May 2023
MAY 1, 2023
In-Person & ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
Pre Meeting and Food - Time 5:15(ish) & Location Pending and TBA
MAY 6-7, 2023 NEW ENGLAND QSO PARTY
Times:
2000Z Saturday until 0500Z Sunday - (4pm EDT Saturday until 1am EDT Sunday)
1300Z Sunday until 2400Z Sunday - (9am EDT Sunday until 8pm EDT Sunday)
MAY 8, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30 local) Topic Recap of weekend events and chores.
MAY 13, 2023
Shelter cleanup ARES/CERT Trailer Saturday morning-weather permitting. Schedule is:
- 8:00 am - Breakfast at The Square(formerly know as Market Square)
- 9:00 am - work on shelter and check?repair trailer antennas and feedline.
- Noon - assessment of progress
MAY 13, 2023 - Annual Armed Forces Day Cross-Band Exercise
***Updated 04/04/2023 from :https://www.dodmars.org/mars-comex-information-website/armed-forces-day ***
Annual Armed Forces Day Cross-Band Exercise Set for May 12 &13th.
By K3PSG / February 12, 2023
- The Department of Defense annual Armed Forces Day (AFD) Cross-Band Test will be May 13, 2023. During this event Military stations will transmit on military frequencies and announce the amateur radio frequencies they are monitoring. Amateur stations are invited to then make contact on those monitored frequencies.
Event: AFD Cross-Band Test
Start : Saturday, May 13 at 6:00 AM EDT (1000 ZULU)
End: Saturday, May 13 at 7:59 PM EDT (2359 ZULU)
Modes: Phone (USB), RTTY, and CW
- In addition to the cross- band communications described above a one way message will be transmitted by MIL stations at 1400 ZULU and 2000 ZULU using the MIL-STD 188-110A/B data modem protocol (visit the DOD MARS website for details).
- For more than 50 years, military and amateur stations have taken part in the Armed Forces Day Cross-Band exercise, designed to include hobbyist and government radio operators alike.
MAY 15, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time - Net Control W1BKW Brian
MAY 22, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF repeater - Net Control N1XYL Dan
MAY 29, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time - Net Control: KA1SG Norm
June 2023
June 3, 2023
Hermon Hamfest 8:00am EDT Hermon High School, Hermon Maine
June 5, 2023
Monthly Meeting in person and -Zoom 7:00pm EDT (1900)
June 12, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) . A 6 & 10 Meter SSB test to follow at the close of the regular net.
June 15 to 18, 2023
Trek Across Maine
June 19, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30)
June 24-25, 2023 Field Day Oxford ARES / CERT Comm
Field Day - Will be held at the "Green" house - 9 Western Promenade in South Paris, EMA office.
The plan as of this moment is that we will be operating three stations from this location.
Due to the narrowness of the road - there will be either no parking on Western Promenade. Obviously the large lower parking lot at the courthouse is nearby and a short walk to the house.
More on parking details to follow on our Facebook page.
Please check the Oxford CERT Facebook page for updates as well.
