Newsletters
Contents:
1. Area Newsletter "Bridge"
Compiled
and edited by: NNNØASI EIGHT PA
27-SEP-08 -- Fall 2008 Issue
03-AUG-07 -- Summer 2007 Issue
11-APR-07 -- Winter 2006 Issue
07-OCT-06 -- October 2006 Issue
27-OCT-05 -- October 2005 Issue
08-JUL-05 -- July 2005 Issue
14-APR-05 -- April 2005 Issue
03-JAN-05 -- January 2005 Issue
30-SEP-04 -- September 2004 Issue
26-JUN-04 -- June 2004 Issue
22-MAR-04 -- March 2004 Issue
20-DEC-03 -- December 2003 Issue
26-SEP03 -- September 2003 Issue
21-JUN-03 -- June 2003 Issue
21-MAR-03 -- March 2003 Issue
14-DEC-02 -- December 2002 Issue
29-SEP-02 -- September 2002 issue
09-JUN-02 -- June 2002 issue
15-MAR-02 -- March 2002 issue
2. State Newsletters:
(None available)
3. NA1Y Digital OPNOTES
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John, NNN0VJN/NNN0ASI EIGHT
I hope this finds all members in good health and spirits.
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Electrical safety.
Storm Safety
Here is a nice article from Monitoring Times.
NOTICE TO ALL IN IN THE NORTHEAST AREA
NOTICE FOR STATIONS IN REGION THREE
Important Training Nets.
The NA1C Northeast Area Training Net is scheduled for every
The NA1E Northeast Area ECOM Training Net is scheduled
Upcoming Amateur Radio special events:
Visit The ARRL Special Event Website, Click here !
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73, Bob NNN0ACJ/NNN0ASI EIGHT
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NORTHEAST AREA: FIRST TO PROUDLY SERVE THOSE WHO SERVE.
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Starting out as a very mild winter, Mother Nature reared her ugly head
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Dean NNN0AUH, The Net Manager of the NA2E NET is asking for
Any member interested in volunteering may contact Dean at
Time to clean the file cabinet ?
We are well into 2007, and it seems real easy to want to clean
But Wait !
CHIEF NAVMARCORMARS ACTIVE BROADCASTS
1999: 07-99 04-99
NORTHEAST AREA ACTIVE BROADCASTS
In addition, messages pertaining to distress or disaster
Messages pertaining to or involved in any claim or
Messages of historical or continuing interest should be
General Messages are to be kept until superceded or cancelled.
All other messages should be kept for 60 days.
Logs, record sheets, registers, or incoming and outgoing
MDS mailbox logs shall be retained a minimum of sixty days.
RECENT APPOINTMENTS:
State directors, please send copies of any new staff appointments
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This statue currently stands outside the Iraqi palace,
Nets of interest .
The NA1C Northeast Area Training Net is scheduled for every
The NA1E Northeast Area ECOM Training Net is scheduled
NORTHEAST AREA STAFF MEMBERS
Upcoming Amateur Radio special events:
Visit The ARRL Special Event Website, Click here !
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73, Bob NNN0ACJ/NNN0ASI EIGHT
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NORTHEAST AREA: FIRST TO PROUDLY SERVE THOSE WHO SERVE.
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Summer 2006 has presented more than its share of challenges from
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RECENT APPOINTMENTS:
State directors, please send copies of any new staff appointments
It was considered to put in a section for the Notable Achievements
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Pennsylvania MARS active during a special veterans' reunion at
For more pictures from this event
click here.
Navy MARS attended the Boxboro Convention in August.
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ALE: The new "Packet" ?
ALE is a interesting, frustrating, but very efficient way of sending
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Upcoming special events:
Visit The ARRL Special Event Website, Click here !
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Thats it for this quarters newsletter.
73, Bob NNN0ACJ/NNN0ASI EIGHT
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US ARMY OATH OF ENLISTMENT
"I, (State your name), swear to sign away 4 years of my otherwise
mediocre life to the UNITED STATES ARMY because I couldn't score
high enough on the ASVAB to get into the Air Force, I'm not tough
enough for the Marines, and the Navy won't take me because I
can't swim. I will wear camouflage every day and tuck my trousers
into my boots because I can't figure out how to use blousing
straps. I promise to wear my uniform 24 hours a day even when I
have a date. I will continue to tell myself that I am a fierce
killing machine because my Drill Sergeant told me I am, despite
the fact that the only action I will see is a court-martial for
sexual harassment. I acknowledge the fact that I will make E-8
in my first year of service, and vow to maintain that it is
because I scored perfect on my PT test. After completion of my
Sexual.....er.....I mean "Basic Training," I will attend a
different Army school every other month and return knowing less
than I did when I left. On my first trip home after Boot Camp, I
will walk around like I am cool and propose to my 9th grade
sweetheart. I will make my wife stay home because if I let her
out she might leave me for a better-looking Air Force guy.
Should she leave me twelve times, I will continue to take her
back. While at work I will maintain a look of knowledge while
getting absolutely nothing accomplished. I will arrive to work
every day at 1000 hrs because of morning PT and leave everyday
at 1300 to report back to "COMPANY." I understand that I will
undergo no training whatsoever that will help me get a job up!
on separation, and will end up working construction with my
friends from high school. I will brag to everyone about the Army
giving me $30,000 for college, but will be unable to use it
because I can't pass a placement exam. So Help Me God!"
