From egwolfjr at email.com  Tue Aug  1 01:02:03 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (egwolfjr@email.com)
Date: Tue Aug  1 01:13:47 2006
Subject: [PBARC] PBARC 2M Net
Message-ID: <200608010002.03879.egwolfjr@email.com>

All -

Be reminded that the PBARC 2M Net is tonight at 1900 on 146.700 repeater. 

In the event the repeater is down, use 146.700 simplex.

Hope you can check in with us.

73,
Glenn
N5RN


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From egwolfjr at email.com  Tue Aug  1 20:10:32 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Tue Aug  1 20:22:11 2006
Subject: [PBARC] new rules
Message-ID: <020701c6b5c8$1217e3c0$0200a8c0@XPS600>

Dateline, Washington, DC

The FCC today took what they described as an important new step 
to reduce QRM on amateur frequencies by setting standards for 
voice speeds. The docket #200-4U will become official in the Part 97 
amateur regulations effective April First.

Citing frequent complaints about "long, boring conversations" on the 
ham bands, especially 75 meters, the Commission moved to impose a new 
standard on voice operations requiring all conversations to be at a 
speed of "at least 200 spoken words-per-minute".

The Commission in its ruling was especially critical of what they 
called "long winded, often endless conversations by old men talking 
about their prostate problems and other needs to get up and go to the 
bathroom several times during the night".

FCC staffers say they have personally heard conversations 
about nothing that went for hours and tied up frequencies that could 
be used by faster talkers.

Official Observer stations have received instructions to listen to 
suspect conversations and count the number of words-per-minute 
spoken. Those QSOs which fail to meet the minimum speed requirements 
will be noted and the operators involved will receive Official 
Observer Advisory Notices encouraging them to follow the rules or 
risk receiving notice of apparent violation citations from the FCC.

Some hams in southern states complained the new regulation will 
impose a burden on them because they naturally talk more slowly than 
those up north. They are suggesting that frequencies be set aside 
for slow speed discussions concerning favorite country music artists 
(particularly Don Williams), NASCAR, huntin' and feeshin' 
(particularly bass and brim). FCC says it may consider that in 
future rulemaking.

In a separate press release, the American Radio Relay League said 
they are also concerned about two-meter operation where little is 
discussed except "full quieting and items to be picked up on the way 
home". The League said that sort of thing is boring and is usually 
spoken very slowly as well, far below the 200 words-per-minute 
minimum. The League suggested conversations on how to help raise more 
money for League activities would be especially welcomed and will be 
encouraged. Future issues of QST will contain special pull-out 
sections containing recommended topics for on-air discussion to 
brighten up QSOs.


From egwolfjr at email.com  Fri Aug  4 11:51:38 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Fri Aug  4 12:04:12 2006
Subject: [PBARC] FCC adopts Memorandum opinion and order on broadband
Message-ID: <003101c6b7dd$e5b270d0$0200a8c0@XPS600>

WB5UGJ shared this item with me....
 
Item  of interest. -
 
FCC ADOPTS MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER ON BROADBAND OVER POWER LINES TO
PROMOTE BROADBAND SERVICE TO ALL AMERICANS. The Commission affirmed its
rules for Access Broadband Over Power Lines (Access BPL) Systems while
maintaining safeguards against harmful interference to existing radio
services. News Release. (Dkt No 03-104 , 04-37). Adopted: 08/03/2006. News
Media Contact: Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2124, email: Bruce.Romano@fcc.gov
OET. Contact Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2124 or Anh Wride at (202) 418-0577
DOC-266773A1.doc
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A1.doc>
DOC-266773A2.doc
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A2.doc>
DOC-266773A3.doc
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A3.doc>
DOC-266773A4.doc
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DOC-266773A5.doc
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DOC-266773A1.pdf
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DOC-266773A2.pdf
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DOC-266773A3.pdf
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DOC-266773A4.pdf
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DOC-266773A5.pdf
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DOC-266773A1.txt
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DOC-266773A2.txt
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DOC-266773A3.txt
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DOC-266773A4.txt
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DOC-266773A5.txt
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A5.txt> 
 
http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2006/ddtoday.html
 
73,
Glenn
N5RN

From egwolfjr at email.com  Fri Aug  4 11:53:32 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Fri Aug  4 12:05:34 2006
Subject: [PBARC] Specifically....
Message-ID: <003201c6b7de$23634990$0200a8c0@XPS600>

Excerpted from the previous item... note the second item under the MO&O paragraph....
 
 
FCC ADOPTS MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER ON BROADBAND OVER POWER LINES TO PROMOTE BROADBAND SERVICE TO ALL AMERICANS

            Washington, DC - As part of its ongoing efforts to promote access to broadband services for all Americans and to encourage new facilities?based broadband platforms, the Federal Communications Commission today generally affirmed its rules for Access Broadband over Power Line (Access BPL) systems while maintaining safeguards against harmful interference to existing radio services.  If harmful interference does occur, the Commission will take appropriate action to remedy the situation. Today?s decision was adopted in response to a number of petitions for reconsideration of the BPL rules established in October of 2004.

In the Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) adopted today, the Commission again acknowledged the significant benefits of Access BPL, reaffirmed its commitment to address interference issues, and  reemphasized that the Part 15 rule changes were made to ensure that Access BPL operations do not become a source of interference to licensed radio services.  

Specifically, the MO&O by the Commission:

-         Affirms its rules regarding emission limits for BPL, including its determination that the reduction of emissions to 20 dB below the normal Part 15 emissions limits will constitute adequate interference protection for mobile operations; 

-         Denies the request by the amateur radio community to prohibit BPL operations pending further study and to exclude BPL from frequencies used for amateur radio operations;

-         Denies the request by the television industry to exclude BPL from frequencies above 50 MHz;

 
73,
Glenn
N5RN

From egwolfjr at email.com  Fri Aug  4 12:20:38 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Fri Aug  4 12:32:42 2006
Subject: [PBARC] FCC adopts Memorandum opinion and order on broadband
Message-ID: <003901c6b7e1$f102e060$0200a8c0@XPS600>

 
WB5UGJ shared this item with me....
 
Item  of interest. -
 
FCC ADOPTS MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER ON BROADBAND OVER POWER LINES TO
PROMOTE BROADBAND SERVICE TO ALL AMERICANS. The Commission affirmed its
rules for Access Broadband Over Power Lines (Access BPL) Systems while
maintaining safeguards against harmful interference to existing radio
services. News Release. (Dkt No 03-104 , 04-37). Adopted: 08/03/2006. News
Media Contact: Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2124, email: Bruce.Romano@fcc.gov
OET. Contact Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2124 or Anh Wride at (202) 418-0577
DOC-266773A1.doc
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A1.doc>
DOC-266773A2.doc
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A2.doc>
DOC-266773A3.doc
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A3.doc>
DOC-266773A4.doc
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A4.doc>
DOC-266773A5.doc
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A5.doc>
DOC-266773A1.pdf
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A1.pdf>
DOC-266773A2.pdf
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DOC-266773A3.pdf
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DOC-266773A4.pdf
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DOC-266773A5.pdf
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A5.pdf>
DOC-266773A1.txt
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A1.txt>
DOC-266773A2.txt
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A2.txt>
DOC-266773A3.txt
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A3.txt>
DOC-266773A4.txt
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DOC-266773A5.txt
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A5.txt> 
 
http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2006/ddtoday.html
 
73,
Glenn
N5RN

From egwolfjr at email.com  Tue Aug  8 01:02:02 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (egwolfjr@email.com)
Date: Tue Aug  8 01:14:34 2006
Subject: [PBARC] PBARC 2M Net
Message-ID: <200608080002.03186.egwolfjr@email.com>

All -

Be reminded that the PBARC 2M Net is tonight at 1900 on 146.700 repeater. 

In the event the repeater is down, use 146.700 simplex.

Hope you can check in with us.

73,
Glenn
N5RN


xandros-kmail
From egwolfjr at email.com  Tue Aug  8 15:06:22 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Tue Aug  8 15:19:00 2006
Subject: [PBARC] FW: The ARRL Letter, Vol 25, No 31
Message-ID: <006801c6bb1d$be1dd670$0200a8c0@XPS600>

 


73,
Glenn
N5RN

-----Original Message-----
From: ARRL Letter Mailing List [mailto:letter-dlvy@arrl.org] 
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 14:11
To: egwolfjr@classicnet.net
Subject: The ARRL Letter, Vol 25, No 31

***************
The ARRL Letter
Vol. 25, No. 31
August 4, 2006
***************

IN THIS EDITION:

* +FCC tweaks BPL rules, denies reconsideration petitions
* +BPL interference report "flawed" and "misleading," ARRL says
* +ARRL Board boosts support for legislative action volunteers
* +Vanity call sign fee falls to $20.80 in September
* +League announces Hiram Percy Maxim, W1FB memorial award winners
*  Solar Update
*  IN BRIEF: 
     This weekend on the radio
     ARRL Certification and Continuing Education course registration
     WRTC 2006 announces prize winners
    +Montenegro operations continue apace
    +IARU Region 3 Conference special event on air
     Irish radio amateurs seek 500 kHz allocation
     Jack W. Herbstreit, ex-W0DW, SK

+Available on ARRL Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> 

===========================================================
==>Delivery problems: First see FAQ
<http://www.arrl.org/members-only/faq.html#nodelivery>, then e-mail
<letter-dlvy@arrl.org>
==>Editorial questions or comments only: Rick Lindquist, N1RL,
<n1rl@arrl.org>
===========================================================

==>FCC DENIES RECONSIDERATION PETITIONS, ADOPTS MINOR CHANGES TO BPL RULES

An FCC that's still optimistic and enthusiastic about BPL met August 3 to
consider and unanimously adopt a Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) in
response to several petitions for reconsideration of its BPL rules -
including one from ARRL. But one commissioner stressed that the FCC has an
obligation to protect Amateur Radio operators from BPL interference and to
respond promptly to interference complaints. ARRL President Joel Harrison,
W5ZN, and General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, were on hand for this week's
meeting, during which the FCC suggested it was attempting to strike a
balance between interference to licensed services and the BPL industry's
needs.

"This rule making proceeding was initiated to provide regulatory certainty
that will encourage investments in BPL, particularly so that consumers can
reap the benefits," the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) told
the commissioners. "Equally important, the Commission sought to ensure that
licensed radio services are protected against harmful interference." The OET
said the Commission also wanted to provide guidance so compliance
measurements "are made in a consistent manner with repeatable results."

The FCC adopted its current BPL rules - under a new Subpart G of its Part 15
rules governing unlicensed devices - in October 2004. 

Commenting after the OET's presentation of the MO&O, Commissioner Michael J.
Copps reiterated that the FCC must also ensure that BPL providers protect
existing spectrum users from interference. 

"This applies with special force to Amateur Radio operators whose skills and
dedication once again proved so valuable in the aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina," Copps remarked. "Amateur radio serves the public interest in so
many ways that we must be always mindful of its needs."

Copps said he believes the FCC's MO&O "strikes an acceptable balance," but
added that the Commission "must be available and positioned to respond to
interference complaints with alacrity. Amateur operators shouldn't have to
wait for months to get complaints resolved - they deserve better."

The FCC denied a BPL industry request to extend the effective date to meet
equipment certification requirements, but it did create a limited exception,
the OET's Anh Wride said. BPL systems now will have another year to continue
installing or replacing equipment "that otherwise meets the Part 15 rules"
in their present coverage areas. "This relief is a reasonable accommodation
that will limit the proliferation of non-compliant equipment," Wride said.

In addition, the Commission rebuffed the BPL industry's request to drop the
30-day advance notification requirement for the public BPL database. Wride
said the advance notification provision ensures that licensed users are
aware of new BPL deployments in advance of their startup..

The Order also turned down requests by the ARRL and individual Amateur Radio
operators to exclude the use of the HF ham bands for BPL operations. The
Commission also denied petitions from the ARRL and others to prohibit BPL
deployment "pending the adoption of a definition for 'harmful interference,'
the completion of all ongoing studies of BPL and the initiation of further
studies of BPL interference characteristics," Wride said.

The FCC further denied requests to keep BPL signals off overhead
medium-voltage power lines and to impose more stringent technical
restrictions and measurement requirements on BPL operations.

Wride said the OET believes the requirements the FCC adopted in 2004
regarding emission levels and notching "are adequate to fully protect
amateur operations." She said going along with ARRL's request to reconsider,
rescind and re-study the BPL rules in further proceedings could leave radio
amateurs with less protection than they now have.

The FCC did grant a request from the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA) to expand BPL exclusion zones in the
vicinity of certain radio astronomy systems.

"We continue to believe that the interference concerns associated with the
operation of these systems are adequately addressed through the adoption of
Access BPL rules in Part 15, particularly as a new generation of BPL
equipment that complies with our rules becomes available," Wride concluded.

The FCC released a public notice to report its August 3 BPL-related actions
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A1.pdf>. The
MO&O it adopted is not expected to become available to the public for a few
weeks.

==>LEAGUE CALLS MANASSAS BPL INTERFERENCE REPORT "FLAWED," "MISLEADING"

The ARRL has told the FCC it has found a radio interference report filed on
behalf of the Manassas, Virginia, BPL system "flawed in numerous respects."
The League responded this week to a July 17 letter and BPL interference
study the FCC mandated following repeated complaints from local radio
amateurs.

"ARRL objects to the report because it is based on improper engineering
practice and contrary to the instructions provided by your office in your
letter dated June 16, 2006," ARRL General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, wrote
FCC Spectrum Enforcement Division Chief Joseph Casey on August 2. In June,
Casey had ordered the City of Manassas and BPL provider COMTek to
investigate complaints from several Manassas radio amateurs of BPL
interference to their mobile operations and report back to the Commission on
their findings. The League, and local amateurs, contend the BPL system is
still causing harmful interference to Amateur Radio operations, despite the
clean bill of health the engineering report purports to present.

"It did so both before and after the tests conducted by COMTek; and there is
no doubt at all that the interference is from the COMTek BPL system operated
in the City of Manassas and not from any other source." The League
reiterated its demand that the system be shut down immediately.

"Unless the Enforcement Bureau is willing to do that, you are going to have
to send Commission staff to observe this interference and conduct their own
measurements in the presence of both COMTek and the local Amateur Radio
operators who are receiving the interference," Imlay asserted. Manassas
radio amateurs who have complained to the FCC about the BPL interference
also have suggested that the FCC must investigate the problem firsthand.

The League maintained that COMTek "has filed incorrect and misleading
reports" and has "manipulated the BPL system to show false readings." In
particular, the ARRL -- and local radio amateurs -- suggest that the BPL
system was not operating at peak user loading during the testing, as the FCC
had ordered. Either that or COMTek and BPL equipment manufacturer Main.net
adjusted system power levels downward for the testing, Imlay told the FCC. 

"The Commission is going to have to investigate this matter itself, without
advance notice to COMTek or the City, so that the system is not powered down
or otherwise manipulated to show other than peak loading characteristics at
the power levels typically used in Manassas," the ARRL stated. The League
said it's clear that the FCC can't rely on reports from consultants hired by
the system's operators while excluding the victims of the interference. 

In its dealings with the Manassas BPL system, the League concluded, the FCC
has "completely ignored" Part 15 rules requiring a BPL operator, upon
learning of harmful interference, to investigate and resolve it successfully
within a reasonable time. "The recent submission of COMTek and the City have
produced no resolution of the interference at all," ARRL said. "Rather,
COMTek and the City have shown a complete inability, and now, by their
denials, the unwillingness, to resolve the interference."

==>BOARD OKAYS SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION VOLUNTEERS, HONES ETHICS
POLICY

Meeting in Windsor, Connecticut, July 21 and 22, the ARRL Board of Directors
agreed to make $5000 already budgeted to the Grassroots Legislative Action
Committee available to cover volunteers' travel and administrative costs
and, on a trial basis, to recruit and train volunteers in several ARRL
divisions. The Grassroots Legislative Action Program is aimed at encouraging
ARRL members to contact their members of Congress to urge their
co-sponsorship and support of Amateur Radio-related legislation. It also
supports the efforts of legislative action volunteers to contact members of
Congress directly on behalf of their Amateur Radio constituents.

"Authorizing the committee to use funds currently budgeted to it as seed
money to support development of the project throughout several test
divisions will enable the committee to develop the basis for requesting
appropriate funding levels for the future," explained Grassroots Legislative
Action Committee Chair and Great Lakes Director Jim Weaver, K8JE, in
offering the motion.

The resolution said the Grassroots Legislative Action Program "offers great
potential to increase the effectiveness of the ARRL to influence legislative
efforts." It pointed out, however, that travel and administrative expenses
are often required to recruit and train ARRL volunteers to make the program
work.

In its most complex action of the weekend, the Board agreed to amend the
League's Articles of Association and By-Laws, to clarify conflict of
interest criteria as they apply to ARRL directors and vice directors (or
candidates) as well as to the League's president, vice presidents and
treasurer. Dakota Division Director Jay Bellows, K0QB, offered the motions
needed to put the changes into effect.

"This is really an attempt to open up candidate eligibility and to make sure
our members are aware of any conflicts that might arise," Bellows said
afterwards. "These changes clearly define conflicts of interest, establish
an affirmative obligation on the part of covered individuals to disclose
conflicts of interest -- actual and potential -- and now provide a mechanism
to address them as they arise."

Bellows' amendments noted that present policy and rules could effectively
exclude otherwise eligible candidates, don't distinguish between present and
potential conflicts of interest and don't provide a means to review
conflicts that might occur during a director's or officer's term. 

Board members or prospective candidates having a financial interest in an
entity "engaged in an ongoing business or activity that directly competes
with" League business or activity would be "deemed to have a pervasive and
continuing conflict that would render him or her ineligible to be a Board
member."

The new policy provides that Board members must promptly disclose any
conflicts and recuse themselves from being present for discussion or from
voting in any matter in which they have a material financial interest. In
that event, the division's vice director would act in the director's stead
during any discussion and vote on the matter in question.

Board members also accepted an invitation to hold the next ARRL National
Convention at the 2007 Huntsville Hamfest in Alabama. The event will take
place August 18-19 at the all-air-conditioned Von Braun Center.

On Saturday, the Board focused on a review and revision of the ARRL
Strategic Plan and the consideration selection of strategies for 2007. The
review process included "breakout sessions" to develop possible strategies
to address each of five goals to guide the League over the next three to
five years.

The ARRL Executive Committee will complete refinement of the strategy
document when it meets October 7 and recommend it for approval at the
Board's January 2007 meeting.

==>VANITY CALL SIGN FEE TO DROP SEPTEMBER 6

The regulatory fee to obtain or renew an Amateur Radio vanity call sign will
drop slightly starting with applications received by the FCC on or after
Wednesday, September 6, the FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB)
said this week. The new fee will be $20.80 for the 10-year license term.
This year promises to be a big one for vanity call sign renewals, since the
initial round of vanity grants under the current system occurred in 1996.
Licensees who want to retain vanity call signs issued under the current
(post-1995) system must pay the regulatory fee when renewing.

"Consistent with our established practice, we plan to collect these
regulatory fees in the August-September 2006 time frame in order to collect
the required amount by the end of the fiscal year," the FCC explained in a
July 17 Report and Order (R&O), "Assessment and Collection of Regulatory
Fees for Fiscal Year 2006," in MD Docket 06-68. The FY 2006 vanity fee is a
bit higher than the $20.10 for the license term that the Commission had
proposed in a Notice of Proposed Rule Making last March. The current vanity
call sign fee of $21.90 remains in effect for applications received by the
FCC before September 6.

Amateur Radio licensees may file renewal applications no sooner than 90 days
of their license expiration date. While the regulatory fee payment is
required from licensees wishing to keep their current vanity call signs
after renewal, vanity holders can opt to get a sequential call sign and
avoid paying any fee when they renew.

ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, says the FCC has been handling vanity
call sign license renewals from June without any delay or problems. "I'm
sure Gate 2 will go just as smoothly if you use one of the automated methods
of filing, such as via the ARRL or using the Universal Licensing System
(ULS)," she predicted. "Paper filings to the FCC can be confusing and
difficult." The FCC renewed nearly 3000 vanity call sign licenses during
June and July.

Amateur Radio licensees holding vanity call signs granted prior to 1996 do
not have to pay a regulatory fee when renewing. This is because Congress did
not begin requiring the FCC to annually recover its regulatory costs until
1993. Additionally, such licensees are not specifically tagged as vanity
call sign holders in the ULS.

The ARRL VEC will process license renewals for vanity call sign holders for
a modest fee. The service is available to ARRL members and nonmembers,
although League members pay less. Routine, non-vanity renewals continue to
be free for ARRL members. Trustees of club stations with vanity call signs
may renew either via the ULS or through a Club Station Call Sign
Administrator, such as ARRL VEC.

Somma says the ARRL's new license renewal/modification Web pages
<http://www.arrl.org/fcc/memberlicenseinstructions.html> contain complete
information on license-filing procedures, including step-by-step
instructions on how to renew or update a license using the ULS
<http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/>.

==>ARRL BOARD DESIGNATES AWARD WINNERS 

A 13-year-old ARRL member and Amateur Extra class licensee, Jimmy Carter,
KG4SGP, of Burke, Virginia, is the winner of the 2005 Hiram Percy Maxim
Memorial Award. Jimmy is a student at Lake Braddock Secondary School, where
he organized the Lake Braddock Secondary School Amateur Radio Club, which he
serves as president. He says he got interested in ham radio from his
parents, both of whom are licensed. He envisions an engineering career.

"I don't know if it's ham radio becoming my career or my career becoming ham
radio," said Jimmy, reflecting how his interest in electronics has prompted
him toward further self-study as well as trying to enjoy as many different
facets of ham radio as he can. "I just get interested in a lot of different
things in ham radio," he said. That included a recent foray into 6 meters as
well as improving his Morse code speed, chasing DX and even building some of
his own gear.

"I just really like everything about ham radio," he said.

The HPM Memorial Award goes each year to a radio amateur under the age of 21
whose accomplishments and contributions are of the most exemplary nature
within the framework of Amateur Radio activities. The award was established
in 1936, and formal nominations come from ARRL section managers. 

After organizing his schools ham radio club, Jimmy found a teacher to
sponsor it and several classmates to join. The club now boasts 15 members, 6
of whom are licensed. Jimmy also was instrumental in his school's successful
application for an ARRL Education and Technology Program grant.

Aside from his club activities, Jimmy participates in weekly nets of the
Alexandria Radio Club and is a volunteer responder for disaster relief. He
is in several honor classes and is a varsity athlete. Jimmy recently took
third place in the Virginia regional science fair with his project, "How Q
Affects Bandwidth and Signal Strength." 

The winner of the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Award receives a cash award of
$1500, an engraved plaque, and travel and accommodations to the site of a
formal presentation. 

Roger Hayward, KA7EXM, of Beaverton, Oregon, is the recipient of the 2005
Doug DeMaw, W1FB, Technical Excellence Award. Created to honor the late Doug
DeMaw, W1FB -- one of the most widely published technical authors in Amateur
Radio history -- the award is bestowed upon the author or authors of the
best QST or QEX technical article during the prior year, as judged by the
ARRL Technical Advisor group. DeMaw served as ARRL Technical Department
Manager and Senior Technical Editor from 1970 to 1983. Hayward's article, "A
PIC-Based HF/VHF Power Meter," appeared in the May/June 2005 issue of QEX.
Hayward says he's honored to have his work recognized through the DeMaw
Award. 

"What excites me further is to see so many hams continuing to design, build
and experiment on their own workbenches at home," he said. "It has been
great to correspond with so many hams using the meter for SA construction,
QRP projects and receiver design. The project was just as much fun to write
about as it was to design."

An ARRL Life Member, Hayward was first licensed in 1979. He is active in
portable VHF hilltopping as well as experimenting in the shack. His first
QST article, "The 'Ugly Weekender,'" appeared in the August 1981 issue.

The DeMaw Award consists of an engraved nine-inch pewter cup.

SOLAR UPDATE

Solar Seer Tad "(The mornin' sun is shining like a) Red Rubber Ball" Cook,
K7RA, Seattle, Washington, reports: Last Friday, July 28, a high speed solar
wind stream hit earth, and created a geomagnetic disturbance that drove the
planetary and mid-latitude A index up to 29 and 26, respectively.  This
actually began in the early hours of Friday UTC, which was Thursday
afternoon and early evening in North America.  Both mid-latitude and
planetary K index rose to six.  If you noticed some periods of high
absorption, or when the only propagation seemed to occur north to south,
that would be why.

Now we are moving slowly toward the fall equinox, and HF radio conditions
tend to get better when the hours of light and darkness are equal between
the northern and southern hemispheres.

This week we saw the average daily sunspot number rise over five points to
20.  We will see little variations like this as the solar cycle declines
toward its minimum next year.  Solar activity still seems too high to be at
the bottom though.  A glance at graphs of smoothed sunspot numbers shows we
are still experiencing more sunspots than the minimum back in 1996. The
prediction for the smoothed sunspot number for August 2006 is the same as
for August of next year, and the minimum is somewhere in between. a year
from now the new solar cycle will be bouncing back from the minimum, and
rising past the point where we are now.  The smoothed numbers are averaged
over many months to help us see past the "noise" of daily variations. July
is over, so we can look at some monthly averages of sunspot numbers and
solar flux.

For more information concerning radio propagation, see the ARRL Technical
Information Service Propagation page at
<http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/propagation.html>.

The average daily sunspot numbers for the months July 2005 through July 2006
were 68.7, 65.6, 39.2, 13, 32.2, 62.6, 26.7, 5.3, 21.3, 55.2, 39.6, 24.4 and
22.6.  Average daily solar flux for the same months was 96.5, 92.4 , 91.9,
76.6, 86.3, 90.8, 83.4, 76.5, 75.5, 88.9, 80.9, 76.5 and 75.8.

__________________________________

==>IN BRIEF:

* This weekend on the radio: The North American QSO Party (CW), the ARRL UHF
Contest, the TARA Grid Dip Shindig, the 10-10 International Summer Contest
(SSB), the European HF Championship, the RSGB RoPoCo 2 and the SARL HF Phone
Contest are the weekend of August 5-6. The NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint is
August 9. JUST AHEAD: The WAE DX Contest (CW) and the Maryland-DC QSO Party
are the weekend of August 12-13. The ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest, the North
American QSO Party (SSB), the SARTG World Wide RTTY Contest, and the New
Jersey QSO Party are the weekend of August 19-20. The Run for the Bacon QRP
Contest is August 21, See the ARRL Contest Branch page
<http://www.arrl.org/contests/> and the WA7BNM Contest Calendar
<http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more info.

* ARRL Certification and Continuing Education course registration:
Registration remains open through Sunday, August 13, for these ARRL
Certification and Continuing Education (CCE) online courses: Amateur Radio
Emergency Communications Level 1 (EC-001), Radio Frequency Interference
(EC-006), Antenna Design and Construction (EC-009), Analog Electronics
(EC-012) and Digital Electronics (EC-013). Classes begin Friday, September
1. These courses will also open for registration Friday, August 11, for
classes beginning Friday, October 6. To learn more, visit the CCE Course
Listing page <http://www.arrl.org/cce/courses.html> or contact the CCE
Department <cce@arrl.org>.

* WRTC 2006 announces prize winners: World Radiosport Team Championship 2006
(WRTC 2006) in Brazil has announced its various post-event prize winners
<http://www.wrtc2006.com/release64.html>. Winners of the WRTC 2006
"lottery," picked at random from among operators who sent in their IARU HF
World Championship logs before the deadline -- 1322 in all, were Michal
Tomec, OK7MT, and Charlie Hansen, W0HW. Each wins a visit for two of up to
four days at one of the WRTC 2006 contest stations in Southern Brazil. The
prize includes accommodations, meals, transport to and from the airport plus
tours of the area. The 72 stations working all of the WRTC 2006 stations
will receive certificates and T-shirts. The two stations working all 46
competing stations on SSB and CW -- KA9FOX and PY0FF -- will get plaques as
well. The 212 stations working at least 25 WRTC 2006 stations will get
certificates. Recipients were based on the logs of WRTC 2006 participants.
The WRTC 2006 Committee will contact stations at the addresses given in
their log files. Direct questions to Thomas Carlsson, PY2ZXU/SM0CXU
<thomascarl@gmail.com>.

* Montenegro operations continue apace: As of late July, the Montenegro
International DX Festival 4O3T operation
<http://www.yu6scg.cg.yu/international-dx-festival-montenegro-2006/> already
had put 50,000 QSOs in the log with a couple of more weeks to go. An online
searchable log is available on the SRACG Web site
<http://www.yu6scg.cg.yu/log-book-search.html>. Martti Laine, OH2BH, said
the first wave of operators from various parts of the continent and the US
did "a mammoth job." They also contended with setting up camp in
temperatures well in excess of 100 degrees F. "They have not seen clouds or
rain during the entire week," he said. During a dinner cruise for home-bound
operators July 27 on the Bay of Kotor, International Amateur Radio Union
(IARU) Secretary David Sumner, K1ZZ, announced that he was looking forward
to circulating a proposal on behalf of Montenegro to become an IARU
member-society. DXpedition leader Ranko Boca, YT6A, indicates that
everything is on track for the next 50,000 contacts with the fresh fleet of
operators that came aboard over the July 29-30 weekend. The 4O3T stations,
operating from sites in Obosnik and Klinci, have been putting loud signals
into North America. Meanwhile, the unrelated YU6AO Montenegro DXpedition
team <http://www.yu6ao.info/> also has been making the new DXCC entity
available on several bands and modes. There is a log search engine for YU6AO
too <http://www.yu6ao.info/log.html>.

