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Michigan’s Largest and Most Active Amateur Radio Club
UTICA SHELBY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION, INC. Volume 17, Number 10, Decmber 2001
Election:
D
Nominees
The nominations for club
officers at the November meeting were as follows:
Are
Yours
Paid?
Dues Due!
President
Nancy, KB8QMS (I)
Vice President
Mark, W8IR (I)
Recording Secretary
Ann, KT8F (I)
Treasurer
Delphine, KC8JSH (I)
Mabel-2
Launch Cancelled
Membership Secretary
Mary, KC8IAP
Jerry, N8KLX
Board Member (3 Elected)
Dave, KC8IAQ (I)
Dave, AD8S (I)
Bob, WB8B
Walt, WB8E
George, K8GEO
Peg, W8PEG
Richard, W8WTH
(I) Incumbent
Absentee Ballots
The voting for club officers
will take place at the
December General Meeting. If
you would like an absentee
ballot to cast your vote,
please contact Jim, N8OKW
or Marianne, N8TMJ at (586)
677-1667. The ballots are to
be returned by mail to:
USECA Ballot, P.O. Box 1222,
Sterling Heights, MI 48311,
and must arrive prior to the
December 11th meeting.
The MABEL-2 team decided to
cancel the MABEL-2 flight that
was scheduled for Nov 3,2001.
The recent terrorist attacks on
our country and the temporary
grounding of rockets and free
balloons led us to this decision
Even if clearance was given to
launch, we were concerned
that a major incident might
occur at the landing site. Recent threats both real and
copycat types have been reported and many people are
nervous. Look for updates on
MABEL-2
throughout
the
winter. We hope to set a new
date for liftoff in the early
spring. 73, Phil, W8IC
USECA Swap Winners!
Door Prize
Steve Goodrich, N8TUH
Computer
J. Conner, W0JBC
50/50
Barbara Boik, KC8QEG
I
2001 USECA
Christmas Party
for our wonderful
[14th] annual Christmas party.
No, you don’t have to bring a
pass-a-dish or an antenna
tuner
or
a
cooler
full
of…whatever—just yourselves, a
good appetite and a party mood.
WHERE: Carpathia Club at the
intersection of Plumbrook and
Utica Road, east of Schoenherr in
Sterling Heights. We will once
again have our own private room
with round tables for comfortable
seating. Dinner will be a sumptuous buffet—the entrees are prime
rib and roast chicken. Also included are all the trimmings, dessert, soft drinks and coffee. We
heard NO complaints last year—
and most wanted a repeat performance this year.
WHEN: Friday evening, December 7. Cocktails (cash bar) at
6:00 PM and dinner at 7:00 PM.
Seating is on a first come first
served basis.
WHAT ELSE? The hilarious
white elephant gift exchange will
follow dinner—this is optional
(bring a gift, get a gift). Find
something around the house if you
can — used is fine — but it should
be
something
someone
might
actually want —
no old computer
parts,
please.
After that? —
socializing, music
and dancing if
you wish!
T IS TIME AGAIN
The cost is $20.00 per person,
includes taxes and tips. Please
contact me to make your reservation
by 12/3/01. Invite your friends.
Hope to see a BIG group.
73. Ann, KT8F—(586)-751-3893
Next Meeting — December 11
CLUB DIRECTORY
The Editor is:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Nancy Carr/KB8QMS, (586) 749-3383
Vice President
Mark Milby/W8IR, (586) 415-7104
Recording Secretary
Ann Manor/KT8F, (586) 751-3893
Treasurer
Delphine Wrona/KC8JSH, (586) 791-4669
Membership Secretary Marianne Mickle/N8TMJ, (586) 677-1667
Past President
Dennis Gaboury/W8DFG, (586) 465-7126
ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
Dave Cunningham/KC8IAQ, (586) 791-2720
Dave Martin/W8VB, (586) 826-9783
Dave Stormer/AD8S, (586) 412-8104
COMMITTEES
ARRL Liaison
Awards Manager
Door Prizes
Editor
Field Day Chair
Health & Welfare
Historian
Mailers/Sorters
Net Manager
Photographer
Program Director
Public Relations Officer
Refreshments
Repeater Trustee
Swap & Shop
Technical Director
Technicians
Dave/W8VB
Bill/N8NMX
Dina/N8YJI
Joe/K8OEF, (586) 781-0050
Marianne/N8TMJ, (586) 677-1667
Jerry/K8CFY
Ann/KT8F; Phil/W8IC; & Crew
Brian/KC8DIR, (586) 749-4561
Richard/K8QLM
Mark/W8IR
Ken/N8KC
Don/KC8CPT & Richard/KC8HMJ
John/K8ZEC
Delphine/KC8JSH (586) 791-4669
John/K8ZEC, (248) 828-3742
NS8E, K8FT; AD8S, WA8GQL; KC8IAQ; N8KND;
WY8M; N8MIV; W8RO; N8SA; W8VB
Still Going
Joe, K8OEF
The (entire) editorial staff gathered this
month and has decided to award THREE
golden crystal awards. The winners are: Dave,
KC8IAQ; Delphine, KC8JSH; and, Brian,
KC8DIR for all their “time and talent” (TNT) to
make sure this year’s swap was a huge
success—and that it was! Also, a big thanks to
everyone who helped—we couldn’t have done it
without you!
Delphine is at it again (with her TNT) and
will be our swap chairperson for 2002. Way to
go Del!
Any volunteers for Field Day Chair?
Last but not least, the (entire) editorial staff
wants to wish you and yours the very best for a
happy and joyous holiday season.