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Signature
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Date
US NAVY OATH OF ENLISTMENT
"I, Top Gun, in lieu of going to prison, swear to sign away 4
years of my life to the UNITED STATES NAVY, because I want to
hang out with Marines without actually having to BE one of them,
because I thought the Air Force was too "corporate," because I
didn't want to actually live in dirt like the Army, and because
I thought, "Hey, I like to swim...why not?" I promise to wear
clothes that went out of style in 1976 and to have my name
stenciled on the butt of every pair of pants I own. I understand
that I will be mistaken for the Good Humor Man during summer,!
and for Nazi Waffen SS during the winter. I will strive to use a
different language than the rest of the English-speaking world,
using words like "deck, bulkhead, cover, geedunk, scuttlebutt,
scuttle and head," when I really mean "floor, wall, hat, candy,
water fountain, hole in wall and toilet." I will take great
pride in the fact that all Navy acronyms, rank, and insignia,
and everything else for that matter, are completely different
from the other services and make absolutely no sense whatsoever.
I will muster, whatever that is, at 0700 every morning unless I
am buddy-buddy with the Chief, in which case I will show up
around 0930. I vow to hone my coffee cup-handling skills to the
point that I can stand up in a kayak being tossed around in a
typhoon, and still not spill a drop. I consent to being promoted
and subsequently busted at least twice per fiscal year. I
realize that, once selected for Chief, I am required to submit
myself to the sick, and quite possibly illegal, whims of my
newfound "colleagues." So Help Me Neptune!"
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Signature
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Date
US MARINE CORPS OATH OF ENLISTMENT
"I, (pick a name the police won't recognize), swear..uhhhh....
high-and-tight.... grunt... cammies....kill....fix bayonets....
charge....slash....dig....burn....blowup....ugh...Air Force
women....beer.....sailors wives.....air strikes....yes SIR!....
whiskey....liberty call....salute....Ooorah Gunny....grenades...
women....OORAH! So Help Me Chesty PULLER!"
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de Dwight NNN0TPR/NNN0ASI EIGHT
We've already witnessed the usual violent weather that comes
with Spring and early summer. As I write this, we're getting
ready for the remnants of tropical storm Cindy to dump a bunch
of rain on parts of the Northeast, and the Southeast is bracing
itself for the first hurricane of the season, Dennis. It's not
uncommon for tornados to be 'spun off' of a system like this. It
happened here in central Pennsylvania last fall when the remains
of a tropical storm blew through. Although tornados are rare in
some parts of the Northeast area, it still pays us to be on our
guard and be prepared to do what's necessary to protect
ourselves, our family, and our community during these outbreaks.
Don't forget to initiate an EEI message when appropriate.
Information on EEI message format and procedures can be obtained
from NTP-8(C), the NAVYMARS.ORG website, or your state TWO.
Field Day is behind us, but there are still lots of hamfests to
got to:
West Friendship, Maryland. Timonium Fairgrounds. 7/24/05,
0800-1600, sponsored by the Baltimore RA Television Society.
Info from John Creel WB3GXW, 301-572-5124 or
creewb3gxw@aol.com
Here are a few special event stations:
Chambersburg, PA. Cumberland Valley ARC, 1300-2000Z 7/16/05.
50th Anniversary of the CVARC. 14.240, 7.240, 50.125, 146.550.
Certificate; www.cvarc-pa.com
The FCC has given the go-ahead for Amateur Experimental
operation on 600 metres - 500 kHz.
See http://500kc.com/ for full details.
FCC ASSIGNS CALL LETTERS TO ARRL 600 METER EXPERIMENTAL GROUP
Wednesday, 22 June 2005 - Washington, D.C. - The Federal
Communications Commission has issued the call letters WD2XSH for
the 600 Meter Part 5 Experimental operations to be conducted by
the ARRL 600 Meter Experimental Group. The actual grant of
license will be done in the normal course of operations by the
FCC.
In the meantime, it is reported that members of the Experimental
Group are melting solder, tuning transmitters, stringing
feedlines, and polishing their keys in eager anticipation of
the issuance of the license itself, which will allow then to
commence operations on 600 Meters.
All operations will necessarily adhere to the Part 5 rules and
to the proposed plan of research specified in the license
application. Results of the project will be forwarded to the
Commission and posted on this web site. When transmissions
actually commence, we will post a notice on this web page.
Reception reports of the transmissions made by Group participants
are requested. You do not have to be a member of this group to
send us a reception report. Please use the link at the left side
of this web page to enter your reports.
More information as it becomes available, so stay tuned - to 600
Meters, of course!
Want to brush up on your CW or keep appraised of what's going on
in amateur radio? Below is the new ARRL station W1AW operating
schedule:
As I wrap up this edition of the newsletter, I want to remind
everyone again that any information you may wish to contribute
is welcomed. The more info that members contribute, the more
interesting this newsletter can be. Items don't need to be
MARS-related. Articles should be sent to me at
nnn0tpr@navymars.org or nnn0asi8@navymars.org.
73 de Dwight NNN0TPR/NNN0ASI EIGHT 73 de Dwight NNN0TPR/NNN0ASI EIGHT
This time of year offers a lot of opportunities for us to get
some practical experience in exercising our primary mission of
emergency communications. Two things that we should keep our
eye on are the weather and the nationwide influenza outbreak.
Snowstorms and icestorms causing significant road closings,
power outages or structural damage should be reported by EEI
messages. The same can be said for major flu outbreaks which
could result in the closing of schools and businesses.
Information on EEI message format and procedures can be obtained
from NTP-8(C), the NAVYMARS.ORG website, or your state TWO.
The other day, someone at a store in a small town read that a
methamphetamine lab had been found in an old farm house in the
adjoining county and he asked me a rhetorical question, "Why
didn't we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?"
"I did have a drug problem when I wuz a kid growing up on the
farm." I had a drug problem when I was young. I was drug to
church on Sunday morning. I was drug to church for weddings and
funerals. I was drug to family reunions and community socials no
matter the weather.