* IARU Region 3 Conference special event on air: India telecommunication
authorities have authorized the operation of a special event station in
conjunction with the 13th International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 3
Conference. Using the call sign VU13IARU, the station commenced operation
August 3 and will remain active until August 11 on HF and VHF from the
conference venue, Hotel Hari International in Bangalore. Amateur Radio
Society of India (ARSI) Governing Council member A.R. Prathap Kumar, VU2POP,
will manage the special event station.--ARSI

* Irish radio amateurs seek 500 kHz allocation: According to the Radio
Society of Great Britain (RSGB), the Irish Radio Transmitters Society has
applied to Irish communications regulator ComReg for a small allocation in
the region of 500 kHz for Amateur Radio experimentation. The move follows a
similar proposal made by the RSGB to UK regulator Ofcom in 2004. Ofcom has
not yet made a decision on the RSGB proposal, but the society is hopeful of
an allocation between 501 and 504 kHz. There is also a possibility that
Ofcom might designate the spot frequency of 500 kHz as a maritime memorial
frequency. In recent years, there has been little traffic on the band 415 to
526.6 kHz, after most countries stopped using it as a Morse emergency
maritime frequency in the 1990s.

* Jack W. Herbstreit, ex-W0DW, SK: Jack W. Herbstreit, ex-W0DW, of Boulder
Colorado, died May 1. He was 88. Among the pioneers in radio propagation
research, Herbstreit was a radio engineer with the Central Radio Propagation
Laboratory of the National Bureau of Standards (now National Institute of
Standards and Technology) from 1946 to 1965. An ARRL member, he was director
of the International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR), a predecessor of
the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization
Sector (ITU-T) in Geneva from 1966 to 1974. He served briefly as consultant
to the director of the Institute of Telecommunication Sciences (a CRPL
successor organization) until retirement in 1975. Following graduation from
the University of Cincinnati, Herbstreit briefly worked for WLW and the FCC.
During World War II, he and Kenneth A. Norton conducted radio communication
studies in Panama and the South Pacific for the military and participated in
the development and evaluation of a wartime LORAN (Long Range Aid to
Navigation) system. At the CRPL following the war, Herbstreit participated
in a wide range of radio wave propagation and noise studies, including
investigations of air-to-ground propagation for the military. One study for
the US Air Force resulted in his winning a Department of Commerce Gold
Medal. Herbstreit became an internationally known telecommunication expert
by participating on the US delegation at the HF broadcasting conferences in
Mexico City (1948-1949) and in Rappolo, Italy (1950) and in CCIR plenary
assemblies in the 1950s and 1960s. He became a fellow of the IRE (now IEEE)
in 1958 and received the IEEE Harry Diamond Award in 1959. His son-in-law,
Bruce Miller, now holds W0DW.-Based on information compiled by C. Gordon
Little and Ernest K. Smith 

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From egwolfjr at email.com  Tue Aug  8 15:06:26 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Tue Aug  8 15:19:01 2006
Subject: [PBARC] FW: ===  OKC TRADERS  ===
Message-ID: <007001c6bb1d$bf8a85d0$0200a8c0@XPS600>

 


73,
Glenn
N5RN

-----Original Message-----
From: okctraders@juno.com [mailto:okctraders@juno.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 22:16
To: OKCTRADERS@JUNO.COM
Subject: === OKC TRADERS ===

      =====   OKC TRADERS           5 AUGUST 2006   =====

      S:Sale  T:Trade  W:Want  G:Giveaway  A:Announcement  


      ----- OKLAHOMA ANNOUNCEMENTS -----

A     AMATEURS NEEDED for the 5th Annual Light House Fitness Center 
      Triathlon, August 6, 2006, for the Ronald McDonald House and 
      the Joanna Yinger Foundation. Operators are needed to provide 
      health and welfare communications on the bike and run course, 
      from approximately 0600L on Sunday morning before the race 
      until early afternoon. Food and drink will be available.  
      The Center is located at Hefner Parkway and Hefner Road, and 
      the course is around Lake Hefner. Contact: Mark NM5W@ARRL.NET  

A     For up-to-the-minute info on OKC area Amateur activities,
      join the EARS information net Monday evenings at 8:PM local  
      on the Edmond repeater at 147.135+ and 443.425+ MHz 


      ----- NEW LISTINGS -----

W     Icom IC3AT 220 MHz Talkie 
S     Bench Power supply: 0-50 volts, 0-500 ma  $20.00 
      K5FRI Tom 405-692-5534 OKC K5FRI@ARRL.NET 

W     Honda EU-1000i 1-KW portable generator 
      WA9AFM/5 Tom 405-737-6716 OKC TMWEBB@COX.NET 

S     350 feet Cable Experts low loss coax cable, equivalent to 
      9913 spiral, on original spool  $175
S     Heavy duty K0XG bracket for side mounting beam to  
      Rohn type 45 towers  $65
      N3US Ed 405-364-8884 Norman 


      ----- 29 JULY -----

S     Drake R-2A receiver, as is 
      Estate of W5QAY 405-601-5338  Okla City 

W*    Ten Tec Delta II
      KA5ZTI Gordon 405-247-7007 Anadarko G_JACOBS@WFEC.COM 

S     Ameritron 811H HF Amplifier with Cetron 572B's installed, 
      with manual & box  $645 
S     Large selection of Morse keys, sold individually  
      W5PUT Val 817-490-6122 VALERWIN@AOL.COM 

S*    Hy Gain TH3-MK3 3 element tri-band antenna  $100
W     Rohn Wp25g work platform for Rohn 25 tower 
      N5WBK Fred 918-396-4210 Skiatook FREDN5WBK@SBCGLOBAL.NET 


      ----- 22 JULY -----

A     To the lady from Stillwater who purchased a Yaesu VX-7RB 
      at Ham Holiday.  I found a tip for the radio's antenna.  
      Please email me your address and I will ship item to you.  
      NO5X John NO5X@ARRL.NET 

S     Kenwood TS-530S HF Transceiver w manual & box  $395 
S     Yaesu FT-8800 Dual band transceiver w manual & box  $350 
      W5CGP Ken 405-946-4973 OKC W5CGP@COX.NET 


      ----- 15 JULY ----- 

S     Icom PS125 20 amp switching power supply  $125 
      W5TD John 580-591-6885 Lawton JOHNGEIG@YAHOO.COM 


      ----- 8 JULY -----

W     40 to 50-foot tower
      KD5UTC Rick 405-808-5639 

S     40-ft Rohn 25g tower  $200 
      Tom 405-712-0410

S     Drake 2B receiver w/ 2BQ speaker  $125 
S     Drake TR3 transceiver w/ MS4 speaker/pwr supply  $200 
S     Drake TR4 transceiver (for parts) w/ MS4 spkr/pwr supply  $25 
S     Johnson Viking Ranger AM transmitter  $175 
S     Heathkit Seneca VHF1 6m/2m AM transmitter  $100 
S     Heathkit HS-1661 speaker  $35 
S     Gonset Communicator III 2m AM transceiver  $50 
      WA5GHK Joe 405-375-3783 Kingfisher WA5GHK@JUNO.COM  

 
      ----- OKLAHOMA NETS ----- 

2m    Insomnia, Nightly 10:30pm 147.075+ PL131.8 Elmore OK
2m    Ada 5 wpm CW Net, Mon-Fri 9:pm 147.285+
2m    EARS Edmond, Mon 8:pm 147.135+ 443.425+
2m    NICUNet, Mon 8:pm 147.060+ PL141.3 Norman W5DNA Melody 
2m    WARS, Mon 8:pm 147.140+ PL192.8 
2m    EARC Enid, Mon 8:pm 145.290- PL141.3 KC5SII Dave
2m    Kay County Ponca City, Mon 9:pm 146.970-
2m    ARES Kay County, 1st Mon 9:30pm 146.730-
2m    Radio Rose Rocks, Tue 7:pm 146.985- PL141.3 KE5GRX Stephanie 
2m    W5PAA Swap Net, Tue 8:pm 146.850- PL141.3 KE5EQX Sean 
2m    ARES Cleveland County, Tue 8:pm 147.060+ PL141.3 KD5DOB Bill
2m    Ada Net, Tue 8:pm 146.285+
2m    OIDAR Blackwell, Tue 9:pm 146.310-
2m    N5LEZ Net, Tue 9:pm 147.120+ PL192.8 
2m    Wheatstraw, Wed 9:pm 146.010 N1LPN Linda
2m    W5HXL Memorial Net, Thu 7:pm 147.105+ 146.985+ PL141.3 
2m    Duncan, Thu 7:pm 146.730- Chisholm Trail ARC
2m    Salvation Army/ARES OKC, Thu 7:30pm 146.820- WA6LBU Clay
2m    Tulsa ARC, Thu 8:pm 145.110- PL88.5 443.850+ PL88.5
2m    MORI Tech Net, Thu 8:30pm 146.925- 146.670- PL192.8
2m    SW OK SWOT, Thu 9:pm 144.250 (USB) Lawton
6m    Ragchew Net, Tue & Fri 8:pm-9:pm 50.150 MHz N5VVV Steve
10m   Ragchew Net, Wed 8:pm 28.440 MHz USB N5HZX Fred 
30m   ARTS CW, Sat-Sun 7:am 10.120 MHz (CW) WB5NKD Pat
40m   OTN Slow CW, Daily 5:20 pm 7120.65 KHz (CW) WB5NKC Arley
40m   ARES Oklahoma, Sun 2130z 7260 KHz LSB KA7GLA John
40m   ARTS CW, Mon-Fri 7:am 7052 KHz (CW) WB5NKD Pat
75m   OK Traffic & Weather Net, Mon-Sat 2300 UTC 3900 KHz LSB WA5OUV
75m   Traffic & Weather Net, Wed 6:pm 3900 KHz LSB WB5SYT John
75m   OK Phone Emergency Net Sun 8:am 3900 KHz LSB W5JPI Gordon
75m   Salvation Army, 2nd Sat 8:am 3900 KHz LSB NM5W Mark 
75m   QCWA Chapter 63, Sun 8:am 3855 KHz LSB W5FLO Norm
80m   TSN Slow CW, Daily 7:45 pm 3719 KHz (CW)
80m   KSN Slow CW, Daily 9:pm 3721 KHz (CW)
ATV   ATV Nightly Net, Video 439.25 Mhz Ch. 60, voice 144.340 MHz


      ----- OKLAHOMA V.E. EXAMS -----  

      ALTUS, 26 Sep, 28 Nov, 6:30 pm 
      American Red Cross, 905 No. Willard, Altus, K5FW Fred 

      EDMOND, 4th Saturday Monthly, 10:00 am
      Edmond Community Center, 28 E. Main, Edmond
      N5ZQ Steve 405-749-9533

      MOORELAND High School, 2nd Saturday Monthly, 1:00 pm
      NW5OK 580-994-6118 -or- W5AOK 580-994-5600 

      NORMAN, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 7 Dec 06, 7:00 pm 
      Fire Station #7, 2207 Goddard Ave at Rock Creek Road
      AD5WJ Jim 405-329-1681, TO PREREGISTER email AD5WJ@ARRL.NET 

      OKLAHOMA CITY, 3rd Tuesday Monthly, 6:00 pm 
      Salvation Army Citadel, one block west of S.E. 44th & Bryant
      NE5S Dave 405-386-6739 NE5S@ARRL.NET
 
      PONCA CITY, 1st Tuesday Even months, 6:30 pm
      Preregistration required. Kay County Red Cross
      KK5GY Arlyn 580-362-1248 KK5GY@ARRL.NET 

      STILLWATER, 1st Tuesday Odd-numbered months, 7:00 pm
      Stillwater City Hall, K5KC Ken 405-377-7586
 
  
      ----- OKLAHOMA AMATEUR RADIO CLUBS -----  

      Ada Amateur Radio Club 147.285+
      Contact: KC5TGA Charles 580-436-4425

      Aeronautical Center Amateur Radio Club 146.850- 146.985- PL141.3
      Contact: KB5IBY Clarence 405-632-3545

      Altus Area Amateur Radio Assn AJ5Q 146.790- PL100 147.285+ 
      Contact: KD5CYW Ron 580-482-8446 KD5CYW@ARRL.NET

      Choctaw Amateur Radio Club 147.090+
      Contact: N5ENQ Don 405-732-6749

      Del City Amateur Radio Club 145.250- PL103.5
      Contact: KE5APB Sunday 405-476-4888 SUNDAY@W5DEL.COM

      Edmond Amateur Radio Society 147.135+ 443.425+
      Contact: W1DY Wendy 405-720-2504 K5EOK@YAHOO.COM 

      Enid Amateur Radio Club 145.290- PL141.3 147.150+ 444.400+ 
      Contact: KD5BA Al KD5BA@ARRL.NET

      Hobart Amateur Radio Association 146.895- PL100 
      Contact: KE5BPL Steve 580-726-3493 KE5BPL@SBCGLOBAL.NET   

      Kay County A.R.C. 146.970- 146.730- 444.700+ PL88.5
      Contact: W5HZZ Dave W5HZZ@ARRL.NET

      Mayes County Amateur Radio Club 147.060+ PL88.5

      Midwest City Amateur Radio Association
      Contact: N5GTD George 405-741-0734 N5GTD@N5GTD.COM
 
      Mid-Oklahoma Repeator Incorporated 146.670- 146.925- 
      Contact: N5KNU Jerry 405-844-1286 JSAMS@PRODIGY.NET

      Oklahoma Central VHF Amateur Radio Club
      Contact: WA5FWD Bill 405-354-5018

      Oklahoma City Autopatch Association 146.820- 147.210+ 444.300+
      Contact: N5NIO Fred N5NIO@SBCGLOBAL.NET

      Oklahoma DX Association
      Contact: K5TT Jim 405-732-6131

      Oklahoma VHF Society
      Contact: NL7CO Don 580-595-2289 DROSS@SIRINET.NET

      Pottawatomie County Amateur Radio Club, Shawnee City Hall
      Contact: K5KXL Melvin 405-878-0023 K5KXL@SBCGLOBAL.NET

      Quarter Century Wireless Association Chapter 63 Central Oklahoma
      Contact: W5FLO Norm 405-737-0258

      South Canadian Amateur Radio Society 147.060+
      Contact: KD5DOB Bill 405-364-0847 KD5DOB@ARRL.NET  

      Southwest Oklahoma Amateur Radio Society KD5DTE, Indiahoma
      Contact: N5UJB Jim N5UJB@SIRINET.NET
 
      South West Independent Repeater 147.045+ 147.255+ 146.715-
      Contact: KB5LLI Terry 405-247-7575 SWIRA@SWIRALINK.COM 

      Tecumseh Amateur Radio Club KD5WAV 
      Contact: K5LUO Bill 405-598-3310 BDCROW@VALORNET.COM 

      Tri-State Amateur Radio Group W5OKT 147.315+ PL88.5
      Contact: NW5OK Jim 580-994-6118 W5OKT@CNECONNECT.COM 

      Tulsa Amateur Radio Club 145.110- PL88.5 443.850+ PL88.5
      Contact: W5GGW Gregg W5GGW@ARRL.NET

      University of Oklahoma Amateur Radio Club 146.880-
      Contact: W5JA Jud 405-325-4480 OUARC@OU.EDU


      ----- OKLAHOMA RADIO RESOURCES -----  

      405-232-5518  TONY MERRITT Okla City, new & used amateur gear 
      405-232-6127  SYNERGY Okla City, parts, tools
      405-236-3741  INTL. CRYSTAL MFG. Okla City, radio crystals
      405-359-0704  DEAD SHORT SHOP Edmond, amplifier sales & repair
      405-524-3770  BLACK'S RADIO Okla City, towers, parts
      405-745-4270  TOWER CRAFT OKC, towers, vintage manuals 
      405-745-9473  CLEAR SIGNAL The Coaxman Wireman coax & antennas 
      405-793-8512  NIGHTHAWK COMMUNICATIONS Moore, Mirage amps 
      405-947-2891  K. & E. Okla City, new & used gear, MFJ products
      580-237-3218  WHEAT CAPITAL Enid, radios, accessories
      800-807-6146  W7FG Bartlesville, ladder-line, manuals
      918-582-7368  D & W MFG. Tulsa, vhf/uhf antennas
      918-622-5763  AFFILIATED Tulsa       


      ----- OKLAHOMA CITY EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES -----

      OKC Police                  155.7900    Central 
      OKC Police                  158.9700    Northern 
      OKC Police                  159.0300    South 
      OKC Police                  159.0900    Northeast 
      OKC Fire                    155.0550   
      OKC Weather                 162.4000 
           
     
      =====  END OF LISTINGS  =====

      "Seventy Three" from Johnny, KM5GM

      Reply to:  OKCTRADERS@JUNO.COM 
     

From egwolfjr at email.com  Tue Aug  8 15:31:29 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Tue Aug  8 15:43:59 2006
Subject: [PBARC] FW: The ARRL Letter, Vol 25, No 31
Message-ID: <006801c6bb21$3fda8c00$0200a8c0@XPS600>

 


73,
Glenn
N5RN

-----Original Message-----
From: ARRL Letter Mailing List [mailto:letter-dlvy@arrl.org] 
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 14:11
To: egwolfjr@classicnet.net
Subject: The ARRL Letter, Vol 25, No 31

***************
The ARRL Letter
Vol. 25, No. 31
August 4, 2006
***************

IN THIS EDITION:

* +FCC tweaks BPL rules, denies reconsideration petitions
* +BPL interference report "flawed" and "misleading," ARRL says
* +ARRL Board boosts support for legislative action volunteers
* +Vanity call sign fee falls to $20.80 in September
* +League announces Hiram Percy Maxim, W1FB memorial award winners
*  Solar Update
*  IN BRIEF: 
     This weekend on the radio
     ARRL Certification and Continuing Education course registration
     WRTC 2006 announces prize winners
    +Montenegro operations continue apace
    +IARU Region 3 Conference special event on air
     Irish radio amateurs seek 500 kHz allocation
     Jack W. Herbstreit, ex-W0DW, SK

+Available on ARRL Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> 

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==>FCC DENIES RECONSIDERATION PETITIONS, ADOPTS MINOR CHANGES TO BPL RULES

An FCC that's still optimistic and enthusiastic about BPL met August 3 to
consider and unanimously adopt a Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) in
response to several petitions for reconsideration of its BPL rules -
including one from ARRL. But one commissioner stressed that the FCC has an
obligation to protect Amateur Radio operators from BPL interference and to
respond promptly to interference complaints. ARRL President Joel Harrison,
W5ZN, and General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, were on hand for this week's
meeting, during which the FCC suggested it was attempting to strike a
balance between interference to licensed services and the BPL industry's
needs.

"This rule making proceeding was initiated to provide regulatory certainty
that will encourage investments in BPL, particularly so that consumers can
reap the benefits," the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) told
the commissioners. "Equally important, the Commission sought to ensure that
licensed radio services are protected against harmful interference." The OET
said the Commission also wanted to provide guidance so compliance
measurements "are made in a consistent manner with repeatable results."

The FCC adopted its current BPL rules - under a new Subpart G of its Part 15
rules governing unlicensed devices - in October 2004. 

Commenting after the OET's presentation of the MO&O, Commissioner Michael J.
Copps reiterated that the FCC must also ensure that BPL providers protect
existing spectrum users from interference. 

"This applies with special force to Amateur Radio operators whose skills and
dedication once again proved so valuable in the aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina," Copps remarked. "Amateur radio serves the public interest in so
many ways that we must be always mindful of its needs."

Copps said he believes the FCC's MO&O "strikes an acceptable balance," but
added that the Commission "must be available and positioned to respond to
interference complaints with alacrity. Amateur operators shouldn't have to
wait for months to get complaints resolved - they deserve better."

The FCC denied a BPL industry request to extend the effective date to meet
equipment certification requirements, but it did create a limited exception,
the OET's Anh Wride said. BPL systems now will have another year to continue
installing or replacing equipment "that otherwise meets the Part 15 rules"
in their present coverage areas. "This relief is a reasonable accommodation
that will limit the proliferation of non-compliant equipment," Wride said.

In addition, the Commission rebuffed the BPL industry's request to drop the
30-day advance notification requirement for the public BPL database. Wride
said the advance notification provision ensures that licensed users are
aware of new BPL deployments in advance of their startup..

The Order also turned down requests by the ARRL and individual Amateur Radio
operators to exclude the use of the HF ham bands for BPL operations. The
Commission also denied petitions from the ARRL and others to prohibit BPL
deployment "pending the adoption of a definition for 'harmful interference,'
the completion of all ongoing studies of BPL and the initiation of further
studies of BPL interference characteristics," Wride said.

The FCC further denied requests to keep BPL signals off overhead
medium-voltage power lines and to impose more stringent technical
restrictions and measurement requirements on BPL operations.

Wride said the OET believes the requirements the FCC adopted in 2004
regarding emission levels and notching "are adequate to fully protect
amateur operations." She said going along with ARRL's request to reconsider,
rescind and re-study the BPL rules in further proceedings could leave radio
amateurs with less protection than they now have.

The FCC did grant a request from the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA) to expand BPL exclusion zones in the
vicinity of certain radio astronomy systems.

"We continue to believe that the interference concerns associated with the
operation of these systems are adequately addressed through the adoption of
Access BPL rules in Part 15, particularly as a new generation of BPL
equipment that complies with our rules becomes available," Wride concluded.

The FCC released a public notice to report its August 3 BPL-related actions
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-266773A1.pdf>. The
MO&O it adopted is not expected to become available to the public for a few
weeks.

==>LEAGUE CALLS MANASSAS BPL INTERFERENCE REPORT "FLAWED," "MISLEADING"

The ARRL has told the FCC it has found a radio interference report filed on
behalf of the Manassas, Virginia, BPL system "flawed in numerous respects."
The League responded this week to a July 17 letter and BPL interference
study the FCC mandated following repeated complaints from local radio
amateurs.

"ARRL objects to the report because it is based on improper engineering
practice and contrary to the instructions provided by your office in your
letter dated June 16, 2006," ARRL General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, wrote
FCC Spectrum Enforcement Division Chief Joseph Casey on August 2. In June,
Casey had ordered the City of Manassas and BPL provider COMTek to
investigate complaints from several Manassas radio amateurs of BPL
interference to their mobile operations and report back to the Commission on
their findings. The League, and local amateurs, contend the BPL system is
still causing harmful interference to Amateur Radio operations, despite the
clean bill of health the engineering report purports to present.

"It did so both before and after the tests conducted by COMTek; and there is
no doubt at all that the interference is from the COMTek BPL system operated
in the City of Manassas and not from any other source." The League
reiterated its demand that the system be shut down immediately.

"Unless the Enforcement Bureau is willing to do that, you are going to have
to send Commission staff to observe this interference and conduct their own
measurements in the presence of both COMTek and the local Amateur Radio
operators who are receiving the interference," Imlay asserted. Manassas
radio amateurs who have complained to the FCC about the BPL interference
also have suggested that the FCC must investigate the problem firsthand.

The League maintained that COMTek "has filed incorrect and misleading
reports" and has "manipulated the BPL system to show false readings." In
particular, the ARRL -- and local radio amateurs -- suggest that the BPL
system was not operating at peak user loading during the testing, as the FCC
had ordered. Either that or COMTek and BPL equipment manufacturer Main.net
adjusted system power levels downward for the testing, Imlay told the FCC. 

"The Commission is going to have to investigate this matter itself, without
advance notice to COMTek or the City, so that the system is not powered down
or otherwise manipulated to show other than peak loading characteristics at
the power levels typically used in Manassas," the ARRL stated. The League
said it's clear that the FCC can't rely on reports from consultants hired by
the system's operators while excluding the victims of the interference. 

In its dealings with the Manassas BPL system, the League concluded, the FCC
has "completely ignored" Part 15 rules requiring a BPL operator, upon
learning of harmful interference, to investigate and resolve it successfully
within a reasonable time. "The recent submission of COMTek and the City have
produced no resolution of the interference at all," ARRL said. "Rather,
COMTek and the City have shown a complete inability, and now, by their
denials, the unwillingness, to resolve the interference."

==>BOARD OKAYS SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION VOLUNTEERS, HONES ETHICS
POLICY

Meeting in Windsor, Connecticut, July 21 and 22, the ARRL Board of Directors
agreed to make $5000 already budgeted to the Grassroots Legislative Action
Committee available to cover volunteers' travel and administrative costs
and, on a trial basis, to recruit and train volunteers in several ARRL
divisions. The Grassroots Legislative Action Program is aimed at encouraging
ARRL members to contact their members of Congress to urge their
co-sponsorship and support of Amateur Radio-related legislation. It also
supports the efforts of legislative action volunteers to contact members of
Congress directly on behalf of their Amateur Radio constituents.

"Authorizing the committee to use funds currently budgeted to it as seed
money to support development of the project throughout several test
divisions will enable the committee to develop the basis for requesting
appropriate funding levels for the future," explained Grassroots Legislative
Action Committee Chair and Great Lakes Director Jim Weaver, K8JE, in
offering the motion.

The resolution said the Grassroots Legislative Action Program "offers great
potential to increase the effectiveness of the ARRL to influence legislative
efforts." It pointed out, however, that travel and administrative expenses
are often required to recruit and train ARRL volunteers to make the program
work.

In its most complex action of the weekend, the Board agreed to amend the
League's Articles of Association and By-Laws, to clarify conflict of
interest criteria as they apply to ARRL directors and vice directors (or
candidates) as well as to the League's president, vice presidents and
treasurer. Dakota Division Director Jay Bellows, K0QB, offered the motions
needed to put the changes into effect.

"This is really an attempt to open up candidate eligibility and to make sure
our members are aware of any conflicts that might arise," Bellows said
afterwards. "These changes clearly define conflicts of interest, establish
an affirmative obligation on the part of covered individuals to disclose
conflicts of interest -- actual and potential -- and now provide a mechanism
to address them as they arise."

Bellows' amendments noted that present policy and rules could effectively
exclude otherwise eligible candidates, don't distinguish between present and
potential conflicts of interest and don't provide a means to review
conflicts that might occur during a director's or officer's term. 

Board members or prospective candidates having a financial interest in an
entity "engaged in an ongoing business or activity that directly competes
with" League business or activity would be "deemed to have a pervasive and
continuing conflict that would render him or her ineligible to be a Board
member."

The new policy provides that Board members must promptly disclose any
conflicts and recuse themselves from being present for discussion or from
voting in any matter in which they have a material financial interest. In
that event, the division's vice director would act in the director's stead
during any discussion and vote on the matter in question.

Board members also accepted an invitation to hold the next ARRL National
Convention at the 2007 Huntsville Hamfest in Alabama. The event will take
place August 18-19 at the all-air-conditioned Von Braun Center.

On Saturday, the Board focused on a review and revision of the ARRL
Strategic Plan and the consideration selection of strategies for 2007. The
review process included "breakout sessions" to develop possible strategies
to address each of five goals to guide the League over the next three to
five years.

The ARRL Executive Committee will complete refinement of the strategy
document when it meets October 7 and recommend it for approval at the
Board's January 2007 meeting.

==>VANITY CALL SIGN FEE TO DROP SEPTEMBER 6

The regulatory fee to obtain or renew an Amateur Radio vanity call sign will
drop slightly starting with applications received by the FCC on or after
Wednesday, September 6, the FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB)
said this week. The new fee will be $20.80 for the 10-year license term.
This year promises to be a big one for vanity call sign renewals, since the
initial round of vanity grants under the current system occurred in 1996.
Licensees who want to retain vanity call signs issued under the current
(post-1995) system must pay the regulatory fee when renewing.

"Consistent with our established practice, we plan to collect these
regulatory fees in the August-September 2006 time frame in order to collect
the required amount by the end of the fiscal year," the FCC explained in a
July 17 Report and Order (R&O), "Assessment and Collection of Regulatory
Fees for Fiscal Year 2006," in MD Docket 06-68. The FY 2006 vanity fee is a
bit higher than the $20.10 for the license term that the Commission had
proposed in a Notice of Proposed Rule Making last March. The current vanity
call sign fee of $21.90 remains in effect for applications received by the
FCC before September 6.

Amateur Radio licensees may file renewal applications no sooner than 90 days
of their license expiration date. While the regulatory fee payment is
required from licensees wishing to keep their current vanity call signs
after renewal, vanity holders can opt to get a sequential call sign and
avoid paying any fee when they renew.

ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, says the FCC has been handling vanity
call sign license renewals from June without any delay or problems. "I'm
sure Gate 2 will go just as smoothly if you use one of the automated methods
of filing, such as via the ARRL or using the Universal Licensing System
(ULS)," she predicted. "Paper filings to the FCC can be confusing and
difficult." The FCC renewed nearly 3000 vanity call sign licenses during
June and July.

Amateur Radio licensees holding vanity call signs granted prior to 1996 do
not have to pay a regulatory fee when renewing. This is because Congress did
not begin requiring the FCC to annually recover its regulatory costs until
1993. Additionally, such licensees are not specifically tagged as vanity
call sign holders in the ULS.

The ARRL VEC will process license renewals for vanity call sign holders for
a modest fee. The service is available to ARRL members and nonmembers,
although League members pay less. Routine, non-vanity renewals continue to
be free for ARRL members. Trustees of club stations with vanity call signs
may renew either via the ULS or through a Club Station Call Sign
Administrator, such as ARRL VEC.

Somma says the ARRL's new license renewal/modification Web pages
<http://www.arrl.org/fcc/memberlicenseinstructions.html> contain complete
information on license-filing procedures, including step-by-step
instructions on how to renew or update a license using the ULS
<http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/>.

==>ARRL BOARD DESIGNATES AWARD WINNERS 

A 13-year-old ARRL member and Amateur Extra class licensee, Jimmy Carter,
KG4SGP, of Burke, Virginia, is the winner of the 2005 Hiram Percy Maxim
Memorial Award. Jimmy is a student at Lake Braddock Secondary School, where
he organized the Lake Braddock Secondary School Amateur Radio Club, which he
serves as president. He says he got interested in ham radio from his
parents, both of whom are licensed. He envisions an engineering career.

"I don't know if it's ham radio becoming my career or my career becoming ham
radio," said Jimmy, reflecting how his interest in electronics has prompted
him toward further self-study as well as trying to enjoy as many different
facets of ham radio as he can. "I just get interested in a lot of different
things in ham radio," he said. That included a recent foray into 6 meters as
well as improving his Morse code speed, chasing DX and even building some of
his own gear.

"I just really like everything about ham radio," he said.

The HPM Memorial Award goes each year to a radio amateur under the age of 21
whose accomplishments and contributions are of the most exemplary nature
within the framework of Amateur Radio activities. The award was established
in 1936, and formal nominations come from ARRL section managers. 

