Option #2: Visiting Stations As mentioned in the most recent post you should find an Elmer. HamfestsFox Hunts. Another is to meet more hams, which now that I think of it, this one should have come first. Copyright 2010-2022 by Dave Casler, Mt. Overload. >So far I have written two posts (part1&part2) to help new hams get started in Church Emergency Communications (more to come as time and inspiration permits). There are several ways to help out your Stake, Ward, Branch or other LDS unit. Return to the UARC Home Page Last Update: 06-11-2022 1333 LDS Freedom Forum. As soon as I passed my General exam, I got my VE credentials, just to assist with the testing sessions. It is par to the SoCal emergency prparedness network. I had my ticket for months before I was first able to get on the air with my own radio, but it was not the first time that I was on the air. Though I have been part of 6M, 10M, and HF nets as well. Your email address will not be published. Central Kentucky Amateur Radio Club Net, Columbia (WA4UXJ) Sunday 8:30 PM: 146.880 (-) PL 77: Lake Cumberland Weather Net Somerset (AC4DM-R) After the conclusion of the Weather Net: 146.880 (Simplex) Lake Cumberland Area Simplex Net (Somerset) Sunday 8:45 PM: 146.670 (-) PL 103.5: Perry County ARES & Hazard Rgnl SKYWARN Net Hazard . Not just for nets either, but it's a go-to place in case of a real . Repeater Nets, VHF-FM: Sunday: 2000 hrs: 146.43 Mhz Simplex: MATSU Old Timers Net: Open Check ins. Below is a list of HF nets available to local Ham's with the right equipment. rodheadlee You can assist with theregularcommunication nets, there is one. About the different levels of amateur radio licenses, Amateur Extra Class Ham License On-Line Help for Your Self Study, General Class Ham License On-Line Help for Your Self Study, Ham Radio Videos: What other people think, Technician Class Ham License On-Line Help for Your Self Study, Index to Roads by County and by Date of Ride. Hawaii Omega Station. 20m Net: 14.120 MHz; Tuesday - 1700 UTC - Sept-May. I see two ways as a standalone tool, or as, I believe it was designed to be used in conjunction with a radio. Just because these callings have the words coordinator and specialist in them, does not mean that they are all knowing, and able to carry the unit on their back alone. huge difference in operational capability. I do a little bit on 2 meters but not a lot. More information is at HamOperator.com The net is a technical net where we discuss technical aspects of Amateur Radio and related subjects. Somebody at Church headquarters should be able to get you in contact with them. It is run by active hams and they have frequent emergency test' and most areas in Utah and Idaho run weekly vhf nets to test communication capabilities. Option #3: Loaner Radios Even better operating someone elses gear at their station, but not to be expected, is operating someone elses gear at your station. Do you own one? Stake History Granada Hills Stake Closure 2020. To help hams, both new and new to North Texas, find ways to connect with other amateur radio operators, we have a list of regularly scheduled nets available. We know their advantages, but some of their weaknesses need some explanation. xwi! You need to know what is going on in an SHTF scenario, so do you agree with him that you need a radio? !oaMs$X27lhu|p7FeJ6aaB+*%,F jq MQApA(m p`4Ko|6 `4|o Weekly Live CW Training; Welcome to Dave's Information Site! 593 0 obj <>stream : pV?Z I have only scratched the surface of what can done to assist your unit if you are a well seasoned ham (there I go with the foodmetaphoragain), but it is my goal to make these posts a good bite sized nugget (oops there I go again) of information as to not overwhelm anyone. If you have a mobile unit, go to a less active hams ( take that either way) house to check on them and help them check in. If there isnt you can help by assisting with the creation of the net script, being the Net Control Station (NCS) or the Alternate Net Control Station (ANCS). I have only scratched the surface of what can done to assist your unit if you are a well seasoned ham (there I go with the foodmetaphoragain), but it is my goal to make these posts a good bite sized nugget (oops there I go again) of information as to not overwhelm anyone. Our local chapter of the Mercury association holds a VHF net on the same night as our ERC net. It might be a Hy-Gain TH6-DXX antenna with some other antenna stacked above it. > There are many in the Amateur community that say that Echolink is not Radio, and I agree with them. I can hear you now, why Brother REX, do I need to meet more hams? Why Continue reading , >In my last post, I talked about new hams not knowing what radio to buy, or even where to buy it if they did. Freqy Net Day Time Zone Location Other; 1.850: Australian 160 Meter Crossband Net: Saturday: 11:30 PM: local: Australia: 1.888: Early Morning 160 Meter Net: Daily: 5:00 AM 3.960 Mhz. I just got my radio working the other day. endstream endobj 569 0 obj <>stream Ive done both of these and it does make a difference. Amateur Radio Kandos Group. 