I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults. I
was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a
lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect,
spoke ill of the teacher or the preacher. Or if I didn't put
forth my best effort in everything that was asked of me. I was
drug to the kitchen sink if I uttered a profane four letter
word.( I do know what Lye soap tastes like.) I was drug out to
pull weeds in mom's garden and flower beds and cockleburs out
of dad's fields. I was drug to the homes of Family, Friends, and
neighbors to help out some poor soul who had no one, to mow the
yard, repair the clothesline or chop some fire wood, and if my
mother had ever know that I took a single dime as a tip for
this kindness, she would have drug me back to the wood shed.
Those drugs are still in my veins; and they affect my
behavior in everything I do, say, and think. They are stronger
than cocaine, crack or heroin, and if today's children had this
kind of drug problem, America might be a better place today.
For anybody hardy enough to enjoy winter hamfests, here are a
few in the Northeast Area:
Odenton, Maryland. 1/30/05, 8AM to Noon, sponsored by the
Maryland Mobileers ARC. Info from Frank Winner N3SEO, 283 Oak
Ct., Severna Park, MD 21146; 410-647-3335; n3seo@aol.com;
www.qth.com/mobileers/
Lockport, New York. 1/29/05, 8AM to Noon (setup at 7 AM),
sponsored by the Lockport ARA. Info from Duane Robinson W2DLR,
Box 142, Ransomville, NY 14131; 716-791-4096; w2dlr@arrl.net;
lara.hamgate.net .
Philadelphia/Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. 1/12/05.
Auction-Fest. Info from Richard Moll W3RM, 215-659-4488.
Here are a few Special Event Stations:
Volume 1, #1
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Northeast Area Front Page
It was a beautiful day in the Pocono Mountains for the 2008 Northeast Area Conference. The weather
was Fall like. You couldn't ask for better weather conditions. There were 19 members present at the
Conference.
After introductions, CHNAVMARCORMARS gave his briefing. He showed at the beginning of his
presentation that there was no sunspots reported which is why propagation has been so bad. ASA went
over the MARS mission and MARS major functions. On of the major function that he discussed was to
initiate efforts to improve HF and VHF radio, computer systems, operating techniques and state-of-art
technology through experimentation and testing. ASA went over MARS ALE and a little about MARS-
ALE supported hardware. ASA next subject was Winlink 2000 (WL2K). It was discussed that all MARS
services agreed to deploy WL2K in May 2007. As we all know, that is now our main source of sending
traffic since the MDS has been shut down. The developers of the Amateur-only WL2K system agreed to
make modifications to their program architecture to recognize MARS/Government call signs so as to
separate Amateur traffic from MARS/Government traffic. Change the architecture of their system to
ensure of a loss of internet. ASA explained the call sign limitations. He is still looking for a
way to address the Area, Region, and State Staff calls and keep them in the same format as required for WL2K.
CHNAVMARCORMARS informed members present that the same group that put together the Voice
SOP, drawing on their service digital gurus, is developing a Digital SOP. Target date is 1 Jan 2009, which
may take longer than expected.
After a short break, the Region Directors gave their reports. In Region 3, there was a change in
command. Evan, SYM turned over the reins of AS3 to Larry, KTK.
After the Region Director's reports came the Area Staff reports. There were reports from ASI Two, ASI
Four, ASI Five, and ASI Thirteen. There were questions during these reports from members present and
were answered by either that staff person or ASA. It was discussed that since there is a small number
of stations participating in the two Area Training nets, that those nets be discontinued and have the states
pick up the training. Both ASI Two and ASI Four could put out Training Tips like NNN0ASZ to make
sure that the latest information is disseminated to all members. ASI Thirteen will be contacting the State
Directors on their members that haven't sent in their Form 2093/1 to show that they have renewed their
Amateur license. According to CHNAVMARCORMARS, members that haven't sent in their
Form 2093/1 to show that they have renewed their Amateur license have only 60 days to renew. If not done by then,
they are to be terminated. ASA said that it is the responsibility of the member to remember to send
in the Form 2093/1 and nobody else's. It clearly states in both the NTP 8(D) and the MOC what a
member is suppose to do. So the State Director will have no choice in this matter since it's is stated
clearly in the NTP 8(D) on what to do.
The Conference continued with the State Director reports. Reports were heard from SNE, NJ, SNY, VA,
and PA.
After lunch, we had an open discussion. Harold, UMD/AS2 told how Navy-Marine Corps MARS and
SKYWARN got first started together before anybody else. A few other items were discussed. The last
item that was discussed was to have the Conference next year. It came down to either West Virginia or
Northern New England. More on this will be discussed with those State Directors. The meeting was
closed down to get ready for the Banquet and Awards presentation.
Why The American Flag Is Folded 13 Times?
Have you ever wondered why the flag of the United States of America is
folded 13 times when it is lowered or when it is folded and handed to the
widow at the burial of a veteran?
Here is the meaning of each of those folds and what it means to you.
The 'first fold' of our flag is a symbol of life.
The 'second fold' is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
The 'third fold' is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans
departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of
our country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 'fourth fold' represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens
trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time
of war for His divine guidance.
The 'fifth fold' is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen
Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries may she always be
right; but it is still our country, right or wrong."
The 'sixth fold' is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we
pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and to the
Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with
Liberty and Justice for all.
The 'seventh fold' is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the
Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her
enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our
republic.
The 'eighth fold' is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of
the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor
mother, for whom it flies on Mother's Day.
The 'ninth fold' is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their
faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and
women who have made this country great has been molded.
