[W1SMH] Fw: Reminder: July 12th, 2021 MEMA RACES/ACS Communications Test Net

Mon Jul 12 09:05:35 EDT 2021

Please note that the sector 2D net will be on the Sharon repeater 146.865
PL 103.5.

It will not be on the Walpole repeater.

On Mon, Jul 12, 2021 at 9:04 AM Ray Cord via W1SMH <w1smh at mailman.qth.net>
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> Hello to all,
>
>   I hope that everyone was able to enjoy the Independence Day holiday last
> week and that everyone was able to stay dry during our recent taste of the
> 2021 Tropical Weather Season!
>
>
>
>      As the first Monday of the month was the officially observed
> Independence Day holiday, tonight, June 12th, 2021 is the first non-holiday
> Monday of the month and, as such, is our RACES/ACS/Preparedness Net night.
> We will be holding our sector nets on the normally assigned frequencies.
>
>
>
>     One item of note that remains in effect is that the Sector 2D net will
> continue to meet on the WALPOLE REPEATER instead of the SHARON REPEATER due
> to the Sharon Repeater being temporarily off the air. The net will be
> hosted at its normal time (19:30 EDT) on 146.895 Mhz PL 123.0. As there are
> other users on the Walpole repeater close to our Net Time, the Sector 2D
> net may be an abbreviated net with no simplex test being held. We very much
> appreciate the Walpole Repeater Trustees allowing us to use their repeater
> to support our preparedness activities!
>
>
>
>      As always, I am looking for Net Control stations to staff our sector
> nets for the evening. This month I will not be able to run the Sector 2A
> net.  I am looking for NCS operators to lead the Sector 2A (Bristol
> County), 2B (Plymouth County) & 2C (Cape and Islands) nets.
>
>
>
> *** I DO ASK THAT ALL OPERATORS PLANNING ON OPERATING AS NET CONTROL
> PLEASE E-MAIL ME PRIOR TO THE NET TO OBTAIN OR VERIFY RECIEPT OF THE
> SPECIALIZED PREAMBLE FOR THE MEMORIAL PORTION OF THIS MONTH’S NETS***
>
>
>
>    I continue to ask that any operators who have the time, please try to
> check into sector nets from near-by sections. This will allow our Net
> Control Operators to practice fielding nets with a strong check-in count
> and will also serve to help practice with relays or modified sector
> assignments in the event that a single repeater is out of service.
>
>
>
>    For those operators who serve as Net Control Operators, please try to
> remember to send me a list of the stations and communities that check into
> your nets. The numbers are reported to MEMA to show them our level of
> participation. I am continuing to work on a graphical map based report to
> show which parts of our section have strong coverage and which areas may
> need a more targeted recruitment campaign to improve our ability to provide
> back-up communications in an emergency.
>
>
>
> The Region #2 and State Net Schedule for this evening is as follows:
>
> |
> Net
>  |
> Frequency/Offset
>  |
> Time
>  |
> |
> Sector 2A
>  |
> 147.00 /+0.60  PL
>  |
> 19:30 Local
>  |
> |
> Sector 2B
>  |
> 145.39/-0.60  PL 67.0
>  |
> 20:00 Local
>  |
> |
> Sector 2C
>  |
> 146.955/-0.60  PL 88.5
>  |
> 20:00 Local
>  |
> |
> Sector 2D
>  |
> 146.895/-0.60  PL 123.0
>  |
> 19:30 Local
>  |
> |
> 6-Meter State Net
>  |
> 53.31 / -1.0  PL 71.9
>
>
>
> Note: 53.31 has been reported to be having difficulties lately.
>
> The appropriate people are aware and working to remedy any issues.
>  |
> 19:00 Local
>  |
> |
> MA RACES HF Net
>  |
> 3930 KHz LSB moving up to 3955 KHz until there is a clear frequency
>  |
> 18:45 Local
>  |
>
>
>
>
>     I appreciate you all answering the call to help our communities remain
> prepared even when things are uncertain and tough to manage for everyone
> individually. Thank you all for helping us keep things on track and prove
> that we remain consistent. This net provides a monthly reminder to
> our communities and served agencies that we stand ready with a quiet
> professionalism prepared to serve as a voice to whomever needs one to get
> help and resources where they should be.
>
>
>
>  If you know someone who would benefit from being on this list, please
> have them contact me at   WC1MAB at gmail.com and I will add them to this
> distribution. Thank you all!
>
>       If anyone has any questions or comments I can be reached by e-mail
> or cell phone. Thanks for being a part of our team and I look forward to
> hearing back on who can participate this month.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Michael Leger (N1YLQ)
>
> MEMA Region #2 RACES Officer
>
> C: 386-566-7666
>
>
>
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73,
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Don Rolph