See you next year!
73 for now.
CONTROL OPERATORS (*Phone Number Above)
Dennis/W8DFG*
Mark/W8IR*
Floyd/W8RO
Doug/K8DK
Joe/K8OEF*
Bill/N8SA
Dave/KC8IAQ*
Nancy/KB8QMS*
PROGRAMMERS
Scott/W8CQD
Dennis/W8DFG
Dave/KC8IAQ
Mark/W8IR
VOLUNTEER EXAMINERS
WB8B
N8DV
NS8E
WB8E
KT8F
KC8HMG
N8HTV
KI8HW
W1IK
W8IR
SILENT KEYS
Len Czapiewski/K8DHH
Art Sheff/WD8EGV
Joe Lucido/NU8F
Charles Smith/N8FWF
Clarence Ringo/W8HQO
WA8IZV
KW8K
N8KC
WY8M
WT8N
W8NG
N8OEF
N8OZ
K8QLM
N8SA
N8SN
WM8T
KB8WTH
WB8X
N8XO
Joe Steel/KA8IZM
Rick Parady/KB8KLW
John Moore/KA8KTV
John Palmer/WD8LBH
Joe Palson/WD8MFN
KW8Z
John Pizzuti/WB8NHT
Harry Young/W8VRW
Velma Ragon/N8YVC
John Tomlins/KG8YX
f=Founder
c=Charter
h=Hon. Charter
N8AWV h
KA8BDG c
N8BK h
N8FDN c
N8FNO f c
J. Haubner c
N8HCT f c
KA8IZM f c SK
KA8KTV f c SK
G. Manquardt h
WD8MFN f c
WB8NHT f c
WB8OSF h
K8QLM f c
WB8QNI c
KA8VYV h
WA8VZZ c SK
December 2001
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Doug/N8KND
2001 USECA Christmas Party
Still Going
ARRL Straight Key Night For 2002
Meeting Minutes
The Night Before Christmas
Field Day 2001
Net Points
Members E-Mail Directory
Amateur Radio/Hurricane Center
This Says It All!
E-Mail System Error
USECA VE Testing/Apparel
Net Point System
The Hierarchy of U.S. Newspapers
USECA Cork Board
USECA Membership Application
Local Area Nets
Net Ops Schedules
Club Activities (Cover)
Swaps
(Cover)
6-Meter Nets (Cover)
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USECA EXPRESS
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ARRL Straight Key Night For 2002
Richard, K8QLM
When I recall my early days in ham radio and CW
operation, more than forty years ago, it brings back
pleasant memories of my friend Harry Albright,
W8YCT, now W4ZCT, living in Florida. Harry has
always been an outstanding CW operator with a CP
rating of 25 wpm. Living directly across the street at
the time, Harry nourished my interest in CW and was a
most capable mentor. CW contacts with Harry helped
me to improve my code proficiency and it proved to be
very effective. And wow, could he make that old
straight key hum! Thanks again, Harry.
How long has it been since you limbered up your wrist
and operated on CW, the traditional old-fashioned wayusing a straight key? In spite of the proliferation of
digital communication, keyboards, FM and electronic
keys, at least once a year many very good CW
operators bring the past alive and join in on the yearly
ARRL Straight Key Night. If only for a brief 24 hour
period, it is a trip in nostalgia to days of yore. It is,
perhaps, identical to the way an old soldier tries on his
uniform. Mine won't fit! For everyone so inclined, it is
the perfect opportunity to try their hand at CW much
as their mentors did in years past.
Interference—You Can Help
Phil, W8IC
Amateur radio operators must do their fair share in
keeping the air waves clear of interfering signals.
This can be as simple a task as reporting the
following information: date and time you heard the
problem, your location at the time, type of
interference heard, the signal strength on the
repeater input (147.78), as well as any special info
that might help. Examples include a man's voice
grunting or a buzzing sound. Please send reports to
W8IC at [email protected], and John, K8ZEC
at [email protected]. The interference committee will
then receive this info and plan for the appropriate
action. Please do not get discouraged if it seems that
your reports are not helping. There will be people
working on the problem. However, the plans and
results will not be discussed on the air. With the help
of our membership, the USECA repeater can be
effectively utilized and remain in compliance with
FCC regulations.
The purpose of this friendly activity is to enjoy good
old-fashioned QSO fun, using a straight key. Longer
rag-chewing contacts are preferable to rapid contesttype exchanges. Therefore, dust off the old J-38 key
and join in on the fun! Straight Key Night 2002 begins
at 7 P.M. EST, December 31, 2001 and runs for 24
hours to 7 P.M. EST on January 1, 2002 (0000 to 2400
UTC, January 1, 2002).
While operating in SKN 2002, in place of sending RST
before the signal report, send SKN to indicate participation and to alert listeners that SKN is in progress.
After SKN, send a list of stations worked with your vote
for the best fist heard (it need not be one you worked)
to the Contest Branch. Include, too, your vote for the
most interesting QSO heard or had plus any
interesting comments you may have for the Feedback
section of the SKN 2002 write-up. Your entry can be emailed to the Contest Branch at [email protected]
or sent by regular mail to SKN, ARRL, 225 Main St.,
Newington, CT 06111.
All entries for SKN 2002 must be received for consideration by January 31, 2002. The votes for "best fist"
and "most interesting QSO" will be compiled and published in the April 2002 issue of QST. If you have any
questions about SKN, simply contact the Contest
Branch Web Page at www.arrl.org/contests or visit
[email protected].
