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SB SPCL ARL ARLX008
ARLX008 Solar Eclipse QSO Party Signup So Far Has Attracted More
Than 250 Eclipse Enthusiasts
The Solar Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP) now is just under a week away -
Monday, August 21 - and more than 250 radio amateurs in the US and
elsewhere already have signed up to take part. The SEQP is a special
operating event organized by the Ham Radio Science Citizen
Investigation (HamSCI), led by Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, to study
ionospheric effects caused by the total solar eclipse. Event rules
and operating procedures are available on the HamSCI website at,
http://hamsci.org/seqp .
During the SEQP, hams are being asked to operate on the HF bands in
a manner similar to a contest or QSO party. HamSCI researchers want
to know where you plan to be during the eclipse and what modes you
plan to operate. Visit the SEQP Pre-Registration page at,
http://hamsci.org/seqp-prereg .
The experiment will take advantage of such systems as the Reverse
Beacon Network, (RBN), PSKReporter, and WSPRNet, and participants'
logs will provide contact and spot data that researchers at the New
Jersey Institute of Technology and at Virginia Tech will use to
study eclipse-induced ionospheric effects.
8/14/17
ARLX008 Solar Eclipse QSO Party Signup So Far Has Attracted More
Than 250 Eclipse Enthusiasts
The Solar Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP) now is just under a week away -
Monday, August 21 - and more than 250 radio amateurs in the US and
elsewhere already have signed up to take part. The SEQP is a special
operating event organized by the Ham Radio Science Citizen
Investigation (HamSCI), led by Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, to study
ionospheric effects caused by the total solar eclipse. Event rules
and operating procedures are available on the HamSCI website at,
http://hamsci.org/seqp .
During the SEQP, hams are being asked to operate on the HF bands in
a manner similar to a contest or QSO party. HamSCI researchers want
to know where you plan to be during the eclipse and what modes you
plan to operate. Visit the SEQP Pre-Registration page at,
http://hamsci.org/seqp-prereg .
The experiment will take advantage of such systems as the Reverse
Beacon Network, (RBN), PSKReporter, and WSPRNet, and participants'
logs will provide contact and spot data that researchers at the New
Jersey Institute of Technology and at Virginia Tech will use to
study eclipse-induced ionospheric effects.
8/14/17
Atlantic Division Alert; Need Action NOW!
Amateur Radio Parity Act
Dear ARRL Atlantic Division Members;
Many of you have seen that the Amateur Radio Parity Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate as S1534, and has been referred to committee for review. This is wonderful news following the unanimous passage of HR555 in the House of Representatives this past January.
I just returned from the Summer ARRL board meeting at headquarters in Connecticut. There I learned that an estimated 90% of all new housing in the U.S. contains covenants, with the majority of those having boilerplate antenna restrictions.This means that as housing expands, Amateur Radio will face increasing restrictions. It is important to realize that HR555/S1534 is a compromise bill resulting from negotiations between ARRL and the Community Associations Institute (CAI), both of whom have approved the wording of the bill. Some have questioned whether this bill goes far enough to favor Amateur Radio. It does! At this time, restricted neighborhoods have the authority to absolutely deny outside antenna installations, with no recourse. This bill will guarantee the right of an amateur radio operator to "have a seat at the table" in negotiating for an effective outdoor antenna. It is time for ALL of us to come together, and get this important bill passed! We are now the closest we have ever been to obtaining antenna relief in restricted neighborhoods. If passed and enacted, the Amateur Radio Parity Act will be the most important piece of Amateur Radio legislation since the FCC’s 1985 PRB-1 regulation. That’s over 30 years, or an entire generation, of no added antenna relief. To make S1534 pass,
however, we need your help again. Below is a hyperlink to a program called RALLY CONGRESS. By clicking on the link (or copying and pasting in your browser) and completing some contact information, within two minutes you will generate a letter that will let both of your respective U.S. senators know that you want them to vote for this bill.Time is critical as we expect the bill to be heard before committee soon, and if passed in committee, it could go to the floor of the senate for a vote within a matter of weeks. Please take a moment NOW to click on the hyperlink and share with your senators your support for S1534, the Amateur Radio Parity Act. Thank you.
https://arrl.rallycongress.net/ctas/urge-us-senate-to-support-amateur-radio-parity-act
I just completed and sent my letter inside of 60 seconds. Please take a minute and do so also!