After organizing his schools ham radio club, Jimmy found a teacher to
sponsor it and several classmates to join. The club now boasts 15 members, 6
of whom are licensed. Jimmy also was instrumental in his school's successful
application for an ARRL Education and Technology Program grant.

Aside from his club activities, Jimmy participates in weekly nets of the
Alexandria Radio Club and is a volunteer responder for disaster relief. He
is in several honor classes and is a varsity athlete. Jimmy recently took
third place in the Virginia regional science fair with his project, "How Q
Affects Bandwidth and Signal Strength." 

The winner of the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Award receives a cash award of
$1500, an engraved plaque, and travel and accommodations to the site of a
formal presentation. 

Roger Hayward, KA7EXM, of Beaverton, Oregon, is the recipient of the 2005
Doug DeMaw, W1FB, Technical Excellence Award. Created to honor the late Doug
DeMaw, W1FB -- one of the most widely published technical authors in Amateur
Radio history -- the award is bestowed upon the author or authors of the
best QST or QEX technical article during the prior year, as judged by the
ARRL Technical Advisor group. DeMaw served as ARRL Technical Department
Manager and Senior Technical Editor from 1970 to 1983. Hayward's article, "A
PIC-Based HF/VHF Power Meter," appeared in the May/June 2005 issue of QEX.
Hayward says he's honored to have his work recognized through the DeMaw
Award. 

"What excites me further is to see so many hams continuing to design, build
and experiment on their own workbenches at home," he said. "It has been
great to correspond with so many hams using the meter for SA construction,
QRP projects and receiver design. The project was just as much fun to write
about as it was to design."

An ARRL Life Member, Hayward was first licensed in 1979. He is active in
portable VHF hilltopping as well as experimenting in the shack. His first
QST article, "The 'Ugly Weekender,'" appeared in the August 1981 issue.

The DeMaw Award consists of an engraved nine-inch pewter cup.

SOLAR UPDATE

Solar Seer Tad "(The mornin' sun is shining like a) Red Rubber Ball" Cook,
K7RA, Seattle, Washington, reports: Last Friday, July 28, a high speed solar
wind stream hit earth, and created a geomagnetic disturbance that drove the
planetary and mid-latitude A index up to 29 and 26, respectively.  This
actually began in the early hours of Friday UTC, which was Thursday
afternoon and early evening in North America.  Both mid-latitude and
planetary K index rose to six.  If you noticed some periods of high
absorption, or when the only propagation seemed to occur north to south,
that would be why.

Now we are moving slowly toward the fall equinox, and HF radio conditions
tend to get better when the hours of light and darkness are equal between
the northern and southern hemispheres.

This week we saw the average daily sunspot number rise over five points to
20.  We will see little variations like this as the solar cycle declines
toward its minimum next year.  Solar activity still seems too high to be at
the bottom though.  A glance at graphs of smoothed sunspot numbers shows we
are still experiencing more sunspots than the minimum back in 1996. The
prediction for the smoothed sunspot number for August 2006 is the same as
for August of next year, and the minimum is somewhere in between. a year
from now the new solar cycle will be bouncing back from the minimum, and
rising past the point where we are now.  The smoothed numbers are averaged
over many months to help us see past the "noise" of daily variations. July
is over, so we can look at some monthly averages of sunspot numbers and
solar flux.

For more information concerning radio propagation, see the ARRL Technical
Information Service Propagation page at
<http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/propagation.html>.

The average daily sunspot numbers for the months July 2005 through July 2006
were 68.7, 65.6, 39.2, 13, 32.2, 62.6, 26.7, 5.3, 21.3, 55.2, 39.6, 24.4 and
22.6.  Average daily solar flux for the same months was 96.5, 92.4 , 91.9,
76.6, 86.3, 90.8, 83.4, 76.5, 75.5, 88.9, 80.9, 76.5 and 75.8.

__________________________________

==>IN BRIEF:

* This weekend on the radio: The North American QSO Party (CW), the ARRL UHF
Contest, the TARA Grid Dip Shindig, the 10-10 International Summer Contest
(SSB), the European HF Championship, the RSGB RoPoCo 2 and the SARL HF Phone
Contest are the weekend of August 5-6. The NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint is
August 9. JUST AHEAD: The WAE DX Contest (CW) and the Maryland-DC QSO Party
are the weekend of August 12-13. The ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest, the North
American QSO Party (SSB), the SARTG World Wide RTTY Contest, and the New
Jersey QSO Party are the weekend of August 19-20. The Run for the Bacon QRP
Contest is August 21, See the ARRL Contest Branch page
<http://www.arrl.org/contests/> and the WA7BNM Contest Calendar
<http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more info.

* ARRL Certification and Continuing Education course registration:
Registration remains open through Sunday, August 13, for these ARRL
Certification and Continuing Education (CCE) online courses: Amateur Radio
Emergency Communications Level 1 (EC-001), Radio Frequency Interference
(EC-006), Antenna Design and Construction (EC-009), Analog Electronics
(EC-012) and Digital Electronics (EC-013). Classes begin Friday, September
1. These courses will also open for registration Friday, August 11, for
classes beginning Friday, October 6. To learn more, visit the CCE Course
Listing page <http://www.arrl.org/cce/courses.html> or contact the CCE
Department <cce@arrl.org>.

* WRTC 2006 announces prize winners: World Radiosport Team Championship 2006
(WRTC 2006) in Brazil has announced its various post-event prize winners
<http://www.wrtc2006.com/release64.html>. Winners of the WRTC 2006
"lottery," picked at random from among operators who sent in their IARU HF
World Championship logs before the deadline -- 1322 in all, were Michal
Tomec, OK7MT, and Charlie Hansen, W0HW. Each wins a visit for two of up to
four days at one of the WRTC 2006 contest stations in Southern Brazil. The
prize includes accommodations, meals, transport to and from the airport plus
tours of the area. The 72 stations working all of the WRTC 2006 stations
will receive certificates and T-shirts. The two stations working all 46
competing stations on SSB and CW -- KA9FOX and PY0FF -- will get plaques as
well. The 212 stations working at least 25 WRTC 2006 stations will get
certificates. Recipients were based on the logs of WRTC 2006 participants.
The WRTC 2006 Committee will contact stations at the addresses given in
their log files. Direct questions to Thomas Carlsson, PY2ZXU/SM0CXU
<thomascarl@gmail.com>.

* Montenegro operations continue apace: As of late July, the Montenegro
International DX Festival 4O3T operation
<http://www.yu6scg.cg.yu/international-dx-festival-montenegro-2006/> already
had put 50,000 QSOs in the log with a couple of more weeks to go. An online
searchable log is available on the SRACG Web site
<http://www.yu6scg.cg.yu/log-book-search.html>. Martti Laine, OH2BH, said
the first wave of operators from various parts of the continent and the US
did "a mammoth job." They also contended with setting up camp in
temperatures well in excess of 100 degrees F. "They have not seen clouds or
rain during the entire week," he said. During a dinner cruise for home-bound
operators July 27 on the Bay of Kotor, International Amateur Radio Union
(IARU) Secretary David Sumner, K1ZZ, announced that he was looking forward
to circulating a proposal on behalf of Montenegro to become an IARU
member-society. DXpedition leader Ranko Boca, YT6A, indicates that
everything is on track for the next 50,000 contacts with the fresh fleet of
operators that came aboard over the July 29-30 weekend. The 4O3T stations,
operating from sites in Obosnik and Klinci, have been putting loud signals
into North America. Meanwhile, the unrelated YU6AO Montenegro DXpedition
team <http://www.yu6ao.info/> also has been making the new DXCC entity
available on several bands and modes. There is a log search engine for YU6AO
too <http://www.yu6ao.info/log.html>.

* IARU Region 3 Conference special event on air: India telecommunication
authorities have authorized the operation of a special event station in
conjunction with the 13th International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 3
Conference. Using the call sign VU13IARU, the station commenced operation
August 3 and will remain active until August 11 on HF and VHF from the
conference venue, Hotel Hari International in Bangalore. Amateur Radio
Society of India (ARSI) Governing Council member A.R. Prathap Kumar, VU2POP,
will manage the special event station.--ARSI

* Irish radio amateurs seek 500 kHz allocation: According to the Radio
Society of Great Britain (RSGB), the Irish Radio Transmitters Society has
applied to Irish communications regulator ComReg for a small allocation in
the region of 500 kHz for Amateur Radio experimentation. The move follows a
similar proposal made by the RSGB to UK regulator Ofcom in 2004. Ofcom has
not yet made a decision on the RSGB proposal, but the society is hopeful of
an allocation between 501 and 504 kHz. There is also a possibility that
Ofcom might designate the spot frequency of 500 kHz as a maritime memorial
frequency. In recent years, there has been little traffic on the band 415 to
526.6 kHz, after most countries stopped using it as a Morse emergency
maritime frequency in the 1990s.

* Jack W. Herbstreit, ex-W0DW, SK: Jack W. Herbstreit, ex-W0DW, of Boulder
Colorado, died May 1. He was 88. Among the pioneers in radio propagation
research, Herbstreit was a radio engineer with the Central Radio Propagation
Laboratory of the National Bureau of Standards (now National Institute of
Standards and Technology) from 1946 to 1965. An ARRL member, he was director
of the International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR), a predecessor of
the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization
Sector (ITU-T) in Geneva from 1966 to 1974. He served briefly as consultant
to the director of the Institute of Telecommunication Sciences (a CRPL
successor organization) until retirement in 1975. Following graduation from
the University of Cincinnati, Herbstreit briefly worked for WLW and the FCC.
During World War II, he and Kenneth A. Norton conducted radio communication
studies in Panama and the South Pacific for the military and participated in
the development and evaluation of a wartime LORAN (Long Range Aid to
Navigation) system. At the CRPL following the war, Herbstreit participated
in a wide range of radio wave propagation and noise studies, including
investigations of air-to-ground propagation for the military. One study for
the US Air Force resulted in his winning a Department of Commerce Gold
Medal. Herbstreit became an internationally known telecommunication expert
by participating on the US delegation at the HF broadcasting conferences in
Mexico City (1948-1949) and in Rappolo, Italy (1950) and in CCIR plenary
assemblies in the 1950s and 1960s. He became a fellow of the IRE (now IEEE)
in 1958 and received the IEEE Harry Diamond Award in 1959. His son-in-law,
Bruce Miller, now holds W0DW.-Based on information compiled by C. Gordon
Little and Ernest K. Smith 

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Date: Tue Aug  8 15:44:02 2006
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W*    Ten Tec Delta II
      KA5ZTI Gordon 405-247-7007 Anadarko G_JACOBS@WFEC.COM 

S     Ameritron 811H HF Amplifier with Cetron 572B's installed, 
      with manual & box  $645 
S     Large selection of Morse keys, sold individually  
      W5PUT Val 817-490-6122 VALERWIN@AOL.COM 

S*    Hy Gain TH3-MK3 3 element tri-band antenna  $100
W     Rohn Wp25g work platform for Rohn 25 tower 
      N5WBK Fred 918-396-4210 Skiatook FREDN5WBK@SBCGLOBAL.NET 


      ----- 22 JULY -----

A     To the lady from Stillwater who purchased a Yaesu VX-7RB 
      at Ham Holiday.  I found a tip for the radio's antenna.  
      Please email me your address and I will ship item to you.  
      NO5X John NO5X@ARRL.NET 

S     Kenwood TS-530S HF Transceiver w manual & box  $395 
S     Yaesu FT-8800 Dual band transceiver w manual & box  $350 
      W5CGP Ken 405-946-4973 OKC W5CGP@COX.NET 


      ----- 15 JULY ----- 

S     Icom PS125 20 amp switching power supply  $125 
      W5TD John 580-591-6885 Lawton JOHNGEIG@YAHOO.COM 


      ----- 8 JULY -----

W     40 to 50-foot tower
      KD5UTC Rick 405-808-5639 

S     40-ft Rohn 25g tower  $200 
      Tom 405-712-0410

S     Drake 2B receiver w/ 2BQ speaker  $125 
S     Drake TR3 transceiver w/ MS4 speaker/pwr supply  $200 
S     Drake TR4 transceiver (for parts) w/ MS4 spkr/pwr supply  $25 
S     Johnson Viking Ranger AM transmitter  $175 
S     Heathkit Seneca VHF1 6m/2m AM transmitter  $100 
S     Heathkit HS-1661 speaker  $35 
S     Gonset Communicator III 2m AM transceiver  $50 
      WA5GHK Joe 405-375-3783 Kingfisher WA5GHK@JUNO.COM  

 
      ----- OKLAHOMA NETS ----- 

2m    Insomnia, Nightly 10:30pm 147.075+ PL131.8 Elmore OK
2m    Ada 5 wpm CW Net, Mon-Fri 9:pm 147.285+
2m    EARS Edmond, Mon 8:pm 147.135+ 443.425+
2m    NICUNet, Mon 8:pm 147.060+ PL141.3 Norman W5DNA Melody 
2m    WARS, Mon 8:pm 147.140+ PL192.8 
2m    EARC Enid, Mon 8:pm 145.290- PL141.3 KC5SII Dave
2m    Kay County Ponca City, Mon 9:pm 146.970-
2m    ARES Kay County, 1st Mon 9:30pm 146.730-
2m    Radio Rose Rocks, Tue 7:pm 146.985- PL141.3 KE5GRX Stephanie 
2m    W5PAA Swap Net, Tue 8:pm 146.850- PL141.3 KE5EQX Sean 
2m    ARES Cleveland County, Tue 8:pm 147.060+ PL141.3 KD5DOB Bill
2m    Ada Net, Tue 8:pm 146.285+
2m    OIDAR Blackwell, Tue 9:pm 146.310-
2m    N5LEZ Net, Tue 9:pm 147.120+ PL192.8 
2m    Wheatstraw, Wed 9:pm 146.010 N1LPN Linda
2m    W5HXL Memorial Net, Thu 7:pm 147.105+ 146.985+ PL141.3 
2m    Duncan, Thu 7:pm 146.730- Chisholm Trail ARC
2m    Salvation Army/ARES OKC, Thu 7:30pm 146.820- WA6LBU Clay
2m    Tulsa ARC, Thu 8:pm 145.110- PL88.5 443.850+ PL88.5
2m    MORI Tech Net, Thu 8:30pm 146.925- 146.670- PL192.8
2m    SW OK SWOT, Thu 9:pm 144.250 (USB) Lawton
6m    Ragchew Net, Tue & Fri 8:pm-9:pm 50.150 MHz N5VVV Steve
10m   Ragchew Net, Wed 8:pm 28.440 MHz USB N5HZX Fred 
30m   ARTS CW, Sat-Sun 7:am 10.120 MHz (CW) WB5NKD Pat
40m   OTN Slow CW, Daily 5:20 pm 7120.65 KHz (CW) WB5NKC Arley
40m   ARES Oklahoma, Sun 2130z 7260 KHz LSB KA7GLA John
40m   ARTS CW, Mon-Fri 7:am 7052 KHz (CW) WB5NKD Pat
75m   OK Traffic & Weather Net, Mon-Sat 2300 UTC 3900 KHz LSB WA5OUV
75m   Traffic & Weather Net, Wed 6:pm 3900 KHz LSB WB5SYT John
75m   OK Phone Emergency Net Sun 8:am 3900 KHz LSB W5JPI Gordon
75m   Salvation Army, 2nd Sat 8:am 3900 KHz LSB NM5W Mark 
75m   QCWA Chapter 63, Sun 8:am 3855 KHz LSB W5FLO Norm
80m   TSN Slow CW, Daily 7:45 pm 3719 KHz (CW)
80m   KSN Slow CW, Daily 9:pm 3721 KHz (CW)
ATV   ATV Nightly Net, Video 439.25 Mhz Ch. 60, voice 144.340 MHz


      ----- OKLAHOMA V.E. EXAMS -----  

      ALTUS, 26 Sep, 28 Nov, 6:30 pm 
      American Red Cross, 905 No. Willard, Altus, K5FW Fred 

      EDMOND, 4th Saturday Monthly, 10:00 am
      Edmond Community Center, 28 E. Main, Edmond
      N5ZQ Steve 405-749-9533

      MOORELAND High School, 2nd Saturday Monthly, 1:00 pm
      NW5OK 580-994-6118 -or- W5AOK 580-994-5600 

      NORMAN, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 7 Dec 06, 7:00 pm 
      Fire Station #7, 2207 Goddard Ave at Rock Creek Road
      AD5WJ Jim 405-329-1681, TO PREREGISTER email AD5WJ@ARRL.NET 

      OKLAHOMA CITY, 3rd Tuesday Monthly, 6:00 pm 
      Salvation Army Citadel, one block west of S.E. 44th & Bryant
      NE5S Dave 405-386-6739 NE5S@ARRL.NET
 
      PONCA CITY, 1st Tuesday Even months, 6:30 pm
      Preregistration required. Kay County Red Cross
      KK5GY Arlyn 580-362-1248 KK5GY@ARRL.NET 

      STILLWATER, 1st Tuesday Odd-numbered months, 7:00 pm
      Stillwater City Hall, K5KC Ken 405-377-7586
 
  
      ----- OKLAHOMA AMATEUR RADIO CLUBS -----  

      Ada Amateur Radio Club 147.285+
      Contact: KC5TGA Charles 580-436-4425

      Aeronautical Center Amateur Radio Club 146.850- 146.985- PL141.3
      Contact: KB5IBY Clarence 405-632-3545

      Altus Area Amateur Radio Assn AJ5Q 146.790- PL100 147.285+ 
      Contact: KD5CYW Ron 580-482-8446 KD5CYW@ARRL.NET

      Choctaw Amateur Radio Club 147.090+
      Contact: N5ENQ Don 405-732-6749

      Del City Amateur Radio Club 145.250- PL103.5
      Contact: KE5APB Sunday 405-476-4888 SUNDAY@W5DEL.COM

      Edmond Amateur Radio Society 147.135+ 443.425+
      Contact: W1DY Wendy 405-720-2504 K5EOK@YAHOO.COM 

      Enid Amateur Radio Club 145.290- PL141.3 147.150+ 444.400+ 
      Contact: KD5BA Al KD5BA@ARRL.NET

      Hobart Amateur Radio Association 146.895- PL100 
      Contact: KE5BPL Steve 580-726-3493 KE5BPL@SBCGLOBAL.NET   

      Kay County A.R.C. 146.970- 146.730- 444.700+ PL88.5
      Contact: W5HZZ Dave W5HZZ@ARRL.NET

      Mayes County Amateur Radio Club 147.060+ PL88.5

      Midwest City Amateur Radio Association
      Contact: N5GTD George 405-741-0734 N5GTD@N5GTD.COM
 
      Mid-Oklahoma Repeator Incorporated 146.670- 146.925- 
      Contact: N5KNU Jerry 405-844-1286 JSAMS@PRODIGY.NET

      Oklahoma Central VHF Amateur Radio Club
      Contact: WA5FWD Bill 405-354-5018

      Oklahoma City Autopatch Association 146.820- 147.210+ 444.300+
      Contact: N5NIO Fred N5NIO@SBCGLOBAL.NET

      Oklahoma DX Association
      Contact: K5TT Jim 405-732-6131

      Oklahoma VHF Society
      Contact: NL7CO Don 580-595-2289 DROSS@SIRINET.NET

      Pottawatomie County Amateur Radio Club, Shawnee City Hall
      Contact: K5KXL Melvin 405-878-0023 K5KXL@SBCGLOBAL.NET

      Quarter Century Wireless Association Chapter 63 Central Oklahoma
      Contact: W5FLO Norm 405-737-0258

      South Canadian Amateur Radio Society 147.060+
      Contact: KD5DOB Bill 405-364-0847 KD5DOB@ARRL.NET  

      Southwest Oklahoma Amateur Radio Society KD5DTE, Indiahoma
      Contact: N5UJB Jim N5UJB@SIRINET.NET
 
      South West Independent Repeater 147.045+ 147.255+ 146.715-
      Contact: KB5LLI Terry 405-247-7575 SWIRA@SWIRALINK.COM 

      Tecumseh Amateur Radio Club KD5WAV 
      Contact: K5LUO Bill 405-598-3310 BDCROW@VALORNET.COM 

      Tri-State Amateur Radio Group W5OKT 147.315+ PL88.5
      Contact: NW5OK Jim 580-994-6118 W5OKT@CNECONNECT.COM 

      Tulsa Amateur Radio Club 145.110- PL88.5 443.850+ PL88.5
      Contact: W5GGW Gregg W5GGW@ARRL.NET

      University of Oklahoma Amateur Radio Club 146.880-
      Contact: W5JA Jud 405-325-4480 OUARC@OU.EDU


      ----- OKLAHOMA RADIO RESOURCES -----  

      405-232-5518  TONY MERRITT Okla City, new & used amateur gear 
      405-232-6127  SYNERGY Okla City, parts, tools
      405-236-3741  INTL. CRYSTAL MFG. Okla City, radio crystals
      405-359-0704  DEAD SHORT SHOP Edmond, amplifier sales & repair
      405-524-3770  BLACK'S RADIO Okla City, towers, parts
      405-745-4270  TOWER CRAFT OKC, towers, vintage manuals 
      405-745-9473  CLEAR SIGNAL The Coaxman Wireman coax & antennas 
      405-793-8512  NIGHTHAWK COMMUNICATIONS Moore, Mirage amps 
      405-947-2891  K. & E. Okla City, new & used gear, MFJ products
      580-237-3218  WHEAT CAPITAL Enid, radios, accessories
      800-807-6146  W7FG Bartlesville, ladder-line, manuals
      918-582-7368  D & W MFG. Tulsa, vhf/uhf antennas
      918-622-5763  AFFILIATED Tulsa       


      ----- OKLAHOMA CITY EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES -----

      OKC Police                  155.7900    Central 
      OKC Police                  158.9700    Northern 
      OKC Police                  159.0300    South 
      OKC Police                  159.0900    Northeast 
      OKC Fire                    155.0550   
      OKC Weather                 162.4000 
           
     
      =====  END OF LISTINGS  =====

      "Seventy Three" from Johnny, KM5GM

      Reply to:  OKCTRADERS@JUNO.COM 
     

From egwolfjr at email.com  Tue Aug  8 17:07:37 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Tue Aug  8 17:20:11 2006
Subject: [PBARC] 146.700 returning to normal
Message-ID: <04f901c6bb2e$adcd7210$0200a8c0@XPS600>

All -

I believe most of the repeater functionality is back.  Please let me know if
you hear (or don't hear) things you believe we should.

If we are good to go on with this, I will copy the config and begin a WX
file that will have a different courtesy tone and a message indicating we
are under a weather alert. 
 
73,
Glenn
N5RN

From EWOLF at entergy.com  Thu Aug 10 12:00:52 2006
From: EWOLF at entergy.com (WOLF, EARNEST G)
Date: Thu Aug 10 12:13:23 2006
Subject: [PBARC] Air Travelers Should be Aware of New Security Policies 
Message-ID: <27FE90AD66DDB646B1329C7A237C6C597E1F23@LITEXETSP002.etrsouth.corp.entergy.com>

Air Travelers Should be Aware of New Security Policies 
08/10/2006	
	
Entergy employees planning business air travel, and employees and their
families planning personal air travel, should be aware of new aircraft
security measures including a prohibition of liquids in carry-on items.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has increased its aviation
security measures and official threat levels in coordination with
British security agencies responding to a reported plot to attack
passenger aircraft en route from the United Kingdom to the United
States. Although U.S. officials have said there is no indication of
specific threats within this country, the government has raised the
nation's threat level to Severe, or Red, for commercial flights from the
United Kingdom to the United States. 

In addition, the threat level has been raised to High, or Orange, for
the transportation industry including commercial flights in or bound for
the United States. Travelers can expect higher security measures at
airports and should be aware that the U.S. Transportation Security
Administration is prohibiting any liquids, including beverages, hair
gels, and lotions, from carry-on items. Additional information is
available at the Federal Aviation Administration's Web site,
http://www.faa.gov <http://www.faa.gov/> .

Although there is no change in the Homeland Security alert level for the
electric utility industry, employees should be attentive and maintain
overall security vigilance at all Entergy work sites. 


	
 
Thanks,
Glenn
 
 
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From egwolfjr at email.com  Fri Aug 11 20:17:46 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Fri Aug 11 20:30:36 2006
Subject: [PBARC] FW: The ARRL Letter, Vol 25, No 32
Message-ID: <002e01c6bda4$bee2f930$0200a8c0@XPS600>

 


73,
Glenn
N5RN

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Subject: The ARRL Letter, Vol 25, No 32



***************
The ARRL Letter
Vol. 25, No. 32
August 11, 2006
***************

IN THIS EDITION:

* IARU Region 3 elects new leadership
* Amateur Radio license of convicted felon in jeopardy; hearing pending
* MARS to support US Transportation Security Administration in emergencies
* Greek space campers converse via ham radio with German astronaut
* ISS ham radio "go-to" guy earns NASA's Silver Snoopy Award
* ARRL on-line auction gearing up
* ARRL HQ volunteer tour guides on the job
*  Solar Update
*  IN BRIEF: 
     This weekend on the radio
     ARRL Certification and Continuing Education course registration
     ARRL HQ phone system to be disrupted August 16
     New CQ WPX Award manager announced
     Thirtieth Annual Tokyo Ham Fair August 19-20
     Donald R. Newcomb, W0DN, SK
     Robert M. Richardson, W4UCH, SK
     Cliff Buttschardt, K7RR, SK
   

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==>IARU REGION 3 ELECTS NEW LEADERSHIP 

 The 13th Conference of IARU Region 3 was held in Bangalore, India August
7-11. IARU Region 3 <http://www.jarl.or.jp/iaru-r3/> consists of the
member-societies of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) in the
Asia-Pacific area. There were 13 IARU member-societies represented in person
with another five represented by proxy. Representing the ARRL, which has
Full members in Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa, were
International Affairs Vice President Rod Stafford, W6ROD, Chief Executive
Officer and Secretary David Sumner, K1ZZ, and Chief Technology Officer Paul
Rinaldo, W4RI. The IARU International Secretariat was represented by Vice
President Tim Ellam, VE6SH. All four also will attend a meeting of the IARU
Administrative Council in Bangalore on August 12-14.

Conference arrangements were made by an outstanding team of volunteers of
the Amateur Radio Society of India (ARSI), the IARU member-society for
India. 

The conference considered more than 60 input documents containing reports
and proposals from Region 3 member-societies, coordinators and committee
chairmen, as well as from IARU Regions 1 and 2. The conference documents are
available on the Web <http://www.jarl.or.jp/iaru-r3/13r3c/docs/docs.htm>.

Two Working Groups dealing with policy and operational issues met in
parallel. A third Working Group to consider constitutional issues met when
the other two Working Groups were not in session. Proposals to amend the
Constitution that had been proposed in advance by member-societies were
considered, and modest amendments were adopted. Recommendations were adopted
addressing a wide range of Amateur Radio issues, including the 2007 World
Radiocommunication Conference, BPL/PLC interference, international
licensing, development of Amateur Radio in the Pacific Islands, interference
from unauthorized non-amateur stations operating in the amateur bands,
emergency communications preparedness, and signal reporting for digital
modes. 

A new slate of Directors was elected to manage the affairs of the Region
between conferences. They are Michael Owen, VK3KI, who also was elected
Chairman of Directors; Shizuo Endo, JE1MUI; Gopal Madhavan, VU2GMN; Peter B.
Lake, ZL2AZ; and Prof. Rhee-Joong Guen, HL1AQQ. The contributions of
retiring Directors Y. S. Park, HL1IFM, Chandru Ramchandra, VU2RCR, Yoshiji
Sekido, JJ1OEY, and K. C. Selvadurai, 9V1UV were noted with great
appreciation. Keigo Komuro, JA1KAB, continues as Secretary of the Region.

The 14th Region 3 Conference is planned for Christchurch, New Zealand in
2009. -- David Sumner, K1ZZ

==>AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE OF CONVICTED FELON IN JEOPARDY; HEARING PENDING

The FCC has initiated a hearing proceeding against Robert D. Landis, N6FRV,
of Atascadero, California, who was convicted on two felony counts in 1991,
fined $10,000 and sentenced to 11 years in prison. The hearing will
determine whether Landis will be allowed to continue to hold his Advanced
class license, which is due to expire on November 1. The Order to Show Cause
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1570A1.pdf>
released August 1 was in response to a complaint pointing out Landis's
conviction for lewd behavior involving a minor. For several years now, the
FCC has applied character standards once reserved for broadcast licensees to
Amateur Radio licensing and renewal cases. 

"Thus, felony convictions, especially those involving sexual assault on
children, raise questions regarding an amateur licensee's qualifications,"
the FCC said in this week's Order. Section 312(a)(2) of the Communications
Act provides that the Commission may revoke any license if conditions come
to its attention that would warrant refusal to grant a license on the
original application, the FCC noted.

"The foregoing makes plain that Mr Landis's felony convictions raise serious
questions as to whether he possesses the requisite character qualifications
to be and to remain a Commission licensee and whether his captioned license
should be revoked."

The FCC ordered Landis to show cause why his authorization for an Amateur
Radio license should not be revoked, although the Enforcement Bureau will
bear the burden of proof with respect to the issues raised. An
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) presides at such hearings, at which evidence
and witnesses may be presented and heard. 

If Landis fails to respond to the Order within 30 days or otherwise waives
his right to a hearing, the ALJ will issue an order terminating the hearing
proceeding and certifying the case to the FCC.

The FCC served notice July 14 on two other Amateur Radio licensees that
their respective applications would be designated for hearing. Both cases
involve apparent misrepresentations to the Commission. Special Counsel in
the FCC Spectrum Enforcement Division Riley Hollingsworth told Gordon D.
Young, WB6NKJ, that his Amateur Extra upgrade application would be
designated for hearing to "determine whether you are qualified to remain a
Commission licensee, and, if so, whether your Extra class application should
be granted."

The FCC alleges that Young made misrepresentations to the Commission
regarding repairs to his transmitter after he received a Warning Notice for
allegedly operating on a frequency not allowed to Advanced class licensees.