USECAN’s At Work
On Sunday November 11, 2001, a group lead by Jim,
W1IK arrived at my home to install a Carolina
Windom for me. It was inspiring to see how the old
timers like Dennis, W8DFG; Floyd, W8RO; Walt,
WB8E; George, K8GEO; Jerry, K8CFY; Clarence,
W8ZSO; took the time to explain and instruct what
was being done to the newer hams, who showed up
to help. It was a very busy afternoon, with ladders,
people on the roof and in the trees, but by 7:30 PM
all was back to normal and all the radios and
antennas working perfectly.
My sincere thank you to all for a job well done and
appreciated.
Richard, W8WTH
December 2001
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USECA EXPRESS
Awarded as “EXCELLENT” and “SUPERIOR4”
USECA Board Meeting Minutes—November 6, 2001
The minutes were accepted as printed in the Express.
In attendance:
KB8QMS, Nancy President
W8IR, Mark
Vice-President
KT8F, Ann
Recording Secretary
N8TMJ, Marianne Membership Secretary
KC8JSH, Delphine Treasurer
KC8IAQ, Dave
Board Member
*AD8S, Dave
Board Member
W8VB, Dave
Board Member
W8DFG, Dennis Past President
*Absent
The treasurer's report was presented by Delphine, KC8JSH and
accepted. Informed the membership of the swap proceeds.
The meeting was called to order at: 7:40 PM
The minutes were accepted as printed in the Express.
Treasurer’s report given by Delphine, KC8JSH and approved.
Membership: report per Marianne, N8TMJ: 261 members.
H&W – report given per Marianne.
Membership: Marianne, N8TMJ reported 256 members
currently.
Health & welfare - Marianne gave report on ailing members.
Repeater - John, K8ZEC: has put in new tubes and the repeater
back to normal.
Express - Joe, K8OEF: articles due tonight. Suggested net
controls could use the repeater call sign to ID if they wish. This
has been OK’d by Brian, KC8DIR, net manager. The NCO would
need to sign out with their own call at the end of the net.
ARRL: Dave, W8VB – the ARRL has changed the procedure for
license renewal. Check the web site for details.
USECA apparel: see Richard, W8WTH. See Laura Klovski for
club badges
Website: Dave, KC8IAQ – updated as needed.
Announcements: Nancy, KB8QMS on field day results - USECA
took 4th place nationwide. Thanks to Don, WX3M for a job well
done. Also, thanks to Dave, KC8IAQ for chairing this year’s
swap. Next year’s swap will be chaired by Delphine, KC8JSH.
Next year’s swap: October 27, 2002. Delphine will be the swap
chairman.
Christmas Party: Ann, KT8F taking reservations this evening.
(see article}
November General meeting will be held one week later on
Tuesday November 20 at Donald Bemis JH School.
ARRL: Dave, W8VB – discussed coordination of ham radio
operators monitoring frequencies in connection with national
security.
Program: given by David Young, KC8RQN, a boy scout seeking
Eagle Scout Rank. His presentation involved his plan for
construction of 10 2-meter quad antennas that would be stored
in churches to provide for emergency communications in the
event of a disaster. He displayed his prototype. He stated he
was seeking donations of funds and equipment to build the
antennas. The USECA club donated $100.00. A list of needed
materials will be published on the website.
Swap: Dave, KC8IAQ – thanks to everybody who helped.
Nominations were opened by Floyd, W8RO.
Delphine gave the financial report. The swap was a great
success.
President: Nancy, KB8QMS
Technical: John, K8ZEC – Transmitter tuned up but there are no
spare tubes left. Investigating sources to purchase spares.
Express: Joe, K8OEF – November’s issue will be one week late
due to the delayed general meeting.
Jerry, N8KLX reported on field day – USECA came in 4th place in
this year’s event.
Dennis, W8DFG – the trailer will be picked up soon.
Meeting adjourned at 8:36 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Manor, KT8F, Recording Secretary.
USECA General Meeting Minutes—November 20, 2001
In attendance:
KB8QMS, Nancy President
W8IR, Mark
Vice-President
KT8F, Ann
Recording Secretary
N8TMJ, Marianne Membership Secretary
KC8JSH, Delphine Treasurer
*KC8IAQ, Dave Board Member
AD8S, Dave
Board Member
W8VB, Dave
Board Member
*W8DFG, Dennis Past President
*Absent
Vice-President: Mark, W8IR
Recording Secretary: Ann, KT8F
Treasurer: Delphine, KC8JSH
Membership Secretary: Mary, KC8IAP and Jerry, N8KLX
Board Members:
Dave, KC8IAQ
Dave, AD8S
Richard, W8WTH
Bob, WB8B
Peggy, W8PEG
Walt, WB8E
George, W8GEO
The nominations will remain open until the commencement of
the election.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Manor, KT8F, Recording Secretary.
The meeting was called to order by the president at 7:30 PM
New members, visitors and upgrades were recognized.
December 2001
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USECA EXPRESS
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The Night Before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas,
He lived all alone,
In a one bedroom house made of
Plaster and stone.
They all enjoyed freedom
Each month of the year,
Because of the soldiers,
Like the one lying here.
I had come down the chimney
With presents to give,
And to see just who
In this home did live.
I couldn't help wonder
How many lay alone,
On a cold Christmas eve
In a land far from home.
I looked all about,
A strange sight I did see,
No tinsel, no presents,
Not even a tree.
The very thought
Brought a tear to my eye,
I dropped to my knees
And started to cry.
No stocking by mantle,
Just boots filled with sand,
And on the wall pictures
Of far distant lands.