73,
Tom Abernethy, W3TOM
Atlantic Division Director
Amateur Radio Parity Act
Dear ARRL Atlantic Division Members;
Many of you have seen that the Amateur Radio Parity Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate as S1534, and has been referred to committee for review. This is wonderful news following the unanimous passage of HR555 in the House of Representatives this past January.
I just returned from the Summer ARRL board meeting at headquarters in Connecticut. There I learned that an estimated 90% of all new housing in the U.S. contains covenants, with the majority of those having boilerplate antenna restrictions.This means that as housing expands, Amateur Radio will face increasing restrictions. It is important to realize that HR555/S1534 is a compromise bill resulting from negotiations between ARRL and the Community Associations Institute (CAI), both of whom have approved the wording of the bill. Some have questioned whether this bill goes far enough to favor Amateur Radio. It does! At this time, restricted neighborhoods have the authority to absolutely deny outside antenna installations, with no recourse. This bill will guarantee the right of an amateur radio operator to "have a seat at the table" in negotiating for an effective outdoor antenna. It is time for ALL of us to come together, and get this important bill passed! We are now the closest we have ever been to obtaining antenna relief in restricted neighborhoods. If passed and enacted, the Amateur Radio Parity Act will be the most important piece of Amateur Radio legislation since the FCC’s 1985 PRB-1 regulation. That’s over 30 years, or an entire generation, of no added antenna relief. To make S1534 pass,
however, we need your help again. Below is a hyperlink to a program called RALLY CONGRESS. By clicking on the link (or copying and pasting in your browser) and completing some contact information, within two minutes you will generate a letter that will let both of your respective U.S. senators know that you want them to vote for this bill.Time is critical as we expect the bill to be heard before committee soon, and if passed in committee, it could go to the floor of the senate for a vote within a matter of weeks. Please take a moment NOW to click on the hyperlink and share with your senators your support for S1534, the Amateur Radio Parity Act. Thank you.
https://arrl.rallycongress.net/ctas/urge-us-senate-to-support-amateur-radio-parity-act
I just completed and sent my letter inside of 60 seconds. Please take a minute and do so also!
73,
Tom Abernethy, W3TOM
Atlantic Division Director
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June 2017 Section Report
- Our Section currently has 1,207 Full Members and 43 Associate Members
- The next step in getting the Amateur Radio Parity Act into Law has come. S. 1534 was introduced in the US Senate on July 12, marking another step forward for this landmark legislation. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are the Senate sponsors. The measure will, for the first time, guarantee all radio amateurs living in deed-restricted communities governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA)or subject to any private land-use regulations, the right to erect and maintain effective outdoor antennas at their homes, while protecting the aesthetic concerns of HOAs.
You can take action at the following link:
https://arrl.rallycongress.net/ctas/urge-us-senate-to-support-amateur-radio-parity-act
- NWS SKYWARN Basic Certification Class. This class will be held on Saturday August 12, 2017 at the Tony Canale Training Center 5033 English Creek Ave. Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234. Call Dave Larcombe Sr., KD2KVZ at 609-513-9389 to reserve a seat.
- K2QIJ (SK) - With much sadness I must report that George Ford K2QIJ passed away. Many of you probably remember George from his activity in Burlington County ARES and RACES. He had also been a member of the West Jersey Radio Amateurs before moving to Virginia.