The Commission plans to designate the Amateur Radio Technician class
application of Frank C. Richards of Mooers, New York, for hearing because of
unresolved circumstances surrounding his 2004 filing of applications to
change the address and call sign on a license that apparently belonged to a
man of the same name in Florida.

After Richards submitted the license for KG2IJ for cancellation in June
2004, the FCC said it contemplated no further enforcement action. The
Commission said, however, that it would review the circumstances of the
applications should Richards ever apply for an Amateur Radio license in the
future.

Richards passed the Technician exam last March and applied for a license in
late June.

==>MARS TO SUPPORT US TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION IN EMERGENCIES

Amateur Radio operators who are members of the Military Affiliate Radio
System (MARS) will provide back-up communication for the US Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) under a formal agreement announced in July by
Army MARS Chief Kathy Harrison, AAA9A. Protecting airports during the
hurricane season will be the immediate focus, she said, adding that the new
MARS-TSA collaboration "is likely to expand to other Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) areas" in the future.

"This is an extensive area and will require member support across the
continental United States," Harrison said in a broadcast announcement to
Army MARS participants. "We will need many volunteers to man teams assigned
to specific geographical areas, starting with airports throughout the
hurricane corridor." She called for "physically capable" Amateur Radio
operators to volunteer for the assignment.

The first airport emergency support teams will be located at four airports
in the Florida hurricane belt: Miami, Ft Myers, Jacksonville and Pensacola,
Harrison said. She added that recruiting will immediately follow for nine
additional potential hurricane targets from Washington, DC to Houston. In a
later phase - but as soon as possible - additional teams will be recruited
for other hurricane locations including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands,
and after that, the remainder of the continental US.

The emergency support teams - each consisting of four members of MARS - are
being assembled under joint sponsorship of MARS and the TSA, with deployment
assignments determined by the TSA when and if the government's communication
systems fail. "Volunteers should be within a reasonable traveling distance
to the airport. It will be their responsibility to get to the site when
activated," said Harrison.

The Memorandum of Understanding, which is already in place, calls for using
MARS networks, personnel and equipment to maintain communication during the
first 72 hours of incidents involving aircraft, mass transit and pipelines.
Seventy-two hours is considered the maximum time needed for federal response
organizations to deploy internal emergency communication systems.

The MoU spells out the most extensive MARS support mission since the
development of the Essential Elements of Information (EEI), which date to
the 1994 Northridge earthquake that devastated parts of California's San
Fernando Valley. EEIs are alerts to the Pentagon of a natural disaster or
other incident that might require a federal response.

In a memo to MARS personnel, Harrison included the following points:

.  The Navy-Marine Corps and Air Force MARS organizations are included in
the call for volunteers, via their separate chains of command.

.  Army MARS state directors will be responsible for formation of the joint
teams.

.  All deployments will be by team, each with a combination of equipment and
operator capabilities and members ready to work 12-hour shifts. Some
locations may ultimately require more than one team.

.  Required equipment for each team will include HF and VHF radios with
voice and digital capability, Pactor/Airmail digital messaging, phone
patching and emergency power.

.  Some locations may have TSA radio gear and emergency power supply to
augment the hams' personal equipment.

A particular MARS responsibility will be to provide communication
interoperability with local, state and national networks, such as the Radio
Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) and Shared Resources (SHARES). A
separate web of national and regional HF radio networks, SHARES links
federal agencies under the DHS's National Communications System (NCS), of
which MARS already is a primary participant.

The pact calls for a reliable back-up solution "to ensure the continuity of
TSA's command and control function during the first 72 hours following any
incident interfering with normal communications channels and to provide
local, regional and nationwide TSA communications during that time." The
existing Army MARS emergency communication network offers such a solution
immediately and at no additional cost to the TSA, the MoU points out.

Under the MoU, the TSA agrees to provide MARS volunteers with access to its
facilities and space for radio equipment. It further agrees to integrate
MARS capabilities into its emergency planning and exercises. The Army's
commitment includes providing "volunteer MARS radio operators, equipment,
and use of the MARS radio networks" and developing "alert procedures and a
communications support plan" that "will identify specific frequencies, call
signs, and radio operator level duties." Harrison stressed that the decision
to volunteer rests with the individual. "The Army has no liability over a
member who reports to a disaster site; members will be responsible to TSA
personnel."

Harrison told the Army MARS membership that she's "very excited" about the
new agreement. "This will be a fast-moving recruitment/development action,
and I request your support in filling these teams."

The chiefs of Air Force and Navy-Marine Corps MARS also are onboard with the
new agreement and have messaged their respective memberships to signify
their participation and cooperation with Army MARS. Air Force MARS Chief Don
Poquette, AGA3C/KE9XB, has pledged his members' support. "AF MARS will
assist to accomplish this mission," he said, pending working out logistical
details.

Harrison says she and her headquarters staff met recently with TSA and DHS
representatives to formalize the details of the cooperative arrangement. She
said MARS area coordinators will provide specific requirements to state MARS
directors to recruit members and equipment capabilities to support TSA.

Signing the MoU on behalf of the Army was Col Mary Beth Shively, chief of
staff, Network Enterprise Technology Command/Ninth Army Signal Command.
James Schear, General Manager, Operational Plans and Programs, endorsed it
for the TSA. Headquartered at Ft Huachuca, Arizona, the Ninth Army Signal
Command oversees the Army MARS mission. -- Bill Sexton, N1IN 

==>GREEK SPACE CAMPERS CONVERSE VIA HAM RADIO WITH GERMAN ASTRONAUT

It was a truly international event July 29, when a Greek official and two
youngsters attending a European Space Agency (ESA) space camp in Patras,
Greece, spoke with German astronaut Thomas Reiter, DF4TR, aboard the
International Space Station. 

The radio contact was performed by an ARISS ground station at Sacred Heart
Academy, Honolulu, Hawaii, operated by Nancy Rocheleau, WH6PN. Signals were
relayed to Greece by telebridge courtesy of Verizon Teleconferencing. 

Participating in this ESA-organized event was Mrs Marietta Giannakou,
Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs, who asked the first
questions, inviting Reiter to address a message to the youth and to comment
on experiments that are being conducted onboard the International Space
Station. 

Thomas said there is so much we can gain for the benefit of mankind by going
to space and exploring other planets. He encouraged young people to engage
in careers related to space flight. One of his experiments is to study the
behavior of fluids of different densities in microgravity. 

Answering students' questions, Thomas insisted on the importance for
candidate astronauts to first study hard and acquire a solid background in
sciences such as biology, physics or medical science. About future space
exploration, he predicted that we will go back to the Moon within a few
years and possibly to Mars 25 years from now. 

The Patras event was highlighted on Greek national TV evening news and
publicized widely in several newspapers. 

The ARISS school contact was also distributed on EchoLink and IRLP. 

ARISS is an educational outreach with US participation by ARRL, AMSAT and
NASA. -- tnx Gaston Bertels, ON4WF

==>ISS HAM RADIO "GO-TO" GUY EARNS NASA'S SILVER SNOOPY AWARD

NASA has honored ISS Ham Radio Project Engineer Kenneth Ransom, N5VHO, with
its prestigious "Silver Snoopy" Award
<http://www.hq.nasa.gov/osf/sfa/snoopy.html>. Ransom was tapped to receive
the award for his role in helping International Space Station Expedition 12
Commander Bill McArthur, KC5ACR, complete and confirm Worked All States
(WAS) and Worked All Continents (WAC), including Antarctica, from NA1SS, as
well as logging some 130 DXCC entities. McArthur's duty tour ended in April.

"I am honored to have received the award and honored again by Bill
McArthur's thoughtfulness at selecting such an Amateur Radio-appropriate
Silver Snoopy," Ransom told ARRL. He explained that every Silver Snoopy has
flown on a space mission. "The one that was awarded to me was flown on
STS-58, which was Bill's first shuttle flight." The STS-58 mission, he said,
not only was a SAREX (Shuttle Amateur Radio EXperiment) flight but
McArthur's introduction to Amateur Radio from space. SAREX was the
predecessor to the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)
program <http://www.rac.ca/ariss>.

In his role as ISS Ham Radio Project Engineer, Ransom helps ARISS arrange
opportunities for students to speak via Amateur Radio with the space station
crew at NA1SS. He also coordinates with the ISS crew on the configuration
and operation of the two ham radio stations aboard the space station.

At some point during Expedition 12, Ransom realized that McArthur had
already logged 25 states, and he figured, "Why stop there?" Pretty soon, he
was lining up contacts for McArthur in the other 25.

"It was an, 'I know a friend who knows a friend who knows a friend' sort of
thing," Ransom explained. "There are a lot of folks eager to talk to an
astronaut."

And the feeling was mutual.

"Different crews do different things as pastimes," Ransom said. "Bill
enjoyed talking on the radio. It gave him someone else to talk to besides
CAPCOM, the voice of mission control."

By the end of the mission, McArthur not only became the first astronaut to
earn WAS from space but put lots of DX -- routine and exotic -- in the NA1SS
log on both VHF and UHF. Overall, he made more than 1800 contacts during his
approximately six months in space. He also established a new ARISS milestone
by completing 37 school group contacts.

"None of that would have been possible without the work Kenneth did,"
McArthur said. "He alerted radio operators in some pretty obscure places --
places that rarely have contact with the space program."

To show his gratitude, McArthur recently presented Ransom with the Silver
Snoopy Award -- a silver lapel pin featuring the famous "Peanuts" comic
strip character Snoopy in a spacesuit. NASA's Astronaut Office presents the
award to those who have significantly enhanced the space agency's goals for
human exploration and development of space. Fewer than one percent of the
space program's workforce receives it annually.

McArthur is still working to confirm DXCC from space. So far, he has
approximately one-third of the necessary contacts confirmed.--NASA provided
some information for this report

==>ARRL ON-LINE AUCTION GEARING UP

A big "Thank You" goes to the hundreds of ARRL members who have already
contacted us about the first ARRL On-Line Auction, expressing their support
for and interest in this exciting event. We have already begun receiving
some very generous donations that will surely make the first ARRL On-Line
Auction an event to remember. 

The auction will run from Monday, October 23 through Friday, November 3.
Individuals who wish to participate will need to register on-line
approximately one week prior to the event. An update announcement will
appear on the ARRL Web site when the ARRL On-Line Auction site "goes live." 

==>ARRL HQ TOUR GUIDES ON THE JOB

Now when you arrive at the ARRL for a tour, your host will be one of our new
Volunteer Tour Guides. It might be Bob, or it could be Bob -- depending on
the day, you might just luck out and get Bob! 

No, we're not re-creating The Newhart Show; our first three Volunteer Tour
Guides, while not brothers, are all named Bob! 

On July 28, ARRL Chief Operating Officer Harold Kramer, WJ1B, along with
Membership Manager Katie Breen, W1KRB, and Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Jackie Cornell, presented framed certificates recognizing their volunteerism
to the three new Volunteer Tour Guides: Bob Allison, WB1GCM, Bob Burke,
KA1KOV, and Bob Stanwood, KB1EYZ. 

"We are very thankful and appreciative of your enthusiasm for Amateur Radio
and the League. I know our guests will enjoy their visit to Headquarters
even more now because of you -- thank you!" said Breen. 

And just who is the "Trio Bob"? Bob Allison, WB1GCM, has been a ham for 32
years; he holds an Amateur Extra class license. His Amateur Radio hobby led
directly to an education in electronics and a 27 year career in broadcast
television and radio. "Ham Radio opens many doors in life, and I've had the
opportunity to help people through this wonderful hobby," he said. Bob and
his wife, ARRL staffer Kathy, KA1RWY, reside in Coventry, Connecticut. Bob
also enjoys sailing and working on Model A Fords. "It's a privilege to be
able to volunteer here at ARRL HQ," he said. "I am pleased to be your tour
guide!" 

Bob Burke, KA1KOV, got into Amateur Radio, as he says, "by accident." When
he was Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 29 in the early 1980s, another Scout
leader had heard of a Novice class starting at the Newington Amateur Radio
League (NARL). Since the Scouters had to travel to New York for their
license upgrades, it was a long time between Tech and General, but Bob now
holds an Amateur Extra class license, is a Volunteer Examiner, as well as a
past president of NARL. 

Bob Stanwood, KB1EYZ, has been involved with Amateur Radio since building a
crystal set when he was 10 years old; it led to his discovery of short wave
radio and experimenting with TV antennas in high school. After earning two
degrees in electrical engineering from Cornell University and four years of
piloting C-130s for the US Air Force, Bob was hired by Pratt & Whitney,
eventually in program management. He retired 13 years ago and worked another
four years as a consultant, and in full retirement, turned to Amateur Radio.
Since earning his Technician license in 2000, he has progressed to Amateur
Extra, continuing to build antennas and participating in public service
events. He and his wife Peggy have been married 42 years, and have two adult
children and two wonderful granddaughters, aged four and seven. In addition
to his family and Amateur Radio, Bob also volunteers at the New England Air
Museum. 

Tours are given every day the ARRL HQ is open, at 9, 10 and 11 AM, and 1, 2
and 3 PM. Part of the tour includes W1AW, so be sure to bring a copy of your
license, as you are encouraged to operate. While tour reservations are not
necessary, large groups should notify Jackie Cornell at 860-594-0292.

==>SOLAR UPDATE

Heliophile Tad "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying" Cook, K7RA, Seattle,
Washington, reports: On four days this week the sun was spotless, so the
average daily sunspot number for the week dropped over 11 points to 8.6.
Sunspot numbers are now recovering and climbing, from zero on Monday to 12,
25 and 37 on Tuesday through Thursday. Sunspot numbers and solar flux should
continue a modest recovery through next week. When the sunspots were zero,
the solar flux (a measurement of 10.7 GHz energy from the sun, observed at a
station in British Columbia) was below 70. Now solar flux is expected to
rise in the short term to 85 or more. Rising sunspot numbers and solar flux
mean higher MUF (Maximum Usable Frequency), although not a lot higher.

Sunspot numbers for August 3 through 9 were 23, 0, 0, 0, 0, 12 and 25 with a
mean of 8.6. 10.7 cm flux was 71.3, 69.6, 69.5, 69.5, 69.8, 71.4, and 74.1,
with a mean of 70.7. Estimated planetary A indices were 6, 3, 4, 4, 32, 12
and 9 with a mean of 10. Estimated mid-latitude A indices were 5, 2, 2, 2,
19, 10 and 9, with a mean of 7.

For more information concerning radio propagation, see the ARRL Technical
Information Service at http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/propagation.html. For a
detailed explanation of the numbers used in this bulletin, see
http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/k9la-prop.html. An archive of past propagation
bulletins is at http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/prop/.

__________________________________

==>IN BRIEF:

* This weekend on the radio: The WAE DX Contest (CW) and the Maryland-DC QSO
Party are the weekend of August 12-13. The ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest, the
North American QSO Party (SSB), the SARTG World Wide RTTY Contest, and the
New Jersey QSO Party, as well as the International Lighthouse/Lightship
Weekend are the weekend of August 19-20. The Run for the Bacon QRP Contest
is August 21. See the ARRL Contest Branch page
<http://www.arrl.org/contests/> and the WA7BNM Contest Calendar
<http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more info.

* ARRL Certification and Continuing Education course registration:
Registration begins Friday, August 11 for these ARRL Certification and
Continuing Education (CCE) online courses: Amateur Radio Emergency
Communications Level 1 (EC-001), Radio Frequency Interference (EC-006),
Antenna Design and Construction (EC-009), Analog Electronics (EC-012) and
Digital Electronics (EC-013). Classes begin Friday, October 6. To learn
more, visit the CCE Course Listing page
<http://www.arrl.org/cce/courses.html> or contact the CCE Department
<cce@arrl.org>.

* HQ telephone service to be disrupted August 16: On Wednesday, August 16,
after the close of business (5 PM EDT), the ARRL HQ phone system will be
taken off-line for up to a couple of hours so critical upgrades to the
software running the system can be installed. During that time, anyone
calling an ARRL HQ number will hear a ring tone, but the call will not be
answered. We regret any inconvenience this may cause to our members. 

* N8BJQ is new CQ WPX Award manager: Steve Bolia, N8BJQ, has been named to
succeed Norm Koch, WN5N (ex-K6ZDL), as manager of the CQ WPX Award program,
CQ Publisher and President Dick Ross, K2MGA, has announced. The WPX awards
are issued for confirmed contacts with stations having different call sign
prefixes. Koch is retiring after 25 years in the position. "We thank Norm
for his many years of devoted service to the WPX program, to CQ and to
Amateur Radio," said Ross, "We wish him all the best in the future." A CQ
Contesting Hall of Famer and Contest Committee member, Bolia was CQ WPX
Contest director from 1982 until 2003. He holds CW, SSB and mixed Worked All
Zones awards, is on the DXCC Honor Roll (mixed and CW), and holds 5-Band
DXCC, RTTY DXCC and 160-Meter DXCC. He's also made several DXpeditions. The
September issue of CQ will include updated address information to submit
award applications.

* Donald R. Newcomb, W0DN, SK: Don Newcomb, W0DN, of Henderson, Nevada, died
July 27. He was 71. Newcomb founded the Butternut Company, manufacturer of a
series of highly regarded antennas, and he held several patents in antenna
design. A bit of a renaissance man, Newcomb also was an accomplished
musician, held a doctorate in French and was a university professor in
Minnesota before he started Butternut in the late 1970s. In 1994, Newcomb
sold Butternut to Bencher, Inc and retired to Nevada. -- tnx Bob Locher,
W9KNI

* Robert M. Richardson, W4UCH, SK: Robert M. "Bob" Richardson, W4UCH, of Ft
Lauderdale, Florida, died June 29. He was 79. An aviation executive, fighter
pilot and inventor, Richardson contributed several articles to QST and to
Ham Radio magazine between 1959 and 1986. He also authored The Gunnplexer
Cookbook, published in 1981 by Ham Radio Publishing. Following World War II
service as a fighter pilot, he was assigned to work on "Operation Ivy"
hydrogen bomb test in the Marshall Islands. He holds several patents
including one for a "battery-free remote radio transmitter," a precursor to
today's RF identification tags used in retail security and inventory
control. He also holds a patent for the first bacteria-powered radio
transmitter, an accomplishment featured by Life magazine in a 1961 article,
"Will Bugs Generate Our Future Power?" In 1962, Richardson's contribution
"First Biological Cell Application Powers Six-Meter Transmitter" appeared in
QST's "Technical Correspondence." The family invites memorial donations to
the Robert Merz Richardson Memorial, Chautauqua Foundation, PO Box 28,
Chautauqua, NY 14722.

* Cliff Buttschardt, K7RR, SK: Long-time Project OSCAR and AMSAT member
Cliff Buttschardt, K7RR, of Morro Bay, California, died July 30. An ARRL
Life Member, he was 75. Just days before Buttschardt's death, the Project
OSCAR Board of Directors awarded him its Lifetime Achievement Award - its
highest honor -- for contributions to Amateur Satellite Radio. "In March of
2006 the Board of Project OSCAR voted to recognize Cliff with an award for
his achievements and his lifetime of contributions to amateur satellite
programs," said Project OSCAR Vice President Emily Clarke, N1DID. "Over the
years Cliff contributed much to Project OSCAR and AMSAT, and was one of the
guiding forces behind the CubeSat program at Cal Poly, where he has been
working quietly behind the scenes as an advisor." Unfortunately, a
much-heralded attempt to launch 14 university CubeSats -- one renamed in
Buttschardt's honor -- failed July 26. It is requested that in lieu of
flowers a contribution to AMSAT or the ARRL be made in Cliff's name.

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From egwolfjr at email.com  Sat Aug 12 09:41:51 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Sat Aug 12 09:54:40 2006
Subject: [PBARC] FW: ===  OKC TRADERS  ===
Message-ID: <001501c6be15$115c7360$0200a8c0@XPS600>

 


73,
Glenn
N5RN

-----Original Message-----
From: okctraders@juno.com [mailto:okctraders@juno.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 22:43
To: OKCTRADERS@JUNO.COM
Subject: === OKC TRADERS ===

      =====   OKC TRADERS          12 AUGUST 2006   =====

      S:Sale  T:Trade  W:Want  G:Giveaway  A:Announcement  


      ----- OKLAHOMA ANNOUNCEMENTS -----

A     For up-to-the-minute info on OKC area Amateur activities,
      join the EARS information net Monday evenings at 8:PM local  
      on the Edmond repeater at 147.135+ and 443.425+ MHz 


      ----- NEW LISTINGS -----

S     Butternut HF6V Vertical, 80/40/20/17/15/12/10 Mtrs  $300 
S     Palomar M-827 SWR/PWR meter for HF  $75 
S     2m/UHF coax, 1/2" hardline, 44 ft with N-conn  $44 
S     2m/UHF coax, 1/2" hardline, 62 ft with N-conn  $62 
S     2m/UHF coax, 1/2" hardline, 65 ft with N-conn  $65 
      KD5FX Dave KD5FX.DAVE@GMAIL.COM 


      ----- 5 AUGUST ----- 

W     Icom IC3AT 220 MHz Talkie 
S     Bench Power supply: 0-50 volts, 0-500 ma  $20.00 
      K5FRI Tom 405-692-5534 OKC K5FRI@ARRL.NET 

W     Honda EU-1000i 1-KW portable generator 
      WA9AFM/5 Tom 405-737-6716 OKC TMWEBB@COX.NET 

S     350 feet Cable Experts low loss coax cable, equivalent to 
      9913 spiral, on original spool  $175
S     Heavy duty K0XG bracket for side mounting beam to  
      Rohn type 45 towers  $65
      N3US Ed 405-364-8884 Norman 


      ----- 29 JULY -----

S     Drake R-2A receiver, as is 
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W     Ten Tec Delta II
      KA5ZTI Gordon 405-247-7007 Anadarko G_JACOBS@WFEC.COM 

S     Ameritron 811H HF Amplifier with Cetron 572B's installed, 
      with manual & box  $645 
S     Large selection of Morse keys, sold individually  
      W5PUT Val 817-490-6122 VALERWIN@AOL.COM 

S     Hy Gain TH3-MK3 3 element tri-band antenna  $100
W     Rohn Wp25g work platform for Rohn 25 tower 
      N5WBK Fred 918-396-4210 Skiatook FREDN5WBK@SBCGLOBAL.NET 


      ----- 22 JULY -----

A     To the lady from Stillwater who purchased a Yaesu VX-7RB 
      at Ham Holiday.  I found a tip for the radio's antenna.  
      Please email me your address and I will ship item to you.  
      NO5X John NO5X@ARRL.NET 

S     Kenwood TS-530S HF Transceiver w manual & box  $395 
S     Yaesu FT-8800 Dual band transceiver w manual & box  $350 
      W5CGP Ken 405-946-4973 OKC W5CGP@COX.NET 


      ----- 15 JULY ----- 

S     Icom PS125 20 amp switching power supply  $125 
      W5TD John 580-591-6885 Lawton JOHNGEIG@YAHOO.COM 

 
      ----- OKLAHOMA NETS ----- 

2m    Insomnia, Nightly 10:30pm 147.075+ PL131.8 Elmore OK
2m    Ada 5 wpm CW Net, Mon-Fri 9:pm 147.285+
2m    EARS Edmond, Mon 8:pm 147.135+ 443.425+
2m    NICUNet, Mon 8:pm 147.060+ PL141.3 Norman W5DNA Melody 
2m    WARS, Mon 8:pm 147.140+ PL192.8 
2m    EARC Enid, Mon 8:pm 145.290- PL141.3 KC5SII Dave
2m    Kay County Ponca City, Mon 9:pm 146.970-
2m    ARES Kay County, 1st Mon 9:30pm 146.730-
2m    Radio Rose Rocks, Tue 7:pm 146.985- PL141.3 KE5GRX Stephanie 
2m    W5PAA Swap Net, Tue 8:pm 146.850- PL141.3 KE5EQX Sean 
2m    ARES Cleveland County, Tue 8:pm 147.060+ PL141.3 KD5DOB Bill
2m    Ada Net, Tue 8:pm 146.285+
2m    OIDAR Blackwell, Tue 9:pm 146.310-
2m    N5LEZ Net, Tue 9:pm 147.120+ PL192.8 
2m    Wheatstraw, Wed 9:pm 146.010 N1LPN Linda
2m    W5HXL Memorial Net, Thu 7:pm 147.105+ 146.985+ PL141.3 
2m    Duncan, Thu 7:pm 146.730- Chisholm Trail ARC
2m    Salvation Army/ARES OKC, Thu 7:30pm 146.820- WA6LBU Clay
2m    Tulsa ARC, Thu 8:pm 145.110- PL88.5 443.850+ PL88.5
2m*   Mayes County ARC, Thu 8:pm 147.060+ PL88.5 Lloyd 
2m    MORI Tech Net, Thu 8:30pm 146.925- 146.670- PL192.8
2m    SW OK SWOT, Thu 9:pm 144.250 (USB) Lawton
6m    Ragchew Net, Tue & Fri 8:pm-9:pm 50.150 MHz N5VVV Steve
10m   Ragchew Net, Wed 8:pm 28.440 MHz USB N5HZX Fred 
30m   ARTS CW, Sat-Sun 7:am 10.120 MHz (CW) WB5NKD Pat
40m   OTN Slow CW, Daily 5:20 pm 7120.65 KHz (CW) WB5NKC Arley
40m   ARES Oklahoma, Sun 2130z 7260 KHz LSB KA7GLA John
40m   ARTS CW, Mon-Fri 7:am 7052 KHz (CW) WB5NKD Pat
75m   OK Traffic & Weather Net, Mon-Sat 2300 UTC 3900 KHz LSB WA5OUV
75m   Traffic & Weather Net, Wed 6:pm 3900 KHz LSB WB5SYT John
75m   OK Phone Emergency Net Sun 8:am 3900 KHz LSB W5JPI Gordon
75m   Salvation Army, 2nd Sat 8:am 3900 KHz LSB NM5W Mark 
75m   QCWA Chapter 63, Sun 8:am 3855 KHz LSB W5FLO Norm
80m   TSN Slow CW, Daily 7:45 pm 3719 KHz (CW)
80m   KSN Slow CW, Daily 9:pm 3721 KHz (CW)
ATV   ATV Nightly Net, Video 439.25 Mhz Ch. 60, voice 144.340 MHz


      ----- OKLAHOMA V.E. EXAMS -----  

      ALTUS, 26 Sep, 28 Nov, 6:30 pm 
      American Red Cross, 905 No. Willard, Altus, K5FW Fred 

      EDMOND, 4th Saturday Monthly, 10:00 am
      Edmond Community Center, 28 E. Main, Edmond
      N5ZQ Steve 405-749-9533

      MOORELAND High School, 2nd Saturday Monthly, 1:00 pm
      NW5OK 580-994-6118 -or- W5AOK 580-994-5600 

      NORMAN, 7 Sep, 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 7 Dec 06, 7:00 pm 
      Fire Station #7, 2207 Goddard Ave at Rock Creek Road
      AD5WJ Jim 405-329-1681, TO PREREGISTER email AD5WJ@ARRL.NET 

      OKLAHOMA CITY, 3rd Tuesday Monthly, 6:00 pm 
      Salvation Army Citadel, one block west of S.E. 44th & Bryant
      NE5S Dave 405-386-6739 NE5S@ARRL.NET
 
      PONCA CITY, 1st Tuesday Even months, 6:30 pm
      Preregistration required. Kay County Red Cross
      KK5GY Arlyn 580-362-1248 KK5GY@ARRL.NET 

      STILLWATER, 1st Tuesday Odd-numbered months, 7:00 pm
      Stillwater City Hall, K5KC Ken 405-377-7586
 
  
      ----- OKLAHOMA AMATEUR RADIO CLUBS -----  

      Ada Amateur Radio Club 147.285+
      Contact: KC5TGA Charles 580-436-4425

      Aeronautical Center Amateur Radio Club 146.850- 146.985- PL141.3
      Contact: KB5IBY Clarence 405-632-3545

      Altus Area Amateur Radio Assn AJ5Q 146.790- PL100 147.285+ 
      Contact: KD5CYW Ron 580-482-8446 KD5CYW@ARRL.NET

      Choctaw Amateur Radio Club 147.090+
      Contact: N5ENQ Don 405-732-6749

      Del City Amateur Radio Club 145.250- PL103.5
      Contact: KE5APB Sunday 405-476-4888 SUNDAY@W5DEL.COM

      Edmond Amateur Radio Society 147.135+ 443.425+
      Contact: W1DY Wendy 405-720-2504 K5EOK@YAHOO.COM 

      Enid Amateur Radio Club 145.290- PL141.3 147.150+ 444.400+ 
      Contact: KD5BA Al KD5BA@ARRL.NET

      Hobart Amateur Radio Association 146.895- PL100 
      Contact: KE5BPL Steve 580-726-3493 KE5BPL@SBCGLOBAL.NET   

      Kay County A.R.C. 146.970- 146.730- 444.700+ PL88.5
      Contact: W5HZZ Dave W5HZZ@ARRL.NET

      Mayes County Amateur Radio Club 147.060+ PL88.5

      Midwest City Amateur Radio Association
      Contact: N5GTD George 405-741-0734 N5GTD@N5GTD.COM
 
      Mid-Oklahoma Repeator Incorporated 146.670- 146.925- 
      Contact: N5KNU Jerry 405-844-1286 JSAMS@PRODIGY.NET

      Oklahoma Central VHF Amateur Radio Club
      Contact: WA5FWD Bill 405-354-5018

      Oklahoma City Autopatch Association 146.820- 147.210+ 444.300+
      Contact: N5NIO Fred N5NIO@SBCGLOBAL.NET

      Oklahoma DX Association
      Contact: K5TT Jim 405-732-6131

      Oklahoma VHF Society
      Contact: NL7CO Don 580-595-2289 DROSS@SIRINET.NET

      Pottawatomie County Amateur Radio Club, Shawnee City Hall
      Contact: K5KXL Melvin 405-878-0023 K5KXL@SBCGLOBAL.NET

      Quarter Century Wireless Association Chapter 63 Central Oklahoma
      Contact: W5FLO Norm 405-737-0258

      South Canadian Amateur Radio Society 147.060+
      Contact: KD5DOB Bill 405-364-0847 KD5DOB@ARRL.NET  

      Southwest Oklahoma Amateur Radio Society KD5DTE, Indiahoma
      Contact: N5UJB Jim N5UJB@SIRINET.NET
 
      South West Independent Repeater 147.045+ 147.255+ 146.715-
      Contact: KB5LLI Terry 405-247-7575 SWIRA@SWIRALINK.COM 

      Tecumseh Amateur Radio Club KD5WAV 
      Contact: K5LUO Bill 405-598-3310 BDCROW@VALORNET.COM 

      Tri-State Amateur Radio Group W5OKT 147.315+ PL88.5
      Contact: NW5OK Jim 580-994-6118 W5OKT@CNECONNECT.COM 

      Tulsa Amateur Radio Club 145.110- PL88.5 443.850+ PL88.5
      Contact: W5GGW Gregg W5GGW@ARRL.NET

      University of Oklahoma Amateur Radio Club 146.880-
      Contact: W5JA Jud 405-325-4480 OUARC@OU.EDU


      ----- OKLAHOMA RADIO RESOURCES -----  

      405-232-5518  TONY MERRITT Okla City, new & used amateur gear 
      405-232-6127  SYNERGY Okla City, parts, tools
      405-236-3741  INTL. CRYSTAL MFG. Okla City, radio crystals
      405-359-0704  DEAD SHORT SHOP Edmond, amplifier sales & repair
      405-524-3770  BLACK'S RADIO Okla City, towers, parts
      405-745-4270  TOWER CRAFT OKC, towers, vintage manuals 
      405-745-9473  CLEAR SIGNAL The Coaxman Wireman coax & antennas 
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      405-947-2891  K. & E. Okla City, new & used gear, MFJ products
      580-237-3218  WHEAT CAPITAL Enid, radios, accessories
      800-807-6146  W7FG Bartlesville, ladder-line, manuals
      918-582-7368  D & W MFG. Tulsa, vhf/uhf antennas
      918-622-5763  AFFILIATED Tulsa       


      ----- OKLAHOMA CITY EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES -----

      OKC Police                  155.7900    Central 
      OKC Police                  158.9700    Northern 
      OKC Police                  159.0300    South 
      OKC Police                  159.0900    Northeast 
      OKC Fire                    155.0550   
      OKC Weather                 162.4000 
           
     
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From egwolfjr at email.com  Mon Aug 14 00:33:17 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E Glenn Wolf Jr)
Date: Mon Aug 14 00:46:09 2006
Subject: [PBARC] Computing Unplugged article on BPL
Message-ID: <005d01c6bf5a$c42886f0$330aa8c0@WolfLaptop>


Thought you all might be interested in this.