June 24, 2023
Maine ARES Quarterly SET 9:0 0am-12:00 noon
June 26, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30)
Other Events and Nets
New England ARES Academy YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMzRyHawnFlIQ0j4CbXPVQ
SKYWARN GYX Virtual
Winter Spotter Training
New Hampshire & Western Maine https://www.weather.gov/gyx/skywarn
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Hospital Amateur Radio Program Net
1st and 2nd Wednesdays 1600LMt. Washington, NH Repeater 146.655MHz-100.0Hz
4th Wednesday 1600LBuckfield, ME 146.880MHz-100Hz
FYI: http://gblakesl.net/N1GB/N1GB_HARP.html
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NHDN NBEMS Practice Net
FLdigi NH-ARES Standard versions
Current NH ARES standard versions for 2021 Q4
Fldigi - 4.1.20 /(FLarq 4.3.7 is built-in)
FLwrap - 1.3.5
FLmsg - 4.0.19
(must also download NH ARES & American Red Cross custom forms)
(and put them in Custom Forms folder in NBEMS.files)
FLamp - 2.2.07
The persistent links to download the FLDIGI suite installers are:
Windows installers download
Mac installers download
Linux installers download
Link to N1GB - Standard FLdigi Page
George Blakeslee
July 2023
July 3, 2023
In Person ?ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
July 10, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control KA1SG Norm
July 17, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control N1YIS Wayne
July 24, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control W1BKW Brian
August 2022
August 1, 2022
ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
August 8, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
August 15, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control Wayne N1YIS
August 20, 2022 Windsor Hamfest
Location: Windsor Fairgrounds 82 Ridge Rd Windsor, ME 04363
Sponsor: Augusta Amateur Radio Assn
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.670/100
Public Contact: Bill Crowley , K1NIT
August 22, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control George W2GPJ
August 26, 2022 - Northeast HamXposition, ARRL New England and Hudson Division Convention
Location: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center
181 Boston Post Rd.
Marlborough, MA 01752
Website: http://hamxposition.org
Sponsor: FEMARA
Type: ARRL Convention
Talk-In: tbd
Public Contact: Michael Raisbeck , K1TWF
August 26-28, 2022 The BikeMaine Weekend
Ham Volunteers Needed: BikeMaine weekend in Lincoln, August 26th through the 28th. Looking for ham radio operators for our SAG vehicles so that we have adequate communication for our riders. Two routes per day, a long and a short. This is a very well and fully supported bicycle ride. If you are interested our need more information please contact chidad073174@outlook.com, Erik Rider or myself at rksmith88@gmail.com and my phone number is 207-431-4776.
This three-day event features curated routes (both long and short) through the Katahdin region (“Greatest Mountain” in the Penobscot language) that you can enjoy at your own riding pace with full on-route support. Various points of interest along the route and well-stocked rest stops will help fuel you until you return to our “Village”. The “Village” features camping; nutritious and delicious banquet-style breakfast and dinner; curated off-bike afternoon activities displaying local culture; a Maine Beer Company beer garden; and evening entertainment. Join us for spectacular riding, an engaged community, and to meet friends new and old!
August 29, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control Dan N1XYL
September 2022
September 5 2022
ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
September 10 2022 -North Woods Gravel Grind
North Woods Gravel Grind
Volunteers needed to provide amateur radio comms for the North Woods Gravel Grind bicycle race, Sep 10 in the Rangeley area. Contact Mike if you can help kc1lgj@gmail.com
September 12 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
September 17-18 2022 QSO TODAY Online Hamvention
September 19, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
September 25, 2022 Dempsey Challenge 2022
MORE RADIO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!
It is time to start thinking about the 2022 Dempsey Challenge. I will be
coordinating this year with Cory KU1U as the NCS again.
To this end, I’m reaching out to see if you would like to volunteer for the event
again (7 Rest Stops, 12 SAGs). This year the event is scheduled for September 24th
and 25th. Our support will be on the 25th for the ride events. The course is the
same as last year.
The only change that we will have is we will need to meet on the 24th so that we
can go over any last-minute changes and have our final event brief.
Current Scheduling:
Saturday, September 24th, Time TBD - Event Brief.
Sunday, September 25th, Time TBD - Ride events.
The last thing is thanks for your time and if you have any questions or concerns, let
me know.
73
Keith
Keith Anoe / KE4UCW
Maine Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC)
Androscoggin County Emergency Coordinator (EC)
(207)629-7197
September 26, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control W1BKW Brian
October 2022
October 3, 2022
ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
October 10, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control WQ1W John
October 17, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control N1YIS Wayne
October 22, 2022 Maine Simulated Emergency Test
Maine SET 9am to noon
October 24, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control W2GPJ George
October 29, 2022 -- NEW EVENT
Work Day #1- Moving to our new home for Oxford EMA and Oxford ARES/CERT Comm. Of course a breakfast planning meeting will precede the event ;-)
For more information Contact Norm KA1SG or Wayne N1YIS or check the Facebook Page for Oxford County CERT Communications Unit.