- The Old Barney ARC will be holding two Special Event Lighthouseactivations in August.N2OB from Old Barney: August 5th W2T from Tuckerton Seaport: August 19th
- The Audubon Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce that they will be sponsoring a Special Event station W2H from the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. ILLW# US0103 in North Wildwood, NJ during the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend August 19th and 20th, 2017 from 0900 to1700 hours both days. They hope to operate on all bands 80M, 40M, 20M,
15M, 10M depending on band conditions. For more information contact Joe Leone KA3LKM jo987@aol.com.
- What are your plans for the Solar Eclipse on August 21? There are more than half a dozen 1x1 Callsign Special Event Operations planned to commemorate the Eclipse. Personally, I am traveling to Columbia, SC to be in the path of totality. I’ll be operating N2EI portable from various locations on my travel route but, trust me, during the event I’ll be looking at the sky and not at my radio dials. This is a Bucket List level event.
- Remember to keep September 10th open on your calendars for the New Jersey State ARRL Convention being held as part of the Annual Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Hamfest this year at the Gloucester County 4H grounds.
- New Hams in our Section:
James J Fischer, KD2NRF
John P Kuchta, KD2NRH
Steven A Simpers, KD2NRL
Dominic M Dipuma, AC2VP
Kantol Khek, KD2NRG
Evan N Tucker, KD2NSW
Kyle P Mcmichael, KD2NRK
Jason M Campbell, KD2NRD
Patrick Benevento, KD2NRR
Debra A Licorish, KD2NRI
Michael R Williams, KD2NRM
John M Verret, KD2NQR
Richard J Mayer, KD2NRJ
Joithi M Dorr, KD2NRE
- License Upgrades in our Section:
William C Nawalany, KD2NKT to General
Mark J Diseveria, KD2NHM to General
Gerald L Brown, KD2NKU to General
Brett K Waller, KC2UXQ to General
Patricia T Mc Kernan, KB2KDA to Technician
Darrin M Malone, KD2ALQ to General
Alfred E Piombino, KB1MSM to General
Gerard A Fritz, WA2FKX to General
73 de SKIP N2EI
ARRL Southern New Jersey Section Manager: Thomas J Arey, N2EI n2ei@arrl.org-
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June 2017 Section Report
- Our Section currently has 1,207 Full Members and 43 Associate Members
- The next step in getting the Amateur Radio Parity Act into Law has come. S. 1534 was introduced in the US Senate on July 12, marking another step forward for this landmark legislation. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are the Senate sponsors. The measure will, for the first time, guarantee all radio amateurs living in deed-restricted communities governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA)or subject to any private land-use regulations, the right to erect and maintain effective outdoor antennas at their homes, while protecting the aesthetic concerns of HOAs.
You can take action at the following link:
https://arrl.rallycongress.net/ctas/urge-us-senate-to-support-amateur-radio-parity-act
- NWS SKYWARN Basic Certification Class. This class will be held on Saturday August 12, 2017 at the Tony Canale Training Center 5033 English Creek Ave. Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234. Call Dave Larcombe Sr., KD2KVZ at 609-513-9389 to reserve a seat.
- K2QIJ (SK) - With much sadness I must report that George Ford K2QIJ passed away. Many of you probably remember George from his activity in Burlington County ARES and RACES. He had also been a member of the West Jersey Radio Amateurs before moving to Virginia.
- The Old Barney ARC will be holding two Special Event Lighthouseactivations in August.N2OB from Old Barney: August 5th W2T from Tuckerton Seaport: August 19th
- The Audubon Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce that they will be sponsoring a Special Event station W2H from the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. ILLW# US0103 in North Wildwood, NJ during the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend August 19th and 20th, 2017 from 0900 to1700 hours both days. They hope to operate on all bands 80M, 40M, 20M,
15M, 10M depending on band conditions. For more information contact Joe Leone KA3LKM jo987@aol.com.
- What are your plans for the Solar Eclipse on August 21? There are more than half a dozen 1x1 Callsign Special Event Operations planned to commemorate the Eclipse. Personally, I am traveling to Columbia, SC to be in the path of totality. I’ll be operating N2EI portable from various locations on my travel route but, trust me, during the event I’ll be looking at the sky and not at my radio dials. This is a Bucket List level event.