Without getting too far off topic, I think any ham who is concerned about
the future of our hobby should read this article in Computing Unplugged
Magazine on Broadband Over Powerline (BPL). 

http://www.computingunplugged.com/issues/issue200608/00001818001.html 

Be sure to click onto "home" to view the other BPL articles.

While the series' intent is to present a "fair and balanced" summation of
the controversy, it has to date been somewhat one-sided on the side of BPL
and needs more input from ham radio's viewpoint. I have already submitted a
lengthy message-article to the editor, received a favorable response from
him, and will now have to update, clarify, and document my article for
possible future publication.

-- 
73 de Fred Stevens K2FRD, VO2FS

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From egwolfjr at email.com  Fri Aug 18 23:28:37 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Fri Aug 18 23:42:25 2006
Subject: [PBARC] FW: The ARRL Letter, Vol 25, No 33 (Aug 18, 2006)
Message-ID: <003d01c6c33f$8f712230$0200a8c0@XPS600>

 


73,
Glenn
N5RN

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Subject: The ARRL Letter, Vol 25, No 33 (Aug 18, 2006)

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The ARRL Letter
Vol. 25, No. 33
August 18, 2006
***************

IN THIS EDITION:

* +"Radiation Belt Remediation" plan raises eyebrows
* +Second Global Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Conference held
* +US, Australian youngsters talk with ISS via ham radio
* +Icom will again be ARRL November Sweepstakes principal awards sponsor
* +"Music jammer" QSYs on 20 meters
* +IARU Administrative Council meets in India
* +DXCC posts new "Accreditation Criteria" rule
* +Solar Update
*  IN BRIEF: 
     This weekend on the radio
     ARRL Certification and Continuing Education course registration
     ISS Expedition 12 commander to keynote AMSAT Space Symposium
     Paul J. Graziani, W5ZK, wins July QST Cover Plaque Award
     DXCC Desk approves operations for DXCC credit
     Setting the record straight

+Available on ARRL Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> 

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==>"RADIATION BELT REMEDIATION" PLAN COULD AFFECT HF PROPAGATION, STUDY
SUGGESTS

A New Zealand university research group believes a US Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) "Radiation Belt Remediation" (RBR) plan
could cause major worldwide disruptions to HF radio communication and GPS
navigation. DARPA reportedly envisions RBR as a way to protect low-Earth
orbiting (LEO) satellites from damage caused by severe solar storms or even
from high-altitude nuclear detonations. The New Zealand-based research group
suggests, however, that policymakers need to carefully consider the
implications of the project. Headed by Craig Rodger of the University of
Otago Physics Department, the research group says RBR could significantly
affect radio propagation from several days to a week or longer.

"We've calculated that Earth's upper atmosphere would be dramatically
affected by such a system, causing unusually intense HF blackouts around
most of the world," Rodger said. "Airplane pilots and ships would lose radio
contact, and some Pacific Island nations could be isolated for as long as
six to seven days, depending on the system's design and how it was
operated." GPS would likely also be disrupted on a large scale, he added.

System tests would employ extremely high-intensity, very low frequency (VLF)
radio waves to "flush" particles from radiation belts and dump them into the
upper atmosphere. The disruptions would result from the deluge of dumped
charged particles temporarily changing the ionosphere from a "mirror" that
bounces HF radio waves around the planet to a "sponge" that soaks them up,
Rodger explains.

The group's paper, "The atmospheric implications of radiation belt
remediation" <http://www.physics.otago.ac.nz/research/space/ag-24-2025.pdf>,
appears in the August edition of the international journal Annales
Geophysicae. University of Otago researchers collaborated with UK and
Finnish scientists in its preparation.

ARRL Propagation Report Editor Tad Cook, K7RA, contacted Rodger to learn
more about the RBR proposal. Rodger told him that RBR "is a serious project,
that 'money is starting to appear to investigate it in more detail,' and 'US
scientists with military connections are treating it seriously'," Cook said.

Unclassified US Department of Defense budget documents from earlier this
year have proposed using Alaska's High Frequency Active Auroral Research
Project (HAARP) "to exploit emerging ionosphere and radio science
technologies related to advanced defense applications." HAARP is jointly
operated by the US Air Force and the US Navy. The project appears to be
included under a program called "Sleight of HAND" (SoH).

"The effects of High Altitude Nuclear Detonations (HAND) are catastrophic to
satellites," the budget report explains. "HAND-generated charged particles
are trapped for very long periods of time, oscillating between the earth's
north and south magnetic poles. This enhanced radiation environment would
immediately degrade low-earth orbiting (LEO) spacecraft capability and
result in their destruction in a short period of time."

The military budget documents refer to the SoH program as "a proof of
concept demonstration" of technology and techniques to mitigate the
HAND-enhanced trapped radiation, with the goal of accelerating "the rate of
decay of trapped radiation from the LEO environment by a factor of 10 over
the natural rate of decay."

==>ARRL FIRST VP CHAIRS GLOBAL AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
CONFERENCE

ARRL First Vice President Kay Craigie, N3KN, represented the League at the
Global Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Conference 2006 (GAREC-2006)
<http://www.rientola.fi/oh3ag/garec/index.html>. She also was chosen to
chair the event, held June 19-20 in Tampere, Finland, concurrently with the
International Conference on Emergency Communications (ICEC 2006) and the
International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Working Group on Emergency
Telecommunications (WGET). GAREC-2006 participants primarily followed up on
items first raised during GAREC-2005. Representatives of than 20 countries
were on hand, and Craigie said it was beneficial to have a chance to get to
know amateurs from other countries who are involved in emergency
communications.

"It is easy for American amateurs to assume that Amateur Radio emergency
communications work in other countries is the same as what we are familiar
with in the USA; however, for historical, cultural and regulatory reasons
this is not necessarily the case," she said. "We have much to learn from one
another."

Establishing emergency communications center-of-activity frequencies was
among the GAREC 2005 agenda items carried over to this year's gathering.
Center-of-activity frequencies provide common spots on various bands for
operators in disaster areas to congregate -- after making initial contact --
to carry out necessary communications and pass emergency traffic. GAREC 2006
participants recommended selecting global center-of-activity frequencies on
15, 17 and 20 meters, with regional frequencies considered more appropriate
on 40 and 75 meters.

Further refinement of the International Amateur Radio Union Emergency
Communications Handbook and a proposal to produce a brochure about Amateur
Radio communication also came in for discussion. Craigie cited the challenge
of producing a book that is useful worldwide -- neither too generalized nor
dominated by a few countries' practices. GAREC-2006 participants shared
views on what the handbook should include as well as its purpose and
audience. 

Conferees concurred to support the efforts of the IARU Emergency
Communications Handbook working group and to make copies of the publication
available in their respective languages. International Coordinator for
Emergency Communications Hans Zimmermann, F5VKP/HB9AQS, has spearheaded the
handbook effort.

One conference session was devoted to discussion of special and innovative
emergency communication concepts. Participants also debated the various
advantages and disadvantages of newer digital modes and networks.

Craigie stressed that Amateur Radio needs to avoid "being dazzled by our own
press clippings into thinking that we are the big dog in emergency
telecommunications."

"The point of the Tampere Convention is to remove regulatory impediments to
the swift deployment of modern emergency telecommunications equipment and
competent personnel," she said, "especially to disaster zones in those parts
of the world where communications infrastructure may not have been much to
talk about before the disaster struck and where regulatory environments may
be hostile."

In the US, Craigie pointed out, there's been a post-Katrina emphasis to
speed up deployment of sophisticated communications systems after disasters,
so that government and non-government organizations can get to work quickly.
"As the emergency telecomm world as a whole speeds up its reaction time, we
hams must be better organized, more capable and on the scene as quickly as
possible after our help is requested," she commented. 

"Given ham radio's dependency on emergency communications as our reason to
exist in the US, it would be suicidal to assume that what we have always
been able to do -- at the speed we have always been able to do it -- will be
just fine to maintain our relevance into the indefinite future."

Craigie predicted there will always be a role for Amateur Radio in
disasters. "The question is whether we will suitably prepare ourselves to
play it," she concluded.

Additional materials, including a presentation by Craigie, are available on
the GAREC-2006 Web site
<http://www.rientola.fi/oh3ag/garec/material2006.html>.

==>INDIANA, AUSTRALIAN YOUNGSTERS STEP UP TO THE MICROPHONE TO SPACE

Pupils at Robinson Elementary School in Anderson, Indiana, and at
Teven-Tintenbar Public School in New South Wales, Australia, learned more
about life in space when they spoke via ham radio earlier this month with
ISS crew member Jeff Williams, KD5TVQ. The Amateur Radio on the
International Space Station (ARISS) program arranged both direct VHF
contacts. During the August 2 QSO between W9VCF at Robinson Elementary and
NA1SS in space, one youngster offered a new twist on the typical "food
question." He wanted to know how the space station crew was able to eat
without their meals floating away.

"Well, it does float if you let it go," Williams allowed. "Wet food, if you
fish it out of the container with a spoon, will stick to the spoon.
Sometimes dry food you can let float and catch it in your mouth." He said
moist food is easier to consume because it will stick to a utensil or the
container. "We are well supplied with food," he said in reply to another
pupil's question.

Williams told the youngsters he enjoys being an astronaut because "we do
some pretty cool things, and that's what my passion is." He said he became
an astronaut because he believes in space exploration that eventually will
take human beings outside of Earth orbit and on to the planets.

Responding to another question, he told the youngsters that all three space
travelers now onboard the ISS get along very well. There are three crew
members on the ISS: Williams, ISS Expedition 13 Commander Pavel Vinogradov,
RV3BS, of Russia, and Thomas Reiter, DF4TR, of Germany. 

On August 11, an audience of nearly 400 was on hand at Teven-Tintenbar
Public School to witness the contact between VK2ZTY and NA1SS. The youngest
student, Amy, VK2FCAT, a recent Foundation licensee, had the honor of
establishing contact with NA1SS. Williams told one youngster that there's no
single most-important experiment under way aboard the ISS.

"We have a whole bunch of experiments that we're doing that will help us
understand what it takes to counter the weightless environment for people in
long-durations in space," Williams explained, "primarily in preparation for
going back to the moon and staying there and on to Mars, because it takes a
long time to get to Mars, do the mission and come back." 

Williams said he misses his family most of all during his space mission. "I
also miss the smells of Earth," he continued, "the smells of nature --
flowers, the wind. I miss quietness."

After the ISS went out of range, ARISS mentor Tony Hutchison, VK5ZAI, picked
up where Williams left off, answering a half-dozen questions that the
students weren't able to fit in during the nearly eight-minute pass. He also
took more questions from the audience. Just after sunset, those gathered at
the small school were treated to a clear view of the ISS passing overhead on
its next orbit.

ARISS <http://www.rac.ca/ariss> is an international educational outreach,
with US participation by ARRL, AMSAT and NASA.

==>ICOM TO BE 2006 ARRL NOVEMBER SWEEPSTAKES PRINCIPAL AWARDS SPONSOR

Icom has generously agreed to serve for a second year as principal awards
sponsor for the ARRL November Sweepstakes. The Amateur Radio equipment
manufacturer first took on that role for the 2005 events. This week, the
company announced it would do the same this year. The 2006 CW Sweeps takes
place November 4-5, while the phone Sweeps is November 18-19. Under its
agreement with ARRL, Icom will be the principal sponsor for nearly 150
unsponsored contest plaques that recognize various levels of operating
achievement in the popular annual competition.

"We are pleased to continue our role as principal awards sponsor for the
2006 November Sweepstakes," said Icom Amateur Radio Products National Sales
Manager Ray Novak, N9JA. "It's a mutually beneficial arrangement and
enhances the contesting experience for everyone."

ARRL Chief Operating Officer Harold Kramer, WJ1B, said the agreement with
Icom will permit the League to recognize the accomplishments of many more of
Sweepstakes participants, not just the very top scorers. Contest award
plaques lacking club or individual sponsorship typically cost their winners
$60 to $70 apiece.

The 2005 ARRL-Icom Sweepstakes pact marked the first-ever corporate awards
sponsorship for ARRL November Sweepstakes awards. Kramer has assured members
-- in particular, regular ARRL contest participants -- that Icom's
sponsorship will not in any way affect the integrity of the League's overall
program of operating events. Individuals and non-commercial organizations
already sponsor many plaques, and ARRL and Icom encourage their continued
participation in the awards program.

==>REPORTED "FIREDRAGON" JAMMER/INTRUDER SHIFTS FREQUENCY

A Chinese-language "intruder" signal first spotted earlier this summer on
14.260 MHz this week shifted frequencies. International Amateur Radio Union
Region 1 Monitoring System (IARUMS) Vice coordinator Uli Bihlmayer, DJ9KR,
says the powerful jammer -- dubbed "Firedragon" -- had been transmitting
solely Chinese music on 14.260 MHz since August 5.

"This offender is active day and night -- all day, every day -- and causing
very harmful interference to the Amateur Radio Service," Bihlmayer informed
ARRL Monitoring System/Intruder Watch Liaison Chuck Skolaut, K0BOG, and IARU
Region 2 Monitoring System Coordinator Bill Zellers, WA4FKI, on August 15.
In an August 17 update, however, Bihlmayer said the music jammer had moved
to 14.050 MHz. That part of the 20-meter band is allocated to the Amateur
Radio Service on an exclusive basis throughout the world.

Prior to August 5, Skolaut said, reports indicated that the transmission
contained both talk and music and was more intermittent, but "now it's
pretty continuous and entirely music."

According to Bihlmayer, German telecom authorities pinpointed the
transmitter's location as Hainan Island in Hainan Sheng Province, Peoples'
Republic of China (PRC), located south of the mainland in the Gulf of
Tonkin. Hainan Island also was the apparent source of an over-the-horizon
radar signal heard on 75 meters in Region 3. Bihlmayer said.

Citing complaints from members, Skolaut has reported the intruder to the
FCC, although as he and Zellers point out, the Commission has no authority
to make intruder stations outside the US stop transmitting on Amateur Radio
frequencies. Such situations typically are dealt with through diplomatic
channels.

Skolaut says he was able to hear the jammer for himself this week -- on its
new frequency -- from W1AW. Until earlier this week, the same jammer also
was appearing on 18.160 MHz. In July, Bihlmayer alerted telecom authorities
in Germany and Hong Kong, as well as IARU Region 3 and the PRC embassy in
Berlin to the situation. The 17-meter band also is a worldwide exclusive
Amateur Radio allocation.

According to reports filed this month with DX Listening Digest
<http://www.worldofradio.com/index.html>, the 14.260 MHz Firedragon signal
was an effort by the PRC to jam the clandestine "Sound of Hope" transmission
beamed to the Chinese mainland from Taiwan, with Amateur Radio operators
being caught in the crossfire. The "parallel" signal on 18.160 MHz
apparently disappeared earlier this week, and the jammer now has been
appearing on 17.330 MHz. The signal also has been heard on 7.130 MHz, which
is allocated to broadcasters in much of the world outside of Region 2 (the
Americas).

Short wave listeners said the AM carrier, heard earlier this summer on
various 20-meter phone band frequencies, would occasionally drop out at the
top of the hour, apparently for a monitoring check, then reappear five
minutes later.

Skolaut says he's received reports about the music jammer from all over the
US. "I have one ham reporting it regularly from New Zealand," he said. 

==>ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL REVIEWS IARU'S ROLE AND STRUCTURE

Meeting in Bangalore, India, August 12-14, the International Amateur Radio
Union (IARU) <http://www.iaru.org> Administrative Council heard a progress
report from an ad hoc panel that's looking into the IARU's future role and
structure. The Council wants the committee to provide a recommendation by
year's end addressing the feasibility, budget and possible timetable to put
a revised organization into place.

The Council also reviewed and tentatively agreed with the recommendations
and conclusions of a study aimed at improving coordination on
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) matters. Final approval of the report,
prepared by the ARRL in its role as IARU International Secretariat, is
subject to additional input from the IARU EMC adviser. The study includes
several suggestions to improve information flow among radio amateurs
worldwide who are working on this important topic.

Turning to other matters, the Council determined to continue its strategic
planning initiative begun in 2003, and it reviewed progress on a three-year
plan to develop support for Amateur Radio frequency allocations. The plan
provides for the IARU, working through its regional organizations, to
maintain -- and increase -- contact with regional telecommunications
organizations.

The Council also identified International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
meetings requiring an IARU presence over the coming year and reviewed plans
for representation. The principal focus continues to be on preparations for
the 2007 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-07).

Council members also went over plans for IARU participation in Telecom World
2006 and the accompanying forum. Telecom World 2006 will take place December
4-8 in Hong Kong.

A report on the 2006 Global Amateur Radio Emergency Conference (GAREC 2006),
held in June in Tampere, Finland, was reviewed. It was agreed to publish the
"Statement of GAREC-06" on behalf of the conference to call it to the
attention of IARU member-societies. The Council thanked International
Coordinator for Emergency Communications Hans Zimmermann, F5VKP/HB9AQS, for
his continuing work in this important area, which includes preparation of an
IARU Emergency Communications Handbook.

Three humanitarian aid workers and radio amateurs were named as the initial
honorees for inclusion in the IARU "Memorial for Amateurs Killed in
Humanitarian Service." They are Pero Simundza, 9A4SP, Carlos Luis Caceres,
KD4SYB, and Nadisha Yassari Ranmuthu, 4S7NR. Simundza and Caceres were among
a group of United Nations workers killed by a mob in West Timor in 2000.
Ranmuthu, an International Red Cross aid worker from Sri Lanka, was shot to
death near Baghdad, Iraq, in 2003.

The Council reviewed a working document describing the requirements for
radio spectrum allocations to the Amateur and Amateur-Satellite services.
Delegates strengthened references to the need for an amateur allocation in
the vicinity of 5 MHz.

The International Secretariat presented -- and the Council reviewed -- the
IARU's 2007-2009 budget. The spending plan provides for financial
contributions from the three IARU regional organizations to defray a portion
of the expenses, in accordance with previously adopted policy.

In additional actions, the Administrative Council:

* created an IARU exploratory committee to investigate ways to move forward
with plans for a commonly adopted Amateur Radio license that would permit
amateurs to operate in countries other than their own without the need to
obtain a permit from the host country.

* discussed problems facing QSL bureaus operated by IARU member-societies,
recognizing that the cost of forwarding of QSL cards is substantial for some
member-societies.

* received and discussed reports from the three IARU regional organizations,
acknowledging that member-societies in all regions face financial
challenges.

* received reports of the other IARU international coordinators and
advisers.

Additionally, the International Secretariat agreed to undertake efforts to
increase the visibility of IARU activities within the worldwide Amateur
Radio community.

This month's Administrative Council meeting followed on the heels of the
IARU Region 3 Conference, also held in Bangalore. The next IARU
Administrative Council meeting is set to take place next May in Boston,
Massachusetts.

Attending the Bangalore gathering were IARU President Larry Price, W4RA;
Vice President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA; Secretary David Sumner, K1ZZ;
regional representatives Ole Garpestad, LA2RR, Don Beattie, G3BJ, Rod
Stafford, W6ROD, Reinaldo Leandro, YV5AMH, Chandru Ramchandra, VU2RCR, K. C.
Selvadurai, 9V1UV, and Peter Lake, ZL2AZ; and recording secretary Paul
Rinaldo, W4RI. 

==>DXCC ANNOUNCES ACCREDITATION CRITERIA RULE CHANGE

ARRL's DXCC program has added language to its Accreditation Criteria to
minimize difficulties stemming from online DXpedition logs. The change,
recently approved by the ARRL Board of Directors Programs and Services
Committee, limits the level of QSO detail that DXpeditions may provide on
Web-based log sites, search engines or other public forums and still qualify
for DXCC accreditation. ARRL Membership Services Manager Wayne Mills, N7NG,
notes that it's become accepted practice for DXpeditions to post QSO
information on the Web.

"Although this information is generally limited to call sign, band and mode,
it has been useful in reducing the number of duplicate contacts in the
DXpedition log," Mills points out. "Publishing complete QSO information or
information from which full QSO information can be derived, on the other
hand, threatens the integrity of the QSLing process, and is unacceptable."

Mills says at least some key information a station provides when submitting
a DXpedition contact for DXCC credit must be obtained solely by actually
making the QSO. "If complete contact information can be derived from
information based on the DXpedition log, the QSL manager's job can be much
more difficult if busted calls are involved," he says.

Section III, Accreditation Criteria, Rule 5, of the DXCC rules states:

"The presentation in any public forum of logs or other representations of
station operation showing details of station activity or other information
from which all essential QSO elements (time, date, band, mode and call sign)
for individual contacts can be derived creates a question as to the
integrity of the claimed QSOs with that station during the period
encompassed by the log. Presentation of such information in any public forum
by the station operator, operators or associated parties is not allowed and
may be considered sufficient reason to deny ARRL award credit for contacts
with any station for which such presentations have been made. Persistent
violation of this provision may result in disqualification from the DXCC
program."

"In almost every case, the new accreditation rule will change nothing," said
Mills, calling the new rule a "reasonable compromise" in terms of its impact
on the program's integrity. "Publishing band and mode information for each
call sign -- as is now done -- is perfectly acceptable. It is only the rare
case where complete QSO information is published or can be derived from
published data that we are concerned about."

==>SOLAR UPDATE

Propagation guru Tad "Sunshine Superman" Cook, K7RA, Seattle, Washington,
reports: Solar flux and sunspot numbers were up a bit this week, with the
average daily sunspot number rising by 25 points to 33.6. Friday, August 11,
had a daily sunspot number of 39. With more sunspots, the higher HF bands
exhibit better propagation than they did nearly two weeks ago when the
sunspot number was zero for four days in a row. 

A coronal mass ejection (CME) August 16 could cause geomagnetic disturbances
this weekend. The predicted planetary A index for August 18-21 is 10, 25, 15
and 8.

We are still anticipating the upcoming solar minimum, but a large amount of
e-mail arrived this week regarding news from NASA of what could be the first
spot of Cycle 24
<http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/15aug_backwards.htm>. The sunspot
appeared briefly, then disappeared. The clue was the short-lived sunspot's
magnetic polarity, which was the opposite of sunspots during the current
Cycle 23. As time goes on, there will be more Cycle 24 spots and fewer Cycle
23 spots.

For more information concerning radio propagation, see the ARRL Technical
Information Service at http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/propagation.html. For a
detailed explanation of the numbers used in this bulletin, see
http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/k9la-prop.html. An archive of past propagation
bulletins is at http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/prop/.

Sunspot numbers for August 10 through 16 were 37, 39, 27, 26, 45, 32 and 29,
with a mean of 33.6. 10.7 cm flux was 80.3, 83.9, 84.7, 85.9, 86.4, 85.6,
and 86, with a mean of 84.7. Estimated planetary A indices were 5, 6, 8, 2,
4, 3 and 3, with a mean of 4.4. Estimated mid-latitude A indices were 4, 3,
4, 2, 2, 2 and 2, with a mean of 2.7.

__________________________________

==>IN BRIEF:

* This weekend on the radio: The ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest, the North
American QSO Party (SSB), the SARTG World Wide RTTY Contest, and the New
Jersey QSO Party, as well as the International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend
are the weekend of August 19-20. The Run for the Bacon QRP Contest is August
21. JUST AHEAD: the Ohio and Hawaii QSO parties, the ALARA Contest, the
Keyman's Club of Japan Contest, the YO DX HF Contest, the SCC RTTY
Championship, the SARL HF CW Contest and the CQC Summer VHF/UHF QSO Party
are the weekend of August 26-27. See the ARRL Contest Branch page
<http://www.arrl.org/contests/> and the WA7BNM Contest Calendar
<http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more info.

* ARRL Certification and Continuing Education course registration:
Registration remains open through Sunday, September 3, for these ARRL
Certification and Continuing Education (CCE) online courses. Classes begin
Friday September 15. Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 2
(EC-002), Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 3 (EC-003), Antenna
Modeling (EC-004), HF Digital Communications (EC-005), VHF/UHF -- Life
Beyond the Repeater (EC-008) and Radio Frequency Propagation (EC-011). These
courses also will open for registration Friday, September 1, for classes
beginning Friday, October 20. To learn more, visit the CCE Course Listing
page <http://www.arrl.org/cce/courses.html> or contact the CCE Department
<cce@arrl.org>. 

* ISS Expedition 12 commander to keynote AMSAT Space Symposium: AMSAT has
announced announce that ISS Expedition 12 Commander Bill McArthur, KC5ACR,
will be the keynote speaker at the 2006 AMSAT Space Symposium this fall in
the San Francisco Bay area. The Space Symposium takes place October 6-8.
During his six months aboard the ISS -- from October 2005 until April 2006
-- McArthur became the most active radio amateur ever to serve in space,
logging more than 1800 QSOs and picking up several honorary operating
awards, including Worked All States and Worked All Continents. He also
established an impressive new milestone of 37 Amateur Radio on the
International Space Station (ARISS) school contacts. In addition, he put 130
DXCC entities into the NA1SS log and now is in the process of collecting the
cards for DXCC. A veteran of four spaceflights and spacewalks, McArthur will
speak during the annual banquet the evening of Saturday, October 7. The 2006
Space Symposium will be held jointly with the ARISS International and IARU
Satellite Advisory Panel annual meetings and an AMSAT International
Delegates meeting. Additional information and Space Sysmposium online
registration are available on the AMSAT Web site <http://www.amsat.org>.

* Paul J. Graziani, W5ZK, wins July QST Cover Plaque Award: The winner of
the QST Cover Plaque Award for July is Paul J. Graziani, W5ZK, for his
article "Tune in a Beacon Station." Congratulations, Paul! The winner of the
QST Cover Plaque award -- given to the author or authors of the best article
in each issue -- is determined by a vote of ARRL members on the QST Cover
Plaque Poll Web page <http://www.arrl.org/members-only/QSTvote.html>. Cast a
ballot for your favorite article in the August issue by Thursday, August 31.


* DXCC Desk approves operations for DXCC credit: The ARRL DXCC Desk has
approved these operations for DXCC credit: KH8SI, K1ER/KH8, KS6FO/KH8,
WH7S/KH8, K8YSE/KH8, AH7C/KH8 and KH6BK/KH8 -- Swain's Island, for contacts
made from July 28 through August 2, 2006. The DXCC Desk will begin accepting
QSL cards for Swain's Island on October 1. For more information, visit the
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* Setting the record straight: The brief obituary for Don Newcomb, W0DN,
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incomplete information. Newcomb, who died July 27, co-founded the Butternut
Company with Pat Tice, WA0TDA. "We started the company in the basement of an
old country schoolhouse Don was using as a home," Tice recalled this week.
"It happened to be in Butternut Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota --
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From egwolfjr at email.com  Fri Aug 18 23:58:21 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Sat Aug 19 00:11:57 2006
Subject: [PBARC] FW: ===  OKC TRADERS  ===
Message-ID: <005001c6c343$b6f60740$0200a8c0@XPS600>

 


73,
Glenn
N5RN

-----Original Message-----
From: okctraders@juno.com [mailto:okctraders@juno.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 22:34
To: OKCTRADERS@JUNO.COM
Subject: === OKC TRADERS ===

      =====   OKC TRADERS          19 AUGUST 2006   =====

      S:Sale  T:Trade  W:Want  G:Giveaway  A:Announcement  


      ----- OKLAHOMA ANNOUNCEMENTS -----


A*    NORMAN V.E. Testing: 7 Sep session has been rescheduled to 
      Mon 21 Aug 8:pm.  See below for location and contact details.  