The 'tenth fold' is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his
sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first
born.
The 'eleventh fold', in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen represents the lower
portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies in their
eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The 'twelfth fold', in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an
emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son,
and Holy Spirit.
When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us
of our nation's motto, "In God We Trust".
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the
appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served
under General George Washington, and the sailors and Marines who served
under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and
shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the
rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today.
The next time you see a flag ceremony honoring someone that has served our
country, either in the Armed Forces or in our civilian services such as
the Police Force or Fire Department, keep in mind all the important
reasons behind each and every movement. They have paid the ultimate
sacrifice for all of us by honoring our flag and our Country.
By now all members have seen the NEA BCST stating that both Area Training Nets, NA1C and
NA1E, are canceled until further notice. This was was discussed at the NEA Conference. It was decided
that due to the sparse participation on both nets, it would be better to cancel until further notice.
It is now the responsibility of the State's Fours to provide the proper training. This would include
both regular training and ECOM training. ASI Two and ASI Four will continue helping out where needed.
Any member can contact either one if they have a question that their State staff can't answer.
Both ASI Two and ASI Four will be putting Training Tips to help with some of the questions that may
come up. If a State Four has any questions, feel free to contact ASI Two and ASI Four by their navymars.
org email address.
In my life, I have had wanted nothing more than what I now am, a Marine. A
single 6-letter word that speaks volumes to multitudes. Just the name,
Marine, carries pride, honor and courage. Many men join for many different
reasons, but they all start off with the same goal along the way, to
become a Marine. To be one of the few, the proud. Proud, pride, strength
when united. Every background, every creed and every color. All come
together under the same promise. The promise to protect this country
against all enemies, foreign and domestic. All who join have accepted this
price, this calling. The price of having to leave all behind, to journey
to a country where people hate you, and all you stand for.
The American Dream, Martin Luther King Jr's Dream and the Dream of our
Forefathers. This dream of freedom and the right to preserve it. And who
is called upon to undertake this task, the United States Marines. We rise
to the call to lay down our lives. We fight and die for the freedom that
some people cherish, some people spit upon and the very freedom that most
people think they deserve. But who really deserves this freedom, the
People or the Patriot.
Thomas Jefferson said it best when he said, "The tree of liberty must be
refreshed from time to time, with the bloodshed of patriots and tyrants."
But how many really understand and believe that statement. How many know
what it is like to sleep alone, cold, humbled and unappreciated. How many
know what it is like to lose a friend or loved one who fought and died for
the freedoms you were given. And how many have received a folded American
flag, followed by a 21 Gun Salute. How many, we don't know. But whatever
the number, they are the ones who gave so much for their Country and
freedom that they lost it all.
Our Nation will see our conflicts on T.V., they will see our men and
women, our sons and daughters who have openly accepted the possibility of
death, and they will turn the channel without a second thought.
But you remember this. While you sleep at night with your parents, your
wife, your children, there are always men out there awaiting the call to
lay their lives down, and as J.F.K. said in his Inaugural Speech, "I do
not cower from this responsibility, I welcome it."
Editor's note:
I would like to have Northeast Area members send me articles for our Newsletter. The articles
can be funny, informative, MARS related, or even Amateur Related. Getting articles from members
would help to put our Newsletter together a lot easier and informative. So any articles would be
appreciated.
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Northeast Area Front Page
Welcome to the Summer, 2007 Northeast Area Newsletter.
After returning from Dayton Hamvention with a few new toys,
and the Pleasure of meeting our Area Director Chief Dever,
I am pleased to say Amateur Radio, in which MARS is a direct
descendant is alive and well !
2007 NORTHEAST AREA CONFERENCE
The following is taken directly from Northeast Area Broadcast 30-07
1. REMINDER: OUR NORTHEAST AREA CONFERENCE 2007 IS APPROACHING,
WE HOPE TO HAVE AS MANY OF OUR NORTHEAST AREA MEMBERS ATTENDING
THE CONFERENCE AS POSSIBLE.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BY NNN0GBG WHO IS
HOSTING THE CONFERENCE
7- 9 SEPTEMBER 2007
RAMADA INN
1083 RT 206
BORDENTOWN, NJ 08505
(609) 298-3200
(609) 298-8845 (FAX)
ROOM RATE - 82.00 (GOVERNMENT RATE) - 40 ROOMS BLOCKED OUT.
SMALL MEETING ROOM - 1900-2100 FRIDAY EVENING, STAFF MEETING
LARGE MEETING ROOM - 50 PEOPLE SATURDAY, 0800-1600
CHECK-IN 3PM - WHEN MAKING RESERVATIONS, STATE MARS TO
RECEIVE GOVERNMENT RATE.
RAMADA IS LOCATED AT END OF EXIT RAMP ONTO RT 206 NORTH.
2. LUNCH IS 'ON-YOUR-OWN'. SEVERAL RESTAURANTS AND FAST FOOD
PLACES IN VICINITY INCLUDING A PETRO TRUCK STOP THAT SERVES
GOOD FOOD, DENNY'S, WAWA, CHICKIE AND PETES, ETC, GENERALLY
SPEAKING, ALL WITHIN A MILE OF THE RAMADA. THE RAMADA DOES
HAVE A RESTAURANT (NOT OPEN FOR LUNCH), BUT CANNOT VERIFY
THE QUALITY (HAVE NEVER EATEN THERE).
3. THERE WILL BE A 10.00 A PERSON CHARGE FOR REFRESHMENTS FOR
THE SATURDAY MEETING.
4. BANQUET WILL BE HELD AT MASTORI'S RESTAURANT, APPROX 1.5
MILES NORTH OF THE RAMADA ON RT 206N AND RT 130S JUNCTION.
