From nn7b@gbis.com  Fri May  2 13:33:33 2003
From: nn7b@gbis.com (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 05:33:33 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] WeatherNV - Snow Advisory
Message-ID: <004601c310a7$0c6da140$ab3ce4cf@Pnn7b>

.PACIFIC STORM TO BRING SNOW TO THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE
CNTL & S. SIERRA THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY.
 
 .A STRONG JET STREAM & LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF THE CNTL
CA COAST WILL BRING SNOW TO THE UPPER ELEVATIONS OF THE
CNTL & S. SIERRA BY THIS AFTERNOON & CONTINUING INTO
SATURDAY.  SNOW LEVELS WILL START NEAR 7000 FEET & DROP TO 6000 TO
65OO FEET TONIGHT.  ACCUMULATIONS AS HIGH AS 12 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE
BY SAT AFTERNOON ABOVE 7000 FEET.
 
 CAZ073-022200-
MONO COUNTY-
300 AM PDT FRI MAY 2 2003
 
 .SNOW ADVISORY ABOVE 7000 FEET THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY.
 
 SNOW WILL BEGIN ABOVE 7000 FEET OVER WESTERN MONO COUNTY BY THIS
AFTERNOON & CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY.  THE HEAVIEST SNOW WILL
OCCUR LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MIDNIGHT.  SNOW LEVELS WILL DROP TO
6000 TO 6500 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT.  SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 12
INCHES ARE POSSIBLE ABOVE 7000 FEET.WITH 3 TO 6 INCHES BELOW 7000
FEET.  LITTLE TO NO ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED EAST OF HIGHWAY 395.
 
 PERSONS PLANNING TRAVEL IN MONO COUNTY THIS AFTERNOON & SATURDAY
CAN EXPECT WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY OVER THE PASSES AND
ALONG HIGHWAY 395 FROM BRIDGEPORT TO MAMMOTH LAKES.  STAY TUNED TO
NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR ON THE INTERNET AT WEATHER.GOV FOR FURTHER
UPDATES TO THIS APPROACHING STORM.

$$
 
 CAZ072-NVZ002-022200-
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
300 AM PDT FRI MAY 2 2003

.SNOW ADVISORY ABOVE 7000 FEET FOR THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATUDAY.

RAIN & SNOW WILL MOVE INTO THE LAKE TAHOE AREA THIS AFTERNOON WITH
SNOW LEVELS AROUND 7000 FEET.  SNOW LEVELS WILL FALL TO LAKE LEVEL
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  ACCUMULATIONS OF 4 TO 8 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE ABOVE
7000 FEET.WITH 1 TO 3 INCHES AT LAKE LEVEL BY SAT AFTERNOON.

PERSONS PLANNING TRAVEL IN THE LAKE TAHOE AREA THIS AFTERNOON AND
SATURDAY CAN EXPECT WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY OVER PASSES
ABOVE 7000 FEET.  STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR ON THE INTERNET
AT WEATHER.GOV FOR FURTHER UPDATES TO THIS APPROACHING STORM.

$$



From pcavnar@g-m-i.net  Fri May  2 23:17:49 2003
From: pcavnar@g-m-i.net (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 15:17:49 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] WeatherNV - Snow Advisory Update 1516
Message-ID: <1a83b0c260331210a45a06590633fc3a3eb2ed27@g-m-i.net>

PACIFIC STORM TO BRING SNOW TO THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE
CNTL & S. SIERRA THROUGH SATURDAY.

A PACIFIC STORM WILL SLOWLY APPROACH THE SIERRA THROUGH SATURDAY.
LIGHT SNOW WILL BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES OVERNIGHT AS THE STORM
APPROACHES.  UP TO ONE FOOT OF SNOW IS LIKELY AT ELEVATIONS ABOVE 7000 FEET
ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA BY TOMORROW EVENING.

CAZ072-NVZ002-030400-
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
230 PM PDT FRI MAY 2 2003

SNOW ADVISORY ABOVE 7000 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH SAT
AFTERNOON.

LIGHT SNOW ACROSS THE LAKE TAHOE AREA WILL BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES OVER THE
HIGHER ELEVATIONS TONIGHT.  SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY.  SNOW LEVELS
NEAR 7000 FEET WILL WILL DROP TO AROUND 6000 FEET TONIGHT AS A COLD FRONT
MOVES INTO THE AREA.  EXPECT 4 TO 8 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ABOVE 7000 FEET.WITH
1 TO 3 INCHES AT 6000 FEET BY SAT EVENING.  GUSTY SO. TO SW WINDS IN THE
MOUNTAINS MAY CREATE AREAS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW.

PERSONS PLANNING TRAVEL IN THE LAKE TAHOE AREA TONIGHT & SAT
CAN EXPECT WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS.ESPECIALLY OVER MTN
PASSES ABOVE 7000 FEET.  STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR ON THE INTERNET
AT WEATHER.GOV FOR FURTHER UPDATES TO THIS APPROACHING STORM.

$$

CAZ073-030400-
MONO COUNTY-
230 PM PDT FRI MAY 2 2003

SNOW ADVISORY ABOVE 7000 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH SAT
AFTERNOON.

LIGHT SNOW HAS BEGUN OVER THE SIERRA CREST.  SNOW WILL BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES
TONIGHT AS A COLD FRONT MOVES INTO THE AREA.  SNOW LEVELS WILL DROP TO NEAR
6500 FEET AS THIS OCCURS.  SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY.  SNOW
ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE ABOVE 7000 FEET.WITH 3 TO 6
INCHES BETWEEN 6000 & 7000 FEET.BY SATURDAY EVENING.  GUSTY SO. TO SW WINDS
IN THE MTNS
MAY CREATE AREAS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY IN BLOWING SNOW.  LITTLE TO
NO ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED EAST OF HIGHWAY 395.

PERSONS PLANNING TRAVEL IN MONO COUNTY THIS AFTERNOON & SAT
CAN EXPECT WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY OVER THE PASSES &
ALONG HIGHWAY 395 FROM BRIDGEPORT TO MAMMOTH LAKES.  STAY TUNED TO NOAA
WEATHER RADIO OR ON THE INTERNET AT WEATHER.GOV FOR FURTHER UPDATES TO THIS
APPROACHING STORM.

$$


From nn7b@gbis.com  Sat May  3 05:29:55 2003
From: nn7b@gbis.com (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 21:29:55 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] WeatherNV - Snow Advisory Cancelled
Message-ID: <00ce01c3112c$a6a0dfe0$269f52d8@Pnn7b>

CAZ072-NVZ002-030800-
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
900 PM PDT FRI MAY 2 2003
 
.SNOW ADVISORY CANCELLED.
 
 SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE IN THE LAKE TAHOE AREA
TONIGHT & SATURDAY.HOWEVER ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO 
BE LOCALIZED & LIGHT. SNOW LEVELS NEAR 7000 FEET WILL WILL DROP TO 
AROUND 6000 FEET LATER TONIGHT & SAT AS A COLD UPPER LOW 
MOVES INTO THE AREA.  EXPECT 3 TO 6 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ABOVE 7000 
FEET.WITH 1 TO 3 INCHES AT 6000 FEET BY SAT EVENING. MOTORIST
PLANNING TRAVEL IN THE LAKE TAHOE AREA SHOULD CHECK LOCAL ROAD
CONDITIONS BEFORE TRAVELING.
 
 $$
 
 CAZ073-030800-
MONO COUNTY-
900 PM PDT FRI MAY 2 2003
 
.SNOW ADVISORY CANCELLED.

SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE IN MONO COUNTY TONIGHT
AND SATURDAY.HOWEVER ANY SIGNIFCANT ACCUMULATIONS WILL BE LIMITED
TO THE HIGH SIERRA CREST ABOVE 8000 FEET. SNOW LEVELS WILL DROP TO 
NEAR 6000 FEET AS THE UPPER LOW MOVE OVER THE AREA SAT SNOW 
 ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 10 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE ABOVE 8000 FEET ALONG 
THE SIERRA.WITH 1 TO 3 INCHES BETWEEN 6000 & 8000 FEET.BY 
SATURDAY EVENING.  
 
 PERSONS PLANNING TRAVEL IN MONO COUNTY TONIGHT & SAT SHOULD
CHECK THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS BEFORE DEPARTING. 
 
 $$


From kb7reo@yahoo.com  Tue May  6 06:31:18 2003
From: kb7reo@yahoo.com (Glenn Hale)
Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 22:31:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NevadaARES] Southern NV District DEC April Report
Message-ID: <20030506053118.15834.qmail@web11206.mail.yahoo.com>

Southern NV DEC Report, by Glenn KB7REO

This month I've been coordinating with Bruce AL7LS to
help improve our ability to send packet traffic to
northern NV District. Bruce operates a 20M HF packet
node with a link to VHF on 145.05. Packet messages can
be sent from the field on VHF to a HF receiving
station via Bruce's VHF/HF packet node AL7LS-7.  You
can send Bruce local messages on packet to AL7LS-1. I
am still awaiting word from northern NV to find out
what station will be available to complete the packet
circuit.

I recently purchased a GE MVS Radio through Paul's
NN7B radio dealer in northern NV.  The radio was
pre-programmed with frequencies listed on the Clark
County ARES/RACES frequency list. I then donated the
radio to LVARC for use in the mobile EMCOMM trailer.
Thanks to Jack N8RRL for completing the installation
of the radio in the trailer for use in public service
events.

Clark County ARES Report by EC, Charlie AA5QJ

The DEC, EC, AECs and many members met ARRL President
Jim Haynie W5JBP, Third Vice President Freid Heyn
WA6WZO, Pacific Division Director Bob Vallio W6RGG,
Vice Director Andrew J. "Andy" Oppel N6AJO, and Nevada
Section Manager Dick Flanagan W6OLD at the National
Association of Broadcasters Convention here in Las
Vegas. Many attended a dinner organized by Jan Welsh
NK7N to allow local ARRL appointees and club
presidents to become acquainted or renew acquaintances
with the ARRL leadership.

Gary Hartman KK7LV AEC Henderson has been appointed
Assistant Section Manager. Dick Flanagan W6OLD Nevada
Section Manager states "Gary's primary responsibility
will be to provide an informed ARRL presence in
Southern Nevada. In addition to representing the ARRL,
the Nevada Section and myself, he will also be
reporting on the unique needs of the expanding and
dynamic south counties area."

Starting Saturday, May 3, the Saturday morning Nevada
ARES net on 3965 kHz at 0830 local will be moving to
7280 kHz (+/- QRM) for the summer.

Report from Don DeCaria NF7R, AEC NE Clark County:
1. Continued connectivity issues to ARES/RACES
repeaters being addressed. 

2. Considering running a satellite net on the 147.39
repeater and reporting NE County participation on
either the ARES net, or via email.

3. Contacting Metro's NE CC law enforcement rep re
local (Moapa Valley) citizens response group. 

4.  Ulla K6UDK has set up a 5 person VE team for the
Moapa Valley through W5YI VEC group. More info to
come.

5. Progress has been made on getting equipment
together for a proposed repeater in Mesquite. 

6. The Moapa Valley Amateur Radio Club net, on 147.39
at 0800L on Thursdays, continues to be a success with
10 to 15 check-ins per session. Net control duties are
rotated each week, and many of our newest hams have
handled NC duties very well. The philosophy is that if
you do it for the net, you'll be able to do it for the
emergency.

7. The Club is sponsoring a Technician License class
in the valley starting 27 May through the 4th of July
weekend, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Upcoming Public Service Events and coordinators: Call
and get involved.

Race for the Cure on May 3rd in downtown Las Vegas
with an estimated 15,000 runners - Tom KE4ULL 368-6763

ADA Tour de Cure bike ride on May 17th in Green Valley
area - Howard K3HM 256-3662

Leadership and general membership meetings have not
been held since Feb, due to a number of personal
challenges I have experienced these past 2 months. 
Meetings will resume as soon as scheduling permits. In
the meantime, please continue to keep me informed of
your activities and ideas.


Lincoln County ARES Report by EC, Lee, K7NKH

No activity this month. I was out of town most of the
time.

Southern Nye County Report by EC, Dick AC7EL

Our ARES corporation filed an application with the
Internal Revenue Service for recognition as a Section
501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. 
 
Work is continuing on the mobile communications
trailer.  The desktops are being fabricated.


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From nn7b@gbis.com  Thu May  8 13:48:30 2003
From: nn7b@gbis.com (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 05:48:30 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] WeatherNV - Weather Advisory
Message-ID: <004301c31560$21432c80$fa3ce4cf@Pnn7b>

.SPRINGTIME SNOW FOR THE SIERRA & NE CA TODAY & 
TONIGHT.

.A COLD LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM CENTERED OFF THE OR COAST 
WILL MOVE INTO N. CA BY THIS AFTERNOON. RAIN & SNOW WILL 
INCREASE OVER N. CA WITH SNOW LEVELS LWRING TO 4000 
FEET BY MIDDAY. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS & A FEW 
THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON WILL PRODUCE LOCALLY 
HEAVY ACCUMULATIONS & POOR VISIBILITIES  AT TIMES.

CAZ071-082300-
LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-
415 AM PDT THU MAY 8 2003

.SNOW ADVISORY FOR TODAY & TONIGHT ABOVE 5000 FEET.

AREAS OF LIGHT SNOW WILL DIMINISH THIS MORNING.BUT 
NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS WILL DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON
WITH POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS & LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWFALL. 
AREAS OF SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. 
TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS BY EARLY FRI MORNING WILL BE 4 
TO 8 INCHES ABOVE 5000 FEET & 2 TO 4 INCHES BELOW 5000 
FEET.EXCEPT LESS THAN 2 INCHES IN THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN 
LASSEN COUNTY.  

PERSONS PLANNING TRAVEL IN NE CA TODAY & TONIGHT 
SHOULD EXPECT WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS & RAPIDLY 
CHANGING VISIBILITIES. BE PREPARED FOR CHAIN & SNOW TIRE
REQUIREMENTS OVER MOUNTAIN PASSES. STAY TUNED TO NOAA
WEATHER RADIO & OTHER LOCAL MEDIA FOR FURTHER DETAILS 
OR UPDATES.
$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-082300-
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
415 AM PDT THU MAY 8 2003

.SNOW ADVISORY FOR TODAY & TONIGHT.
 
AREAS OF LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING.THEN SNOW 
SHOWERS WILL BECOME NUMEROUS BY MIDDAY WITH LOCALLY 
HEAVY ACCUMULATIONS & POOR VISIBILITIES AT TIMES. AREAS OF 
SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. TOTAL SNOW 
ACCUMULATIONS BY EARLY FRI MORNING WILL BE 6 TO 12 INCHES 
ABOVE 7000 FEET & 3 TO 7 INCHES BELOW 7000 FEET.EXCEPT FOR 
LIGHTER AMOUNTS IN THE VALLEYS OF ALPINE COUNTY.