A     For up-to-the-minute info on OKC area Amateur activities,
      join the EARS information net Monday evenings at 8:PM local  
      on the Edmond repeater at 147.135+ and 443.425+ MHz 


      ----- NEW LISTINGS -----

S     Icom 706 HF/VHF transceiver, 100 watts HF/6m, 10w on 2m, 
      with mic, power cord, manual, and box  $415 
      W5TD John 580-591-6885 Lawton JOHNGEIG@YAHOO.COM 

S     Henry 2KD Classic 2KW amp
      WA5TOO Darryl 405-733-0635 

S     KWM-2 Winged emblem, 80 through 15m, minor scratches, with 
      PM-2 attached power supply  $950 plus shipping 
S     30L-1, minor scratches, wired for 120v  $500 plus shipping 
      K5OH Troy 580-529-2386 Lawton K5OH@RURALOK.COM 

S     Ameritron 811H HF Amplifier with 811A's, book & box  $625 
S     Large selection of telegraph keys, sold individually 
      Can deliver amp or keys to Gainsville TX hamfest
      W5PUT Val 817-490-6122 VALERWIN@AOL.COM 


      ----- 12 AUGUST -----

S     Butternut HF6V Vertical, 80/40/20/17/15/12/10 Mtrs  $300 
S     Palomar M-827 SWR/PWR meter for HF  $75 
S     2m/UHF coax, 1/2" hardline, 44 ft with N-conn  $44 
S     2m/UHF coax, 1/2" hardline, 62 ft with N-conn  $62 
S     2m/UHF coax, 1/2" hardline, 65 ft with N-conn  $65 
      KD5FX Dave KD5FX.DAVE@GMAIL.COM 


      ----- 5 AUGUST ----- 

W     Icom IC3AT 220 MHz Talkie 
S     Bench Power supply: 0-50 volts, 0-500 ma  $20.00 
      K5FRI Tom 405-692-5534 OKC K5FRI@ARRL.NET 

W     Honda EU-1000i 1-KW portable generator 
      WA9AFM/5 Tom 405-737-6716 OKC TMWEBB@COX.NET 

S     350 feet Cable Experts low loss coax cable, equivalent to 
      9913 spiral, on original spool  $175
S     Heavy duty K0XG bracket for side mounting beam to  
      Rohn type 45 towers  $65
      N3US Ed 405-364-8884 Norman 


      ----- 29 JULY -----

S     Drake R-2A receiver, as is 
      Estate of W5QAY 405-601-5338  Okla City 

W     Ten Tec Delta II
      KA5ZTI Gordon 405-247-7007 Anadarko G_JACOBS@WFEC.COM 

S     Hy Gain TH3-MK3 3 element tri-band antenna  $100
W     Rohn Wp25g work platform for Rohn 25 tower 
      N5WBK Fred 918-396-4210 Skiatook FREDN5WBK@SBCGLOBAL.NET 


      ----- 22 JULY -----

A     To the lady from Stillwater who purchased a Yaesu VX-7RB 
      at Ham Holiday.  I found a tip for the radio's antenna.  
      Please email me your address and I will ship item to you.  
      NO5X John NO5X@ARRL.NET 

S     Kenwood TS-530S HF Transceiver w manual & box  $395 
S     Yaesu FT-8800 Dual band transceiver w manual & box  $350 
      W5CGP Ken 405-946-4973 OKC W5CGP@COX.NET 


      ----- OKLAHOMA NETS ----- 

2m    Insomnia, Nightly 10:30pm 147.075+ PL131.8 Elmore OK
2m    Ada 5 wpm CW Net, Mon-Fri 9:pm 147.285+
2m    EARS Edmond, Mon 8:pm 147.135+ 443.425+
2m    NICUNet, Mon 8:pm 147.060+ PL141.3 Norman W5DNA Melody 
2m    WARS, Mon 8:pm 147.140+ PL192.8 
2m    EARC Enid, Mon 8:pm 145.290- PL141.3 KC5SII Dave
2m    Kay County Ponca City, Mon 9:pm 146.970-
2m    ARES Kay County, 1st Mon 9:30pm 146.730-
2m    Radio Rose Rocks, Tue 7:pm 146.985- PL141.3 KE5GRX Stephanie 
2m    W5PAA Swap Net, Tue 8:pm 146.850- PL141.3 KE5EQX Sean 
2m    ARES Cleveland County, Tue 8:pm 147.060+ PL141.3 KD5DOB Bill
2m    Ada Net, Tue 8:pm 146.285+
2m    OIDAR Blackwell, Tue 9:pm 146.310-
2m    N5LEZ Net, Tue 9:pm 147.120+ PL192.8 
2m    Wheatstraw, Wed 9:pm 146.010 N1LPN Linda
2m    W5HXL Memorial Net, Thu 7:pm 147.105+ 146.985+ PL141.3 
2m    Duncan, Thu 7:pm 146.730- Chisholm Trail ARC
2m    Salvation Army/ARES OKC, Thu 7:30pm 146.820- WA6LBU Clay
2m    Tulsa ARC, Thu 8:pm 145.110- PL88.5 443.850+ PL88.5
2m    Mayes County ARC, Thu 8:pm 147.060+ PL88.5 Lloyd 
2m    MORI Tech Net, Thu 8:30pm 146.925- 146.670- PL192.8
2m    SW OK SWOT, Thu 9:pm 144.250 (USB) Lawton
6m    Ragchew Net, Tue & Fri 8:pm-9:pm 50.150 MHz N5VVV Steve
10m   Ragchew Net, Wed 8:pm 28.440 MHz USB N5HZX Fred 
30m   ARTS CW, Sat-Sun 7:am 10.120 MHz (CW) WB5NKD Pat
40m   OTN Slow CW, Daily 5:20 pm 7120.65 KHz (CW) WB5NKC Arley
40m   ARES Oklahoma, Sun 2130z 7260 KHz LSB KA7GLA John
40m   ARTS CW, Mon-Fri 7:am 7052 KHz (CW) WB5NKD Pat
75m   OK Traffic & Weather Net, Mon-Sat 2300 UTC 3900 KHz LSB WA5OUV
75m   Traffic & Weather Net, Wed 6:pm 3900 KHz LSB WB5SYT John
75m   OK Phone Emergency Net Sun 8:am 3900 KHz LSB W5JPI Gordon
75m   Salvation Army, 2nd Sat 8:am 3900 KHz LSB NM5W Mark 
75m   QCWA Chapter 63, Sun 8:am 3855 KHz LSB W5FLO Norm
80m   TSN Slow CW, Daily 7:45 pm 3719 KHz (CW)
80m   KSN Slow CW, Daily 9:pm 3721 KHz (CW)
ATV   ATV Nightly Net, Video 439.25 Mhz Ch. 60, voice 144.340 MHz


      ----- OKLAHOMA V.E. EXAMS -----  

      ALTUS, 26 Sep, 28 Nov, 6:30 pm 
      American Red Cross, 905 No. Willard, Altus, K5FW Fred 

      EDMOND, 4th Saturday Monthly, 10:00 am
      Edmond Community Center, 28 E. Main, Edmond
      N5ZQ Steve 405-749-9533

      MOORELAND High School, 2nd Saturday Monthly, 1:00 pm
      NW5OK 580-994-6118 -or- W5AOK 580-994-5600 

*     NORMAN, 21 Aug, 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 7 Dec 06, 7:00 pm 
      Fire Station #7, 2207 Goddard Ave at Rock Creek Road
      AD5WJ Jim 405-329-1681, TO PREREGISTER email AD5WJ@ARRL.NET 

      OKLAHOMA CITY, 3rd Tuesday Monthly, 6:00 pm 
      Salvation Army Citadel, one block west of S.E. 44th & Bryant
      NE5S Dave 405-386-6739 NE5S@ARRL.NET
 
      PONCA CITY, 1st Tuesday Even months, 6:30 pm
      Preregistration required. Kay County Red Cross
      KK5GY Arlyn 580-362-1248 KK5GY@ARRL.NET 

      STILLWATER, 1st Tuesday Odd-numbered months, 7:00 pm
      Stillwater City Hall, K5KC Ken 405-377-7586
 
  
      ----- OKLAHOMA AMATEUR RADIO CLUBS -----  

      Ada Amateur Radio Club 147.285+
      Contact: KC5TGA Charles 580-436-4425

      Aeronautical Center Amateur Radio Club 146.850- 146.985- PL141.3
      Contact: KB5IBY Clarence 405-632-3545

      Altus Area Amateur Radio Assn AJ5Q 146.790- PL100 147.285+ 
      Contact: KD5CYW Ron 580-482-8446 KD5CYW@ARRL.NET

      Choctaw Amateur Radio Club 147.090+
      Contact: N5ENQ Don 405-732-6749

      Del City Amateur Radio Club 145.250- PL103.5
      Contact: KE5APB Sunday 405-476-4888 SUNDAY@W5DEL.COM

      Edmond Amateur Radio Society 147.135+ 443.425+
      Contact: W1DY Wendy 405-720-2504 K5EOK@YAHOO.COM 

      Enid Amateur Radio Club 145.290- PL141.3 147.150+ 444.400+ 
      Contact: KD5BA Al KD5BA@ARRL.NET

      Hobart Amateur Radio Association 146.895- PL100 
      Contact: KE5BPL Steve 580-726-3493 KE5BPL@SBCGLOBAL.NET   

      Kay County A.R.C. 146.970- 146.730- 444.700+ PL88.5
      Contact: W5HZZ Dave W5HZZ@ARRL.NET

      Mayes County Amateur Radio Club 147.060+ PL88.5

      Midwest City Amateur Radio Association
      Contact: N5GTD George 405-741-0734 N5GTD@N5GTD.COM
 
      Mid-Oklahoma Repeator Incorporated 146.670- 146.925- 
      Contact: N5KNU Jerry 405-844-1286 JSAMS@PRODIGY.NET

      Oklahoma Central VHF Amateur Radio Club
      Contact: WA5FWD Bill 405-354-5018

      Oklahoma City Autopatch Association 146.820- 147.210+ 444.300+
      Contact: N5NIO Fred N5NIO@SBCGLOBAL.NET

      Oklahoma DX Association
      Contact: K5TT Jim 405-732-6131

      Oklahoma VHF Society
      Contact: NL7CO Don 580-595-2289 DROSS@SIRINET.NET

      Pottawatomie County Amateur Radio Club, Shawnee City Hall
      Contact: K5KXL Melvin 405-878-0023 K5KXL@SBCGLOBAL.NET

      Quarter Century Wireless Association Chapter 63 Central Oklahoma
      Contact: W5FLO Norm 405-737-0258

      South Canadian Amateur Radio Society 147.060+
      Contact: KD5DOB Bill 405-364-0847 KD5DOB@ARRL.NET  

      Southwest Oklahoma Amateur Radio Society KD5DTE, Indiahoma
      Contact: N5UJB Jim N5UJB@SIRINET.NET
 
      South West Independent Repeater 147.045+ 147.255+ 146.715-
      Contact: KB5LLI Terry 405-247-7575 SWIRA@SWIRALINK.COM 

      Tecumseh Amateur Radio Club KD5WAV 
      Contact: K5LUO Bill 405-598-3310 BDCROW@VALORNET.COM 

      Tri-State Amateur Radio Group W5OKT 147.315+ PL88.5
      Contact: NW5OK Jim 580-994-6118 W5OKT@CNECONNECT.COM 

      Tulsa Amateur Radio Club 145.110- PL88.5 443.850+ PL88.5
      Contact: W5GGW Gregg W5GGW@ARRL.NET

      University of Oklahoma Amateur Radio Club 146.880-
      Contact: W5JA Jud 405-325-4480 OUARC@OU.EDU


      ----- OKLAHOMA RADIO RESOURCES -----  

      405-232-6127  SYNERGY Okla City, parts, tools
      405-236-3741  INTL. CRYSTAL MFG. Okla City, radio crystals
      405-359-0704  DEAD SHORT SHOP Edmond, amplifier sales & repair
      405-524-3770  BLACK'S RADIO Okla City, towers, parts
      405-745-4270  TOWER CRAFT OKC, towers, vintage manuals 
      405-745-9473  CLEAR SIGNAL The Coaxman Wireman coax & antennas 
      405-793-8512  NIGHTHAWK COMMUNICATIONS Moore, Mirage amps 
      405-947-2891  K. & E. Okla City, new & used gear, MFJ products
      580-237-3218  WHEAT CAPITAL Enid, radios, accessories
      800-807-6146  W7FG Bartlesville, ladder-line, manuals
      918-582-7368  D & W MFG. Tulsa, vhf/uhf antennas
      918-622-5763  AFFILIATED Tulsa       


      ----- OKLAHOMA CITY EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES -----

      OKC Police                  155.7900    Central 
      OKC Police                  158.9700    Northern 
      OKC Police                  159.0300    South 
      OKC Police                  159.0900    Northeast 
      OKC Fire                    155.0550   
      OKC Weather                 162.4000 
           
     
      =====  END OF LISTINGS  =====

      "Seventy Three" from Johnny, KM5GM

      Reply to:  OKCTRADERS@JUNO.COM 
     

From egwolfjr at email.com  Sun Aug 20 22:53:38 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E Glenn Wolf Jr)
Date: Sun Aug 20 23:07:15 2006
Subject: [PBARC] N5STN B-day
Message-ID: <000001c6c4cd$01bef770$050a640a@WolfLaptop>

All -

Today, 20 August 2006, is N5STN's birthday.  

Happy Birthday Mary Ellen!

73,
glenn

From egwolfjr at email.com  Sat Aug 26 00:01:22 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Sat Aug 26 00:15:37 2006
Subject: [PBARC] FW: ===  OKC TRADERS  ===
Message-ID: <07b501c6c8c4$4b5625c0$0200a8c0@XPS600>

 


73,
Glenn
N5RN

-----Original Message-----
From: okctraders@juno.com [mailto:okctraders@juno.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 22:45
To: OKCTRADERS@JUNO.COM
Subject: === OKC TRADERS ===

      =====   OKC TRADERS          26 AUGUST 2006   =====

      S:Sale  T:Trade  W:Want  G:Giveaway  A:Announcement  


      ----- OKLAHOMA ANNOUNCEMENTS -----

A*    Route 66 HF Special Event, 9 September - 16 September 06 
      Any Mode, OKC Callsign W6G, Tulsa W6F, Elk City W6H 
      Contact: AE5MH Mark AE5MH@ARRL.NET 

A     NORMAN V.E. Testing: 7 Sep session was rescheduled to 21 Aug 

A     For up-to-the-minute info on OKC area Amateur activities,
      join the EARS information net Monday evenings at 8:PM local  
      on the Edmond repeater at 147.135+ and 443.425+ MHz 


      ----- NEW LISTINGS -----

S/T   Vintage Gladding Pearson-Simpson Scanner, 8 channel 
      with 5 crystals, manual and 2 power cords 
S/T   Old Telegraphy Bud Telegraph Aparatus Co., Chicago, Ill.
      needs parts and repainting 
      K5FRI Tom 692-5534 OKC K5FRI@ARRL.NET 

S     Compaq Laptop 12XL410 700 mhz Pentium III with 20 Meg HD, 
      USB ports, 128 MB RAM, DVD/CD drive, floppy drive, includes   
      power supply/charger, battery, Windows ME, with PCMCIA, 
      ethernet and wireless cards  $250 
      N3US Ed 405-364-8884 Norman


      ----- 19 AUGUST -----

S     Icom 706 HF/VHF transceiver, 100 watts HF/6m, 10w on 2m, 
      with mic, power cord, manual, and box  $415 
      W5TD John 580-591-6885 Lawton JOHNGEIG@YAHOO.COM 

S     Henry 2KD Classic 2KW amp
      WA5TOO Darryl 405-733-0635 

S     KWM-2 Winged emblem, 80 through 15m, minor scratches, with 
      PM-2 attached power supply  $950 plus shipping 
S     30L-1, minor scratches, wired for 120v  $500 plus shipping 
      K5OH Troy 580-529-2386 Lawton K5OH@RURALOK.COM 

S     Ameritron 811H HF Amplifier with 811A's, book & box  $625 
S     Large selection of telegraph keys, sold individually 
      Can deliver amp or keys to Gainsville TX hamfest
      W5PUT Val 817-490-6122 VALERWIN@AOL.COM 


      ----- 12 AUGUST -----

S     Butternut HF6V Vertical, 80/40/20/17/15/12/10 Mtrs  $300 
S     Palomar M-827 SWR/PWR meter for HF  $75 
S     2m/UHF coax, 1/2" hardline, 44 ft with N-conn  $44 
S     2m/UHF coax, 1/2" hardline, 62 ft with N-conn  $62 
S     2m/UHF coax, 1/2" hardline, 65 ft with N-conn  $65 
      KD5FX Dave KD5FX.DAVE@GMAIL.COM 


      ----- 5 AUGUST ----- 

W     Icom IC3AT 220 MHz Talkie 
S     Bench Power supply: 0-50 volts, 0-500 ma  $20.00 
      K5FRI Tom 405-692-5534 OKC K5FRI@ARRL.NET 

W     Honda EU-1000i 1-KW portable generator 
      WA9AFM/5 Tom 405-737-6716 OKC TMWEBB@COX.NET 

S     350 feet Cable Experts low loss coax cable, equivalent to 
      9913 spiral, on original spool  $175
S     Heavy duty K0XG bracket for side mounting beam to  
      Rohn type 45 towers  $65
      N3US Ed 405-364-8884 Norman 


      ----- 29 JULY -----

S     Drake R-2A receiver, as is 
      Estate of W5QAY 405-601-5338 Okla City 

W     Ten Tec Delta II
      KA5ZTI Gordon 405-247-7007 Anadarko G_JACOBS@WFEC.COM 

S     Hy Gain TH3-MK3 3 element tri-band antenna  $100
W     Rohn Wp25g work platform for Rohn 25 tower 
      N5WBK Fred 918-396-4210 Skiatook FREDN5WBK@SBCGLOBAL.NET 


      ----- OKLAHOMA NETS ----- 

2m    Insomnia, Nightly 10:30pm 147.075+ PL131.8 Elmore OK
2m    Ada 5 wpm CW Net, Mon-Fri 9:pm 147.285+
2m    EARS Edmond, Mon 8:pm 147.135+ 443.425+
2m    NICUNet, Mon 8:pm 147.060+ PL141.3 Norman W5DNA Melody 
2m    WARS, Mon 8:pm 147.140+ PL192.8 
2m    EARC Enid, Mon 8:pm 145.290- PL141.3 KC5SII Dave
2m    Kay County Ponca City, Mon 9:pm 146.970-
2m    ARES Kay County, 1st Mon 9:30pm 146.730-
2m    Radio Rose Rocks, Tue 7:pm 146.985- PL141.3 KE5GRX Stephanie 
2m    W5PAA Swap Net, Tue 8:pm 146.850- PL141.3 KE5EQX Sean 
2m    ARES Cleveland County, Tue 8:pm 147.060+ PL141.3 KD5DOB Bill
2m    Ada Net, Tue 8:pm 146.285+
2m    OIDAR Blackwell, Tue 9:pm 146.310-
2m    N5LEZ Net, Tue 9:pm 147.120+ PL192.8 
2m    Wheatstraw, Wed 9:pm 146.010 N1LPN Linda
2m    W5HXL Memorial Net, Thu 7:pm 147.105+ 146.985+ PL141.3 
2m    Duncan, Thu 7:pm 146.730- Chisholm Trail ARC
2m    Salvation Army/ARES OKC, Thu 7:30pm 146.820- WA6LBU Clay
2m    Tulsa ARC, Thu 8:pm 145.110- PL88.5 443.850+ PL88.5
2m    Mayes County ARC, Thu 8:pm 147.060+ PL88.5 Lloyd 
2m    MORI Tech Net, Thu 8:30pm 146.925- 146.670- PL192.8
2m    SW OK SWOT, Thu 9:pm 144.250 (USB) Lawton
6m    Ragchew Net, Tue & Fri 8:pm-9:pm 50.150 MHz N5VVV Steve
10m   Ragchew Net, Wed 8:pm 28.440 MHz USB N5HZX Fred 
30m   ARTS CW, Sat-Sun 7:am 10.120 MHz (CW) WB5NKD Pat
40m   OTN Slow CW, Daily 5:20 pm 7120.65 KHz (CW) WB5NKC Arley
40m   ARES Oklahoma, Sun 2130z 7260 KHz LSB KA7GLA John
40m   ARTS CW, Mon-Fri 7:am 7052 KHz (CW) WB5NKD Pat
75m   OK Traffic & Weather Net, Mon-Sat 2300 UTC 3900 KHz LSB WA5OUV
75m   Traffic & Weather Net, Wed 6:pm 3900 KHz LSB WB5SYT John
75m   OK Phone Emergency Net Sun 8:am 3900 KHz LSB W5JPI Gordon
75m   Salvation Army, 2nd Sat 8:am 3900 KHz LSB NM5W Mark 
75m   QCWA Chapter 63, Sun 8:am 3855 KHz LSB W5FLO Norm
80m   TSN Slow CW, Daily 7:45 pm 3719 KHz (CW)
80m   KSN Slow CW, Daily 9:pm 3721 KHz (CW)
ATV   ATV Nightly Net, Video 439.25 Mhz Ch. 60, voice 144.340 MHz


      ----- OKLAHOMA V.E. EXAMS -----  

      ALTUS, 26 Sep, 28 Nov, 6:30 pm 
      American Red Cross, 905 No. Willard, Altus, K5FW Fred 

      EDMOND, 4th Saturday Monthly, 10:00 am
      Edmond Community Center, 28 E. Main, Edmond
      N5ZQ Steve 405-749-9533

      MOORELAND High School, 2nd Saturday Monthly, 1:00 pm
      NW5OK 580-994-6118 -or- W5AOK 580-994-5600 

      NORMAN, 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 7 Dec 06, 7:00 pm 
      Fire Station #7, 2207 Goddard Ave at Rock Creek Road
      AD5WJ Jim 405-329-1681, TO PREREGISTER email AD5WJ@ARRL.NET 

      OKLAHOMA CITY, 3rd Tuesday Monthly, 6:00 pm 
      Salvation Army Citadel, one block west of S.E. 44th & Bryant
      NE5S Dave 405-386-6739 NE5S@ARRL.NET
 
      PONCA CITY, 1st Tuesday Even months, 6:30 pm
      Preregistration required. Kay County Red Cross
      KK5GY Arlyn 580-362-1248 KK5GY@ARRL.NET 

      STILLWATER, 1st Tuesday Odd-numbered months, 7:00 pm
      Stillwater City Hall, K5KC Ken 405-377-7586
 
  
      ----- OKLAHOMA AMATEUR RADIO CLUBS -----  

      Ada Amateur Radio Club 147.285+
      Contact: KC5TGA Charles 580-436-4425

      Aeronautical Center Amateur Radio Club 146.850- 146.985- PL141.3
      Contact: KB5IBY Clarence 405-632-3545

      Altus Area Amateur Radio Assn AJ5Q 146.790- PL100 147.285+ 
      Contact: KD5CYW Ron 580-482-8446 KD5CYW@ARRL.NET

      Choctaw Amateur Radio Club 147.090+
      Contact: N5ENQ Don 405-732-6749

      Del City Amateur Radio Club 145.250- PL103.5
      Contact: KE5APB Sunday 405-476-4888 SUNDAY@W5DEL.COM

      Edmond Amateur Radio Society 147.135+ 443.425+
      Contact: W1DY Wendy 405-720-2504 K5EOK@YAHOO.COM 

      Enid Amateur Radio Club 145.290- PL141.3 147.150+ 444.400+ 
      Contact: KD5BA Al KD5BA@ARRL.NET

      Hobart Amateur Radio Association 146.895- PL100 
      Contact: KE5BPL Steve 580-726-3493 KE5BPL@SBCGLOBAL.NET   

      Kay County A.R.C. 146.970- 146.730- 444.700+ PL88.5
      Contact: W5HZZ Dave W5HZZ@ARRL.NET

      Mayes County Amateur Radio Club 147.060+ PL88.5

      Midwest City Amateur Radio Association
      Contact: N5GTD George 405-741-0734 N5GTD@N5GTD.COM
 
      Mid-Oklahoma Repeator Incorporated 146.670- 146.925- 
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Date: Sat Aug 26 02:16:06 2006
Subject: [PBARC] FW: The ARRL Letter, Vol 25, No 34
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The ARRL Letter
Vol. 25, No. 34
August 25, 2006
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IN THIS EDITION:

* +US businesswoman will be first female civilian space traveler
* +Roanoke Division Vice Director seat is only one contested
* +Tasmanian high schoolers experience ham radio contact with ISS
* +SSTV system in space undergoing troubleshooting
* +Ohio, Idaho section managers retain seats in contested elections
* +Silent SuitSat-1 still in orbit
*  Solar Update
*  IN BRIEF: 
     This weekend on the radio
     ARRL Certification and Continuing Education course registration
    +Two radio amateurs to be aboard shuttle Atlantis
    +Interoperability called vital to public safety first-responder missions
     Katrina documentary to air
     Smithsonian's NN3SI to QRT during museum renovations
     Jerry Seligman, W7BUN, SK
     DXCC says some ZL7/KH0PR cards rejected in error
     SEWFERS Wisconsin Hamfest canceled
     Correction

+Available on ARRL Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> 

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==>ANOUSHEH ANSARI IS A "GO" AS FIRST FEMALE CIVILIAN SPACE TRAVELER

It's official! Iranian-American businesswoman Anousheh Ansari, 39, will
travel to the International Space Station next month as part of the Russian
Soyuz TMA-9 "taxi mission," Space Adventures Ltd
<http://www.spaceadventures.com/> announced today. An eleventh-hour stand-in
for Daisuke "Dice-K" Enomoto as the fourth civilian to fly to the ISS,
Ansari would be the first female civilian "spaceflight participant."
Enomoto, 34, was removed from the Soyuz flight roster for medical reasons.
Although Ansari has had at least some training in using the Amateur Radio on
the International Space Station (ARISS) <http://www.rac.ca/ariss> gear, it's
not yet known whether she'll make ham radio contacts with Earth during her
approximately 10-day stay in space.

"By reaching this dream I've had since childhood, I hope to tangibly
demonstrate to young people all over the world that there is no limit to
what they can accomplish," said Ansari, co-founder and chairman of Prodea
Systems Inc, a digital home technology company that is sponsoring her
efforts. "I'm thankful to both Space Adventures and Dice-K Enomoto for
providing me this opportunity."

Ansari will join ISS Expedition 14 crew members NASA astronaut Michael
Lopez-Alegria, KE5GTK, and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, RZ3FT, when
Soyuz TMA-9 launches September 14 from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Lopez-Alegria and Tyurin - a member of the ISS Expedition 3 crew - will stay
aboard the ISS for about six months.

Space Adventures says Ansari began her cosmonaut training earlier this year
in preparation for a future orbital spaceflight.

"We are pleased to announce this historic event, the world's first female
space tourist, and are overjoyed that Anousheh is ready for flight," Space
Adventures President and CEO Eric Anderson said in a statement. "She has
been training diligently for several months now and has been certified for
flight. We celebrate Anousheh's dedication in her spaceflight preparations
and wish her a successful and awe-inspiring mission."

Space Adventures already has arranged for three civilians to visit the ISS.
Previous private space explorers have included Dennis Tito, KG6FZX, in 2001,
South Africa's Mark Shuttleworth in 2003 and Greg Olsen, KC2ONX, in 2005.
ARISS arranged for all three space travelers to make contacts with students
on Earth during their respective stays in space.

Ansari was the winner of the 2000 National Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
sponsored by Working Woman magazine. Her family made a major contribution to
the X Prize - now known as the Ansari X Prize - which offered a $10 million
prize for the first successful private reusable space vehicle. The prize was
won in 2004 by a team headed by aerospace designer Burt Rutan. 

Comments Enomoto posted on his Web site this week suggest he views his
grounding as a temporary setback in his goal of visiting space. He said that
while the Russian medical board has left open the possibility that the
problem can be remedied and he'll be able to return to training in the
future, that wouldn't happen in time to permit him take part in the
September mission. Dice-K reportedly was already trained and authorized by
Russia to operate the ARISS equipment aboard the ISS using the RS0ISS call
sign and was to have made some school group contacts. 

In addition to Ansari, the return Soyuz flight will carry ISS Expedition 13
crew members Pavel Vinogradov, RV3BS, and Jeff Williams, KD5TVQ, back to
Earth. Vinogradov and Williams have been aboard the ISS since last April.

==>VICE DIRECTOR ELECTION SET IN ROANOKE DIVISION

The only contest in the current election cycle for ARRL Director and Vice
Director seats is in the Roanoke Division. Former South Carolina Section
Manager Patricia Hensley, N4ROS, and the incumbent, the Rev Leslie Shattuck,
K4NK, have filed petitions for the vice director seat. The ARRL Ethics and
Elections Committee has declared Hensley and Shattuck eligible to run.

No challengers stepped forward to face Roanoke Division Director Dennis
Bodson, W4PWF, or incumbent directors or vice directors in four other ARRL
divisions. Ballots will go out by October 1 to all full ARRL Roanoke
Division members in good standing as of September 10. Votes will be tallied
at ARRL Headquarters and the winner announced on November 17.

Current office holders in the five affected divisions filed valid petitions
by the August 18 deadline to run for new three-year terms. In addition to
Bodson, the Ethics and Elections Committee has declared these unopposed
candidates elected: In the Central Division, Director Dick Isely, W9GIG, and
Vice Director Howard Huntington, K9KM; in the Hudson Division, Director
Frank Fallon, N2FF, and Vice Director Joyce Birmingham, KA2ANF; in the New
England Division, Director Tom Frenaye, K1KI, and Vice Director Mike
Raisbeck, K1TWF, and in the Northwestern Division, Director Jim
Fenstermaker, K9JF, and Vice Director Bill Sawders, K7ZM.

In 2000 Hensley topped a field of three candidates to become South Carolina
SM. She lost her bid for a second term to Jim Boehner, N2ZZ.

Shattuck, who chairs the ARRL Board of Directors' Historical Committee, was
tapped to fill the Vice Director's seat in 2000 after then-Roanoke Division
Director John Kanode, N4MM, was elected as a vice president and Bodson moved
into the director's seat. Shattuck, who also served as South Carolina
Section Manager (1997-2000), was elected Roanoke Division Vice Director in
his own right later that year.

