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N6FRG Repeater:
145.170 MHz
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PL=100 HZ |
Weekly
Net:
Mondays
19:30 PST
Visitors Welcome! |
Club
Call:
N6FRG
IRLP Node:
3428 |
Mailing
Address:
P.O. Box 391
Angels Camp, CA 95222 |
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The season isn't over yet!
Both WS6P and I ran into proof of this today. The fire I witnessed was the Burnside Fire in Hope Valley near Lake Tahoe.
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Repeater Rack Swap June 2008
On June 14 2008, AE6LA, K6DUY and KD6NRB went to Fowler to swap the repeater guts from the old comm rack to the new, state-approved comm rack. Thanks, guys!
Pictures
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Comm Rack Available
The old comm rack the repeater used to be in is available. Contact KD6NRB or AE6LA.
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New Cellular phone laws that go into effect July 1, 2008
The following material appeared today at arrl.org. Thanks to all for
their questions to me. I am still working on getting a statement from
DMV to clarify that Amateur Radio two-way radios are not wireless
telephones, and not subject to this new law, as was originally stated
on the DMV website. Meanwhile, following the recommendations of
General Counsel Imlay is an absolute must for any Amateur Radio
operator using his licensed station while in a moving motor vehicle.
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A new California hands-free cellular telephone law goes into effect
July 1, 2008. It, like many others around the country, prohibits using
mobile telephones while driving unless a hands-free device is utilized.
ARRL has received numerous questions about its application to the use
of mobile amateur radio stations by licensed amateurs. The law, in
relevant part, states as follows:
"23123. (a) A person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a
wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and
configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in
that manner while driving."
ARRL General Counsel Chris Imlay advises "The definition of prohibited
behavior in California's recent statute does not include a prohibition
of operating a mobile, licensed Amateur Radio station while driving
because Amateur Radio transceivers are not telephones. While ARRL
cannot guarantee that this statute will not be interpreted by law
enforcement officers or the courts of California more broadly than
that, it is our view that a fair reading of the statute excludes mobile
operation of Amateur Radio equipment by licensed radio amateurs.
"That said, it is obvious that drivers should pay full time and
attention to driving. To the extent that operating their Amateur
stations while mobile is a distraction to them, they should consider,
if possible, pulling over safely to the side of the road and
conducting their Amateur communications while stationary."
ARRL Regulatory Information Manager Dan Henderson, N1ND, adds that
while the statute on its face does not apply to amateur radio mobile
operation, problems could still arise. "Law enforcement officers are
not telecommunications experts, and may not understand or be concerned
about the difference between a cellular telephone and a ham radio. If
you do get stopped, be polite and state that you were operating a
mobile amateur radio transmitter as specifically authorized by the FCC,
and not a wireless telephone. Don't engage in an argument if the
officer issues a citation - that won't help your cause. If cited, you
will need to follow the instructions about contesting the citation in
traffic court. As ARRL Counsel notes, the language of the statute does
not appear to include Amateur mobile operation. Unfortunately you could
have to go through the inconvenience of appearing in court to contest a
citation."
ARRL will continue to monitor the application of this statute relative
to radio amateurs.
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ARRL Pacific Division
Director: Robert Vallio, W6RGG
w6rgg@arrl.org
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Q: May I use a dedicated two-way radio while driving?
A: Yes. The use of dedicated two-way radios such as walkie-talkies or Citizen Band (CB) radios is not affected by the new law.
More Info
Error-Correcting PSK for Emergency Communications!
NI6Z (Carl) sent this info to a few of us. AE6LA (Ken) and NV6V (Andy) are currently working on installing, configuring and testing (well...playing around with) this to see how it works. I think it holds promise!
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Informational Net Wednesdays ~8:30 PM
147.945 Repeater (PL 100)
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It can be very useful as another tool for emcomm. The software enables the user
the option of using any one of six digital modes "on the fly." The
modes offer the opportunity to receive and transmit everything from
simple text to graphics, all in narrow banded digital modes. Some of
the main advantages: intuitive installation and usage, and choice of
modes - PSK 31, PSK 62, PSK 125, PSK 250, MFSK and RTTY. Digital
modes work well using low power and NVIS antennas during emergencies.
Modes are narrowband. The software is rather Spartan, but as an emcomm program it deserves consideration.
It is simple and offers many options. Oh yes, and it's free!
http://w1hkj.com/NBEMS/
Composing and sending emergency messages on NBEMS utilizes the same Outlook Express, Outlook, Windows Mail or Thunderbird email program used for Internet email, and is no more difficult than sending an email over the Internet. Messages just go over the radio instead, when the Internet or phone service is not reachable in an emergency.
PSK63, PSK125, or PSK250 is used to modulate two-meter SSB, or HF SSB transmitters, using horizontally polarized antennas for greatest range. Two meters is unique in that the propagation is more constant than on the lower bands from 6 meters on down, and range is greater, and absorption less, than on the lowest UHF band, 70 cm, so much wider modes, that handle QSB by continuing to work far below the noise level, are not needed.
This point-to-point system does not utilize repeaters, or email robots, for message forwarding. All forwarding is always done by stations manned by live operators on both ends, who can confirm that a frequency is clear locally, negotiate a QSY if necessary, and confirm delivery of a message by the intended recipient. The system depends upon a multitude of radio amateurs providing the traditional public service function, similar to the way they always have, and gives more hams a chance to help out with emergency communications without requiring a large hardware investment.
I found this on a New Jersey club's site. There are quite a few ideas that are worth reading. Some of the more technical details don't apply to our repeater, but many of the concepts do...or should.
What do you think?
A New Format for WWV?
This isn't quite official...
VHF FM Packet Activity
Remember packet? Well, some of the folks in the Valley do. Drag out your TNC and tune the rig to 145.050 to listen in on the activity. I can hit the VINE node from here in Arnold. You might also try the Berry node.
Please join us for a semi-formal Round Table net Sunday nights at 8:00 PM local time.
Here's a nifty free packet client:
WinPack
Created on 10/04/2005 04:52 PM by NV6V
Updated on 09/01/2008 11:05 PM by NV6V
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Air Force Adds More Repeaters to CA PAVE PAWS List
Last updated by NV6V on 01/26/2008 09:00 AM (Read: 273 times)
A second round of testing by US Air Force engineers has resulted in the identification of an additional seventy-five 70 cm repeaters in Northern California that must adjust their operations to eliminate harmful interference to the PAVE PAWS Updated Early Warning Radar (UEWR) located at Beale Air Force Base near Sacramento, California. As a result of these additions, new strategies for handling the situation are being put into place by the ARRL and the FCC.
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