The soldier awakened
And I heard a rough voice,
"Santa don't cry,
This life is my choice;
With medals and badges,
Awards of all kinds,
A sobering thought
Came to my mind.
I fight for freedom,
I don't ask for more,
My life is my god,
My country, my corps."
For this house was different,
So dark and so dreary,
The home of a soldier,
Now I could see clearly.
The soldier rolled over
And soon drifted to sleep,
I couldn't control it,
I continued to weep.
The soldier lay sleeping,
Silent, alone,
Curled up on the floor
In this one bedroom home.
I kept watch for hours,
So silent and still,
And we both shivered
From the cold evening's chill.
The face was so gentle,
The room in such disorder,
Not how I pictured
A United States soldier.
I didn't want to leave
On that cold, dark, night,
This guardian of honor
So willing to fight.
Was this the hero
Of whom I'd just read?
Curled up on a poncho,
The floor for a bed?
Then the soldier rolled over,
With a voice soft and pure,
Whispered, "carry on Santa,
It's Christmas day, all is secure."
I realized the families
That I saw this night,
Owed their lives to these soldiers
Who were willing to fight.
One look at my watch,
And I knew he was right.
"Merry Christmas my friend,
And to all a good night."
Soon round the world,
The children would play,
And grownups would celebrate
A bright Christmas day.
December 2001
tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes,
living and dead, who sacrificed
themselves for us. Please, do your
small part to plant this small seed.
—Submitted by Marianne, N8TMJ
This poem was written by a Marine
stationed in Okinawa Japan. The
following is his request. I think it is
reasonable. Please—would you do
me the kind favor of sending this to
as many people as you can?
Christmas will be coming soon and
some credit is due to our U.S. servicemen and women for our being
able to celebrate these festivities.
Let's try in this small way to pay a
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"YOU'VE GOT MAIL!"
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ÌNew/change from previous.
If you are a club member and would like your address published (or changed) in the Express, send it via e-mail to
K8OEF.
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USECA EXPRESS
Amateur Radio Operations at The
National Hurricane Center during
Hurricane MICHELLE. Saturday
November 3, 2001–Monday
November 5, 2001
W4EHW, the Amateur Radio station at the
National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida,
received many Surfaces Reports from Ham
Radio Operators in Jamaica, the Cayman
Islands, Cuba, the Bahamas and Bermuda
during Hurricane Michelle's track through
the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic.
"Surface Reports" are visual and instrument observations made by Amateur Radio
Operators and Weather Enthusiasts that are
sent to the Hurricane Center over Ham
Radio frequencies and other methods.
These "Surface Reports" are submitted in
"Real Time" as events happen and can be a
very important tool in forecasting as they
reflect what is actually happening at ground
level during a Hurricane. Although the
Hurricane Forecasters have an tremendous
amount of high tech satellite, aircraft
reconnaissance and computer modeling
information,
this
additional
surface
information helps Hurricane Forecasters by
verifying the intensity of the Hurricane at
ground level, wind field areas, location and
movement of the eye, storm surge, flooding
and accuracy of warning areas and types.
Reports from a sailboat in the Bahamas
made an important impact on the Warnings,
as will be detailed below.
Hurricane Michelle W4EHW/NHC Operations For almost a week, Tropical
Depression #15 dropped torrential rains in
Nicaragua and Honduras causing flooding
and mud slides as it moved very slowly into
the Caribbean Sea. TD-15 would eventually
grow into a Powerful CAT-4 Hurricane,
named "Michelle" with winds of 135 Mph
and later attack Cuba and the Bahamas.
As MICHELLE started her track northward towards Cuba and began intensifying,
W4EHW activated early Saturday morning
and started coordination with the Hurricane
Watch Net on 20 meters and the Cuban
Emergency Net on 40 Meters for what was
to be a very long weekend when MICHELLE
was forecast to make landfall on central
Cuba as a CAT-4 and then attack the Bahamas.
In anticipation of possible interruptions
in normal communications between Havana
and NHC, Max Mayfield, Director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami, requested
W4EHW to establish a backup Amateur Radio Link with Havana in order to maintain
the flow of Hurricane information and
warnings. At that time, MICHELLE was
forecasted to track between the densely
populated cities of Havana and Matanzas
and expected to produce major damage
and communications blackout. The previous
Friday,
Julio
Ripoll
WD4JR,
Asst.
Coordinator for Amateur Radio at NHC,
contacted Riley Hollingsworth K4ZDH, FCC
December 2001
Awarded as “EXCELLENT” and “SUPERIOR4”
Special Counsel for Amateur Radio Enforcement, and explained the circumstances
and importance of establishing back-up
communications link needed and the fact
that the Cuban Emergency Net is located in
the CW (Morse Code) portion of the U.S. 40
meter band and requested special permission to allow W4EHW to operate on that
frequency using single sideband (voice). Mr.
Hollingsworth understood the urgency and
importance of our request and granted permission without any hesitation. This was
vital to our operations as it allowed W4EHW
to communicate directly with Cuban Hams
and Havana Civil Defense to relay the
Hurricane Advisories and collect Surface
reports, thus increasing the flow of information and the possibilities of saving lives.
W4EHW set up two simultaneous and
continuously manned radio stations at NHC
for this operation. The main station was on
20 meters on the Hurricane Watch Net and
the second was on the 40 meter band for
the Cuban Emergency Net. The amount of
information and operational demands
required two to three operators to man
W4EHW at each shift.