PERSONS PLANNING TRAVEL IN THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN TODAY & 
TONIGHT SHOULD EXPECT WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS & 
RAPIDLY CHANGING VISIBILITIES. BE PREPARED FOR CHAIN & 
SNOW TIRE REQUIREMENTS ESPECIALLY OVER MTN PASSES. STAY
TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO AND OTHER LOCAL MEDIA FOR 
FURTHER DETAILS OR UPDATES.

$$


From pcavnar@g-m-i.net  Thu May  8 17:49:57 2003
From: pcavnar@g-m-i.net (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 09:49:57 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] WeatherNV - Snow Advisory
Message-ID: <12a1f0e39e27394de789c154af5bb7a03eba8bfd@g-m-i.net>

SPRINGTIME SNOW FOR THE SIERRA & NE CA THROUGH TONIGHT.

A COLD LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM CENTERED OVER SW OR WILL MOVE
INTO N. CA BY THIS AFTERNOON.  SNOW WILL CONTINUE OVER
NORTHERN CA.TAPERING OFF LATE TONIGHT. A FEW THUNDERSTORMS
THIS AFTERNOON WILL PRODUCE LOCALLY HEAVY ACCUMULATIONS & POOR
VISIBILITIES AT TIMES.

CAZ071-082230-
LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-
930 AM PDT THU MAY 8 2003

SNOW ADVISORY FOR THE SIERRA & NE CA THROUGH
TONIGHT ABOVE 5000 FEET.

AREAS OF LIGHT SNOW WILL DIMINISH THIS MORNING.BUT NUMEROUS SNOW
SHOWERS WILL DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON WITH POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS & LOCALLY
HEAVY SNOWFALL. AREAS OF SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. TOTAL SNOW
ACCUMULATIONS BY EARLY FRI MORNING WILL BE 4 TO 8 INCHES ABOVE 5000 FEET & 2
TO 4 INCHES BELOW 5000 FEET. EXCEPT LESS THAN 2 INCHES IN THE VALLEYS OF
EASTERN LASSEN COUNTY.

PERSONS PLANNING TRAVEL IN NE CA TODAY & TONIGHT SHOULD EXPECT WINTER
DRIVING CONDITIONS & RAPIDLY CHANGING VISIBILITIES. BE PREPARED FOR CHAIN &
SNOW TIRE REQUIREMENTS OVER MOUNTAIN PASSES. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO & OTHER LOCAL
MEDIA FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR UPDATES.

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-082230-
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
930 AM PDT THU MAY 8 2003

SNOW ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT.

SNOW WILL CONTINUE TODAY WITH PERIODS OF HEAVIER SHOWERS LIKELY.
PRODUCING LOCALLY HEAVY ACCUMULATIONS & POOR VISIBILITIES AT
TIMES.  PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. TOTAL
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS BY EARLY FRI MORNING WILL BE 6 TO 12 INCHES
ABOVE 7000 FEET & 3 TO 7 INCHES BELOW 7000 FEET.EXCEPT FOR
LIGHTER AMOUNTS IN THE VALLEYS OF ALPINE COUNTY.

PERSONS PLANNING TRAVEL IN THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN TODAY & TONIGHT
SHOULD EXPECT WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS & RAPIDLY CHANGING
VISIBILITIES. BE PREPARED FOR CHAIN & SNOW TIRE REQUIREMENTS
ESPECIALLY OVER MTN PASSES. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO
AND OTHER LOCAL MEDIA FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR UPDATES.

$$

CAZ073-082230-
MONO-
930 AM PDT THU MAY 8 2003

SNOW ADVISORY FOR THE SIERRA ABOVE 7000 FEET THROUGH TONIGHT.

SNOW WILL CONTINUE TODAY.WITH PERIODS OF HEAVIER SHOWERS LIKELY.
PRODUCING LOCALLY HEAVY ACCUMULATIONS & POOR VISIBILITIES AT
TIMES.  PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. TOTAL
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS BY EARLY FRI MORNING WILL BE 6 TO 12 INCHES
ABOVE 7000 FEET & LOCALLY 2 TO 4 INCHES ABOVE 6000 FEET.  THE
EASTERN VALLEYS WILL GENERALLY EXPERIENCE AN INCH OR LESS.

PERSONS PLANNING TRAVEL IN THE SIERRA TODAY & TONIGHT SHOULD
EXPECT WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS & RAPIDLY CHANGING VISIBILITIES.
BE PREPARED FOR CHAIN & SNOW TIRE REQUIREMENTS ESPECIALLY OVER
MOUNTAIN PASSES. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO & OTHER LOCAL
MEDIA FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR UPDATES.


$$


From nn7b@gbis.com  Fri May  9 13:43:42 2003
From: nn7b@gbis.com (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 05:43:42 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] WeatherNV - Snow Advisory
Message-ID: <003f01c31628$a00fd180$b73ce4cf@Pnn7b>

CAZ070-NVZ004-005-091300-
NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-SURPRISE VALLEY CA-
WESTERN NV BASIN & RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
330 AM PDT FRI MAY 9 2003

.SNOW ADVISORY THROUGH 6 AM ABOVE 4500 FEET.

SNOW WILL CONTINUE OVER THE ADVISORY AREA THROUGH EARLY MORNING. 
ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES ARE LIKELY IN AREAS ABOVE 
4500 FEET THROUGH SUNRISE. LITTLE OR NO ACCUMULATION IS EXPECTED IN 
THE LWR VALLEYS OF WESTERN NV. AFTER 6 AM.THE SNOW IS 
EXPECTED TO DIMINISH OR CHANGE TO LIGHT RAIN WHILE ANY SNOW ON THE 
GROUND MELTS RAPIDLY.    
$$
MJD


From nn7b@gbis.com  Fri May  9 13:45:55 2003
From: nn7b@gbis.com (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 05:45:55 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] OK. Sit Rep
Message-ID: <004501c31628$ef9db960$b73ce4cf@Pnn7b>

THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 
ARRL ANNOUNCED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 97.401 OF THE 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION'S RULES AND REGULATIONS 
[47 C.F.R. PART 97] A GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY IS 
DECLARED FOR THE OKLAHOMA AREA. THIS IS IN SUPPORT OF THE 
SALVATION ARMY. HENCE, THE FREQUENCY 3900 KHZ, PLUS OR MINUS 3 
KHZ, REQUIRES PROTECTED FREQUENCY.  AMATEURS ARE REQUIRED 
TO REFRAIN FROM USING THE FREQUENCY, PLUS OR MINUS 3 KHZ, 
UNLESS THEY ARE TAKING PART IN THE HANDLING OF EMERGENCY 
TRAFFIC. THIS ORDER IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL RESCINDED.
 
JOSEPH P. CASEY
CHIEF, TECHNICAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC

The following is from State EMA.  

SEVERE WEATHER STRIKES OKLAHOMA
The effects of a very strong storm system with at least one tornado were
felt throughout the central part of the state and Osage county in
northeast Oklahoma.  The storm first struck in northern Cleveland County
about 5:15 p.m. Thursday.  The Oklahoma Department of Civil Emergency
Management activated the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and
continues to assist communities throughout the affected areas.  Staffing
at the EOC include the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma
Military Department, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, The Salvation
Army, American Red Cross, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Oklahoma
Department of Commerce and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.
  