- Remember to keep September 10th open on your calendars for the New Jersey State ARRL Convention being held as part of the Annual Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club Hamfest this year at the Gloucester County 4H grounds.
- New Hams in our Section:
James J Fischer, KD2NRF
John P Kuchta, KD2NRH
Steven A Simpers, KD2NRL
Dominic M Dipuma, AC2VP
Kantol Khek, KD2NRG
Evan N Tucker, KD2NSW
Kyle P Mcmichael, KD2NRK
Jason M Campbell, KD2NRD
Patrick Benevento, KD2NRR
Debra A Licorish, KD2NRI
Michael R Williams, KD2NRM
John M Verret, KD2NQR
Richard J Mayer, KD2NRJ
Joithi M Dorr, KD2NRE
- License Upgrades in our Section:
William C Nawalany, KD2NKT to General
Mark J Diseveria, KD2NHM to General
Gerald L Brown, KD2NKU to General
Brett K Waller, KC2UXQ to General
Patricia T Mc Kernan, KB2KDA to Technician
Darrin M Malone, KD2ALQ to General
Alfred E Piombino, KB1MSM to General
Gerard A Fritz, WA2FKX to General
73 de SKIP N2EI
ARRL Southern New Jersey Section Manager: Thomas J Arey, N2EI n2ei@arrl.org-
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ARLB011 W1AW 2017 Spring/Summer Operating Schedule
Morning Schedule:
Time Mode Days
------------------- ---- ---------
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) DIGITAL Daily
2300 " (7 PM ET) CWs Mon, Wed, Fri
2300 " " CWf Tue, Thu
0000 " (8 PM ET) CWb Daily
0100 " (9 PM ET) DIGITAL 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: 1.8025 3.5815 7.0475 14.0475 18.0975 21.0675 28.0675 147.555
DIGITAL: - 3.5975 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.
DIGITAL = BAUDOT (45.45 baud), BPSK31 and MFSK16 in a revolving schedule.
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 digital 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.
Audio from W1AW's CW code practices, and CW/digital/phone bulletins is available using EchoLink via the W1AW Conference Server named "W1AWBDCT." The monthly W1AW Qualifying Runs are presented here as well. The CW/digital/phone audio is sent in real-time and runs concurrently with W1AW's regular transmission schedule.
All users who connect to the conference server are muted. Please note that any questions or comments about this server should not be sent via the "Text" window in EchoLink. Please direct any questions or comments to w1aw@arrl.org.
In a communications emergency, monitor W1AW for special bulletins as follows: Voice on the hour, Digital 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 105 in the April 2017 issue of QST.
Morning Schedule:
Time Mode Days
------------------- ---- ---------
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) DIGITAL Daily
2300 " (7 PM ET) CWs Mon, Wed, Fri
2300 " " CWf Tue, Thu
0000 " (8 PM ET) CWb Daily
0100 " (9 PM ET) DIGITAL 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: 1.8025 3.5815 7.0475 14.0475 18.0975 21.0675 28.0675 147.555
DIGITAL: - 3.5975 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.
DIGITAL = BAUDOT (45.45 baud), BPSK31 and MFSK16 in a revolving schedule.
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 digital 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.
Audio from W1AW's CW code practices, and CW/digital/phone bulletins is available using EchoLink via the W1AW Conference Server named "W1AWBDCT." The monthly W1AW Qualifying Runs are presented here as well. The CW/digital/phone audio is sent in real-time and runs concurrently with W1AW's regular transmission schedule.
All users who connect to the conference server are muted. Please note that any questions or comments about this server should not be sent via the "Text" window in EchoLink. Please direct any questions or comments to w1aw@arrl.org.
In a communications emergency, monitor W1AW for special bulletins as follows: Voice on the hour, Digital 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 105 in the April 2017 issue of QST.