Lionel Remigio KC4CLD volunteered to
manned a third off-site monitoring station
for
40 meters to collect information from Cuba.
His very detailed reports were sent directly
to W4EHW via email and Fax and were considered a true asset to increasing the effectiveness of the W4EHW operations. Lixion
Avila, Hurricane Specialist at NHC, was very
impressed by the detailed reports and complimented Lionel's efforts.
NOAA 42 Hurricane Hunter Airplane
During Hurricane Michelle, W4EHW had
conducted some pre-planned on-the-air
testing with the Hurricane Hunter Airplane,
NOAA-42, as it made several eye penetrations and perimeter passes as the hurricane
was making landfall over Cuba. These experiments were planned to test the effective
frequencies to be used to communicate
directly to the Hurricane Center as a back-up
link. Captain, Dave Tennesen NL7MT, was
able to check into the Hurricane Watch Net,
where Bob Botik K5SIV, located in Texas
gave Dave a very strong signal report (10db
over S-9), however W4EHW could barely
hear the Hurricane Hunter. However, when
we changed frequencies to 40 meters,
W4EHW was able to maintain a comfortable
conversation with the Hurricane Hunter for
several minutes as his signal was very
strong (20 db over S-9). The on-the-air tests
were also important to test the HF antenna
that was replaced on the Hurricane Hunter
airplane after loosing the previous antenna
to a lightning strike.
The following are some of the
significant events and reports that occurred
during our operations for Hurricane
Michelle.
Cuba
Reports from CL4RP on Cayo Largo, a small
island off the southern coast of Cuba, was
first to report landfall of the eye of Hurricane
Michelle with winds of 210 KMH (130 Mph).
This station was located at the airport of
Cayo Largo and also reported a minimum
pressure of 963 Mb and a storm surge of 6
meters (18 feet) above normal with 15 to 20
waves. They had lost the antenna during the
height of the hurricane winds, but were able
to repair it and were on the air shortly after
the strong winds subsided to report that all
142 people on the island had survived.
Reports also came in from the area on
the southern central coast of Cuba (Playa de
Cajilla) where the ocean had retreated from
the shoreline some 300 meters (1000 feet)
due to the strong northerly winds pushing
the water away from the beach. Warnings
were broadcast to keep curious people from
venturing out to look at the dry ocean bottom as the waters return quickly and
without warning.
As Michelle moved over the mainland of
central Cuba, most of the electrical power,
telephone and communications were completely out. Ham Radio was the only form of
communications left operating to and from
the Cuba and within the center part of island
nation. During the evening, as Michelle progressively shifted more towards the east of
the previous forecasted track, cities in the
provinces of Matanzas and Cienfuegos, that
may have been on the outskirts of the hurricane winds, if Michelle would have stayed
her course, would now be in the direct path
of the eye. Some of the Cuban stations on
the air, were in blackout areas and had
Advisories that were more than 4 hours old.
Civil Defense in Havana had also lost their
HF antenna, when a large palm tree fell on
to it. W4EHW then was the only source of
the current Hurricane Advisories on 40
meters. Advisory information was being
spread by the Cuban Ham Radio stations on
40 meters to other Hams monitoring on
local VHF frequencies, some reportedly in
shelters and Hospital buildings. Civil
Defense in Havana reported that 604,681
people were evacuated from coastal areas
and the loss of life was very low, the official
count was 5 lives lost.
Bahamas
The Bahamian Hams and boaters were very
busy sending in reports all day Monday,
submitting almost half of the total reports
for Hurricane Michelle.
Carolyn Wardle C6AGG, from New
Providence Island, reported frequently
(through HWN NCO W8RO) as the eye of
Michelle moved over her house. Carolyn
described the strange conditions as the
strong winds did not shift in direction as in
previous hurricanes she had experienced.
There was a lull in the winds, to less than 3
knots for more than an hour, but instead of
the winds gradually shifting in direction,
they started almost suddenly from the
opposite direction, from 3 knots to almost
55 knots in a few minutes.
One of the most important communications (again coordinated by W8RO) from the
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islands. As Michelle started to loose it's classic form and the eye become difficult to see,
that the Hurricane Forecasters were considering lowering the Warnings, Wayne had
just reported winds of 87 knots (100 Mph)
with gust of 100 knots (115 Mph). This
report caught the attention of Max Mayfield
and he asked to verify the equipment being
used to take these measurement. Wayne
quickly relied that he was using an
anemometer made by Raytheon mounted
72 feet up on the sailboat's mast. Max
Mayfield said that this report made quite an
impact in the level of warnings being
considered for the next advisory and
subsequently the level of warnings were not
lowered.
Max Mayfield, Director of the National
Hurricane Center, sends this message:
"Please relay my thanks to all of the Ham
Radio operators that helped during Hurricane Michelle. You all did a great job."
W4EHW at NHC Operational Details
Number of shifts on-the-air = 15 (some with
2 and 3 operators on duty) Total on-the-air
hours= (20 meters = 40 hours) (40 meters
= 17 hours) Total man hours at NHC (66
hours) Total number of Surface Reports
submitted = 162.
W4EHW/NHC Operators during Hurricane Michelle:
Caesar Carbana KG4BZA
Joanne Carbana KG4GKU
Hank Collins W8KIW
Pat Collins
Manny Corp WD4ACJ
Louis Cruz N4LDG
Mike Davis AF4VJ
John Graves KF4MBG
David Hall KA4MNX
Ken Hernandez N4BKZ
Gary Jacobs WA4PDM
Phyllis Jacobs WB4VRV
Joel Kandel KI4T
Nick Pikarsky N4EVB
Julio Ripoll WD4JR
Ed Rodriguez WP4O
We congratulate the Hurricane Watch
Net Control Stations for an excellent job
maintaining continuous communications
from the affected areas to the Hurricane
Center throughout Hurricane Michelle and
also to the many stations in the affected
areas for sending valuable measured
weather surface reports and visual observations.