October 31, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control N1XYL Dan
November 2022
November 2022
Work sessions at Green house
We will be having work sessions to get the radios set up at our new location. Please check your emails, the Facebook page and texts for upcoming sessions. We would like to have this complete before the snow flies.
November 5, 2022
Work session at Green house
8:00am EDT Breakfast at the SQUARE
9:00am EDT Work session for Radio Room Design, antennas, tower location(?), coax etc... at new site
November 5, 2022
Ham Bootcamp Nashua Area Radio Society 8am to 6pm Link to the webpage: here
November 7, 2022
ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EST(1900)
November 14, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
November 21, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
November 28, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
December 2022
December 5, 2022
ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900)
December 12, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
December 12-17, 2022
Work Days to be scheduled for the following tasks:
1. Putting VHF radio on the air
2. Shortening the cables to EMA radios and grounding each radio
3. Finish the antenna.tower, radio ground project
4. Find radio manuals and put on shelves in the radio room
December 19, 2022
- On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
- Scheduled move of EMA during the day
December 26, 2022
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control
December 26-30, 2022
Work days to be scheduled for the following tasks:
- Complete the counter for the radio room
- Level the desks to standard height (30")
- Install wiring,grounding bar/cables and coax
- Install radios
January 2023
January 2, 2022 Zoom and Eyeball meeting
This will be our first meeting at our new location in South Paris. It will be a combination Zoom meeting and in person meeting. If you aren't traveling to South Paris and want to participate please make sure you have the Zoom invite from Wayne.
January 7, 2023 Kid 's Day ARRL
- Dates and Times-
- Generally the first Saturday in January, and the third Saturday in June, see the ARRL Contest Calendar for current Kids Day event dates at http://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar
Kids Day always runs from 1800 UTC through 2359 UTC. Operate as much or as little as you like.
January 9, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the Oxford County Repeater system.
January 11 or 12, 2023
Work Day at EMA.
- HF Antenna tests
- ground rods and wire (weather a dn temperature permitting.)
- Start on radio wiring and computer setups
Contact Wayne N1YIS if you can assist and which day.
January 16, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the Oxford County Repeater system.
January 23, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the Oxford County Repeater system.
January 28, 2023
ARRL Winter Field day
January 28, 2023
ARES Maine Quarterly SET -
0900-1200(noon) focus on communicating resource requests.
Oxford County amateurs please call to W1OCA ARES/ CERT Comm team at the EMA via the N1BBK,W1IF, W1OCA repeaters or on 146.550 simplex.
If you are unable to contact the ARES/CERT Team via VHF, please use 3.940 plus or minus 5Khz(3.935 to 3.945). Be aware there is a contest going on as well as other nets. We will move away from this traffic by either up or down 5 KHz .
We will be using Standard ARRL message forms and ICS form IC213 RR for short voice messages.
- If using the ICS 213 RR for voice please make sure it is both brief and concise!
- Longer requests must be sent via email or fldigi
- fldigi modes are:
- For HF, in New England, THOR22
- For VHF/UHF, PSK250RC5
January 30, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the Oxford County Repeater system.
February 2023
February 6, 2023
ZOOM Meeting 7:00pm EDT (1900 ) From the in person meeting at 9 Western Prom EMA ARES/CERT comm radio room.
February 11, 2023 -Augusta Maine Boat Anchor Hamfest
The Calumet HamFest - will held on Feburary 12th, 2022
at the Calumet Club
334 West River Road
Augusta, Maine 04330
Doors open from 8 AM to Noon
Admission is $5.00
Talk-in will be on the Maine DMR System "Talk Group Maine State Wide", the 145.490, 146.67 and 146.70 Analog repeaters as well as 146.520 Simplex.