Primary areas affected by the storm in central Oklahoma were the City of
Moore, south Oklahoma City, Del City, Midwest City, and Choctaw.  Early
numbers indicate that more than 1,500 homes in Moore were damaged
including 300 totally destroyed.  The General Motors plant in southeast
Oklahoma City was heavily damaged and many buildings in the area were
destroyed.  The Oklahoma National Guard is providing perimeter security
at the plant. Interstate highways 35 and 240 were closed temporarily due
to downed power lines and debris.
More than 100 injuries have been reported at local hospitals, including
eight who were listed in critical or serious condition.  No deaths were
reported as of 11 p.m. 
In Osage County, three mobile homes were damaged and 10 houses were
destroyed.  Outbuildings, barns and feed lots were destroyed and 21
cattle were killed.
Governor Brad Henry has requested a Federal Emergency Declaration from
the President.  Representatives from FEMA will be in the affected areas
Friday morning to complete preliminary damage assessments.
Power Outages 
OG&E reports that more than 37,000 homes and business were without power
in central Oklahoma.  Hardest hit areas were Moore and southeast Oklahoma
City.  Emergency Management officials in Osage County report that 50
percent of the City of Pawhuska was without power.
Shelters and Feeding Centers 
The American Red Cross has opened shelters at the following locations: 
St. Marks Lutheran Church, 7501 E. Reno 
West Moore Community Center, 12609 S. Western 
Moore Community Center, 1-35 and Fourth Street 
The Salvation Army reports the following feeding center locations: 
In Choctaw 
15th & Henny 
12th & Jacob 
In Moore 
119th & I-35 
Fire Station No. 2, at 12th & Janeway 
West Moore High School 
In Oklahoma City 
Sooner Road & SE 64th 
Oklahoma Electric (Norman) - 400 
Northfolk Electric (Sayre) - 12 
Caddo Electric (Binger) - 50 
Peoples Electric (Ada) - 200 



From nn7b@gbis.com  Sat May 10 05:18:42 2003
From: nn7b@gbis.com (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 21:18:42 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] OKLAHOMA TORNADO UPDATE
Message-ID: <010101c316ab$3ef702a0$df3de4cf@Pnn7b>

This report comes from one of the Emergency Managers in Oklahoma
who responded to the tornados.  I'm sure glad we don't live in tornado
alley!

73, Paul - NN7B

-  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -

Hi Paul,


Got in around 0200 this morning and am bone tired so this will be brief.....
Oklahoma City, Moore, and Choctaw were the hardest hit areas...currently we
have:

1300 homes that were damaged or destroyed
Major plant as you saw in TV photos of was our GM plant....2 injuries only
they had just had their weekly drill 1 hour before it hit...
My State SAR team (TF-1) checked other buildings on Air Depot road and
treated 14 cases....one serious..I remember thinking how amazing it was that
wood could impale someone's body the way it did, on of my victims had 16
pieces of wood impaled on him............

Total number of businesses gone or destroyed 348 and counting....One Denny's
was blown off its foundation and swept down the road about 100 feet........I
found no victims in that rubble.......one bank I checked had collasped on
itself..........again my "amazing" notes to my self....everyone had left the
building when they heard the sirens so there were no injuries........

Total injuries were 138 with NO (AMAZING) fatalities.....

For those Emergency Managers and IC folks couple of problems we
encountered.......
#1. Cell Phone usage was down (my is issued by the State and was supposed to
be state of the art) but due to the volume calling we could not communicate
via them.....more to follow on that....we had to ask local TV stations to
broadcast a plea to the general public to stay off them...this included FD
and PD cell phones as well.....................

#2. While searching the rubble I came across a truck (next to the GM plant)
which was loaded with explosives.....all the folks at the "loading" dock had
gone home so it is unknown what type of explosives and when I saw the
placard I pulled the them outta there.........truck had been blown about 200
yards from the loading dock which was gone....one fire across the street was
burning (we did not have resources to put it out)....it blew around 2000
hours when 6 more tractor trailers went up.........

#3. Transformers which were down were leaking some kind of "fluid" Okla. Gas
and Elec (OG&E) stated it was a HAZMAT situation and would need to be
cleaned up by their techs.....don't know what kind of fluid..........

#4. I had left my placard for the State @ home and hence had trouble @ every
check point (slowed down my reaction time).......getting into the
area........I had not taken a State vehicle since I was in my POV and
heading home @ the time.........

#5. And the worst thing that could happen to anyone when I got back to the
CP last night there was NO COFFEE.......................

Hope this information helps some other folks out there.................

I will send out a better brief as we update the situation today.

Ed Kostiuk, EMT-W
Emergency Manager
Bio-Terrorism Preparedness Division
Department of Public Health


From nn7b@gbis.com  Sun May 11 00:42:20 2003
From: nn7b@gbis.com (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Sat, 10 May 2003 16:42:20 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] OK Emergency Cancelled
Message-ID: <006e01c3174d$cdb333e0$dc3ce4cf@Pnn7b>

ZCZC AG34
QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 34  ARLB034
 From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  May 10, 2003
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB034
ARLB034 COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY TERMINATED

COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY TERMINATED

MAY 10 2003

AS OF 1830 EDST (2230z), THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION'S
DECLARED COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY WAS TERMINATED AT THE REQUEST OF
THE OKLAHOMA SECTION MANAGER JOHN THOMPSON, WB5SYT.  AMATEURS CAN
RESUME USING 3900 kHz.  THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WISHES
TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR COOPERATION AND DEDICATED AMATEUR
SERVICE.

JOSEPH P. CASEY
CHIEF, TECHNICAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC.
NNNN
/EX


From n7tod@arrl.net  Thu May 15 04:06:23 2003
From: n7tod@arrl.net (Matthew Parker)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 20:06:23 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] Updates on Reno SKYWARN Program
Message-ID: <5.0.0.25.1.20030514200603.009e4310@mail.greatbasin.net>

I am pleased to announce that Reno SKYWARN now has a new home on the 
Internet.  The web site is now located at http://renoskywarn.org.  It is 
hoped that by establishing this web site it will allow participants in the 
SKYWARN program to stay in touch with what is going on in the program.  We 
are headed into our active thunderstorm season and Roger has requested that 
we be prepared to assist the Reno Forecast Office more frequently in the 
future - so, look for SKYWARN activities in our area to start picking up 
soon, and keep checking the new web site for updated information on activities.

The web site is also the launching point for a new e-mail list to provide 
for the timely distribution of SKYWARN and other weather related messages 
for this area.  Weather spotters and those interested in SKYWARN are 
encouraged to subscribe to this list so as to keep up with activities.  A 
link allowing those interested to subscribe to this list is on the front 
page of the new website.  The Reno Forecast Office recently began 
transmitting by e-mail zone forecast products automatically upon their 
issuance to selected recipients, and plans are ongoing to do the same with 
other forecast and warning products.  I am working with the folks at NWS to 
have these things distributed to our e-mail list for the benefit of SKYWARN 
spotters.

The topic of expanding the weekly Reno Area SKYWARN net, currently held 
Wednesday evenings at 1905 on the 147.12 (V.A. Medical Center) repeater has 
again come up.  I have previously stated that I would like to see the net 
expanded to cover a wider area of the Reno CWFA, but have made the action 
to do so contigent upon an expression of interest from outlying areas.  So 
far, that expression of interest has been minimal.  Since the topic was 
again raised, I have sought and received permission to use the 146.61 
repeater system for this net on Wednesday nights.  This opens the door to 
expand the net and include more of you from the outlying areas; however, I 
do not intend to go forward with actually moving the net unless I receive 
comments expressing interest from those of you in the additional areas that 
would be served by moving the net.  The other thing that will be needed to 
make an expanded net will be more net control stations.  Participation 
locally has been light, and if this situation were to continue with even 
with changes in the net, in my mind this would be needless occupation of 
the .61 system.  So, it's up to you - if you live in an outlying area and 
would like to participate in the SKYWARN net on a regular basis, let me 
know as soon as possible and I'll set up the changes moving the net to the 
.61 system.