THE BANQUET ON SATURDAY WILL BE 40.00 P/P (INCLUDES TAX AND
GRATUITY), WITH A VARIETY OF CHOICES INCLUDING:
FRUIT CUP OR SOUP, PENCIL POINTS, OR VODKA RIGATONI;
CHOICE OF SALAD - TOSSED GREEK OR CEASAR
CHOICE OF ENTREES:
STUFFED SHRIMP
BROILED SALMON
STUFFED FLOUNDER
CHICKEN/VEAL SAUTE
CRABMEAT CASSEROLE
SIRLOIN STEAK
BROILED SWORDFISH
PRIME RIB
PORK CHOPS
LAMB CHOPS
FRIED SHRIMP
LAMB SHISH KEBOB
POTATOES AND FRESH VEGETABLES
SPECIAL CAKE, DESERT TRAY OR DESSERT TABLE
COFFEE/TEA, ICED TEA/SODA, CINNAMON AND CHEESE BREADS.
DINNER CHOICES TO BE MADE AT TIME OF SEATING. I NEED
TO KNOW NUMBERS (FOR ROOM CAPACITY), AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
5. PLEASE ADVISE THISTA ASAP OF NUMBERS OF ATTENDEES FOR
THE SATURDAY MEETING, SO ROOM CAN BE MADE TO ACCOMODATE.
PROVIDE NAMES OF BANQUET ATTENDEES WITH CHECKS. MAKE
CHECKS PAYABLE TO, AND MAIL TO:
GERALD FLEMING NNN0GBG
50 FOUNTAIN BLVD
BURLINGTON, NJ 08016-9752
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This is the time of year when many of us either install new
antennas, or repair their existing ones, and it is important
to remember to watch for electrical lines and any other hazard
that can crop up.
The following link will take you to an ARRL article on
Electrical and Antenna Safety.
http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/AntBk.pdf
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On similar lines with Electrical and antenna safety, we also
get to deal with Thor tossing lightning bolts down at us this
time of the year along with all the related hazards of storms.
This link http://www.noaa.gov/wx.html will take you to
the National Weather Services site which is full of useful info
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We all should read this, and think about how we operate.
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Photos of MARS and Amateur Radio events are being asked for
to be included on the NEA MARS Website.
If you have any photos, send them to NNN0ASI FIVE at
nnn0asi5(at)navymars.org.
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The NNN0AS3 THREE position is open.
Any station interested in a challenging position, should
contact NNN0AS3 by MDS or E-MAIL: (nnn0AS3(AT)navymars.org .
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Saturday at 1500 (local time) on frequency NCO.
for the second and fourth Saturdays at 1400 (local time)
on frequency NDP or NCO depending on propagation.
Also Effective 01 August, the primary Frequency for the
3X1A, 3X1B & 3X1Y Nets will be NDA, secondary Frequency NCS.
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Thanks for reading, please consider sending something
for next quarters letter.
My address is nnn0asi8@navymars.org.
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Northeast Area Front Page
Welcome to the Winter, 2007 edition of the Northeast Area Newsletter.
again and has had a lot of fun taunting the membership and causing a
strain on state and local resources. Here in Pennsylvania, it was
so bad a governmental inquiry was convened to discover what was wrong.
It seemed to be based a lot on: breakdowns in communications.
Hopefully our members will keep this in mind, so we know our duties,
procedures, and when we need to send an EEI, we will be able to do it
correctly, without causing a breakdown of our own.
any volunteers to serve as NECOS of the NA2E Net.
This is a 24 hour 7 day a week venture, and a lot of hours are
going unfilled due to lack of help.
During severe weather events in the Northeast Area, it could
be very beneficial to MARS to have this Net operational.
Plus for members that don't get a chance to check in to
many of their normal state or region nets due to employment
or family obligations, this is a good way to add a few hours
to your participation report without working up too much of
a sweat ( normally, we all hope ).
nnn0auh@navymars.org . He will be glad to hear from you !
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up the old file cabinet and throw out the old bulletins and traffic.
Before you toss it out, here is what you should hang on to.
2002: 02-02 15-02
2003: 03-03 07-03 08-03 16-03
2004: 02-04 08-04 11-04
2005: 05-05
2006: 05-06 06-06 07-06
2007: 01-07
2001: 09/01, 12/01, 18/01, 29/01, 45/01
2002: 07/02, 14/02, 19/02, 33/02, 48/02
2003: 08/03, 12/03, 20/03, 22/03, 28/03
2004: 02/04, 03/04, 06/04, 07/04, 12/04
10/05, 14/05, 15/05, 17/05, 21/05, 23/05, 27/05, 28/05,
32/05, 35/05, 36/05, 38/05, 40/05, 41/05, 42/05, 48/05,
56/05, 58/05, 59/05, 61/05, 67/05, 69/05
2006: 01/06, 05/06, 15/06, 17/06, 18/06, 28/06, 31/06, 32/06,
34/06, 36/06, 38/06, 43/06, 47/06, 55/06, 65/06, 66/06,
68/06, 69/06
must be maintained for at least 3 years.
complaint of which the station has been notified must
be kept for 2 years, or until complaint or claim has been
fully satisfied (whichever happens last).
kept permanently. When no longer needed for local reference,
these messages shall be forwarded to Chief, NAVMARCORMARS.
messages, and facsimile files shall be retained and/or destroyed
per the preceding provisions for messages containing similar
information.
(Source: NTP8(D) 571.)
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John, NNN0VJN, TO NNN0ASI FOUR (Assistant for Training)
Bob, NNN0ACJ, TO NNN0ASI TWO FOUR (Assistant to the Assistant for Training)
to NNN0ASI EIGHT, so they may be included in the next newsletter. 
now home to the 4th Infantry division.
