From frank at mclc908.org Sat Aug 2 13:26:25 2014 From: frank at mclc908.org (Frank) Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2014 13:26:25 -0400 Subject: [MIham] Kent County Amateur Radio Public Service Corp Message-ID: Greetings all: Kent County Amateur Radio Public Service Corp. is moving to a new system to better communicate with everyone. KCARPSC is an amateur radio public service organization that maintains a pool of amateur radio operators who are interested / willing to provide amateur radio communications during times of need. What is need? This can be public service events like the river bank run, or disaster situations where many radio operators are needed or other skills to assist our served agencies. KCARPSC does have any specific training requirements other than an amateur radio license and a will to serve. KCARPSC does encourage members of the pool to take available trainings and does present specific training opportunities on occasion. While KCARPSC makes use of various club and private resources KCARPSC is not a club and has no specific club affiliations as we are "neutral" ground. Joining the KCARPSC operator pool does not constitute commitment of any way shape or form to the organization. To add yourself to the volunteer pool follow the "texcom" instructions below. KCARPSC is also in need of volunteers to help with the following: - Communications Team Leader - Specific Hospital Location Team Leader - Net Controllers To indicate interest in the above positions please email coordinator at kcest.org Kent County Auxiliary Communications is using TexCom for its day to day communications and operational management. TexCom is used by thousands of emergency response personnel throughout the country. The system allows us to be more aware of the many facets of our organization's daily operation and will enhance our ability to function efficiently and safely. New TexCom Users If you are a new user to TexCom, go to http://www.TexCom.com and select New User Signup. You will need to set up your profile and then enter your organization access code of 651785. Existing TexCom Users Log into TexCom at http://www.TexCom.com and go to My Profile -> Membership -> Add New Organization and use the access code of 651785. This will add Kent County Auxiliary Communications to the left column of your TexCom allowing you to use one login for all TexCom organizations. Sign up now! P7 - Proper, Pre-Planning, Prevents, Pathetically, Poor, Performance. From frank at mclc908.org Mon Aug 4 21:07:19 2014 From: frank at mclc908.org (Frank) Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2014 21:07:19 -0400 Subject: [MIham] Meteor Activity Intensifies Message-ID: P7 - Proper, Pre-Planning, Prevents, Pathetically, Poor, Performance. Space Weather News for August 4, 2014 http://spaceweather.com METEOR ACTIVITY: Meteor activity is increasing as Earth plunges deeper into the debris stream of Comet Swift-Tuttle, source of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Last night alone, NASA cameras recorded more than a dozen Perseid fireballs along with one sporadic bolide (exploding meteor) that might have dropped pieces of itself over the southeastern USA. Visit http://spaceweather.com for video and observing tips. CHANCE OF FLARES: Sunspot AR2130 is directly facing Earth and it has a complex 'delta-class' magnetic field that harbors energy for strong flares. From frank at mclc908.org Tue Aug 12 09:46:12 2014 From: frank at mclc908.org (Frank) Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 09:46:12 -0400 Subject: [MIham] Help needed for Mud Run Message-ID: <7E7D06D7871449529D00477A839F984F@FranksPC> All The 2014 Mud Run is Saturday August 23rd at the Kentwood Community Church located at 1200 60th St. We are in need of volunteers to assist in monitoring runner safety. Because of the duration of the event we have two shifts available or if you wish you can work both. If you are able to help out please sign up at http://vrm.cc/mudrun If you are not a licensed ham radio operator and would like to help please feel free to sign up, we will still be able to put you to work. Events like this are a great opportunity to get public exposure for the group. Our primary duties will be runner safety. We will position personal along the course to monitor the runners. We may also be called to perform other functions if necessary, but only if they do not interfere with our primary task. Most positions will be stationary posts. If you wish to bring a chair to sit in while monitoring the course you may. Please remember that many of the positions will be in the sun, so remember to bring proper protection. Food will be provided. First shift is looking good, but we are still in need of 8 - 10 more people to fill possitions for the second shift. Shifts run 1st: 6:30 - 11:00 2nd: 10:30 - 3:00 There will be breaks given durring the shifts and food will be provided. If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Karl Palma kpalma at kcest.org Thank You -- If you do not want to receive any more newsletters, this link To update your preferences and to unsubscribe visit this link Forward a Message to Someone this link P7 - Proper, Pre-Planning, Prevents, Pathetically, Poor, Performance. From frank at mclc908.org Sun Aug 17 18:19:00 2014 From: frank at mclc908.org (Frank) Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 18:19:00 -0400 Subject: [MIham] Bright Planet Conjunction Message-ID: <81FD989062E54B7B84E31356063C36F9@FranksPC> Space Weather News for August 17, 2014 http://spaceweather.com WOW! MORNING CONJUNCTION: Jupiter and Venus are converging in the eastern sky for a spectacular pre-dawn conjunction. Closest approach is Monday morning, August 18th. The event is highlighted on today's edition of http://spaceweather.com MINOR STORM WARNING: Minor geomagnetic storms are possible during the late hours of August 18th when a faint CME is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field head-on. P7 - Proper, Pre-Planning, Prevents, Pathetically, Poor, Performance. From frank at mclc908.org Fri Aug 22 05:37:32 2014 From: frank at mclc908.org (Frank) Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 05:37:32 -0400 Subject: [MIham] Solar Activity Picks Up Message-ID: Space Weather News for August 22, 2014 http://spaceweather.com SOLAR ACTIVITY: Solar activity has been low for weeks. A new sunspot turning toward Earth could change that. AR2149 announced itself on August 21st with a M3-class solar flare that sent waves of ionization coursing through Earth's upper atmosphere. The active region appears capable of more eruptions in the days ahead. Visit http://spaceweather.com for updates. P7 - Proper, Pre-Planning, Prevents, Pathetically, Poor, Performance From frank at mclc908.org Mon Aug 25 09:57:27 2014 From: frank at mclc908.org (Frank) Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 09:57:27 -0400 Subject: [MIham] Fw: Magnificent M-class Eruption on Aug. 24th Message-ID: P7 - Proper, Pre-Planning, Prevents, Pathetically, Poor, Performance. Space Weather News for August 24, 2014 http://spaceweather.com MAGNIFICENT SOLAR FLARE: A visually beautiful solar flare erupted from the east limb of the sun today. Extreme UV radiation briefly ionized the upper layers of Earth's atmosphere; otherwise, our planet was not in the line of fire. The responsible sunspot will turn toward Earth in the days ahead, boosting chances for geoeffective solar activity as the week unfolds. Visit http://spaceweather.com for photos and more information.