Now that I have packet back in 24/7 operation, I have resumed loading 
forecast and warning information for this area into the packet mailbox at 
the National Weather Service station.  I am trying to keep this updated 
twice daily (morning and evening), with more frequent updates during severe 
weather.  Doing so right now is entirely dependent upon my schedule and 
other activities.  Anyone willing to help keep updated information 
available via packet from the Weather Service station is encouraged to 
contact me.  Tony, KB7NV, has already offered to help and has also donated 
a 128K memory chip that will be used to expand the capacity of WX7RNO 
packet beyond the 10K it currently has on board.  Thanks, Tony!

Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 22-28.  Roger and I are planning to 
conduct at least one drill during this time, and one we are talking about 
at present would be a Wednesday evening event to coincide with the radio 
nets.  Additionally, there will be a public open house at the NWS Office on 
Saturday, June 28, from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.  It would be nice to have amateur 
radio represented.  This is, of course, opening day for Field Day - I will 
be in Portola, CA at the railroad museum and therefore unavailable to be at 
NWS.  If we have interested operators not otherwise committed to Field Day 
events, please let me know.  Or, if we have a group that would like to run 
a Field Day station from the NWS Reno property, that option is open as well 
and would cover both bases.


73,
Matt, N7TOD


From nn7b@gbis.com  Mon May 19 00:01:01 2003
From: nn7b@gbis.com (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 16:01:01 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] Shelter F.S.
Message-ID: <024701c31d91$5b4de1c0$d13ce4cf@Pnn7b>

FOR SALE: All aluminum, insulated military comminications shelter
that fits a pickup truck.  Excellent condition inside and out.  Would
make a perfect Field day hut. Located near Reno.
For pictures and info see:
http://webs.lanset.com/buzz/Misc/grc142/radioshelter.html
Contact:  Buzz,  775-677-2522 days or evenings.


From nn7b@gbis.com  Mon May 19 03:13:25 2003
From: nn7b@gbis.com (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 19:13:25 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] Radio Manual Needed
Message-ID: <02ba01c31dac$3bd808a0$d13ce4cf@Pnn7b>

One of our new hams in Reno needs a manual for his HT.  He has
an Icom IC-u2AT (the 'u' is the symbol for micro).  He would like to
buy the manual or borrow it to copy if someone has it available.

Please reply directly to me at:  nn7b@gbis.com  Thanks!

73, Paul - NN7B

From pcavnar@g-m-i.net  Tue May 20 21:45:09 2003
From: pcavnar@g-m-i.net (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 13:45:09 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] Threat Level Change
Message-ID: <5e94b273b1ea50b59f35e1b756ffab493eca9383@g-m-i.net>

As of this afternoon, DSH has raised the terrorist threat level
to "ORANGE".

From n7tod@arrl.net  Wed May 21 01:50:38 2003
From: n7tod@arrl.net (Matthew Parker)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 17:50:38 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] Successful Test
Message-ID: <3ECACD5E.CABC7047@arrl.net>

Greetings to all -

Today, we had a successful test of a new training procedure we have
concocted, and I want to share with you all what we're up to.

For some time now, we the participants of the "joint noon nets"
(Jefferson Noon Net on 40m, 7232 khz. and the Western Nevada Noon Net on
2m, 147.120 mhz) have held a very informal net we call the "Know Code
Net."  It is a slower-speed, CW practice net wherein whoever is
available (if anyone) gathers on 7111 khz at 1300 local and/or 3711 khz
at 2000 local for friendly chat to build our skills.  At the suggestion
of Ed Ewell, K7DXV, training editor for the EMCOMMWEST Bulletin, we have
began transmitting the net report for the WNNN in Radiogram form using
CW on the 1300 session of the Know Code Net. Transmission of the net
report via this method was conducted for the first time today, and we
got the message through despite lousy band conditions that killed
contact on the SSB net right after it started, highlighting a benefit of
CW operation and providing a successful test.  Anyway, transmission of
the net report via this method will continue daily each day that we're
available to do this with the transmission speed kept as close to 5 WPM
as possible so as to provide some on-air practice for all interested.
Again, the frequency is 7111 khz and the time will be 1300 hours local.

Additionally, we are to begin frequent transmission of test messages
intended to provide traffic handling practice on the voice nets as
well.  Locally on the WNNN, this will likely be conducted after the net
closes at around 1230.  Test messages may include the net report to be
sent for that day or any other test message the the operators planning
to participate bring.  As always, actual traffic for the NTS is always
welcome on the nets.

73,
Matt


From pcavnar@g-m-i.net  Wed May 21 17:31:56 2003
From: pcavnar@g-m-i.net (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 09:31:56 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] NNARS 2nd Quarter Membership Meeting
Message-ID: <1b1f3bb0dd809f4167726ed69a5c30ed3ecba99e@g-m-i.net>

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, June 21st at 10:00am for the NNARS
2nd quarter membership and business meeting.  This will be held at the VA
Medical Center classroom MG-10 at 10:00am sharp.  At the conclusion of the
meeting, the amateur station at the VA will be opened and available for
anyone who would like to see or use the station.  We will be checking into
the local and regional nets from that location as well.

Field Day is June 28-29th this year.  NNARS has not planned for a field day
this year.  Several of the local and area clubs are holding field day events
throughout the area and I would like to recommend you attend one of those
event and enjoy the day.

A special event, field day station will be set up at the Portola Railroad
Museum in Portola, CA. by Matt Parker, N7TOD, to participate in the event.
It may be a first for amateur radio to hold field day as "railroad-mobile".
This should be a great fun time for everyone who attends.  Everyone is
invited to come to Portola and participate in the field day operation and
tour the museum.  Please contact Matt Parker, N7TOD, at:  n7tod@arrl.net
with any questions.

73, Paul Cavnar - NN7B
NNARS Chairman


From n7tod@arrl.net  Mon May 26 04:30:19 2003
From: n7tod@arrl.net (Matthew Parker)
Date: Sun, 25 May 2003 20:30:19 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] RE: Field Day Site
Message-ID: <3ED18A4A.1F85CE56@arrl.net>

One more thing - Field Day at the Portola Railroad Museum is not being
sponsored by any groups other than the Feather River Rail Society and a
few of its members who are hams.  Therefore, any individuals, clubs, or
organizations that want to bring equipment, participate in operating,
and fly their banners are welcome to do so.  It is a PR event for both
ham radio and the museum.

73,
Matt

Matthew Parker wrote:

> Hi Glen -
>
> Yes, the museum will be in full summer-time operations.  Open to the
> public and running passenger trains from 10 to 4 both days (all day
> passes $5), maybe some switching in the yard afterward as well.  Might
>
> even be able to talk them into firing up a motorcar after the days
> operations for some play.  Heck, if I decide I need to take a break
> from
> radios for a while, I might pound some spikes or turn wrenches on some
>
> locomotives.
>
> The Museum's Board of Directors is equally as enthusiastic about this
> as
> are the operators, taking on a "whatever you guys need to make this
> work" attitude - so it should be a great time.  Come on over if you
> get
> a chance!
>
> Matt
>
> -------------------------------------------
>
> Wow, neat offer. I love the railroad. It would be fun to at least go
> visit your site. I imagine your location is open to the public that
> weekend?
>
> Glen KK7IH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nvrams@nvrams.org [mailto:nvrams@nvrams.org] On Behalf Of
> Matthew
> Parker
> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 7:57 PM
> To: RAMS Mailing List
> Subject: RAMS: Field Day Site
>
> The National Weather Service is having a public open house on
> Saturday,
> June 28.  Roger brought up the idea of having a Field Day station on
> their property (directly below the TMCC Campus), knowing that I will
> be
> in Portola that weekend (I've done Field Day for two years now from an
>
> airport, this year I'm doing it from a train yard).  So, the door is
> open on that one.
>
> Also, as you may know, myself and some hams who belong to the Feather
> River Rail Society (operators of the Portola Railroad Museum) will be
> operating a Field Day Station from the Museum this year using special
> event callusing W6P, commemorating the Western Pacific Railroad
> heritage
>
> behind the museum.  If the club would like to come to Portola for the
> weekend, you are welcome to do so.  Facilities (bunks, showers, etc.)
> will be available for all participants.
>
> If anyone would like to discuss either of these options, call me:
> 425-6102.
>
> Matt


From dick@twohams.com  Wed May 28 18:10:13 2003
From: dick@twohams.com (Dick Flanagan)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 10:10:13 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] IMPORTANT!!!
Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20030528100535.025ee0b0@mail.greatbasin.net>

More info to follow, but this word needs to get out ASAP!