It will eventually be shipped home
and put in the memorial museum in Fort Hood , TX.
The statue was created by an Iraqi artist named Kalat,
who for years was forced by Saddam Hussein to make the many
hundreds of bronze busts of Saddam that dotted Baghdad.
Kalat was so grateful for the Americans liberation
of his country;
he melted 3 of the heads of the fallen Saddam
and made the statue as a memorial to the American soldiers
and their fallen warriors
Kalat worked on this memorial night and day
for several months.
To the left of the kneeling soldier is a small Iraqi girl
giving the soldier comfort as he mourns the loss of his comrade in arms.
It's a shame we don't hear more of these stories on the news, as I am sure
there are more of them, if you get any send them to me and I will include them
in the next newsletter.
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Saturday at 1500 (local time) on frequency NCO.
for the second and fourth Saturdays at 1400 (local time)
on frequency NDP or NCO depending on propagation.
A reminder of the NA1A Staff net on the first and third
Mondays at 19:00 (local time) on frequency NCN.
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Thanks for reading, please consider sending something
for next quarters letter.
My address is nnn0asi8@navymars.org.
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Welcome to the Fall, 2006 edition of the Northeast Area Newsletter.
severe storms, to floods that have crippled a couple of larger towns.
A reminder to all, keep an "escape bag" ready in case you need to
get out. While we in emergency communications have been preparing
what to take to emergencies, a lot of us have neglected our own
needs in case we need to get out.
Hurricane season is here, lets hope Mother Nature spares
the Northeast Area some this year.
Bob, NNN0ACJ, TO NNN0ASI EIGHT (Newsletters and Public Affairs)
Gerald, NNN0QGR TO NNN0GBG (New Jersey State Director)
Douglas, NNN0PXJ, Net Manager, NA1Y Soundcard Digital Net.
Dean, NNN0AUH, Net Manager, NA2E Emergency Alerting Net.
Evan, NNN0SYM, TO NNN0AS3 (Region Three Director)
to NNN0ASI EIGHT, so they may be included in the next newsletter.
for the Northeast Area, but that list would be BIGGER than the entire
newsletter ! For that we give a BRAVO ZULU to all !
Knoebels Groves Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania.
Sponsored by Knoebels and WNEP-TV, The lead to this event was
Army MARS State Director Andy, AAA3PA, who put
the word out to all services he would like help at the event,
in which 2 MARS stations were setup to send out MARSGRAMS from
the event to any still deployed personnel.
NAVMARCOR MARS was represented on site by Fred, NNN0QPY and
Bob NNN0ACJ/ASI EIGHT and off site by Ron, NNN0ZWR and others
from ALL MARS services.
(Charlie, AAR3GH and Bob NNN0ACJ calling nets on 2 HF frequencies.)
(Fred, NNN0QPY taking a turn as NECOS.)
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The hamfest was well attended with just over 2,000
paid admissions.
The Northeast Area was well represented at the event.
traffic, alerting members of situations and has the potential of
much more.
Rob, NNN0BCI is our "expert" on this, and had this to offer.
"I would like everyone to know the Alpha and Beta test teams are hard
at work to bring a great MARS-ALE program in.
We have been testing out having the TNC integrated in the program.
It works. You can link with a station and if he has PACTOR you can
send your traffic via PACTOR. I have tested the DBM ARQ many times
in the new build and it works great. I can link up with a station like
NNN0WKC in IL and pass a full EEI practice message in one minute,
twenty three seconds. Pretty fast.
We also are working hard on a logging feature which will automatically
dump your log file into the SITREP group.
This way you can see exactly what just happened on your contact.
There is antenna switching and rotor turning in the works.
It is so exciting to see guys on nine and 11 MHz at midnight.
The band should be shut down but it isn't.
On a lot of my connects I have the station about an S1 to an S2 and it is
perfect copy on AMD messages.
Everyone needs the latest downloads.
Everyone needs to read the PDF files to understand the program.
I hope to see many stations on the air soon.
The world is changing and we most definitely need to change with it.
If anyone needs help please contact thista and I will help as best I can.
Thanks All, Rob"
Rob, NNN0BCI, can be reached at nnn0bci@netzero.net.
I would like it to be a lot longer, please contribute, so we can
have some serious reading next time !
If you have something to contribute, please send it to me.
Send us photos of your station, photo of MARS at the hamfests.
My address is nnn0acj@navymars.org.
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Welcome to the Fall, 2005 of the Northeast Area Newsletter.
Hurrican season is (hopefully) about over and now we face winter
with its snowstorms. Now is the time to do a little last minute
antenna maintenance and make sure everything is ready for the
ice and snow that will soon come our way. Apparently, the NWS
has forecast a colder than normal winter for the Northeast, so
we need to be prepared for the worst.
