>From a posting to the Elecraft reflector on September 20......
73,
John W0DC
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Hello Everyone:
As discussed earlier, NREN, in cooperation with the staff of K6KPH will
begin conducting regular training broadcasts designed to assist radio
amateurs who have an interest in becoming involved in CW traffic nets.
These broadcasts will consist of sample radiogram messages with content
ranging from that of typical routine radiograms to content typical of served
agency and Health and Welfare traffic. Messages will also contain
occasional training topics on net procedure, emergency communications, and
similar topics.
The initial "kick-off" broadcast will take place Saturday, September 24, at
1-PM Pacific Time (2000Z). This initial broadcast will be your opportunity
to offer feedback and suggestions as to any needed improvements or additions
you feel would be helpful. Once we receive your feedback, regular, weekly
training broadcasts will commence Saturday, October 15 and continue
indefinitely.
Frequencies for the training broadcasts will be:
7050 KHz
14050 KHz
21050 KHz
The broadcasts will occur simultaneously on all three frequencies.
It is important to note that this is a volunteer program. Unlike W1AW,
which has paid staff, K6KPH is a volunteer organization. Therefore, there
may be rare Saturdays on which this will not occur. However, we will also
have an alternate plan to originate broadcasts from a lower profile facility
in the event that K6KPH is unavailable for an occasional weekend.
Shortly after each training broadcast, the original text will be distributed
via the QMN/NREN e-mail list so that registered QMN and NREN members may
check their copy against the originals.
On October 24, NREN will commence weekly training nets. These will occur
on Monday evenings at 9-PM Eastern Time. Frequencies will be as follows:
First Monday: 3663 kHz Simple check-in / check-out at low speed
with only one or two training messages transmitted. This will be for
inexperienced CW traffic handlers.
Second Monday: 7050 KHz Full Net session at moderate speed. NCS will
slow down for individual operators operating at lower speeds.
Third Monday: 10115 KHz Simple check-in / check-out at low speed.
Same approach as First Monday Session
Fourth Monday: 14050 KHz Full Net session at moderate speed.
NCS for these nets will likely vary to provide training opportunities
throughout the US and Canada. If you are an experienced CW traffic handler
and would be willing to NCS once per month, please let Jim Wades, WB8SIW
know. He can be reached at: wb8siw@charter.net. We will add you to a
rotating schedule.
A major part of the NREN program is to promote participation in local
Section NTS CW traffic nets. Please refer to the ARRL Net Directory and
other sources to locate a CW Net in your area. Now is a good time to begin
monitoring local net activities to learn more about basic net procedures.
If you are unable to locate the time and frequency of a local CW traffic
net, please contact the QMN/NREN General Manager for a referral.
Those wishing to become a member of NREN and participate in our programs are
encouraged to send an e-mail to the NREN General Manager. Simply state
"join NREN" in the subject line. These e-mails should be sent to:
wb8siw@charter.net
Thank you, and 73!
James Wades, PEM
General Manager, Michigan Net, QMN
National Radio Emergency Net
P.O. Box 457
Allegan, MI. 49010
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