Section 21 of AB 441 must be removed from the final bill!!

-----Original Message-----
From: Coffin, Bob Senator [mailto:bcoffin@sen.state.nv.us]
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 9:42 AM
Subject: Urgent for Squeak or everyone there


We have a major problem right now in Carson City.  We are poised to
vote on AB 441, Speaker Perkins homeland security Nevada style.

Big problem is that in Sec. 21, we will not be able to sell, distribute or
listen to radio frequencies if the governor declares them "confidential."

This is no joke.  Please get the word out to everyone that they need to
email and call all legislators and their own senators and assemblymen.  I
can't believe this got out of the Assembly and came here to me in the Senate
without a bit of noise.

Check it out at our website and forward the address to others after you read
the bill.  Address is www.leg.state.nv.us

Bob Coffin

---- End forwarded message ----
--
Dick Flanagan W6OLD NV SM
E-mail: w6old@arrl.org



From dick@twohams.com  Wed May 28 18:41:25 2003
From: dick@twohams.com (Dick Flanagan)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 10:41:25 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] More from Senator Coffin re. AB441
Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20030528104047.02676e18@mail.greatbasin.net>

More information from Senator Coffin in response to my question.

73, Dick

---- Begin forwarded message ----
From: "Coffin, Bob Senator" <bcoffin@sen.state.nv.us>
To: Dick Flanagan <dick@twohams.com>
Subject: RE: More from Senator Coffin
Date:  Wed, 28 May 2003 10:34:54 -0700

If the Governor declares the publishing or listening to be "confidential"
you are SOL.  A misdemeanor.  A document can be construed to be a book of
freq listings such as published by Radio Shack and others available at AES,
et al.  And, you don't even have to be intending to terrorize.

-----Original Message-----
From: Dick Flanagan [mailto:dick@twohams.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:32 AM
To: bcoffin@sen.state.nv.us
Cc: Squeak Porray AD7K; Paul Cavnar NN7B; Bob Beers Nevada Assembly
Subject: Re: More from Senator Coffin


Dear Senator Coffin:

Squeak notified me of your concern.  In looking at the amended AB441 Sec.
21 I see the desire to restrict the availability of *documents* specifying
sensitive frequencies.  I don't see any attempt to prevent the listening to
these frequencies.  What am I missing?

73, Dick
--
Dick Flanagan W6OLD
ARRL Nevada Section Manager

---- End forwarded message ----
--
Dick Flanagan W6OLD NV SM
E-mail: w6old@arrl.org



From N6URU@cox.net  Wed May 28 18:27:30 2003
From: N6URU@cox.net (Harry / N6URU)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 10:27:30 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] Re: [NvHam] IMPORTANT!!!
References: <5.2.1.1.2.20030528100535.025ee0b0@mail.greatbasin.net>
Message-ID: <005201c3253e$6b4b4180$7d7ba8c0@sd.cox.net>

Can I get a more specific URL for either of these sites... "our website"
refers to which?  And even after subscribing to the www.leg.state.nv.us
site I'm not finding the bill as given in the email.  Thanks.

73
Harry / N6URU

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dick Flanagan" <dick@twohams.com>
To: "CVRC Reflector" <cvrc@mailman.qth.net>; "UNR Radio Pack"
<radio_pack@unr.edu>; "NNARS Mail Reflector" <nnars@mailman.qth.net>; "RAMS
Mail Reflector" <nvrams@nvrams.org>; "Nevada Ham Reflector"
<nvham@mailman.qth.net>; "Lyon County ARES" <lcares@mailman.qth.net>;
"Nevada ARES" <nevadaares@mailman.qth.net>
Cc: <Nevada Section Officials :>; <DCART:>; "Bob Beers Nevada Assembly"
<bbeers@asm.state.nv.us>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:10
Subject: [NvHam] IMPORTANT!!!


> More info to follow, but this word needs to get out ASAP!
>
> Section 21 of AB 441 must be removed from the final bill!!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Coffin, Bob Senator [mailto:bcoffin@sen.state.nv.us]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 9:42 AM
> Subject: Urgent for Squeak or everyone there
>
>
> We have a major problem right now in Carson City.  We are poised to
> vote on AB 441, Speaker Perkins homeland security Nevada style.
>
> Big problem is that in Sec. 21, we will not be able to sell, distribute or
> listen to radio frequencies if the governor declares them "confidential."
>
> This is no joke.  Please get the word out to everyone that they need to
> email and call all legislators and their own senators and assemblymen.  I
> can't believe this got out of the Assembly and came here to me in the
Senate
> without a bit of noise.
>
> Check it out at our website and forward the address to others after you
read
> the bill.  Address is www.leg.state.nv.us
>
> Bob Coffin
>
> ---- End forwarded message ----
> --
> Dick Flanagan W6OLD NV SM
> E-mail: w6old@arrl.org
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> NvHam mailing list
> NvHam@mailman.qth.net
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/nvham
>


From N6URU@cox.net  Wed May 28 18:43:24 2003
From: N6URU@cox.net (Harry / N6URU)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 10:43:24 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] Re: [NvHam] IMPORTANT!!!
References: <03May28.103257pdt.119045@firewall.lcb.state.nv.us>
Message-ID: <006a01c32540$a3982e20$7d7ba8c0@sd.cox.net>

Thanks, Bob, got it...
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/bills/AB/AB441_R2.html - (Section 21 (f)
specifically)... and it can be either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on
how a court determines a defendant's "intent."  Yikes, I'll pass it on to
those I know who specicifically have NV interests.

Harry / N6URU
http://www.snowcrest.net/marnells/officer.htm    <~  North Hollywood
Shootout... Listen!




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Coffin, Bob Senator" <bcoffin@sen.state.nv.us>
To: "Harry / N6URU" <N6URU@cox.net>; <nvham@mailman.qth.net>; "CVRC
Reflector" <cvrc@mailman.qth.net>; "UNR Radio Pack" <radio_pack@unr.edu>;
"NNARS Mail Reflector" <nnars@mailman.qth.net>; "RAMS Mail Reflector"
<nvrams@nvrams.org>; "Lyon County ARES" <lcares@mailman.qth.net>; "Nevada
ARES" <nevadaares@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:32
Subject: RE: [NvHam] IMPORTANT!!!