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Cambridge, Massachusetts. 7/17/05. Info from Steve Finberg
W1GSL 617-258-3754 w1gsl@mit.edu
Alexander, New York, 7/17/05. 25th Batavia Hamfest. 0530-1900,
sponsored by the Genesee Radio Amateurs. Firemans Recreation
Center. Info from Robroy McLean, W2DIG, 220 West Main St.,
Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-1347;
kc2mhh@bluefrog.com;www.hamgate.net/~gram
Utica, New York, 23 Jul 2005 + RadioCom 2005 Utica Amateur Radio
Club, Inc., Frankfort (Utica), NY
Herkimer County Fairgrounds Cemetery StreetTalk-In: 145.45
(-600) Call K2IQ
Contact: Bob Decker, AA2CU, 4 Forest Road, Utica, NY 13501,
Phone: 315-797-6614, Email: tbd2626@yahoo.com
Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, 17 Jul 2005 Jonestown Mountain
Repeater Association, The American Legion, 1550 Henry Drive,
Talk-In: 146.805 (PL 82.5); Simplex 146.520, Contact: Karen
Thomas, W3KAR, 155 West Dorrance Street, Kingston, PA 18704,
Phone: 570-288-1314, Email: W3KAR@aol.com
Somerset, Pennsylvania, 17 Jul 2005, Somerset County Amateur
Radio Club, Somerset County Vo-Tech School, 281 Technology
Drive http://www.k3smt.org/hamfest, Talk-In: 147.195+
(PL 123.0), Contact: Bill Smith, KB3GUN, 434 West Patriot Street,
Rear, Somerset, PA 15501. Phone: 814-233-2619, Fax: 814-443-1226,
Email: kb3gun@arrl.net
Quincey, MA, USS Salem Radio Club, K1USN; Museum Ship Worldwide
Radio Event. Certificate for working ten participating ships.
14.260, 14.039, 3.860, 3.539 www.qsl.net/k1usn/event.html
Williamsburg, Va, Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club, K4RC,
Promote Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. 21.350,
18.150, 14.250, 7.261, QSL, Larry Wheeler 163 Lakewood Drive,
Williamsburg, VA 23185
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With Spring comes the possibility of violent weather. We've
already seen numerous tornados and violent thunderstorms in the
South and the Midwest. Although tornados are rare in some parts
of the Northeast area, it still pays us to be on our guard and
be prepared to do what's necessary to protect ourselves, our
family, and our community during these outbreaks. One way to
get involved is to become a Skyware spotter. SKYWARN is a
concept developed in the early 1970s that was intended to
promote a cooperative effort between the National Weather
Service and communities. The emphasis of the effort is often
focused on the storm spotter, an individual who takes a position
near their community and reports wind gusts, hail size,
rainfall, and cloud formations that could signal a developing
tornado. Another part of SKYWARN is the receipt and effective
distribution of National Weather Service information. Spotters
with radio communications capabilities are particularly valuable.
The Skywarn website is at http://www.skywarn.org . Also, don't
forget to initiate an EEI message when appropriate. Information
on EEI message format and procedures can be obtained from
NTP-8(C), the NAVYMARS.ORG website, or your state TWO.
Spring means hamfest season is upon us, so, here are a few in
the Northeast Area:
Hagerstown, Maryland. 5/1/05, 0600-1300, sponsored by the
Antietam Radio Association. Info from Karin Christensen KB3GFV,
410-432-2358; dilbert3@earthlink.net. www.w3cwc.org
Southington, Connecticut. 4/24/05. Setup 0630, public 0900-1300.
Sponsored by Southington ARA. Alex Joyce KB7HCO, kb7hco@aol.com,
860-214-3013. www.chetbacon.com/sara.htm
South Portland, Maine. 4/16/05. 0800-1200. Portland Amateur
Wireless Assn., Roger Pience N1XP, 207-671-0671. n1xp@arrl.net.
www.qsl.net/pawa
Ripley, West Virginia, 5/1/05. 0900-1400. Jackson County ARC.
Roy Moore KB8ZSG, 304-927-4412, kb8zsg@charter.net.
Oswego, New York, 5/7/05. 0800-1400. Binghamton ARA.
Robert Mess WS2U, 607-777-6039; rmess@binghamton.edu; www.wtsn.binghamton.edu/bara/
Hopkinton, New Hampshire. 5/6-7/05. 0900 Friday to 1700
Saturday. Sponsors: W1GWU, K1RQG, and W1ITT. Camping Friday
evening. Joe Demaso, K1RQG; 207-469-3492; k1rqg@aol.com ,
www.qsl.net/k1rqg
Here are a few special event stations:
Bethlehem, PA. Delaware-Lehigh ARC, 1700Z-1900Z 4/16/05.
National Library Week. 14.250, 7.250, 7.105, 146.560.
QSL; www.dlarc.org
Piscataway, NJ. Piscataway Amateur Radio Club, K2VOA; 1600Z
4/16 to 2400Z 4/17. Former VOA relay station WBOU. 21.370,
28.370, 14.270, 7.270. Certificate. Bill Toth, 6 Rivercrest
Dr., Piscataway, NJ 08854.
Indian Orchard, MA. Titanic Historical Society, W1MGY. 1330Z
4/9/05 to 0527Z 4/15/05. Commenmorating the 93rd Anniversary of
the Titanic Voyage. 14.260, 14.033, 7.033, 3.860.
QSL: www.hcra.org/titanic.htm.
While this one isn't in the NE Area, it is certainly worth a
QSO:
Toad Suck, Arkansas. Faulkner County ARC, W5AUU. 1500Z-2200Z
4/30/05. Toad Suck Daze Festival. 21.350, 14.260, 7.260.
Certificate. www.w5auu.org.
Four retired Navy vets are walking down the street window
shopping. Then they turn a corner and see a sign that says
"Veterans Bar" over the doorway of an entry into an
establishment that doesn't look all that well kept up.
They look at each other then go in.
On the inside, they realize in this case, they could judge the
'book by it's cover'.
The old bartender says in a voice that carries across the room,
"Come on in and let me pour one for you! What'll it be,
gentlemen?" There seems to be a fully stocked bar so the men all
ask for a martini. In short time the bartender serves up 4 iced
martinis - shaken not stirred and says, "That'll be 40 cents for
the round, please."