Successful candidates for the 2007-2009 term take office January 1.

==>ASTRONAUT, TASMANIAN STUDENTS WORK THROUGH ISS HAM RADIO CONTACT GLITCHES

Although apparent technical problems plagued an August 18 Amateur Radio on
the International Amateur Station (ARISS) contact between NA1SS and students
in Tasmania, US astronaut Jeff Williams, KD5TVQ, was able to hear and
respond to a few questions. Then, after repeatedly experiencing difficulty
copying questions posed by students gathered at Reece High School, in
Devonport, Williams opened the NA1SS microphone and ad-libbed for a few
minutes, running down what amounted to a short list of frequently asked
questions he's heard during past ARISS school QSOs.

"Sometimes we're asked about exercise in space and the adaptation of our
bodies," Williams told the students, who represented both Reece and
Devonport high schools. "In weightlessness, our muscles and bones will
atrophy, so we exercise every day by running on a treadmill, and we also
have a weight-lifting machine -- we get into a harness to do those
exercises. And we also have a bicycle ergometer."

Williams went on to say that food aboard the ISS is "very good, overall" and
similar to what the crew might eat on Earth -- split evenly between Russian
and American cuisine. Some meal items come in cans or need hydration, while
others are packaged for easy reheating in the ISS galley's oven.

"It's just a little bit more difficult to manage the food, of course,
because it will float off if you let go of it," he pointed out. To avoid
that problem with beverages, the crew consumes liquids via a straw from
closed containers, he said.

At times during the approximately nine-minute contact, Williams was able to
understand and respond to some students' questions, and when he couldn't,
W6SRJ Earth station control op Tim Bosma, W6ISS, attempted to relay the
questions. Replying to one, Williams told the students that ISS crew members
don't usually feel claustrophobic during their duty tours. "I think they
screen us out before they ever select us to do this, to make sure we don't
get claustrophobic," he said.

Verizon Conferencing donated a teleconferencing link to provide two-way
audio between Australia and W6SRJ in Santa Rosa, California. Will Marchant,
KC6ROL, moderated the contact for those listening via the teleconference.
ARISS volunteers were unable to immediately determine why Williams had
trouble copying W6SRJ at NA1SS.

After the ISS had gone over the horizon, ARISS Mentor Tony Hutchison,
VK5ZAI, volunteered to field any additional student questions. One student
wanted to know about the ARISS school contact schedule. ARISS Volunteer
School Coordinator John Nickel, WD5EEV, responded.

"We try to do at least one school a week, and we try to do it all over the
world," he explained. "It's an international operation, so we try to cover
all the continents at least for those schools that do apply." Nickel added
that there's about a three-week transition period during ISS crew
changeovers when no ARISS school contacts are scheduled.

The technical glitches did cause a few long faces at the school, said Tony
Bedelph VK7AX, of the NorthWest Tasmania Amateur Radio Interest Group, which
helped set up for the contact in the Reece auditorium. Despite the
difficulties, Bedelph called the QSO "a great experience for us all."
Approximately 100 people were on hand for the event, he noted, and the
contact attracted the attention of local news media.

ARISS <http://www.rac.ca/ariss> is an international educational outreach,
with US participation by ARRL, AMSAT and NASA.

==>ISS CREW, ARISS TEAM TROUBLESHOOTING SLOW-SCAN TV SYSTEM

The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)
<http://www.rac.ca/ariss> team is coordinating with Expedition 13 Commander
Pavel Vinogradov, RV3BS, and ARISS-Russia's Sergei Samburov, RV3DR, to
troubleshoot the slow-scan television (SSTV) system onboard the ISS. The
SSTV system remains off the air.

"Photos of the current SSTV configuration that were downlinked to Earth
showed several unanticipated results from the initial tests," ISS Ham Radio
Project Engineer Kenneth Ransom, N5VHO, told ARRL. "More extensive
troubleshooting is being developed and could further delay permanent
activation of the radio." He pointed out that Vinogradov is only able to
work on the system in his free time; he's also due to return to Earth in
September.

During the early stages of SSTV testing in late July, Vinogradov thrilled
Earth station operators by manually transmitting several pictures on 2
meters (the system has been using 144.490 and 145.800 MHz) using the RS0ISS
call sign. Ransom says initial tests were run over Moscow, and then the
system was left on for a few orbits.

Plans call for Vinogradov to continue checking out the SSTV software,
configure and optimize the radio and perform integration checks necessary.
So far, the SSTV system has been unable to function properly in the
autonomous "slide show" mode, Ransom said.

Miles Mann, WF1F, who developed the SSTV system as an ARISS project,
explains that slide-show mode will permit the crew to preload a directory of
images that then will automatically be transmitted to Earth. "The crew will
not need to keep pushing a button to send images," he said in a recent news
release. "In theory, the system can run for weeks at a time without crew
involvement."

The SSTV system is not yet configured to receive SSTV transmissions from
Earth stations, and no uplink frequency will be made public until testing is
done. Earthbound radio amateurs are advised not to attempt to transmit SSTV
images to the ISS. Mann has posted detailed information about the SSTV
project on his MAREX-NA Web site <http://www.marexmg.org./>.

==>INCUMBENT SECTION MANAGERS OVERCOME RE-ELECTION CHALLENGES IN OHIO, IDAHO

Incumbent ARRL Section Managers in Ohio and Idaho won re-election in the
only two contested races of the current SM election cycle. ARRL Field and
Educational Services staffers counted and verified election ballots August
22 at ARRL Headquarters. Sitting SMs were re-elected without opposition in
seven other League sections.

In the Ohio Section, veteran SM Joe Phillips, K8QOE, outpolled challenger
Mark Erbaugh, N8ME, 1235 to 747. The nearly 2000 ballots cast by Ohio
Section ARRL members were testament to the high interest in this race.
Phillips's win makes him the first Ohio SM elected to five terms. He's been
in office since October 1998.

"I want to thank all Ohio Section voters for giving me the privilege of
heading the ARRL's best section," Phillips said after the votes were in.
"Mark, N8ME, ran a thoughtful and issue-oriented campaign, which made this
election a model for election campaigning."

In the Idaho Section, incumbent SM Doug Rich, W7DVR, topped a field of three
candidates. Rich received 154 votes to 118 for John Wilson, K0IP, and 83 for
past three-term Idaho SM Don Clower, KA7T. Rich has been SM since September,
2003, when he was appointed to fill the year remaining in the previous SM's
term. He was elected in his own right in October 2004.

During the campaign, Rich expressed his belief that an SM should focus on
disaster readiness and communications. He has completed all three levels of
the ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Communications courses as well as the
Federal Emergency Management Agency Incident Command System courses.

Incumbent SMs in seven other ARRL sections were elected without opposition.
They are: Betsey Doane, K1EIC, Connecticut; Skip Jackson, KS0J, Minnesota;
Kent Olson, KA0LDG, North Dakota; John Thomason, WB5SYT, Oklahoma; Sherri
Brower, W4STB, Southern Florida; John Ellis, NP2B, Virgin Islands and Scott
Bauer, W2LC, Western New York.

New two-year terms for successful candidates begin October 1.

The ARRL will re-solicit nominations for the position of Puerto Rico SM
starting in the October 2006 QST. In the meantime, incumbent Puerto Rico SM
Victor Madera, KP4PQ, will continue in office.

==>LONG-SILENT SUITSAT-1 KEEPS GOING AND GOING

When SuitSat-1 -- the novel satellite built in a surplus Russian Orlan
spacesuit -- was launched during a spacewalk from the International Space
Station last February 3, those familiar with orbital mechanics predicted it
would stay in orbit for 120 days at best. As of August 25, some 203 days
(nearly seven months) later -- largely forgotten and its ham radio voice
long since silent -- SuitSat-1 has defied the odds and remains in orbit some
155 miles above Earth.

A project of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)
program, SuitSat-1, identifying as RS0RS, transmitted its voice greetings on
2 meters plus an SSTV picture thousands of times. Although its signal was
far weaker than it was supposed to be for reasons never determined with any
certainty, SuitSat-1 remained operational for more than two weeks.

ARISS International Chairman Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, had credited
ARISS-Russia's Sergei Samburov, RV3DR, and his colleagues with coming up
with the SuitSat concept, called Radioskaf or Radio Sputnik in Russian.

The SuitSat-1 mission proved to be an Amateur Radio public relations
bonanza. In addition to prompting dozens of news items on Web sites and in
journals around the world, Reader's Digest judged SuitSat-1 "Best Empty
Suit" in its "America's 100 Best: The 2006 List" Popular Science ran an
article about SuitSat-1 in its June issue called "Tossed in Space."

To keep the SuitSat-1 momentum going a bit longer ARISS and AMSAT in May
announced a "Chicken Little Contest"
<http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/ariss/suitsatContest.php>, in which
participants pick the date on which they believe SuitSat-1 will drop out of
orbit and burn up in Earth's atmosphere. Entrants are only allowed one
guess, and the winner will be the individual who picks the date closest to
SuitSat-1's actual demise. Those who have not already entered may do so by
filling out the online entry form on the AMSAT Web site. The odds could be
in their favor.

Certificates will go to winners in each of three age groups. Winners not
only earn bragging rights, but the fame and notoriety associated with
successful satellite re-entry prognostication. 

Even before SuitSat-1 went silent, ARISS and AMSAT already were discussing
the possibility of a SuitSat-2 with contacts in Russia, although plans
remain tentative at this stage. ARRL ARISS Liaison Rosalie White, K1STO, is
among those named to the SuitSat-2 team, which will meet prior to the ARISS
International Meeting/AMSAT Space Symposium October 5-10. Among other
things, the team will look into the possibility of equipping SuitSat-2 with
solar panels instead of just batteries, to extend its usable life. No formal
announcements about SuitSat-2 are expected until around mid-October.

Meanwhile, the time grows nigh when Suit-Sat-1 will pick up enough
additional drag from Earth's atmosphere that friction-generated heat will
cause it to burn up and vaporize. Just when that will happen is still
anyone's guess.

==>SOLAR UPDATE

Solar sage Tad "Who Let the Dogs Out!" Cook, K7RA, Seattle, Washington,
reports: The average daily sunspot number was 12 points lower this week than
last, but the geomagnetic indices were higher. Active geomagnetic conditions
on August 19-22 were the result of an August 19 change in the Interplanetary
Magnetic Field (IMF) opening toward the south. This allowed a solar wind to
affect Earth.

Geophysical Institute Prague predicts quiet to unsettled conditions for
August 25, unsettled August 26-28, quiet to unsettled on August 29 and quiet
August 30-31. "Quiet" and "unsettled" refer to geomagnetic activity. Low
geomagnetic activity is considered good for HF communications.

NOAA predicts the geomagnetic planetary A index for August 25 through
September 3 at 5, 8, 12, 12, 10, 8, 5, 5, 10 and 20.

For more information concerning propagation and an explanation of the
numbers used in this bulletin see the ARRL Technical Information Service
Propagation page <http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/propagation.html>.

Sunspot numbers for August 17 through 23 were 26, 29, 21, 15, 24, 14 and 22,
with a mean of 21.6. 10.7 cm flux was 85.8, 88.5, 88.8, 88.1, 87.8, 80.8,
and 78.3, with a mean of 85.4. Estimated planetary A indices were 5, 12, 38,
24, 13, 17 and 7, with a mean of 16.6. Estimated mid-latitude A indices were
4, 9, 21, 14, 10, 17 and 4, with a mean of 11.3.

__________________________________

==>IN BRIEF:

* This weekend on the radio: The Ohio and Hawaii QSO parties, the ALARA
Contest, the Keyman's Club of Japan Contest, the YO DX HF Contest, the SCC
RTTY Championship, the SARL HF CW Contest and the CQC Summer VHF/UHF QSO
Party are the weekend of August 26-27. JUST AHEAD: The All Asian DX Contest
(SSB), the Russian RTTY World Wide Contest, the Wake-Up! QRP Sprint, RSGB
SSB Field Day, IARU Region 1 Field Day (SSB) AGCW Straight Key Party and the
DARC 10-Meter Digital Contest are the weekend of September 2-3. the Michigan
QRP Labor Day CW Sprint is September 4-5. The ARS Spartan Sprint is
September 5. See the ARRL Contest Branch page
<http://www.arrl.org/contests/> and the WA7BNM Contest Calendar
<http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more info.

* ARRL Certification and Continuing Education course registration:
Registration remains open through Sunday, September 3, for these ARRL
Certification and Continuing Education (CCE) online courses. Classes begin
Friday September 15. Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 2
(EC-002), Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 3 (EC-003), Antenna
Modeling (EC-004), HF Digital Communications (EC-005), VHF/UHF -- Life
Beyond the Repeater (EC-008) and Radio Frequency Propagation (EC-011). These
courses also will open for registration Friday, September 1, for classes
beginning Friday, October 20. To learn more, visit the CCE Course Listing
page <http://www.arrl.org/cce/courses.html> or contact the CCE Department
<cce@arrl.org>.

* Two radio amateurs to be aboard shuttle Atlantis: Mission Specialist Heide
Stefanyshyn-Piper, KD5TVR, and Dan Burbank, KC5ZSX, will be the only US
Amateur Radio licensees aboard the shuttle Atlantis, scheduled to head for
the International Space Station Sunday, August 27, at 2030 UTC. The only
woman on Mission STS-115, Stefanyshyn-Piper will be making first trip into
space since becoming an astronaut 10 years ago. Burbank previously flew on
Mission STS-106. In addition to Stefanyshyn-Piper and Burbank, the STS-115
crew consists of Commander Brent Jett, Pilot Chris Ferguson and mission
specialists Joe Tanner and Steve MacLean, who represents the Canadian Space
Agency. This mission will mark the first time in nearly four years that a
space station component will be added to the orbiting outpost, which is home
to NA1SS. During three spacewalks, Atlantis crew members will install a
second set of solar arrays on the space station -- doubling the station's
ability to generate power from sunlight -- and the P3/P4 truss to support
the arrays. No Amateur Radio operation from Atlantis is planned. The ISS
recently did an orbital "reboost" to place the station at the correct
altitude to support the rendezvous with Atlantis as well as September's
Soyuz launch of the Expedition 14 crew.

* Interoperability called vital to public safety first-responder missions:
California Department of General Services Senior Telecommunications Engineer
Glen Nash, K6GSN, told a Radio Club of America (RCA) breakfast meeting
August 9, that wireless communication among public safety first responders
is a critical tool to satisfying their mission requirements. The meeting was
held during a national convention of the Association of Public-Safety
Communications Officials-International (APCO) in Orlando, Florida. An APCO
past president, Nash chairs the Technology Committee of the National Public
Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC). ARRL has a relationship with both
organizations. Nash explained that the need for interoperability comes into
play during police chases crossing jurisdictional lines and mutual
assistance among neighboring fire departments to multi-agency drug
enforcement and major emergencies involving multiple -- and sometimes
distant -- agencies. Nash believes interoperability is not simply a
technology problem. In addition to technical barriers to wireless
interoperability, he cited cultural, social and language or terminology
differences. "There are many areas where we need to approach the problem,
and many factors to resolve to make it happen," he concluded. More than 100
attended the breakfast meeting, one of a series held every year by the Radio
Club of America at conventions. Founded in 1909, the Radio Club of America
is the world's oldest radio communications society. It promotes cooperation
among those interested in the advancement and scientific study of radio
communication.

* Katrina documentary to air: The documentary "Postmark: Katrina" will air
on The Weather Channel <http://www.weather.com/> Sunday and Monday, August
27 and 28, at 8 PM Eastern and Pacific Time as part of the cable network's
Storm Stories series. The hour-long program, produced by ARRL Member Les
Rayburn, N1LF, focuses on the restoration of mail service to the US Gulf
Coast in the wake of the devastating storm and mentions Amateur Radio's role
in the storm response and recovery effort. Rayburn and his crew were
embedded for six weeks with US Postal Inspection Service officers within
hours of Katrina's landfall. "In our documentary, there is some brief
Amateur Radio voice traffic depicted, along with a graphic explaining how
repeaters work, and even some Morse code," Rayburn told ARRL. "Our missions
took us to Waveland, Biloxi, New Orleans, Bay St Louis and on to Houston.
When not on duty filming, I also conducted mobile HF missions for the
National Communications System SHARES program, keeping in contact with their
watch desk on 20 meters." In addition to the August 27-28 airings, Rayburn
expects the program to air at other times in the coming weeks. "We were
proud to tell the story of how the US Postal Service worked tirelessly to
restore mail to the affected area, and also to aid in the recovery using our
amateur HF station," he says.

* Smithsonian's NN3SI to QRT during museum renovations: NN3SI, the Amateur
Radio station exhibit at the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of
American History in Washington, DC, will QRT in late August while the museum
undergoes renovations that will include the ham station. The museum is
scheduled to reopen by the summer of 2008. Inaugurated in 1976 and supported
by a volunteer staff, NN3SI occupies a corner in the "Information Age"
exhibit on the first floor of the National Museum of American History, and
it's been open daily for visiting radio amateurs to operate. -- submitted by
Murray Green, K3BEQ 

* Jerry Seligman, W7BUN, SK: Jerry Seligman, W7BUN, of E South Hill,
Washington, died August 13. He was 72. An ARRL Life Member, Seligman was
well known in the Pacific Northwest as an Amateur Radio "institution,"
mentor and promoter. "Jerry was keenly interested in the advancement of
Amateur Radio and particularly with the recruitment of new hams and the
pursuit of their advancement to higher classes of licenses," said Chip
Margelli, K7JA, a longtime friend. "Jerry always pushed his students to
learn just a little bit more, arousing their curiosity in the areas of
technical ability and operating skill, and he always, above all, led by
setting a good example of proper operating procedure on the air." Seligman
served as a Radio Club of Tacoma (W7DK) officer, including as president and
board member. "Jerry was active in virtually every area of club operations
over 40 years, perhaps serving best as the club's conscience," said an
announcement on the club's Web site. "For many years Jerry taught an amateur
radio class at Bates Vocational Technical School, and many local amateurs
owe their original licenses to Jerry's efforts." More recently he conducted
the club's General and Extra class training sessions with great success. He
also was an active net control station and contester. A memorial service is
planned.

* DXCC says some ZL7/KH0PR cards rejected in error: The ARRL DXCC Desk has
announced that it inadvertently rejected several ZL7/KH0PR QSL cards for the
May 2-5, 2005, Chatham Island operation. This operation has been accredited
by DXCC. If your ZL7/KH0PR QSL was turned down, you can claim credit by
contacting DXCC Manager Bill Moore, NC1L <dxcc@arrl.org>. The DXCC Desk also
notes that the DXCC computer has assigned Country Code 514 to Montenegro and
Country Code 515 to Swain's Island. Some logging programs and databases use
these numbers, but they have no particular significance. There are now 337
current entities on the DXCC List.

* SEWFERS Wisconsin Hamfest canceled: The Southeastern Wisconsin Wisconsin
FM Amateur Repeater Society has announced the cancellation of its SWAPFEST,
scheduled for September 10 in Hubertus, Wisconsin. Contact SEWFARS
<sewfars@hotmail.com> for more information.

* Correction: The obituary for Jack W. Herbstreit, ex-W0DW, in The ARRL
Letter, Vol 25, No 32 (August 4, 2006) contained some incorrect information.
The International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR), which Herbstreit
directed from 1966 to 1974, was a predecessor of the International
Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R).

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From egwolfjr at email.com  Wed Aug 30 07:42:29 2006
From: egwolfjr at email.com (E. Glenn Wolf, Jr.)
Date: Wed Aug 30 07:43:18 2006
Subject: [PBARC] PREPAREDNESS
Message-ID: <014d01c6cc29$5ff4ec10$0200a8c0@XPS600>


I got this from Tom, K5WTH, and thought it would be good to share ...

73,
glenn


Hello everyone,

September is National Preparedness month. We all need to ensure that our
families and friends are prepared for an emergency. Please take a few
minutes and visit this PREPARDNESS site and also read the 30 TIP'S below.

http://www.ready.gov/america/npm/index.htm
<http://www.ready.gov/america/npm/index.htm> 

30 Tips for Emergency Preparedness 

Here are 30 tips to help you and your family to become better prepared for
an emergency.

Preparedness Tip #1 
Take a moment to imagine that there is an emergency, like a fire in your
home, and you need to leave quickly.  What are the best escape routes from
your home?  Find at least two ways out of each room.  Now, write it down -
you've got the beginning of a plan. 

Preparedness Tip #2 
Pick a place to meet after a disaster.  Designate two meeting places.
Choose one right outside your home, in case of a sudden household emergency,
such as a fire. The second place you choose needs to be outside your
neighborhood, in the event that it is not safe to stay near or return to
your home. 

Preparedness Tip #3 
Choose an emergency contact person outside your area because it may be
easier to call long distance than locally after a local/regional disaster.
Take a minute now to call or e-mail an out-of-town friend or family member
to ask him or her to be your family's designated contact in the event of an
emergency. Be sure to share the contact's phone number with everyone in the
family.  During an emergency, you can call your contact who can share with
other family members where you are; how you are doing; and how to get in
contact with you. Remember, PAY phones will usually work when no other
phones will.

Preparedness Tip #4 
Complete an emergency contact card and make copies for each member of your
family to carry with them. Be sure to include an out-of-town contact on your
contact card.  It may be easier to reach someone out of town if local phone
lines are out of service or overloaded. You should also have at least one
traditionally wired landline phone, as cordless or cellular phones may not
work in an emergency. Visit www.redcross.org
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcr
oss.org&title=www.redcross.org>  or www.ready.gov
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ready
.gov&title=www.ready.gov>  for sample emergency contact cards.

Preparedness Tip #5 
Dogs may be man's best friend, but due to health regulations, most emergency
shelters cannot house animals. Find out in advance how to care for your pets
and working animals when disaster strikes. Pets should not be left behind,
but could be taken to a veterinary office, family member's home or animal
shelter during an emergency.  Also be sure to store extra food and water for
pets. For more information, visit  the  Animal Safety section on
www.redcross.org
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcr
oss.org&title=www.redcross.org>  or visit  the Humane Society Web site at
www.hsus.org
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hsus.
org&title=www.hsus.org>  

Preparedness Tip #6 
Go through your calendar now, and put a reminder on it - every six months -
to review your plan, update numbers, and check supplies to be sure nothing
has expired, spoiled, or changed. Also remember to practice your tornado,
fire escape or other disaster plans.

Preparedness Tip #7 
Check your child's school Web site or call the school office to request a
copy of the school's emergency plan. Keep a copy at home and work or other
places where you spend a lot of your time and make sure the school's plan is
incorporated into your family's emergency plan.  Also, learn about the
disaster plans at your workplace or other places where you and your family
spend time.

Preparedness Tip #8 
Teach your children how and when to call 9-1-1 or your local Emergency
Medical Services number for help.  Post these and other emergency telephone
numbers by telephones.

Preparedness Tip #9 
Practice. Conduct fire drills and practice evacuating your home twice a
year. Drive your planned evacuation route and plot alternate routes on a map
in case main roads are blocked or gridlocked. Practice earthquake and
tornado drills at home, school and work. Commit a weekend to update
telephone numbers, emergency supplies and review your plan with everyone.

Preparedness Tip #10 
A community working together during an emergency makes sense.  

*	Talk to your neighbors about how you can work together during an
emergency. 
*	Find out if anyone has specialized equipment like a power generator,
or expertise such as medical knowledge, that might help in a crisis. 
*	Decide who will check on elderly or disabled neighbors. 
*	Make back-up plans for children in case you can't get home in an
emergency. 

Sharing plans and communicating in advance is a good strategy

Preparedness Tip #11 
What if disaster strikes while you're at work?  Do you know the emergency
preparedness plan for your workplace?  While many companies have been more
alert and pro-active in preparing for disasters of all types since the
September 11, 2001 attacks, a national survey indicates that many employees
still don't know what their workplace plan is for major or minor disasters.
If you don't know yours, make a point to ask. Know multiple ways to exit
your building, participate in workplace evacuation drills, and consider
keeping some emergency supplies at the office. Visit www.ready.gov
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ready
.gov&title=www.ready.gov>  and click on Ready Business for more information
about business preparedness.

Preparedness Tip #12 
You should keep enough supplies in your home to meet the needs of you and
your family for at least three days. Build an emergency supply kit to take
with you in an evacuation. The basics to stock in your portable kit include:
water, food, battery-powered radio and flashlight with extra batteries,
first aid supplies, change of clothing, blanket or sleeping bag, wrench or
pliers, whistle, dust mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape, trash bags, map,
a manual can opener for canned food and special items for infants, elderly,
the sick or people with disabilities. Keep these items in an easy to carry
container such as a covered trash container, a large backpack, or a duffle
bag. 

Preparedness Tip #13 
Preparing for emergencies needn't be expensive if you're thinking ahead and
buying small quantities at a time. Make a list of some foods that:

*	Have a long shelf-life and will not spoil (non-perishable). 
*	You and your family like. 
*	Do not require cooking. 
*	Can be easily stored. 
*	Have a low salt content as salty foods will make you more thirsty. 

Keep the list in your purse or wallet and pick up a few items each time
you're shopping and/or see a sale until you have built up a well-stocked
supply that can sustain each member of your family for at least three days
following an emergency.

Preparedness Tip #14 
Take a minute to check your family's first aid kit, and note any depleted
items - then, add them to your shopping list. Don't have a first aid kit?
Add that to the list or build a kit yourself.  Just add the following items
to your shopping list and assemble a first aid kit. Consider creating a kit
for each vehicle as well: 

First Aid Kits - Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each
car. 

*	(20) adhesive bandages, various sizes 
*	(1) 5" x 9" sterile dressing 
*	(1) conforming roller gauze bandage 
*	(2) triangular bandages 
*	(2) 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads 
*	(2) 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads 
*	(1) roll 3" cohesive bandage 
*	(2) germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer 
*	(6) antiseptic wipes 
*	(2) pair large medical grade non-latex gloves 
*	Adhesive tape, 2" width 
*	Anti-bacterial ointment 
*	Cold pack 
*	Scissors (small, personal) 
*	Tweezers 
*	CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield 
*	First Aid Manual 

Non-Prescription and Prescription Drugs 

*	Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever 
*	Anti-diarrhea medication 
*	Antacid (for stomach upset) 
*	Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison
Control Center) 
*	Laxative 
*	Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) 
*	Prescription drugs, as recommended by your physician, and copies of
the prescriptions in case they need to be replaced 

For more information about first aid kits, visit www.redcross.org
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcr
oss.org&title=www.redcross.org> .

Preparedness Tip #15 
Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person. Store a minimum of one
gallon of water per person per day (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for
food preparation and sanitation). Store water in plastic containers such as
soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break,
such as milk cartons or glass bottles. A normally active person needs to
drink at least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments and strenuous
activity can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers, and people who
are sick will also need more.

Preparedness Tip #16 
One of the easiest ways you can prepare for emergencies is to keep some
supplies readily available. Every kit is unique and can be tailored to meet
the specific needs of your family, but below is a general list of supplies
you may want to consider:

Tools and Supplies (Essential Items are Marked with an Asterisk *) 

*	Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils 
*	Emergency preparedness manual and a copy of your disaster plan,
including your emergency contacts list 
*	Battery-operated radio and extra batteries* 
*	Flashlight and extra batteries* 
*	Cash or traveler's checks, change* 
*	Non-electric can opener, utility knife* 
*	Fire extinguisher: small ABC type stored near where fires are likely
to occur such as a kitchen, or near a fireplace. It should not be kept in
the disaster supplies kit. 
*	Tube tent 
*	Duct Tape* 
*	Compass 
*	Matches in a waterproof container 
*	Aluminum foil 
*	Plastic storage containers 
*	Signal flare 
*	Paper, pencil* 
*	Needles, thread 
*	Medicine dropper 
*	Shut-off wrench or pliers, to turn off household gas and water 
*	Whistle* 
*	Plastic sheeting* 
*	Map of the area (for locating shelters and evacuation routes) 

(Continued in the next tip)

Preparedness Tip #17 
Also include items for sanitation in your emergency supply kit.  Consider
the following:

Sanitation (Essential Items are Marked with an Asterisk *) 

*	Toilet paper, towelettes* 
*	Soap, liquid detergent* 
*	Feminine supplies* 
*	Personal hygiene items* 
*	Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)* 
*	Plastic bucket with tight lid 
*	Disinfectant 
*	Household chlorine bleach 

 (Continued in the next tip)

Preparedness Tip #18 
Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person in
your emergency supply kit.  We suggest long pants and long sleeves for
additional protection after a disaster. 

Clothing and Bedding (Essential Items are Marked with an Asterisk *) 

*	Sturdy shoes or work boots* 
*	Rain gear* 
*	Blankets or sleeping bags* 
*	Hat and gloves 
*	Thermal underwear 
*	Sunglasses 

Preparedness Tip #19
You should also keep a smaller version of your emergency supply kit in your
vehicle, in case you are commuting or traveling when disaster strikes.

Emergency Kit For Your Vehicle

*	Bottled water and non-perishable high energy foods, such as granola
bars, raisins and peanut butter 
*	Flashlight and extra batteries 
*	Blanket 
*	Booster cables 
*	Fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type) 
*	First aid kit and manual 
*	Maps 
*	Shovel 
*	Tire repair kit and pump 
*	Flares or other emergency marking devices 

Preparedness Tip #20 
Teach children how to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. Review emergency action
steps with all family members: 

*	Check the scene and the victim 
*	Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number posted by the telephone 
*	Care for the victim 

Help your children learn more about emergencies. Download this preparedness
coloring book
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcr
oss.org%2Fpubs%2Fdspubs%2Fchildmatls.html%23genprep&title=preparedness+color
ing+book> . or visit Red Cross' "Masters of Disaster
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcr
oss.org%2Fdisaster%2Fmasters%2F&title=Masters+of+Disaster> ."

Preparedness Tip #21 
Read the information on your city, county and/or state government Web sites
as well as the "Be Prepared" section of www.redcross.org
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcr
oss.org&title=www.redcross.org>  or Ready.gov
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ready
.gov&title=Ready.gov>  and print emergency preparedness information. Be sure
to keep a copy with your disaster supplies kit. It can provide telephone
numbers, addresses and other information you need when electronic
connections are not available options for obtaining the information.

