[MRIC] Proposed Agenda for April 26

[Bob Long]

In noting the change of the November meeting, I see that it is the 
weekend prior to Thanksgiving.  That is the weekend of the largest and 
oldest UltraMarathon in the US. The JFK 50 Mile Run.  As such, there 
will be no way that I can have a representative attend that meeting.  In 
fact we also call our a number of amateurs from Frederick and other 
surrounding counties.

Thus, the new date eliminates our representation at that meeting.  I 
fully recognize that we are not a main cog in the wheel but we do feel 
that it is most unfortunate that we cannot attend.  I guess this date 
was chosen for the greater good.  Somehow it does not look good when 9 
jurisdictions make policy for the whole state.  We will abide with what 
was decided at the last meeting.

Bob KD#JK

brettham at aol.com wrote:
> All MD RACES Officers:
>
> Our next MRIC meeting is scheduled for Saturday April 26, 2008 from 
> 10:30 until 14:30 in Frederick County. Our host will be James 
> Devilbiss, Frederick RO. James, sometime in the next week or so, 
> please forward the address of our meeting place so everyone can 
> MapQuest it to get directions and travel times from their location. 
> For the meeting, we will need a phone number for a local pizza 
> delivery service to order lunch. Anyone that does not want pizza 
> should plan to bring a bag lunch. Drinks will be provided.
>
> Also, if you haven't done so already, remember to update your calendar 
> to change the following MRIC meeting to November 15, 2008 in Queen 
> Annes County. It was originally scheduled for a week earlier, but we 
> changed it at our last meeting to accommodate more ROs.
>
> As a refresher, to date we have:
>
> 1. Coordinated RACES frequencies.
> 2. Compiled contact information for all MD RACES Officers.
> 3. Standardized on a message form for inter-jurisdictional voice 
> communications.
> 4. Established the Maryland RACES HF Voice Net.
> 5. Established the Maryland RACES Digital Net (MRDN) utilizing Winlink 
> 2000 email.
>
> As set by the group, our objectives for this meeting are to finish 
> specifying the architecture of the MRDN and specify equipment required 
> so we can finish with the MRDN and move on to other MRIC objectives. 
> Please find below a proposed agenda for our next meeting. Please let 
> me know ASAP if you think there are any other items we need to add.
>
> AGENDA for April 26, 2008
> -------------------------
> Welcome
> Attendance
> Review Agenda
> Approval of Minutes
> Updated MD RO Contact List
> Updated MD RACES Frequency List
> Update on Yahoo group for file sharing - Fred Bader
> Coordinate HF voice net
> Presentation on when to use 40/60/80-meter bands by Chuck Hodel
> Demonstration of Winlink operating from Brett's truck.
> Lunch
> MRDN Network Architecture
> Existing Winlink Equipment and Cost
> MRDN Recommended Equipment List and Cost
> MRDN Technical Support Group - Call for volunteers
> EOC Recommended Equipment List and Cost
> Next Meeting Agenda
> Adjourn
>
>
> You will note that I have added an agenda item to recommend EOC RACES 
> equipment. This is a subject that several members have been requesting 
> for over a year, and that we have been putting off until we can 
> complete our HF voice and Winlink specifications so we know what 
> equipment is required for those modes.
>
> Here is what you need to do to prepare for the April Meeting:
>
> 1. Check your email daily for updates. I will send out the RO contact 
> list, and frequency list shortly for your comments to include any 
> changes since our last meeting. Do not reply via email, but bring your 
> comments to the meeting and they will be incorporated at that time.
>
> 2. Review the attached minutes, and bring your comments to the 
> meeting. They will be incorporated at that time.
>
> 3. Be prepared to let us know how you plan to implement the MRDN 
> (Winlink) in your jurisdiction. MRIC voted last meeting that, as a 
> minimum, you should have an HF station at your EOC. We need every 
> jurisdiction to contribute so we can complete our network architecture.
>
> 4. In the next few days, I will email the recommended equipment list 
> that the MRDN technical working group compiled a few months ago. 
> Please review it and provide your comments to MRIC via email so we can 
> address everyone's concerns before the meeting. Since our next meeting 
> is not until November, it is very important we complete and vote on 
> the equipment list at this meeting so jurisdictions can being 
> procuring funds and equipment over the summer.
>
> 5. To the same end, it would also be a benefit to many if we could 
> also complete work on specifying EOC equipment. I'll send an email 
> regarding this shortly.
>
> 6. Please come with names and contact info for anyone you know that 
> would be willing to work in the MRIC MRDN technical support group. 
> This will be the people to contact when you have a problem with your 
> Winlink system and need help from someone more technical. Note that 
> they will only be obligated to support those jurisdictions that are 
> using the recommended equipment as specified by MRIC. We need folks 
> that are IT types to help with computer issues, HF RF experts, anyone 
> experienced with Winlink, and anyone that can help with administrative 
> work.
>
> 7. Please email to me a list of your current Winlink equipment so I 
> can compile that for presentation at this meeting.
>
> 8. Assuming we complete work on the MRDN at this meeting, we will need 
> to set our next objective and priorities for the November meeting. 
> Please come prepared to contribute to this discussion. The only item 
> still not completed from our original charter is: "Propose 
> interoperability exercises". Please also come with other issues you 
> believe we should work on. There was also a request earlier to look 
> into Amateur TV.
>
>
> Thank you again for your time, dedication to service and continued 
> support. The last two meetings have been exceptionally enjoyable, 
> positive and productive. I look forward to another such meeting in a 
> few weeks. Drive safe.
>
> Brett Hammond
> Chairman, RACES Interoperability Committee (MRIC)
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