W4EHW, a group of volunteer Ham Radio operators, are very proud to have maintained an active Amateur Radio Station at
the National Hurricane Center for the past
21 years.
Best Regards,
Julio Ripoll, WD4JR
—Submitted by Floyd, W8RO
December 2001
Awarded as “EXCELLENT” and “SUPERIOR4”
Swap Exam Session Results
Joe, N8OZ
Five new Technicians (KC8SJK, Sarah; KC8SJL, Shaun; KC8SJM,
Mark; KC8SJN, Don; and KC8SJO, Dennis) granted by the FCC
Monday (pretty good for 1-day processing!).
One new General (KC8SJP, Tim) also granted by the FCC
Monday, and 2 upgrades to General (KC8RQV, John; and N8RFI,
Bob).
One upgrade to Extra (KC8RPL, Bob).
Also, KC8RVF, Dave,passed the General written test, and
KB8WFW, Mike, passed the CW test.
A total of 24 tests were given out (15 of those tests were
successful) for a total of 15 people taking tests at the swap.
Thanks to: WF5X, Randy; N8WR, Jeff; N8OEF, Val; WB8B, Bob;
WG8M, Manny; KW8Z, Ken; and AD8S, Dave; for assisting me in
running the session. I definitely couldn't have done it without
them!
[an email intercept]
The MCW (modulated continuous wave) activity frequency is
146.405 MHz, FM simplex. This frequency in an informal meeting
place for area hams (mostly in the northeast suburbs of Detroit),
whether new to Morse Code or experienced, to get together and
help each other learn Morse and build their confidence using the
code on the air. There is not, as of now, any organized net operation in this area on this frequency, nor am I aware of any plans to
start a net in the immediate future. However, there are some area
hams that use this FM simplex channel on an informal basis to
practice Morse Code. Feel free to get out on the frequency and
either call "CQ" (either on voice or MCW) or join in an existing
group! Just be sure to listen to see if the frequency is already in
use, or better yet, ask (QRL?)! Most importantly, have fun. You'll
find that by sending as well as copying the code, and using it in a
conversational manner will increase the steepness in your learning
curve dramatically. One of the benefits of using FM for practicing
the code is the ability to switch to voice at any time for clarification.
Another, of course, is that almost any ham with a callsign already
has the equipment required to send MCW, specifically a two-meter
transceiver (even an HT will do, with an external antenna) and some
form of an oscillator (a piezoelectric buzzer can work in a pinch)
connected to a straight key. Simply hold the push-to-talk button and
hold the mike near the speaker while you send! Works great! I hope
this answers your questions regarding two-meter FM MCW activity
on 146.405 MHz here in the Detroit area. If I can be of any further
assistance in your endeavor to learn Morse Code or use the MCW
mode to practice on the air, please feel free to contact me
([email protected]).
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This Says It All!
ARROW, Oklahoma School officials remove
“God Bless America” signs from schools in fear
that someone might be offended.
Channel 12 News in Long Island, New York,
orders flags removed from the newsroom and red,
white, and blue ribbons removed from the lapels of
reporters. Why? Management did not want to appear
biased and felt that our nations flag might give the
appearance that “they lean one way or another”.
Berkeley, California bans U.S. Flags from being
displayed on city fire trucks because they didn't want to
offend anyone in the community.
In an “act of tolerance” the head of the public library
at Florida Gulf Coast University ordered all “Proud to be
an American” signs removed so as to not offend
international students.
I, for one, am quite disturbed by these actions of socalled American citizens; and I am tired of this nation
worrying about whether or not we are offending some
individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks
on September 11, we have experienced a surge in
patriotism by the majority of Americans. However, the
dust from the attacks had barely settled in New York
and Washington D.C. when the “politically correct”
crowd began complaining about the possibility that our
patriotism was offending others.
I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge
against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to
America. In fact, our country's population is almost
entirely comprised of descendants of immigrants;
however, there are a few things that those who have
recently come to our country, and apparently some
native Americans, need to understand.
First of all, it is not our responsibility to continually
try not to offend you in any way. This idea of America
being a multi-cultural community has served only to
dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As
Americans, we have our own culture, our own society,
our own language, and our own lifestyle. This culture,
called the “American Way” has been developed over
centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of
men and women who have sought freedom. Our
forefathers fought, bled, and died at places such as
Bunker Hill, Antietam, San Juan, Iwo Jima, Normandy,
Korea, Vietnam,
We speak English, not Spanish, Arabic, Chinese,
Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if
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December 2001
you wish to become part of our society—learn our
language!
“In God We Trust” is our national motto. This is not
some off-the-wall, Christian, Right Wing, political
slogan - it is our national motto. It is engraved in stone
in the House of Representatives in our Capitol and it is
printed on our currency. We adopted this motto
because Christian men and women, on Christian
principles, founded this nation; and this is clearly
documented throughout our history. If it is appropriate
for our motto to be inscribed in the halls of our highest
level of Government, then it is certainly appropriate to
display it on the walls of our schools.
God is in our pledge, our National Anthem, nearly
every patriotic song, and in our founding documents.
We honor His birth, death, and resurrection as
holidays, and we turn to Him in prayer in times of
crisis. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider
another part of the world as your new home, because
God is part of our culture and we are proud to have
Him.