The four men stare at the bartender for a moment then look at
each other -they can't believe their good luck. They pay the 40
cents, finish their martinis and order another round. Again,
four excellent martinis are produced with the bartender again
saying, "That's 40 more cents, please."
They pay the 40 cents but their curiosity is more than they can
stand. They've each had two martinis and so far they've spent
less than a dollar.
Finally one of the men says, "How can you afford to serve
martinis as good as these for a dime a piece?"
The bartender replies, "No doubt you've noticed the decor in
here. And the outside ain't nothin' to write home about. I
don't waste money on that stuff. But, here's my story. I'm a
retired Master Sergeant and I always wanted to own a bar. Last
year I hit the lottery for $45 million and decided to open this
place for real veterans. Every drink costs a dime, wine,
liquor, beer, all the same."
"Wow. That's quite a story." says one of the men. The four of
them sipped at their martinis and couldn't help but notice three
other guys at the end of the bar who didn't have a drink in
front of them and hadn't ordered anything the whole time they
were there. One man finished his martini and, gestured at the
three at the end of the bar without drinks and asks the
bartender, "What's with them?"
The bartender says, "Oh, those are retired Air Force Colonels.
They're waiting for happy hour."
Want to brush up on your CW or keep appraised of what's going on
in amateur radio? Below is the new ARRL station W1AW operating
schedule:
W1AW 2005 Spring/Summer Operating Schedule
Morning Schedule:
Time Mode Days
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1300 UTC (9 AM ET) CWs Wed, Fri
1300 UTC (9 AM ET) CWf Tue, Thu
Daily Visitor Operating Hours:
1400 UTC to 1600 UTC - (10 AM to 12 PM ET)
1700 UTC to 1945 UTC - (1 PM to 3:45 PM ET)
(Station closed 1600 to 1700 UTC (12 PM to 1 PM ET))
Afternoon/Evening Schedule:
2000 UTC (4 PM ET) CWf Mon, Wed, Fri
2000 " " CWs Tue, Thu
2100 " (5 PM ET) CWb Daily
2200 " (6 PM ET) RTTY Daily
2300 " (7 PM ET) CWs Mon, Wed, Fri
2300 " " CWf Tue, Thu
0000 " (8 PM ET) CWb Daily
0100 " (9 PM ET) RTTY Daily
0145 " (9:45 PM ET) VOICE Daily
0200 " (10 PM ET) CWf Mon, Wed, Fri
0200 " " CWs Tue, Thu
0300 " (11 PM ET) CWb Daily
Frequencies (MHz)
-----------------
CW: 1.8175 3.5815 7.0475 14.0475 18.0975 21.0675 28.0675 147.555
RTTY: - 3.625 7.095 14.095 18.1025 21.095 28.095 147.555
VOICE: 1.855 3.990 7.290 14.290 18.160 21.390 28.590 147.555
Notes:
CWs = Morse Code practice (slow)= 5, 7.5, 10, 13 and 15 WPM
CWf = Morse Code practice (fast)= 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 13 and 10 WPM
CWb = Morse Code Bulletins = 18 WPM
CW frequencies include code practices, Qualifying Runs and CW
bulletins.
RTTY = Teleprinter Bulletins = BAUDOT (45.45 baud) and AMTOR-FEC
(100 Baud). ASCII (110 Baud) is sent only as time allows.
Code practice texts are from QST, and the source of each
practice is given at the beginning of each practice and at the
beginning of alternate speeds.
On Tuesdays and Fridays at 2230 UTC (6:30 PM ET), Keplerian
Elements for active amateur satellites are sent on the regular
teleprinter frequencies.
A DX bulletin replaces or is added to the regular bulletins
between 0000 UTC (8 PM ET) Thursdays and 0000 UTC (8 PM ET)
Fridays.
In a communications emergency, monitor W1AW for special bulletins
as follows: Voice on the hour, Teleprinter at 15 minutes past
the hour, and CW on the half hour.
FCC licensed amateurs may operate the station from 1400 UTC to
1600 UTC (10 AM to 12 PM ET), and then from 1700 UTC to 1945 UTC
(1 PM to 3:45 PM ET) Monday through Friday. Be sure to bring
your current FCC amateur license or a photocopy.
The complete W1AW Operating Schedule may be found on page 97 in
the April 2004 issue of QST or on the web at,
http://www.arrl.org/w1aw.html .
As I wrap up this edition of the newsletter, I want to remind
everyone again that any information you may wish to contribute
is welcomed. The more info that members contribute, the more
interesting this newsletter can be. Items don't need to be
MARS-related. Articles should be sent to me at
nnn0tpr@navymars.org or nnn0asi8@navymars.org.
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Atkinson, New Hampshire. Atkinson Amateur Radio Club, K1D.
0500Z 12/26/04 to 1/10/04. Celebrating Kid's Day and Amateur
Radio Awareness. 28.370, 21.370, 14.270, 7.230. QSL. Contact:
Peter schipelliti, 7 Dearborn Ridge Road, Atkinson, NH, 03811.
Davidsonville, Maryland. Anne Arundel Radio Club Jr. W3W.
1400Z 1/22/05 to 0200Z 1/23/04. Celebrating 4th Anniversary of
a club dedicated to kids. 28.335, 21.365, 14.265, 7.237.
Certificate. Anne Arundel Radio Club Jr., 7901 Pepperbox La,
Pasadena, MD 21122-6328. ki3ds.org/specialevent.html.
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Punxsutawney Area Amateur Radio
Club, K3HWJ. 1400Z-2100Z 1/29/05. Commemorating Groundhog Day
2005. 14.240, 7.240, 7.125, 146.715. Certificate. Sherman
Hollopeter W3QOS, Box 20, 216 E Main St., Big Run, PA 15715.