> On the lefthand drop down menu, touch session info, then touch 2003
session,
> then click on bill information.  Click on Assembly bills and a relatively
> quick load of the bills follows.  AB 441 is 90% of the way down.
>
> Bob Coffin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Harry / N6URU [mailto:N6URU@cox.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:28 AM
> To: nvham@mailman.qth.net; CVRC Reflector; UNR Radio Pack; NNARS Mail
> Reflector; RAMS Mail Reflector; Lyon County ARES; Nevada ARES
> Subject: Re: [NvHam] IMPORTANT!!!
>
>
> Can I get a more specific URL for either of these sites... "our website"
> refers to which?  And even after subscribing to the www.leg.state.nv.us
> site I'm not finding the bill as given in the email.  Thanks.
>
> 73
> Harry / N6URU
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dick Flanagan" <dick@twohams.com>
> To: "CVRC Reflector" <cvrc@mailman.qth.net>; "UNR Radio Pack"
> <radio_pack@unr.edu>; "NNARS Mail Reflector" <nnars@mailman.qth.net>;
"RAMS
> Mail Reflector" <nvrams@nvrams.org>; "Nevada Ham Reflector"
> <nvham@mailman.qth.net>; "Lyon County ARES" <lcares@mailman.qth.net>;
> "Nevada ARES" <nevadaares@mailman.qth.net>
> Cc: <Nevada Section Officials :>; <DCART:>; "Bob Beers Nevada Assembly"
> <bbeers@asm.state.nv.us>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:10
> Subject: [NvHam] IMPORTANT!!!
>
>
> > More info to follow, but this word needs to get out ASAP!
> >
> > Section 21 of AB 441 must be removed from the final bill!!
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Coffin, Bob Senator [mailto:bcoffin@sen.state.nv.us]
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 9:42 AM
> > Subject: Urgent for Squeak or everyone there
> >
> >
> > We have a major problem right now in Carson City.  We are poised to
> > vote on AB 441, Speaker Perkins homeland security Nevada style.
> >
> > Big problem is that in Sec. 21, we will not be able to sell, distribute
or
> > listen to radio frequencies if the governor declares them
"confidential."
> >
> > This is no joke.  Please get the word out to everyone that they need to
> > email and call all legislators and their own senators and assemblymen.
I
> > can't believe this got out of the Assembly and came here to me in the
> Senate
> > without a bit of noise.
> >
> > Check it out at our website and forward the address to others after you
> read
> > the bill.  Address is www.leg.state.nv.us
> >
> > Bob Coffin
> >
> > ---- End forwarded message ----
> > --
> > Dick Flanagan W6OLD NV SM
> > E-mail: w6old@arrl.org
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > NvHam mailing list
> > NvHam@mailman.qth.net
> > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/nvham
> >


From BBeers@asm.state.nv.us  Wed May 28 18:53:09 2003
From: BBeers@asm.state.nv.us (Beers, Bob Assemblyman)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 10:53:09 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] RE: More from Senator Coffin re. AB441
Message-ID: <03May28.105325pdt.119045@firewall.lcb.state.nv.us>

Briefly changing the subject, I found out today that there is another
legislator/ham besides Sen. Coffin and myself. He is Garn Mabey, who, like
me, represents the Summerlin area (district 2) in the assembly.

-----Original Message-----
From: Dick Flanagan [mailto:dick@twohams.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:41 AM
To: CVRC Reflector; UNR Radio Pack; NNARS Mail Reflector; RAMS Mail
Reflector; Nevada Ham Reflector; Lyon County ARES; Nevada ARES
Cc: "Nevada Section Officials" ; DCART ; Bob Beers Nevada Assembly
Subject: More from Senator Coffin re. AB441


More information from Senator Coffin in response to my question.

73, Dick

---- Begin forwarded message ----
From: "Coffin, Bob Senator" <bcoffin@sen.state.nv.us>
To: Dick Flanagan <dick@twohams.com>
Subject: RE: More from Senator Coffin
Date:  Wed, 28 May 2003 10:34:54 -0700

If the Governor declares the publishing or listening to be "confidential"
you are SOL.  A misdemeanor.  A document can be construed to be a book of
freq listings such as published by Radio Shack and others available at AES,
et al.  And, you don't even have to be intending to terrorize.

-----Original Message-----
From: Dick Flanagan [mailto:dick@twohams.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:32 AM
To: bcoffin@sen.state.nv.us
Cc: Squeak Porray AD7K; Paul Cavnar NN7B; Bob Beers Nevada Assembly
Subject: Re: More from Senator Coffin


Dear Senator Coffin:

Squeak notified me of your concern.  In looking at the amended AB441 Sec.
21 I see the desire to restrict the availability of *documents* specifying
sensitive frequencies.  I don't see any attempt to prevent the listening to
these frequencies.  What am I missing?

73, Dick
--
Dick Flanagan W6OLD
ARRL Nevada Section Manager

---- End forwarded message ----
--
Dick Flanagan W6OLD NV SM
E-mail: w6old@arrl.org


From dick@twohams.com  Wed May 28 20:23:38 2003
From: dick@twohams.com (Dick Flanagan)
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 12:23:38 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] More Regarding AB-441
Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20030528122124.00b913f8@mail.greatbasin.net>

OK, here is the detailed information on AB-441.  The entire bill can be 
read at http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/bills/AB/AB441_R2.pdf

As currently proposed,  AB441 Section 21 reads:

1. A document, record or other item of information described in subsection 
2 that is prepared and maintained for the purpose of preventing or 
responding to an act of terrorism is confidential, not subject to subpoena 
or discovery and not subject to inspection by the general public if the 
Governor determines, by executive order, that the disclosure or release of 
the document, record or other item of information would thereby create a 
substantial likelihood of compromising, jeopardizing or otherwise 
threatening the public health, safety or welfare.

2. The types of documents, records or other items of information subject to 
executive order pursuant to subsection 1 are as follows:

[Paragraphs a, b, c, d and e omitted]

(f) DOCUMENTS, RECORDS OR OTHER ITEMS OF INFORMATION THAT REVEAL 
FREQUENCIES FOR RADIO TRANSMISSIONS USED BY RESPONSE AGENCIES.

3. If a person knowingly and unlawfully discloses a document, record or 
other item of information subject to an executive order issued pursuant to 
subsection 1 or assists, solicits or conspires with another person to 
disclose such a document, record or other item of information, the person 
is guilty of:

(a) A gross misdemeanor; or
(b) A category C felony [...with terrorist intent...]

......................

The problem with Paragraph (f) is that not only are such frequency lists 
already in the public domain and published by the FCC and a multitude of 
other vendors, but they could easily include amateur radio repeaters.  For 
example, the 147.270 MHz Carson Valley repeater is written into the Douglas 
County Emergency Response Plan as filed with Nevada DEM.  If that were to 
be determined to be an "item of information" under Sec. 21, Sub-sec. 3, the 
maintaining, publishing or possession of any repeater directory containing 
that information would be against the law.

The ideal solution would be to remove paragraph (f) entirely.  If that 
can't be done, then an explicit exclusion should be made to not restrict 
the availability and use of information derived from Federal sources and 
*all* information pertaining to amateur radio operations as defined by 47 
C.F.R. Part 97, regardless of source.

You can make your opinion known to the State Legislature at 
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/opinions2003/index.cfm and specify 
AB441.  Indicate you are "Against" the bill and under Comments, write 
"Remove Section 21.2 paragraph (f) to protect amateur radio."

Also telephone or send an e-mail to your State Senator.  You can find their 
address at http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/Legislators/Senators/slist.cfm

Also telephone or send an e-mail to members of the State Finance 
Committee.  You can find their addresses at 
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/Committees/S_Committees/FIN.cfm and their 
individual e-mail addresses are:

William Raggio <wraggio@sen.state.nv.us>
Raymond Rawson <rrawson@sen.state.nv.us>
Dean Rhoades <drhoads@sen.state.nv.us>
Barbara Cegavske <bcegavske@sen.state.nv.us>
Sandra Tiffany <stiffany@sen.state.nv.us>
Bob Coffin <bcoffin@sen.state.nv.us>
Bernice Mathews <bmathews@sen.state.nv.us>

Again, we need to respectfully ask that AB-441 Section 21.2 paragraph (f) 
be removed to protect the interests of amateur radio.