We are proud of our heritage and those who have so
honorably defended our freedoms. We celebrate
Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and
Flag Day. We have parades, picnics, and barbecues
where we proudly wave our flag. As an American, I have
the right to wave my flag, sing my national anthem,
quote my national motto, and cite my pledge whenever
and wherever I choose. If the Stars and Stripes offend
you, or you don't like Uncle Sam, then you should
seriously consider a move to another part of this planet.
The American culture is our way of life, our heritage,
and we are proud of it. We are happy with our culture
and have no desire to change, and we really don't care
how you did things where you came from. We are
Americans, like it or not, this is our country, our land,
and our lifestyle.
Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to
express his opinion about our government, culture, or
society, and we will allow you every opportunity to do
so. But once you are done complaining, whining, and
griping about our flag, our pledge, our national motto,
or our way of life, I highly encourage you take
advantage of one other great American freedom, the
right to leave.
—Internet
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E-Mail System Error
Joe, K8OEF
A recent “general announcement” email was sent to all
members in my email address book.
To the best of my knowledge, I felt all addresses
were correct and up-to-date. However, the following
were returned for various reasons. So, there must be a
problem either on your end or mine; I’m not sure, but,
there was a problem. If there is an error, please let me
know and I will correct it.
Here are the returned addresses:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
USECA VE Testing
Testing will be FIRST Saturday EVERY month of the year.
Bill, N8SA; Don, WA8IZV; and Mark, W8IR will share the
CVE duties. No pre-registration is needed or wanted. Test
Fee is $10.00. Applicants need copies and originals of
CSCE's and/or license. There is no copy machine at Corps.
(there are none close by). Starting time is 7:15 p.m. —
please do not arrive earlier. Walk-ins are welcomed. Test
site is at the Salvation Army, 55 Church, Mt. Clemens. If
testing, you must have the following: picture ID (or birth
certificate); and a copy of your current license or completion certificates, if any.
USECA
Apparel
Jackets–$45.00 y Sweatshirts–$25.00
Polo Shirts–$22.00 y Caps–$6.00
(2X & 3X–Additional Charge)
Contact: Richard, W8WTH
At Meetings or Phone (810) 791-4669
Net Point System
91) HF CW NCO = 4 points, HF SSB/VHF NCO = 3 points, HF CW/SSB check-in = 2 points, VHF check-in = 1 point.
HF < 30 MHz, VHF > 30 MHz. (NOTE: Check-ins should do so personally, proxy check-ins are legitimate only for
members on club business. "In & Out" check-ins, though allowed, are discouraged.)
92) Awards are earned for 50 points and multiples thereof. Additional awards for the highest annual HF and VHF
scores. Awards are meant to encourage participation and can be earned by any licensed amateur.
93) Net logs must be readable and include the CALLS and NAMES of check-ins, as well as NCO, DATE, and MODE.
94) NCO's: Forward net logs to the Awards Manager within 30 days; logs received later will not earn the bonus points
normally awarded a NCO. Mail your logs to: Bill, N8NMX, 2464 Emerson Circle, Shelby Twp., MI 48317; E-Mail:
[email protected].
95) If you notice any errors in the database, wrong or changed call signs, misspelled names, etc., let Bill know ASAP.
The USECA EXPRESS is published monthly (except July and August), by the UTICA SHELBY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION,
INC., of Macomb County, Michigan. Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August), 7:30
p.m., local time, at the Donald Bemis Junior High School, 12500 Nineteen Mile Road (between Schoenherr and Clinton River Road),
Sterling Heights, Michigan Visitors are always welcome. Articles for the EXPRESS should be submitted to the editor no later than the
night of the club meeting for publication in the following month’s edition. The articles within are those of the author and not
necessarily endorsed by USECA. Material contained in the EXPRESS may be reprinted provided credit is given to the USECA EXPRESS
and the author, except material published by permission of a copyright holder. To get a message to the Board or the Membership
Secretary, please call our answering machine at: (810) 268-6730. The awards for “Excellent” (1994) and four times “Superior” (1995,
1996, 1997 and 1998) were received from ARNS (Amateur Radio News Service).
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USECA Cork Board
X Radio "Stuff" W
X Miscellaneous Items W
ALINCO DJ-C4T UHF HT with manual and
battery charger. Mint condition. $50.00.
Richard, K8QLM, (586) 731-4475.
ÌFor Sale: 1999 4WD 4-door Blazer. White
DRAKE TR7 w/Kenwood desk mic and tech
manuals and test boards; Drake PS7; Drake
MS7; Drake SP75; Drake RV7; Diawa
meter; Ameritron AL-80 Amp with spare 3500; MFJ 1500 watt antenna tuner; Tri Ex
LM 3, 54’ steel tower w/rotator; HyGain
TH5 MK 2 tri-band beam. Asking $1200 for
all. Call Tom, KD8AO (586) 293-5812.
MFJ-713, 2 meter HT intermod filter. Like to
run your HT mobile but can’t stand the
intermod? This thing really works. $40.
KC8LOC, Tom, home: (248) 542-3340;
work:
(586)
576-3314
or
[email protected].
SALE. 2-Meter Stick antenna w/approx. 12'
co-ax. $20. (586)-786-5442 KC8BIU, Ted.
TEN-TEC; complete station. Omni-C transceiver; Model 255 power supply/speaker;
Model 229 antenna tuner (re-strung by T.T.
Spring '99); Model 243 remove VFO; model
444 linear amplifier. All units are mint
condition, with manuals. Package deal only.
