From pesko at suddenlink.net Sun Oct 1 15:21:53 2023 From: pesko at suddenlink.net (Michael-Peter Esko) Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2023 13:21:53 -0700 Subject: [Harc] Shakeout Details Message-ID: <64D3D13508B867C4@altprdrgo04.altice.prod.msg.synchronoss.net> (added by postmaster@optonline.net) In my previous post, I should have clarified the opportunities. If you?d like to become familiar with the setup and operation of HARC?s comms trailer, Saturday morning, Oct 14 is your chance. We will setup the trailer and antennas, and test the equipment. Thursday Oct 19 will be the Shakeout exercise proper, and we?ll need net control operators (HF and VHF), scribes, and runners. If you can?t help out in Ferndale, you can register for the Shakeout and check in to either the HF net or the VHF net (only one, not both). The VHF net will use the Far West repeaters. 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URL: From pesko at suddenlink.net Fri Oct 13 20:59:58 2023 From: pesko at suddenlink.net (Michael-Peter Esko) Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:59:58 -0700 Subject: [Harc] SK Estate Sale Brookings Message-ID: <64D3D1350AC70637@altprdrgo04.altice.prod.msg.synchronoss.net> (added by postmaster@optonline.net) https://humboldt.craigslist.org/ele/d/smith-river-ham-amateur-radio-estate/7676493572.html 73 Michael-Peter Esko W6IES -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ke6sls at pobox.com Wed Oct 25 13:16:32 2023 From: ke6sls at pobox.com (MJ Inabnit) Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:16:32 -0700 Subject: [Harc] Call to action: 60 meters Message-ID: <5da71327-b677-2bc3-f8bd-33ae444f1c28@pobox.com> Dear ARRL Pacific Division Member: We need your assistance, and we need it NOW. We strongly encourage you to assist the ARRL and the entire U.S. Amateur Radio community by submitting comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) before October 30th to save the privileges we have fought to gain on 60 meters. Even if you are not currently active on 60 meters, the proposed reduction in power from 100 watts to an equivalent of less than 10 watts is the most sweeping reduction of HF privileges in decades. If Amateur Radio opposition to this proposed change is weak and the FCC goes through with the change, will a lackluster response from the Amateur Radio community embolden the FCC to remove or modify more HF privileges? Please read this message in full to understand why your help is needed prior to submitting your comments. The FCC has issued Notice of Proposed Rulemaking?s (NPRM) Docket Number 23-120 which would reduce power on 60 meters from 100 watts ERP (Effective Radiated Power) to the equivalent of 9.5 watts ERP. The NPRM would replace the current five channels (currently each with a 100-watt power limit) with a 15 KHz continuous spectrum from 5351.5 to 5366.5 KHz, but limiting power to the equivalent of 9.5 watts ERP. ARRL is proposing to keep the current five channels AND add the docket?s proposed 15 KHz of continuous spectrum, all at a power level of 100 watts ERP. It?s important to note that in 2022 our neighbor, Canada, enacted ARRL?s position by keeping the five current channels AND adding the expanded 15 KHz of continuous spectrum, all at 100 watts. ARRL is advocating for the FCC to adopt the identical allocations and power limits which Canada put in place over a year ago. When the FCC authorized 60-meter access for Amateur Radio operators in July 2003, the Commission cited the positive propagation attributes for emergency communications. Over the past twenty years during hurricanes, Caribbean Amateur Radio stations used 60 meters to relay critical weather and situational reports to U.S. operators. Clearly, 9.5 watts ERP would be woefully inadequate to maintain communications for these purposes. In the May 2023 ARRL survey, members overwhelmingly pointed to Spectrum Defense as the #1 priority of the League. The Pacific Division takes this priority seriously. For the maximum impact, the FCC needs to hear from ARRL members in California, Nevada, and Hawaii to underscore the importance of 60 meters in our geographically diverse region. Having a consistent bandplan with Canada will also ensure harmonious communications throughout most of North America. PLEASE support the ARRL's filing in this matter. To learn more about the NPRM and its impact on our 60-meter privileges, please visit https://www.arrl.org/60-meter-band . On this webpage you will find the links to file comments with the FCC. Please don?t delay. A substantial response from the Ham community before the October 30 deadline is the only way to forestall the loss of our valued operating privileges. Please urge your fellow Hams to file comments as well. Protection of our Amateur Radio spectrum is our number one priority. Kristen McIntyre, K6WX Pacific Division Director -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARRL Pacific Division Director: Kristen A McIntyre, K6WX k6wx at arrl.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- Reposting this to our email reflector. 73 Jaye ke6sls