1. Comet CAA-500 Mark II Standing Wave Analyzer In Stock. 73 ki4rex, > I know what you are thinking, I am busy, I got my license to help the Ward/Branch/Stake/Area if there is an emergency, why do you want me to give up my time to go and join a ham radio Continue reading , > There are many in the Amateur community that say that Echolink is not Radio, and I agree with them. qUPa 7Aa[mkx7{oQ:(xDAX-n42as(S)Jp9YrUtmxj>) #GX\}!i{EM( !%?Qh6[}`\?W;Ks r'6bl,lj:'}$`fhBKwt7AC4LX0Dm@:c@",=iG4Vr3mF;'=iOwjw8)rD_ QP It's no secret the LDS church is one of the first to respond to disaster areas. Name Band Frequency Mode Start Time End Time; The Green Frogs Net () 80m: 3 947 000: SSB: 05:00: 08:00: Friendly 7.188 Net - Carribean Region Net () 40m Posted in Alternate Net Control Station Echolink, ANCS, Emergency Communications . The word "net" is short for "network". It is run by active hams and they have frequent emergency test' and most areas in Utah and Idaho run weekly vhf nets to test communication capabilities. 2m 147 390 000 (RB) FM: 19:30: America/New_York: S: 3149: TCARA Swap: Sun at 20:00 local ARES: 3rd TCARA Swap: Sun at 20:00 local ARES: 3rd Sun at 19:30: 2m 146 970 000 . So youve had your license for a while, what can you do? click here for steps to add a calendar to your device. Use These Cool Amazon Links to Support Ham Radio Answers! Networks can be defined as groups of equipment, individuals, and/or agencies acting together to increase efficiency and effectiveness through shared information and resources. 06:10AM: 6:10 Net I usually recommend something a bit less complex for a first HF radio. I could just leave this post short and say "GET ON THE AIR!", but that would be rude, and not really answer the question properly. They spare no expense a their buildings inside and out in temple square. . 73-ki4rexD&C 88:81Behold, I sent you out to testify and warn the people, and it becometh every man who hath been warned to warn his neighbor. > Every good LDS unit net needs to know how to hold a simplex net. Sometimes, the nets are strictly for pleasure, to discuss topics such as collecting things, playing radio chess, or pursuing awards. Bishops Storehouse Net - Saturday morning at 8:00 AM PDT on 3.937 MHz SSB (this one is an official church net, I believe), Mercury Northwest Roundtable - Saturday morning at 8:20 AM on 3.937 MHz SSB. Interested in getting licensed for your own HF frequencies? several years to get my novice and I tried to get on the air a few times but really couldnt Work has me in Salt Lake City this week and I noticed on top of their office tower a nice log parabolic antenna on the roof (as well as other stuff). There are many in the Amateur community that say that. In times of disaster, the church has dispatched teams to help with communications for local government and church leaders. Welcome to the new LDSHams website! There are many in the Amateur community that say that. What are net times and frequencies for Houston, Texas Nets? Nets regularly scheduled on-the-air meetings of hams who have common interests are among the oldest ham radio activities. Does anyone else have tips and or advice for setting up an unit net? This takes the concept to the next level and gets your hams used to having to pull that weak 2M Simplex signal out of the static, and static itself as well. 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm [2M/70CM/ECHO]Superstition ARC Club Hamnet. Sunday 2100 Queen Creek Area Net Q Creek 449.325 minus 100.0 43 Queen Creek/SE Valley LDS Net Monday 1930 Buy/Sell/Trade Ham Equipment PHX Metro 146.940 minus 100.0 19 Buy/Sell/Trade Ham equipment Monday 2000 EVRG (East Valley Repeater Group) Mercy Gilbert 449.825 minus 100.0 40 Hospital Based Group . Amateur radio operators interested in MARA may contact the Church's Welfare Services Department, 50 E. North Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150. Yuba Sutter area specifically? $YDM@zvVE5f(f(8C&)p(CG:yJ*()"2&(2}kM(2MIdJ,4 Remember me Sign in Forgot your password? I did not borrow any gear, though there were