$1,200. OBO. Richard, K8QLM, (586) 7314475.
TEN-TEC antenna tuner model 238 for sale,
asking $400.00.&nbsp; Cost over $475.00
ship. Never been on the air. Call Ron K8RFP
at home anytime: (313) 331-1985 or e-mail:
[email protected].
ÌNew or changed this month.
Notify the editor to have items added
and/or removed.
This Cork Board is for club members
only and it’s free!
with charcoal interior, .22K miles, excellent
condx. AC, CD, heated leather seats, trailer
towing pkg, power seats-mirrors-windowsdoor locks-steering, new battery. $18K obo.
Call Floyd, W8RO (248) 391-6660 or e-mail:
[email protected]
SNAP-ON KR1100 upper tool chest, very
large (l-53”, w-22”, h-18”, fits KRL1000 roll
cabinet, 9 roller bearing drawers, would
make nice bench top box $1000. KC8LOC,
Tom, home: (248) 542-3340; work: (586)
576-3314 or [email protected].
The Hierarchy of U.S. Newspapers
1. The Wall Street Journal is read by
the people who run the country.
2. The New York Times is read by
people who think they run the
country.
3. The Washington Post is read by
people who think they ought to run
the country.
4. USA Today is read by people who
think they ought to run the country
but don't understand the Washington
Post.
5. The Los Angeles Times is read by
people who wouldn't mind running
the country, if they could spare the
time.
6. The Boston Globe is read by
people whose parents used to run
the country.
7. The New York Daily News is read
by people who aren't too sure who's
running the country.
8. The New York Post is read by
people who don't care who's running
the country, as long as they do
something scandalous.
9. The San Francisco Chronicle is
read by people who aren't sure there
is a country, or that anyone is
running it.
FOR SALE
KENWOOD TH-42 – 440MHz HT, box, manual,
schematic, charger, stock ducky antenna, high
power might be a bit shy of spec. $90 obo.
KENWOOD DFK-3C – TM-V7 dual band mobile
remote head kit with: head receptacle, bracket,
wire, hardware, box, paperwork. $25.
KENWOOD TM-732A – or what’s left of it!,
remote-head display gone due to theft, main
radio body and what’s left of the remote-head
kit for sale; $TBD/obo?
KENWOOD MIC – SMC-30 speaker/mic for
Kenwood & other HT’s, it’s the large one; $15.
KENWOOD MIC – SMC-33 speaker/mic for
HT’s, it’s the one with three PF buttons; $25.
BIRD – watt/SWR meter with sampling port,
nine slugs: 5W 100-250MHz, 5W 200-500MHz,
10W 25-60MHz, 50W 25-60MHz, 50W 100250MHz, 50W 200-500MHz, 100W 100250MHz, 100W 200-500MHz, 1000 2-30MHz,
leather carrying case, chart, jumper; $380.
MFJ 2M SIGNAL ANALYSER – MFJ-224,
measures deviation in kHz and field strength in
dBm, can also be used as 2M receiver and for
fox hunts with it’s analog meter, has audio
output jack for earphones or O-scope,
calibrated using HP equipment; $90UHF BEAM – B-band, 6 ele yagi, SO-239 style
connector (PL-259), end mounted, with mast
clamping hardware; $25.
K-40 WHIP – 4’ fiberglass, black, tunable,
substitute for original K-40 thin stainless steel
whip & base load. $5.
REEL to REEL TAPES – 7” pans, some new,
some used once, high quality, box of 11. $20.
BATTERY ISOLATOR – size unknown, no manual, new in box. $10.
ARGUS 300 – slide projector, with assorted old
Italian home slides. $40.
GE ANSWERING MACHINE – all digital,
manual, “wall-wart” power supply. $10.
COBRA 89XLR – 40ch CB AM base, built in
power supply, SWR meter, works. $60.
For more info contact Arpad, WY8M at:
W: 248-655-8304 (24/7, let me know how late I
can call you, I’m there M-F 8pm-4am); or H: 810751-3804 (noon-7pm); or [email protected].
10. The Miami Herald is read by
people who are running another
country.
—Submitted by Marianne, N8TMJ
December 2001
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FREQ.
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W8RO
AA8DD
–OPEN–
–OPEN–
W8RO
W8IC
WB8E
–OPEN–
KC8LOC
KA2IBE
K8QLM
–OPEN–
–OPEN–
*If applicable
NCO’s—If you're unable to take your net please get a replacement
or contact Brian, KC8DIR (586) 749-4561—Don't wait!
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DECEMBER 2001
“The Happenin’ Club”
Club Activities
MONTH
DATE
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6:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
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7:30 pm
7:30 pm
EVENT
14th Annual Christmas Party
General Meeting—Elections
General Meeting
General Meeting
General Meeting
General Meeting
Swaps
Day
Month
Date
SUN
SUN
DEC
JAN
2
20
WITH THE OFFICIAL USECA LOGO
CONTACT LAURA — (586) 749-4561
L’Anse Creuse
Hazel Park
Source: N8ARO
6-METER NETS
WEEK
Name Badges
Where
1
2
3
4
5*
WED 7 PM
50.150 MHz/USB
–OPEN–
WED 8 PM
51.740 MHz/FM
–OPEN–
KC8IAQ
N8YBY
W8VB
K8QLM
KC8HYU
W8VB
–OPEN–
–OPEN–
*If applicable
NCO’s—If you're unable to take your net please get a replacement
or contact Brian, KC8DIR (586) 749-4561—Don't wait!