Everyone:

As discussed earlier, NREN, in cooperation with the staff of K6KPH will 
begin conducting regular training broadcasts designed to assist radio 
amateurs who have an interest in becoming involved in CW traffic nets. 
These broadcasts will consist of sample radiogram messages with content 
ranging from that of typical routine radiograms to content typical of served 
agency and Health and Welfare traffic.  Messages will also contain 
occasional training topics on net procedure, emergency communications, and 
similar topics.

The initial "kick-off" broadcast will take place Saturday, September 24, at 
1-PM Pacific Time (2000Z).  This initial broadcast will be your opportunity 
to offer feedback and suggestions as to any needed improvements or additions 
you feel would be helpful.  Once we receive your feedback, regular, weekly 
training broadcasts will commence Saturday, October 15 and continue 
indefinitely.

Frequencies for the training broadcasts will be:

7050 KHz
14050 KHz
21050 KHz

The broadcasts will occur simultaneously on all three frequencies.

It is important to note that this is a volunteer program.  Unlike W1AW, 
which has paid staff, K6KPH is a volunteer organization.  Therefore, there 
may be rare Saturdays on which this will not occur.  However, we will also 
have an alternate plan to originate broadcasts from a lower profile facility 
in the event that K6KPH is unavailable for an occasional weekend.

Shortly after each training broadcast, the original text will be distributed 
via the QMN/NREN e-mail list so that registered QMN and NREN members may 
check their copy against the originals.

On October 24, NREN will commence weekly training nets.   These will occur 
on Monday evenings at 9-PM Eastern Time.  Frequencies will be as follows:

First Monday: 3663 kHz             Simple check-in / check-out at low speed 
with only one or two training messages transmitted.  This will be for 
inexperienced CW traffic handlers.

Second Monday: 7050 KHz        Full Net session at moderate speed.  NCS will 
slow down for individual operators operating at lower speeds.

Third Monday:  10115 KHz          Simple check-in / check-out at low speed. 
Same approach as First Monday Session

Fourth Monday:  14050 KHz       Full Net session at moderate speed.

NCS for these nets will likely vary to provide training opportunities 
throughout the US and Canada.  If you are an experienced CW traffic handler 
and would be willing to NCS once per month, please let Jim Wades, WB8SIW 
know.  He can be reached at:  wb8siw at charter.net.  We will add you to a 
rotating schedule.

A major part of the NREN program is to promote participation in local 
Section NTS CW traffic nets.  Please refer to the ARRL Net Directory and 
other sources to locate a CW Net in your area.  Now is a good time to begin 
monitoring local net activities to learn more about basic net procedures. 
If you are unable to locate the time and frequency of a local CW traffic 
net, please contact the QMN/NREN General Manager for a referral.

Those wishing to become a member of NREN and participate in our programs are 
encouraged to send an e-mail to the NREN General Manager.  Simply state 
"join NREN" in the subject line.  These e-mails should be sent to: 
wb8siw at charter.net

Thank you, and 73!


James Wades, PEM
General Manager, Michigan Net, QMN
National Radio Emergency Net
P.O. Box 457
Allegan,  MI.  49010

Submitted by Chuck AA8VS