[ETS/PARC List] Fw: NNJ UPDATE

[Don WILSON]

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Sent: Friday, September 1, 2017 11:51 AM
Subject: NNJ UPDATE

*** SEQP WRAP-UP ***
670,000 spots were detected by the Reverse Beacon Network (RBN), and over 542,000 spots were reported to PSKReporter.

On Saturday evening prior to the event, NJIT ARC member Joshua Katz, KD2JAO, gave a presentation describing how ham radio communication would be used for scientific research on the impact the eclipse would have on the ionosphere to a standing room only crowd at the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey facility at Jenny Jump State Park. On Monday during the eclipse, 300 guests were on site as members of NJIT ARC operated participated in SEQP at the Jenny Jump site. More at: https://news.njit.edu/path-totality/
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Standing on a back porch in Gilbertsville, Kentucky, nearly 1,000 miles from Newark, Nathaniel Frissell, ham radio in hand, took in the staggering spectacle unfolding ...




Fair Lawn ARC hosted 80 visitors at their club station located in the Fair Lawn Community Center. A club member setup a telescope for view while other members operated the station. More at: https://goo.gl/jTH1SP

Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts at Wallish Farms in West Milford were able to participate in SEQP at the Troop 159 Viewing party. Photos here: http://nnj.arrl.org/extra/troop159_seqp.html

*** JerseyStem Opportunity ***
JerseySTEM is seeking help create an Amateur Radio program for kids in the Morris County area. "JerseySTEM is a network co-op of parents, professionals, students and educators whose goal is to promote excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ("STEM") education." Website: http://www.jerseystem.org/

I have had an initial conversation with a member of the organization. At this point they don't have any requirements other than the desire to add an Amateur Radio program to their portfolio. They are looking for someone to "bootstrap" the program ... so lots of room to be creative. They can supply organizational support, facilities and modest funding. Contact me (ka2pbt at arrl.org) directly if you would like to become involved.

*** NBEMS testing ***
An informal Narrow Band Emergency Messaging Software (NBEMS) experimenters group has been formed and is meeting Tuesday evenings at 8PM on W2SJT/R 146.820 MHz (-) 110.9 Hz (2Z) CTCSS. (Echolink node 367357). For more information contact ASEC Kevin Murray k2fn at arrl.net

*** Save the Dates *****

September 10 - New Jersey State Convention presented by the Gloucester County ARC in the SNJ Section. More info at http://w2mmd.org/

September 23 - OMARC Hamfest at Spring Lake Heights Fire Company No. 1, 700 Sixth Avenue, Spring Lake Heights, NJ. Contact: Joe Kruszewski, KC2SVS - joekru1 at hotmail.com

October 7 - BARA Hamfest -Westwood Jr/Sr High School 701 Ridgewood Road Township of Washington, NJ 07676. More info at: http://www.bara.org/hamfest/

73 DE KA2PBT

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