Preparedness Tip #22 
When water is of questionable purity, it is easiest to use bottled water for
drinking and cooking if it is available. When it's not available, it is
important to know how to treat contaminated water. In addition to having a
bad odor and taste, water from questionable sources may be contaminated by a
variety of microorganisms, including, bacteria and parasites that cause
diseases such as dysentery, cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis. All water of
uncertain purity should be treated before use. Use one or a combination of
these treatments:

*	Filter:  Filter the water using a piece of cloth or coffee filter to
remove solid particles. 
*	Boil:  Bring it to a rolling boil for about one full minute. Cool it
and pour it back and forth between two clean containers to improve its taste
before drinking it. 
*	Chlorinate: 
	- Add 16 drops (1/8 teaspoon) of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon
of water. Stir to mix. Sodium hypochlorite of the concentration of 5.25% to
6% should be the only active ingredient in the bleach. There should not be
any added soap or fragrances. A major bleach manufacturer has also added
Sodium Hydroxide as an active ingredient, which they state does not pose a
health risk for water treatment. 
	- Let stand 30 minutes. 
	- If it smells of chlorine. You can use it. If it does not smell of
chlorine, add 16 more drops (1/8 teaspoon) of chlorine bleach per gallon of
water, let stand 30 minutes, and smell it again. If it smells of chlorine,
you can use it. If it does not smell of chlorine, discard it and find
another source of water. 

Flood water can also be contaminated by toxic chemicals. Do NOT try to treat
flood water.

Preparedness Tip #23 
In some emergencies you may be required to turn off your utilities. To
prepare for this type of event:  

*	Locate the electric, gas and water shut-off valves. 
*	 Keep necessary tools near gas and water shut-off valves 
*	Teach adult family members how to turn off utilities. 

If you turn off the gas, a professional must turn it back on. Do not attempt
to do this yourself.

Preparedness Tip #24 
Understand that during an emergency you may be asked to "shelter-in-place"
or evacuate. Plan for both possibilities and be prepared to listen to
instructions from your local emergency management officials. Visit Ready.go
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ready
.gov&title=Ready.go> v and www.redcross.org/preparedness
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcr
oss.org%2Fpreparedness&title=www.redcross.org%2Fpreparedness>  for more
information on sheltering-in-place.

Preparedness Tip #25 
A disaster can cause significant financial loss. Your apartment or home may
be severely damaged or destroyed. You may be forced to live in temporary
housing. Income may be cut off or significantly reduced. Important financial
records could be destroyed. Take the time now to assess your situation and
ask questions.

To help you, consider using the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK), a
tool developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps or contact your
local Red Cross chapter for Disasters and Financial Planning: A Guide for
Preparedness
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcr
oss.org%2Fservices%2Fdisaster%2Fbeprepared%2FFinRecovery%2FFinPlan%2F&title=
Disasters+and+Financial+Planning%3A+A+Guide+for+Preparedness> . 

Preparedness Tip #26 
Learn if earthquakes are a risk in your area by contacting your local
emergency management office, local American Red Cross chapter, or state
geological survey or department of natural resources. Information about
earthquake risk is also available from the U.S. Geological Survey National
Seismic Hazards project
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Feqhazmaps
.usgs.gov&title=U.S.+Geological+Survey+National+Seismic+Hazards+project> . 

Preparedness Tip #27 
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters in terms of
human hardship and economic loss. As much as 90 percent of the damage
related to all natural disasters (excluding draught) is caused by floods and
associated debris flow. Most communities in the United States can experience
some kind of flooding. Melting snow can combine with rain in the winter and
early spring; severe thunderstorms can bring heavy rain in the spring or
summer; or hurricanes can bring intense rainfall to coastal and inland
states in the summer and fall. Regardless of how a flood occurs, the rule
for being safe is simple: head for higher ground and stay away from
floodwater. Even a shallow depth of fast-moving floodwater produces more
force than most people imagine. You can protect yourself by being prepared
and having time to act. Local radio or television stations or a NOAA Weather
Radio are the best sources of information in a flood situation.

Preparedness Tip #28 
When there is concern about a potential exposure to a chemical or other
airborne hazard, local officials may advise you to "shelter-in-place " and
"seal the room." This is different from taking shelter on the lowest level
of your home in case of a natural disaster like a tornado. If you believe
the air may be badly contaminated or if you are instructed by local
officials, follow the instructions below to create a temporary barrier
between you and the contaminated air outside.

To shelter-in-place and seal-the-room: 

*	Close and lock all windows and exterior doors. 
*	Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems. 
*	Close the fireplace damper. 
*	Get your disaster supplies kit and turn on your battery-powered
radio. 
*	Go to an interior room that is above ground level and without
windows, if possible. In the case of a chemical threat, an above-ground
location is preferable because some chemicals are heavier than air, and may
seep into basements even if the windows are closed. 
*	If directed by local authorities on the radio, use duct tape to seal
all cracks around the door and any vents into the room. Tape plastic
sheeting, such as heavy-duty plastic garbage bags, over any windows. 
*	Listen to your radio or television for further instructions. Local
officials will tell you when you can leave the room in which you are
sheltering, or they may call for evacuation in specific areas at greatest
risk in your community 

Preparedness Tip #29 
If There is an Explosion:

*	Take shelter against your desk or a sturdy table. 
*	Exit the building immediately. 
*	Do not use elevators. 
*	Check for fire and other hazards. 
*	Take your emergency supply kit if time allows. 

If There is a Fire:

*	Exit the building immediately. 
*	If there is smoke, crawl under the smoke to the nearest exit and use
a cloth, if possible, to cover your nose and mouth. 
*	Use the back of your hand to feel the upper, lower, and middle parts
of closed doors. 
*	If the door is not hot, brace yourself against it and open slowly. 
*	If the door is hot, do not open it. Look for another way out. 
*	Do not use elevators. 
*	If your clothes catch on fire, stop-drop-and-roll to put out the
fire. Do not run. 
*	If you are at home, go to your previously designated outside meeting
place. 
*	Account for your family members and carefully supervise small
children. 
*	GET OUT and STAY OUT. Never go back into a burning building. 
*	Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. 

Preparedness Tip #30 
Unlike an explosion, a biological attack may or may not be immediately
obvious. Most likely local health care workers will report a pattern of
unusual illness or a wave of sick people seeking medical attention. The best
source of information will be radio or television reports.

Understand that some biological agents, such as anthrax, do not cause
contagious diseases. Others, like the smallpox virus, can result in diseases
you can catch from other people.

In the event of a biological attack, public health officials may not
immediately be able to provide information on what you should do. It will
take time to determine exactly what the illness is, how it should be
treated, and who may have been exposed. You should watch TV, listen to the
radio, or check the Internet for official news including the following:

*	Are you in the group or area authorities believe may have been
exposed? 
*	What are the signs and symptoms of the disease? 
*	Are medications or vaccines being distributed? 
*	Where? Who should get them and how? 
*	Where should you seek emergency medical care if you become sick? 

During a declared biological emergency:

*	If a family member becomes sick, it is important to be suspicious. 
*	Do not assume, however, that you should go to a hospital emergency
room or that any illness is the result of the biological attack. Symptoms of
many common illnesses may overlap. 
*	Use common sense, practice good hygiene and cleanliness to avoid
spreading germs, and seek medical advice. 
*	Consider if you are in the group or area authorities believe to be
in danger. 
*	If your symptoms match those described and you are in the group
considered at risk, immediately seek emergency medical attention. 

If you are potentially exposed:

*	Follow instructions of doctors and other public health officials. 
*	If the disease is contagious expect to receive medical evaluation
and treatment. You may be advised to stay away from others or even
deliberately quarantined. 
*	For non-contagious diseases, expect to receive medical evaluation
and treatment. 

If you become aware of an unusual and suspicious substance nearby:

*	Quickly get away. 
*	Protect yourself. Cover your mouth and nose with layers of fabric
that can filter the air but still allow breathing. Examples include two to
three layers of cotton such as a t-shirt, handkerchief or towel. Otherwise,
several layers of tissue or paper towels may help. 
*	Wash with soap and water. 
*	Contact authorities. 
*	Watch TV, listen to the radio, or check the Internet for official
news and information including what the signs and symptoms of the disease
are, if medications or vaccinations are being distributed and where you
should seek medical attention if you become sick. 
*	If you become sick seek emergency medical attention. 



From EWOLF at entergy.com  Wed Aug 30 08:45:37 2006
From: EWOLF at entergy.com (WOLF, EARNEST G)
Date: Wed Aug 30 08:46:42 2006
Subject: [PBARC] PREPAREDNESS
Message-ID: <27FE90AD66DDB646B1329C7A237C6C597E206E@LITEXETSP002.etrsouth.corp.entergy.com>

I got this from Tom and thought it would be good to share -

73,
Glenn



Hello everyone,

September is National Preparedness month. We all need to ensure that our
families and friends are prepared for an emergency. Please take a few
minutes and visit this PREPARDNESS site and also read the 30 TIP'S
below.

http://www.ready.gov/america/npm/index.htm
<http://www.ready.gov/america/npm/index.htm> 

30 Tips for Emergency Preparedness 

Here are 30 tips to help you and your family to become better prepared
for an emergency.

Preparedness Tip #1 
Take a moment to imagine that there is an emergency, like a fire in your
home, and you need to leave quickly.  What are the best escape routes
from your home?  Find at least two ways out of each room.  Now, write it
down - you've got the beginning of a plan. 

Preparedness Tip #2 
Pick a place to meet after a disaster.  Designate two meeting places.
Choose one right outside your home, in case of a sudden household
emergency, such as a fire. The second place you choose needs to be
outside your neighborhood, in the event that it is not safe to stay near
or return to your home. 

Preparedness Tip #3 
Choose an emergency contact person outside your area because it may be
easier to call long distance than locally after a local/regional
disaster.  Take a minute now to call or e-mail an out-of-town friend or
family member to ask him or her to be your family's designated contact
in the event of an emergency. Be sure to share the contact's phone
number with everyone in the family.  During an emergency, you can call
your contact who can share with other family members where you are; how
you are doing; and how to get in contact with you. Remember, PAY phones
will usually work when no other phones will.

Preparedness Tip #4 
Complete an emergency contact card and make copies for each member of
your family to carry with them. Be sure to include an out-of-town
contact on your contact card.  It may be easier to reach someone out of
town if local phone lines are out of service or overloaded. You should
also have at least one traditionally wired landline phone, as cordless
or cellular phones may not work in an emergency. Visit www.redcross.org
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r
edcross.org&title=www.redcross.org>  or www.ready.gov
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r
eady.gov&title=www.ready.gov>  for sample emergency contact cards.

Preparedness Tip #5 
Dogs may be man's best friend, but due to health regulations, most
emergency shelters cannot house animals. Find out in advance how to care
for your pets and working animals when disaster strikes. Pets should not
be left behind, but could be taken to a veterinary office, family
member's home or animal shelter during an emergency.  Also be sure to
store extra food and water for pets. For more information, visit  the
Animal Safety section on www.redcross.org
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r
edcross.org&title=www.redcross.org>  or visit  the Humane Society Web
site at www.hsus.org
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.h
sus.org&title=www.hsus.org>  

Preparedness Tip #6 
Go through your calendar now, and put a reminder on it - every six
months - to review your plan, update numbers, and check supplies to be
sure nothing has expired, spoiled, or changed. Also remember to practice
your tornado, fire escape or other disaster plans.

Preparedness Tip #7 
Check your child's school Web site or call the school office to request
a copy of the school's emergency plan. Keep a copy at home and work or
other places where you spend a lot of your time and make sure the
school's plan is incorporated into your family's emergency plan.  Also,
learn about the disaster plans at your workplace or other places where
you and your family spend time.

Preparedness Tip #8 
Teach your children how and when to call 9-1-1 or your local Emergency
Medical Services number for help.  Post these and other emergency
telephone numbers by telephones.

Preparedness Tip #9 
Practice. Conduct fire drills and practice evacuating your home twice a
year. Drive your planned evacuation route and plot alternate routes on a
map in case main roads are blocked or gridlocked. Practice earthquake
and tornado drills at home, school and work. Commit a weekend to update
telephone numbers, emergency supplies and review your plan with
everyone.

Preparedness Tip #10 
A community working together during an emergency makes sense.  

*	Talk to your neighbors about how you can work together during an
emergency. 
*	Find out if anyone has specialized equipment like a power
generator, or expertise such as medical knowledge, that might help in a
crisis. 
*	Decide who will check on elderly or disabled neighbors. 
*	Make back-up plans for children in case you can't get home in an
emergency. 

Sharing plans and communicating in advance is a good strategy

Preparedness Tip #11 
What if disaster strikes while you're at work?  Do you know the
emergency preparedness plan for your workplace?  While many companies
have been more alert and pro-active in preparing for disasters of all
types since the September 11, 2001 attacks, a national survey indicates
that many employees still don't know what their workplace plan is for
major or minor disasters. If you don't know yours, make a point to ask.
Know multiple ways to exit your building, participate in workplace
evacuation drills, and consider keeping some emergency supplies at the
office. Visit www.ready.gov
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r
eady.gov&title=www.ready.gov>  and click on Ready Business for more
information about business preparedness.

Preparedness Tip #12 
You should keep enough supplies in your home to meet the needs of you
and your family for at least three days. Build an emergency supply kit
to take with you in an evacuation. The basics to stock in your portable
kit include: water, food, battery-powered radio and flashlight with
extra batteries, first aid supplies, change of clothing, blanket or
sleeping bag, wrench or pliers, whistle, dust mask, plastic sheeting and
duct tape, trash bags, map, a manual can opener for canned food and
special items for infants, elderly, the sick or people with
disabilities. Keep these items in an easy to carry container such as a
covered trash container, a large backpack, or a duffle bag. 

Preparedness Tip #13 
Preparing for emergencies needn't be expensive if you're thinking ahead
and buying small quantities at a time. Make a list of some foods that:

*	Have a long shelf-life and will not spoil (non-perishable). 
*	You and your family like. 
*	Do not require cooking. 
*	Can be easily stored. 
*	Have a low salt content as salty foods will make you more
thirsty. 

Keep the list in your purse or wallet and pick up a few items each time
you're shopping and/or see a sale until you have built up a well-stocked
supply that can sustain each member of your family for at least three
days following an emergency.

Preparedness Tip #14 
Take a minute to check your family's first aid kit, and note any
depleted items - then, add them to your shopping list. Don't have a
first aid kit? Add that to the list or build a kit yourself.  Just add
the following items to your shopping list and assemble a first aid kit.
Consider creating a kit for each vehicle as well: 

First Aid Kits - Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each
car. 

*	(20) adhesive bandages, various sizes 
*	(1) 5" x 9" sterile dressing 
*	(1) conforming roller gauze bandage 
*	(2) triangular bandages 
*	(2) 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads 
*	(2) 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads 
*	(1) roll 3" cohesive bandage 
*	(2) germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand
sanitizer 
*	(6) antiseptic wipes 
*	(2) pair large medical grade non-latex gloves 
*	Adhesive tape, 2" width 
*	Anti-bacterial ointment 
*	Cold pack 
*	Scissors (small, personal) 
*	Tweezers 
*	CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield 
*	First Aid Manual 

Non-Prescription and Prescription Drugs 

*	Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever 
*	Anti-diarrhea medication 
*	Antacid (for stomach upset) 
*	Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison
Control Center) 
*	Laxative 
*	Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)

*	Prescription drugs, as recommended by your physician, and copies
of the prescriptions in case they need to be replaced 

For more information about first aid kits, visit www.redcross.org
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r
edcross.org&title=www.redcross.org> .

Preparedness Tip #15 
Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person. Store a minimum of
one gallon of water per person per day (two quarts for drinking, two
quarts for food preparation and sanitation). Store water in plastic
containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will
decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. A normally
active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Hot
environments and strenuous activity can double that amount. Children,
nursing mothers, and people who are sick will also need more.

Preparedness Tip #16 
One of the easiest ways you can prepare for emergencies is to keep some
supplies readily available. Every kit is unique and can be tailored to
meet the specific needs of your family, but below is a general list of
supplies you may want to consider:

Tools and Supplies (Essential Items are Marked with an Asterisk *) 

*	Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils 
*	Emergency preparedness manual and a copy of your disaster plan,
including your emergency contacts list 
*	Battery-operated radio and extra batteries* 
*	Flashlight and extra batteries* 
*	Cash or traveler's checks, change* 
*	Non-electric can opener, utility knife* 
*	Fire extinguisher: small ABC type stored near where fires are
likely to occur such as a kitchen, or near a fireplace. It should not be
kept in the disaster supplies kit. 
*	Tube tent 
*	Duct Tape* 
*	Compass 
*	Matches in a waterproof container 
*	Aluminum foil 
*	Plastic storage containers 
*	Signal flare 
*	Paper, pencil* 
*	Needles, thread 
*	Medicine dropper 
*	Shut-off wrench or pliers, to turn off household gas and water 
*	Whistle* 
*	Plastic sheeting* 
*	Map of the area (for locating shelters and evacuation routes) 

(Continued in the next tip)

Preparedness Tip #17 
Also include items for sanitation in your emergency supply kit.
Consider the following:

Sanitation (Essential Items are Marked with an Asterisk *) 

*	Toilet paper, towelettes* 
*	Soap, liquid detergent* 
*	Feminine supplies* 
*	Personal hygiene items* 
*	Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)* 
*	Plastic bucket with tight lid 
*	Disinfectant 
*	Household chlorine bleach 

 (Continued in the next tip)

Preparedness Tip #18 
Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person
in your emergency supply kit.  We suggest long pants and long sleeves
for additional protection after a disaster. 

Clothing and Bedding (Essential Items are Marked with an Asterisk *) 

*	Sturdy shoes or work boots* 
*	Rain gear* 
*	Blankets or sleeping bags* 
*	Hat and gloves 
*	Thermal underwear 
*	Sunglasses 

Preparedness Tip #19
You should also keep a smaller version of your emergency supply kit in
your vehicle, in case you are commuting or traveling when disaster
strikes.

Emergency Kit For Your Vehicle

*	Bottled water and non-perishable high energy foods, such as
granola bars, raisins and peanut butter 
*	Flashlight and extra batteries 
*	Blanket 
*	Booster cables 
*	Fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type) 
*	First aid kit and manual 
*	Maps 
*	Shovel 
*	Tire repair kit and pump 
*	Flares or other emergency marking devices 

Preparedness Tip #20 
Teach children how to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. Review emergency
action steps with all family members: 

*	Check the scene and the victim 
*	Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number posted by the
telephone 
*	Care for the victim 

Help your children learn more about emergencies. Download this
preparedness coloring book
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r
edcross.org%2Fpubs%2Fdspubs%2Fchildmatls.html%23genprep&title=preparedne
ss+coloring+book> . or visit Red Cross' "Masters of Disaster
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r
edcross.org%2Fdisaster%2Fmasters%2F&title=Masters+of+Disaster> ."

Preparedness Tip #21 
Read the information on your city, county and/or state government Web
sites as well as the "Be Prepared" section of www.redcross.org
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r
edcross.org&title=www.redcross.org>  or Ready.gov
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r
eady.gov&title=Ready.gov>  and print emergency preparedness information.
Be sure to keep a copy with your disaster supplies kit. It can provide
telephone numbers, addresses and other information you need when
electronic connections are not available options for obtaining the
information.

Preparedness Tip #22 
When water is of questionable purity, it is easiest to use bottled water
for drinking and cooking if it is available. When it's not available, it
is important to know how to treat contaminated water. In addition to
having a bad odor and taste, water from questionable sources may be
contaminated by a variety of microorganisms, including, bacteria and
parasites that cause diseases such as dysentery, cholera, typhoid, and
hepatitis. All water of uncertain purity should be treated before use.
Use one or a combination of these treatments:

*	Filter:  Filter the water using a piece of cloth or coffee
filter to remove solid particles. 
*	Boil:  Bring it to a rolling boil for about one full minute.
Cool it and pour it back and forth between two clean containers to
improve its taste before drinking it. 
*	Chlorinate: 
	- Add 16 drops (1/8 teaspoon) of liquid chlorine bleach per
gallon of water. Stir to mix. Sodium hypochlorite of the concentration
of 5.25% to 6% should be the only active ingredient in the bleach. There
should not be any added soap or fragrances. A major bleach manufacturer
has also added Sodium Hydroxide as an active ingredient, which they
state does not pose a health risk for water treatment. 
	- Let stand 30 minutes. 
	- If it smells of chlorine. You can use it. If it does not smell
of chlorine, add 16 more drops (1/8 teaspoon) of chlorine bleach per
gallon of water, let stand 30 minutes, and smell it again. If it smells
of chlorine, you can use it. If it does not smell of chlorine, discard
it and find another source of water. 

Flood water can also be contaminated by toxic chemicals. Do NOT try to
treat flood water.

Preparedness Tip #23 
In some emergencies you may be required to turn off your utilities. To
prepare for this type of event:  

*	Locate the electric, gas and water shut-off valves. 
*	 Keep necessary tools near gas and water shut-off valves 
*	Teach adult family members how to turn off utilities. 

If you turn off the gas, a professional must turn it back on. Do not
attempt to do this yourself.

Preparedness Tip #24 
Understand that during an emergency you may be asked to
"shelter-in-place" or evacuate. Plan for both possibilities and be
prepared to listen to instructions from your local emergency management
officials. Visit Ready.go
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r
eady.gov&title=Ready.go> v and www.redcross.org/preparedness
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r
edcross.org%2Fpreparedness&title=www.redcross.org%2Fpreparedness>  for
more information on sheltering-in-place.

Preparedness Tip #25 
A disaster can cause significant financial loss. Your apartment or home
may be severely damaged or destroyed. You may be forced to live in
temporary housing. Income may be cut off or significantly reduced.
Important financial records could be destroyed. Take the time now to
assess your situation and ask questions.

To help you, consider using the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
(EFFAK), a tool developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps or
contact your local Red Cross chapter for Disasters and Financial
Planning: A Guide for Preparedness
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r
edcross.org%2Fservices%2Fdisaster%2Fbeprepared%2FFinRecovery%2FFinPlan%2
F&title=Disasters+and+Financial+Planning%3A+A+Guide+for+Preparedness> . 

Preparedness Tip #26 
Learn if earthquakes are a risk in your area by contacting your local
emergency management office, local American Red Cross chapter, or state
geological survey or department of natural resources. Information about
earthquake risk is also available from the U.S. Geological Survey
National Seismic Hazards project
<http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/verify_redirect.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Feqhaz
maps.usgs.gov&title=U.S.+Geological+Survey+National+Seismic+Hazards+proj
ect> . 

Preparedness Tip #27 
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters in terms
of human hardship and economic loss. As much as 90 percent of the damage
related to all natural disasters (excluding draught) is caused by floods
and associated debris flow. Most communities in the United States can
experience some kind of flooding. Melting snow can combine with rain in
the winter and early spring; severe thunderstorms can bring heavy rain
in the spring or summer; or hurricanes can bring intense rainfall to
coastal and inland states in the summer and fall. Regardless of how a
flood occurs, the rule for being safe is simple: head for higher ground
and stay away from floodwater. Even a shallow depth of fast-moving
floodwater produces more force than most people imagine. You can protect
yourself by being prepared and having time to act. Local radio or
television stations or a NOAA Weather Radio are the best sources of
information in a flood situation.

Preparedness Tip #28 
When there is concern about a potential exposure to a chemical or other
airborne hazard, local officials may advise you to "shelter-in-place "
and "seal the room." This is different from taking shelter on the lowest
level of your home in case of a natural disaster like a tornado. If you
believe the air may be badly contaminated or if you are instructed by
local officials, follow the instructions below to create a temporary
barrier between you and the contaminated air outside.

To shelter-in-place and seal-the-room: 

*	Close and lock all windows and exterior doors. 
*	Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems. 
*	Close the fireplace damper. 
*	Get your disaster supplies kit and turn on your battery-powered
radio. 
*	Go to an interior room that is above ground level and without
windows, if possible. In the case of a chemical threat, an above-ground
location is preferable because some chemicals are heavier than air, and
may seep into basements even if the windows are closed. 
*	If directed by local authorities on the radio, use duct tape to
seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room. Tape
plastic sheeting, such as heavy-duty plastic garbage bags, over any
windows. 
*	Listen to your radio or television for further instructions.
Local officials will tell you when you can leave the room in which you
are sheltering, or they may call for evacuation in specific areas at
greatest risk in your community 

Preparedness Tip #29 
If There is an Explosion:

*	Take shelter against your desk or a sturdy table. 
*	Exit the building immediately. 
*	Do not use elevators. 
*	Check for fire and other hazards. 
*	Take your emergency supply kit if time allows. 

If There is a Fire:

*	Exit the building immediately. 
*	If there is smoke, crawl under the smoke to the nearest exit and
use a cloth, if possible, to cover your nose and mouth. 
*	Use the back of your hand to feel the upper, lower, and middle
parts of closed doors. 
*	If the door is not hot, brace yourself against it and open
slowly. 
*	If the door is hot, do not open it. Look for another way out. 
*	Do not use elevators. 
*	If your clothes catch on fire, stop-drop-and-roll to put out the
fire. Do not run. 
*	If you are at home, go to your previously designated outside
meeting place. 
*	Account for your family members and carefully supervise small
children. 
*	GET OUT and STAY OUT. Never go back into a burning building. 
*	Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. 

Preparedness Tip #30 
Unlike an explosion, a biological attack may or may not be immediately
obvious. Most likely local health care workers will report a pattern of
unusual illness or a wave of sick people seeking medical attention. The
best source of information will be radio or television reports.

Understand that some biological agents, such as anthrax, do not cause
contagious diseases. Others, like the smallpox virus, can result in
diseases you can catch from other people.

In the event of a biological attack, public health officials may not
immediately be able to provide information on what you should do. It
will take time to determine exactly what the illness is, how it should
be treated, and who may have been exposed. You should watch TV, listen
to the radio, or check the Internet for official news including the
following:

*	Are you in the group or area authorities believe may have been
exposed? 
*	What are the signs and symptoms of the disease? 
*	Are medications or vaccines being distributed? 
*	Where? Who should get them and how? 
*	Where should you seek emergency medical care if you become sick?


During a declared biological emergency:

*	If a family member becomes sick, it is important to be
suspicious. 
*	Do not assume, however, that you should go to a hospital
emergency room or that any illness is the result of the biological
attack. Symptoms of many common illnesses may overlap. 
*	Use common sense, practice good hygiene and cleanliness to avoid
spreading germs, and seek medical advice. 
*	Consider if you are in the group or area authorities believe to
be in danger. 
*	If your symptoms match those described and you are in the group
considered at risk, immediately seek emergency medical attention. 

If you are potentially exposed:

*	Follow instructions of doctors and other public health
officials. 
*	If the disease is contagious expect to receive medical
evaluation and treatment. You may be advised to stay away from others or
even deliberately quarantined. 
*	For non-contagious diseases, expect to receive medical
evaluation and treatment. 

If you become aware of an unusual and suspicious substance nearby:

*	Quickly get away. 
*	Protect yourself. Cover your mouth and nose with layers of
fabric that can filter the air but still allow breathing. Examples
include two to three layers of cotton such as a t-shirt, handkerchief or
towel. Otherwise, several layers of tissue or paper towels may help. 
*	Wash with soap and water. 
*	Contact authorities. 
*	Watch TV, listen to the radio, or check the Internet for
official news and information including what the signs and symptoms of
the disease are, if medications or vaccinations are being distributed
and where you should seek medical attention if you become sick. 
*	If you become sick seek emergency medical attention. 

From EWOLF at entergy.com  Thu Aug 31 08:34:25 2006
From: EWOLF at entergy.com (WOLF, EARNEST G)
Date: Thu Aug 31 08:35:13 2006
Subject: [PBARC] The Good Fight Cont'd: BPL Vs Ham Radio Article Published
Message-ID: <27FE90AD66DDB646B1329C7A237C6C597E2083@LITEXETSP002.etrsouth.corp.entergy.com>

I thought the article was good and worth reading.... Thought I would
share.

73,
glenn

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Fred Stevens K2FRD 
The Good Fight Cont'd: BPL Vs Ham Radio Article Published

My article in Computing Unplugged Magazine on Broadband Over 
Powerline vs. ham radio (and everyone else who uses the HF and lower 
VHF airwaves) was published today. I wish I had more than the three 
days I was given (I normally prefer three months) to polish it, 
research and document more of my statements, maybe tone down some of 
the rhetoric a little, and add some qualifications to make it more 
technically accurate and, hence less subject to criticism. Not my 
best effort, but it'll do. Nevertheless, I'm honored that my letter 
was chosen for amplification and publication from the hundreds 
submitted.

The article: 
http://www.computingunplugged.com/issues/issue200608/00001832001.html
<http://www.computingunplugged.com/issues/issue200608/00001832001.html>

.

For those who aren't aware of it, Computing Unplugged dedicated its 
entire summer series to the BPL controversy and, after "fair and 
balanced" reporting, arrived at the conclusion that BPL in its 
present form needs to be scrutinized very closely before extensive 
future deployment and CU ultimately gave ham radio a generally 
positive and supportive review in the BPL battle.

Complete index of all twelve CU BPL articles including one from Allen 
Pitts W1AGP, ARRL Media and Public Relations Manager, also published 
today:
http://www.computingunplugged.com/issues/issue200608/00001837005.html
<http://www.computingunplugged.com/issues/issue200608/00001837005.html>
.

Computing Unplugged homepage which does NOT index all the BPL articles:
http://www.computingunplugged.com/ <http://www.computingunplugged.com/> 

For those seriously concerned about the future of ham radio as 
potentially affected by BPL, i encourage you to read the entire 
series of articles and feel free to pass this message around. For 
those on this message's mailing list who are not hams nor 
particularly aware of BPL, give the articles a once-over since the 
potential impacts of BPL interference may affect you someday.

-- 
73 de Fred Stevens K2FRD, VO2FS
http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/K2FRD.html
<http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/K2FRD.html> 

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