73, Dick
--
Dick Flanagan W6OLD NV SM
E-mail: w6old@arrl.org



From drpepper@dr-pepper.net  Thu May 29 15:23:42 2003
From: drpepper@dr-pepper.net (drpepper)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 07:23:42 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] Re: [NvHam] More Regarding AB-441
References: <5.2.1.1.2.20030528122124.00b913f8@mail.greatbasin.net>
Message-ID: <3ED617EE.7080005@dr-pepper.net>

Actually, the key is not just the ham bands, but to point out that the 
FCC has established an openness in listing frequencies, and it is 
ludicrous to think that a State agency can control a Federal agency's 
release of information.

And of course, you are correct about others publishing data. Even my 
book, "The Scannerist" lists Nevada and even Area 51 frequencies. and 
it's for the Indian Wells Valley, 90 miles West of Death Valley, CA.

Are they going to extradite me??

Ron C.

===========================================

Dick Flanagan wrote:

> ==============snippy de deee------------------------
>
> Again, we need to respectfully ask that AB-441 Section 21.2 paragraph 
> (f) be removed to protect the interests of amateur radio.
>
> 73, Dick
> -- 
> Dick Flanagan W6OLD NV SM
> E-mail: w6old@arrl.org
>
>
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From dick@twohams.com  Thu May 29 19:41:23 2003
From: dick@twohams.com (Dick Flanagan)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 11:41:23 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] Latest Regarding AB-441
Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20030529111830.020f5b28@mail.greatbasin.net>

This is the current information I am receiving from Carson City:

      "The speaker and law enforcement are trying to hold their ground 
somewhat on this although they are willing to concede to an insertion in 
that section somewhat to the effect that there would have to be serious 
intent to conspire, or do harm with the knowledge and publication of these 
freqs. It would shift the burden of proof more onto the legal system or law 
enforcement. This is a possible fall back position if we can't get the 
horses to delete sub f from the section.
      "How would this affect things? There is quite a bit of email coming 
in and that will help. Keep it coming."

The "speaker" being referred to, above, is the bill's author, Speaker of 
the Assembly Richard Perkins <rperkins@asm.state.nv.us> who, as a matter of 
courtesy and protocol, should be involved in any amendments to the bill.

What Speaker Perkins and his law enforcement advisors don't seem to 
understand is that this frequency information is in the public 
domain.  Anyone can go to the FCC web site http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/ and 
in about three minutes call up complete frequency information on every 
public service transmitter in the State of Nevada!

The ideal solution would still be to remove paragraph (f) entirely.  If 
that can't be done, then an explicit exclusion should be made to not 
restrict the availability or use of information derived from Federal 
sources and there should be no restrictions on *any* information pertaining 
to amateur radio operations as defined by 47 CFR Part 97, regardless of source.

You can make your opinion known to the State Legislature at 
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/opinions2003/index.cfm and specify 
AB441.  Indicate you are "Against" the bill and under Comments, write 
"Remove Section 21 Subsection 2 Paragraph (f)."

Also telephone or send an e-mail to your State Senator.  You can find their 
address at http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/Legislators/Senators/slist.cfm

Also telephone or send an e-mail to members of the State Finance 
Committee.  You can find their addresses at 
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/Committees/S_Committees/FIN.cfm and their 
individual e-mail addresses are:

William Raggio <wraggio@sen.state.nv.us>
Raymond Rawson <rrawson@sen.state.nv.us>
Dean Rhoades <drhoads@sen.state.nv.us>
Barbara Cegavske <bcegavske@sen.state.nv.us>
Sandra Tiffany <stiffany@sen.state.nv.us>
Bob Coffin <bcoffin@sen.state.nv.us>
Bernice Mathews <bmathews@sen.state.nv.us>

Please include Speaker of the Assembly Richard Perkins 
<rperkins@asm.state.nv.us> in your comments.

Again, we need to respectfully ask that AB-441 Section 21 Subsection 2 
Paragraph (f) be removed.

73, Dick
--
Dick Flanagan W6OLD NV SM
E-mail: w6old@arrl.org



From renoskywarn@mailman.qth.net  Fri May 30 02:16:18 2003
From: renoskywarn@mailman.qth.net (Matthew Parker)
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 18:16:18 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] Fwd: [RenoSKYWARN] SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH NUMBER 438
Message-ID: <3ed6b0e2.2af3.0@greatbasin.net>

****** Forwarded Message Follows *******
>To: renoskywarn@mailman.qth.net
>From: "Reno SKYWARN Webadmin" <admin@renoskywarn.org>
>Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 18:12:36 -0700
>>   URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
>   SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH NUMBER 438 
>   NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 
>   530 PM PDT THU MAY 29 2003
>   
>THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
>SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF 
>   
>          NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
>          NORTHWEST NEVADA
>          SOUTHERN OREGON
>          COASTAL WATERS
>   
>EFFECTIVE THIS THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 530 PM UNTIL 1100 PM
>PDT. HAIL TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER...THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 55
MPH...AND
>DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE AREAS.
>   
>THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH AREA IS ALONG AND 125 STATUTE MILES EAST AND
>WEST OF A LINE FROM 100 MILES NORTH OF LAKEVIEW OREGON TO 25 MILES EAST
>SOUTHEAST OF RED BLUFF CALIFORNIA.
>   
>REMEMBER...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE
>FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. PERSONS
>IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS
>AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS. SEVERE
THUNDERSTORMS
>CAN AND OCCASIONALLY DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.
>   
>   
>   OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 436...WW 437...
>   
>   
>DISCUSSION...THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED TO INCREASE IN
>COVERAGE/INTENSITY WITHIN EXIT REGION OF STRONG /50+ KT AT 500 MB/SLY JET
>MAX ASSOCIATED WITH OFFSHORE UPPER TROUGH.  EXPECT CLUSTERS/BANDS OF
>STORMS...AND A FEW EMBEDDED SUPERCELLS...WITH HAIL/LOCALLY DAMAGING WIND
>THROUGH LATE EVENING.
>   
>   AVIATION...A FEW SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT TO 2
>INCHES. EXTREME TURBULENCE AND SURFACE WIND GUSTS TO 50 KNOTS. A FEW
>CUMULONIMBI WITH MAXIMUM TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM
>MOTION VECTOR 19030.
>   
>   
>   ...CORFIDI
>
>
>WWUS65 KREV 300050
>SLSNV 
>
>BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
>AREAL OUTLINE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH NUMBER 438
>NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
>545 PM PDT THU MAY 29 2003
>
>THIS WATCH EXPIRES AT 1100 PM PDT THURSDAY EVENING.
>
>IN NEVADA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES...
>
>NVC013-300600-
>IN NORTHWEST NEVADA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY...
>
>HUMBOLDT 
>
>THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE CITY OF WINNEMUCCA.
>
>$$
>
>NVC027-300600-
>IN WEST CENTRAL NEVADA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY...
>
>PERSHING 
>
>THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE CITY OF LOVELOCK.
>
>$$
>
>NVC031-300600-
>IN WESTERN NEVADA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY...
>
>WASHOE 
>
>THIS WATCH INCLUDES PYRAMID LAKE AND THE CITY OF GERLACH.
>
>$$
>
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From nn7b@gbis.com  Sat May 31 00:17:09 2003
From: nn7b@gbis.com (Paul Cavnar)
Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 16:17:09 -0700
Subject: [NevadaARES] ADVISORY: Homeland Threat Level LOWERED
Message-ID: <012f01c32701$98fa58e0$4e3ce4cf@Pnn7b>

National Threat Level Lowered to YELLOW