some offers to do so, I let others take advantage of those opportunities. Though I have been part of 6M, 10M, and HF nets as well. Religion, science, technology, computers (especially computer programming), foreign languages! To encourage new hams to become active, and to help new hams to become comfortable with their equipment, I hold a First Sunday evening net to gather as many LDS (Mormon) hams together in the Ouray, Montrose, Delta, and Gunnison County areas. Learn More, Get all of the information on the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station. ( as in put in a booklet I am making to give to the wards.) Secondly you can volunteer to be an Elmer for some of the less seasoned hams (I love the sound of that!) Posts: 41 Location: Mountain West. . Funny I did pass all my tests up to advanced (just memorized the questions) but couldnt 147.225 in Cape Coral. Here are a couple photos taken the last time I was there. Oahu. It is par to the SoCal emergency prparedness network. My Ham Radio Home Page. If you're already a member, please login with your username/email and password. Organizing this mess, I told him if they dont get licensed and practice it isnt going to work. These are usually done on 2M FM Simplex. match a antenna. We had a saying in the Navy, You train they way you want fight, because you will fight the way that you trained., We need to adapt this to our efforts as You train the way that you want to serve, because you will serve the that you trained!. A Ham Cram session is a one day session where the question pool is reviewed at a fast pace, to prepare the participants for the exam, which usually follows the session. arizona ham net list and calendar plus ham events to get more local ham operators radioactive! This is a social net open to anyone with a valid FCC amateur radio license. 225 Main Street Posted By : / actual instructions in flowcharting are represented in /; Under :nose exercise before and afternose exercise before and after This does mean that you have to do it all, or have to loan or give away the gear that you have so carefully scrimped and saved to afford, but it does mean do what you can. Listen the net live. So far I have written two posts (part1&part2) to help new hams get started in Church Emergency Communications (more to come as time and inspiration permits). jLXe,? The National Association for Amateur Radio The Amateur Radio Emergency Service ( ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment, with their local ARES leadership, for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. The net is every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings at 7:30 AM. If you don't like the GDPR, [complain to the EU about it](https://edps.europa.eu/data-protection/our-role-supervisor/complaints_en). I know those that are in my units ERC group, and maybe some from the Stake or region, I dont need or want to meet more radio amateurs. An Amateur Radio Net, or simply Ham net, is an "on-the-air" gathering of Amateur Radio operators. The big HF antenna on a short tower on the right side in the first pic is not a log periodic. Any help you might give in setting up a off grid repeater would be much appreciated. December 16, 2011 in Social Hall. Though I have been part of 6M, 10M, and HF nets as well. I have the complete set up for the Tech and am only two lessons away from completing the General set. Hi endstream endobj 570 0 obj <>stream Hurricane Frequencies . Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, Exploring Radio Mathematics (My November 2020 QST Article), How to Support Ham Radio Answers and Ask Dave, N8053R Experimental/Amateur-Built for Sale, $47K, N8053R General Specs from RANS (But for Rotax Engines), Resource Page: QRP Labs QCX 5w QRP HF Radio, Technician Videos Available on USB Thumb Drive. While this is effective, I do not believe it is the end all solution, to succeed we need to excite some electrons and get our Units hams on the air. 2. Update to Club Officers. September 22, 2018. Join the network by entering your e-mail address. My bishop is unaware of these nets and purpose. The Mormon church does stress obtaining amateur radio license among its members. hbbd```b``Z"d#d,`rX&7E2 ud\$N'AZ3@$. Sign up Don't have an account? My Stake has aVE team, that we just stood up and are going to do our first session in a few weeks. gj~6HMN MDARC Affiliated Voice Nets: Daily, Mondays thru Fridays: 05:42AM: 5:42 Morning Muster 2 meters, 220 MHz and 440 meters: 147.060 /+ (100PL); Linked to 224.780/441.325 /+ (100PL) Net Control is Trevor Hall, WA6JAU.