On I-95 travling either North or South take the right at Augusta exit 113 on to Rt 3. Head East to Belfast to the first set of lights. At the lights take a right and within a quarter mile the Calumet club is on right top of the hill.
The free FCC Registration Number (FRN) is required for ALL examinees.
Go to the fcc.gov web page to get your free FRN number.
Sponsor: Augusta ARA
Date: Feb 11 2023
Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: Joseph G. Devonshire
(207) 549-0061
Email: trainbee@aol.com
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: Le Club Calumet
334 West River Rd
Augusta ME 04330
HamCation 2023 February 10-12, 2023
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February 13, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control W2GPJ George
February 16, 2023
Work session at the EMA to build console Starting at the EMA at 09:00 local time. Contact Wayne n1yis
February 18, 2023
Work session at the EMA to continue work on console and install equipment into the console. We will be starting at the EMA at 09:00 local time. Possible breakfast meeting at the Square -(formerly market Square restaurant) at 7:30 to go over plans. Contact Wayne n1yis
February 20, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control N1XYL Dan
February 22, 2023
Work sessions at the EMA to build console and install radios. Contact Wayne n1yis
February 27, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters Net Control KA1SG Norm
March 2023
March 6, 2023 ARES/CERT ZOOM and In-person Monthly Meeting
March 7- 12, 2023 Work Sessions at EMA
Work Sessions at EMA - Update:
- 220 radio has been programmed.
- Coax from box to center of room and up to table has been connected to:
- Icom IC 756 (one HF radio), Kenwood TM710, Anytone 9000(220 radio)
- Metal frame work for console is in the 'gathering' process. Revised diagram for assembly to be on site by Monday 03/13/2023.
- Both computers are functioning (missing part for the Windows PC came in and was installed March 11, 2023)
- Measurements for the second HF antenna were taken 3/10/2023
March 13, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF, N1BBK, W1OCA repeaters Net Control W1BKW Brian
March 13-19, 2023 Work Sessions at EMA
March 20, 2023 - Net 19:30 local
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1If, N1BBK, W1OCA Repeaters
March 24-25, 2023 - Maine ARRL Convention and Hamfest
Ramada Inn Pleasant Street Lewiston Maine
Friday Evening Sessions
Saturday morning Hamfest and Class sessions and License Testing.
March 25-26, 2023 - QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
Exhibition Opens and Presentations Begin
Los Angeles (USA - California) Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 08:00:00 PST UTC-7 hours
UTC (Time Zone) Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at 15:00:00 UTC
2nd Day Exhibition Opens and Presentations Begin
Los Angeles (USA - California) Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at 08:00:00 PDT UTC-7 hours
UTC (Time Zone) Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 15:00:00 UTC - 7 hours. .
March 27, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF, N1BBK, W1OCA repeaters Net Control
March 27-April 2, 2023
Work Days at the EMA - scheduled by members. Please remember to sign in and out on the clipboard.
April 2023
April 3-10, 2023
Work Days-at EMA
Please remember to sign in and out on the clipboard.
April 10, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
April 11-16, 2023
Work Days at EMA - to be scheduled
Please remember to sign in and out on the clipboard.
April 15, 2023
Work Day at CERT Comm/ARES trailer - weather permitting
- 7:30 am Breakfast Planning Meeting - The Square in South Paris
- 9:00 am Work at the Comm Trailer site
- fix front door zipper and related hardware
- check antennas on trailer
- check feedlines for damage - repair as discussed
- plan the rehanging of antenna at site.
April 17, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
April 24, 2023
On Air Net 7:30 pm (19:30) local time on the W1IF and W1OCA repeaters
April 28-29, 2023 NEAR- FEST
Friday and Saturday at Deerfield Fairgrounds Gates open 9 am Friday and 7 am Saturday.