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Revision to 2020 Net Control Schedule

Rick Burns <kb7cin@...>

#5174

Supersedes previous version (V1) released 2019-DEC-05.

This is V1.1. Minor update fixing error in the sequence.

Rick

Kb7cin@...

PDF

SnoVARC Net Control Assignments 2020 released 2019-DEC-26 V1-1.pdf

Re: FW: 2019-12-25 03:36:02 UPDATED: (M6.3) Vancouver Island, Canada region 50.6 -130.0 (81a58)

Lindy KG7IFA

#5173

And remember that our January 2nd Elmer is all about emergency kits!

Howard (WA1HEM) and Paul (W7PFB) will lead a session on 'Building Go Kits/Boxes’ from a newbie’s and veteran ham’s perspective. Bring your go-box and winter go-bag for a fun and interactive show-and-tell.

Lindy, KG7IFA

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-----Original Message-----
From: Rowland <k7rwb@...>
To: snovarc <snovarc@groups.io>
Sent: Wed, Dec 25, 2019 8:39 am
Subject: [SnoVARC] FW: 2019-12-25 03:36:02 UPDATED: (M6.3) Vancouver Island, Canada region 50.6 -130.0 (81a58)

Well this is one of many that have taken place north of us in the past week. Is it an indicator of what might be coming here or just mother earth settling down a bit? That is for you to decide.

Please make sure you are prepared. Have a home and car emergency kits. Once the holiday festivities have calmed down take the time to look over this FEMA site and make sure you are ready.

https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes

https://globalnews.ca/news/6336756/seventh-earthquake-in-48-hours-strikes-off-coast-of-vancouver-island/

Thanks,

Rowland

From: USGS ENS <ens@...>
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2019 8:02 PM
To: slick56@...
Subject: 2019-12-25 03:36:02 UPDATED: (M6.3) Vancouver Island, Canada region 50.6 -130.0 (81a58)

M6.3 Earthquake - Vancouver Island, Canada region

Preliminary Report
Magnitude	6.3
Date-Time	· 25 Dec 2019 03:36:03 UTC · 24 Dec 2019 18:36:03 near epicenter · 24 Dec 2019 19:36:03 standard time in your timezone
Location	50.583N 129.999W
Depth	10 km
Distances	· 334.3 km (207.3 mi) WNW of Tofino, Canada · 344.5 km (213.6 mi) W of Campbell River, Canada · 371.4 km (230.3 mi) WNW of Courtenay, Canada · 399.5 km (247.7 mi) W of Powell River, Canada · 537.1 km (333.0 mi) WNW of Victoria, Canada
Location Uncertainty	Horizontal: 6.5 km; Vertical 1.8 km
Parameters	Nph = 194; Dmin = 207.8 km; Rmss = 1.04 seconds; Gp = 99° Version =
Event ID	us 70006qt7

For updates, maps, and technical information
see: Event Page or USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
National Earthquake Information Center
U.S. Geological Survey

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Re: 1.25m/220MHz band

Rowland

#5172

Got my BTECH UV-5X3 HT for Christmas, programmed it with Tom and Paul’s repeater. Chatted with Paul on his repeater and did hear Tom’s repeater but no voice there. He was not home.

Rowland

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From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> On Behalf Of Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2019 4:45 PM
To: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io
Subject: Re: [SnoVARC] 1.25m/220MHz band

W7PFB 223.9 negative shift of 1.6MHz tone 88.5

WA7TBP 223.960 negative shift of 1.6MHz tone 123.0

-p W7PFB
73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!

On Dec 25, 2019, at 4:23 PM, Rowland <k7rwb@...> wrote:

Please give both repeater frequencies again.

Thank You,

Rowland

From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> On Behalf Of Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2019 2:33 PM
To: snovarc@groups.io
Subject: [SnoVARC] 1.25m/220MHz band

We now have two repeaters in the Sno valley operating on the 1.25m/220MHz band.

I thought folks might be interested in the band so I’ve created a 220 directory in the files section for SNOVARC and put a spreadsheet there listing both HT’s and mobile radio options that offer 220 band operation. The list is not exhaustive, so feel free to update it if you see something missing. The column headed “eham” gives the average eham.net rating for that model, which is not super reliable in my view but probably offers some insight.

-p W7PFB
73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!

Re: 1.25m/220MHz band

Paul Butzi (W7PFB)

#5171

W7PFB 223.9 negative shift of 1.6MHz tone 88.5

WA7TBP 223.960 negative shift of 1.6MHz tone 123.0

-p W7PFB
73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!

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On Dec 25, 2019, at 4:23 PM, Rowland <k7rwb@...> wrote:

Please give both repeater frequencies again.

Thank You,

Rowland

From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> On Behalf Of Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2019 2:33 PM
To: snovarc@groups.io
Subject: [SnoVARC] 1.25m/220MHz band

We now have two repeaters in the Sno valley operating on the 1.25m/220MHz band.

I thought folks might be interested in the band so I’ve created a 220 directory in the files section for SNOVARC and put a spreadsheet there listing both HT’s and mobile radio options that offer 220 band operation. The list is not exhaustive, so feel free to update it if you see something missing. The column headed “eham” gives the average eham.net rating for that model, which is not super reliable in my view but probably offers some insight.

-p W7PFB
73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!

Re: 1.25m/220MHz band

Rowland

#5170

Please give both repeater frequencies again.

Thank You,

Rowland

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From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> On Behalf Of Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2019 2:33 PM
To: snovarc@groups.io
Subject: [SnoVARC] 1.25m/220MHz band

We now have two repeaters in the Sno valley operating on the 1.25m/220MHz band.

I thought folks might be interested in the band so I’ve created a 220 directory in the files section for SNOVARC and put a spreadsheet there listing both HT’s and mobile radio options that offer 220 band operation. The list is not exhaustive, so feel free to update it if you see something missing. The column headed “eham” gives the average eham.net rating for that model, which is not super reliable in my view but probably offers some insight.

-p W7PFB
73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!

1.25m/220MHz band

Paul Butzi (W7PFB)

#5169

We now have two repeaters in the Sno valley operating on the 1.25m/220MHz band.

I thought folks might be interested in the band so I’ve created a 220 directory in the files section for SNOVARC and put a spreadsheet there listing both HT’s and mobile radio options that offer 220 band operation. The list is not exhaustive, so feel free to update it if you see something missing. The column headed “eham” gives the average eham.net rating for that model, which is not super reliable in my view but probably offers some insight.

-p W7PFB
73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!

FW: 2019-12-25 03:36:02 UPDATED: (M6.3) Vancouver Island, Canada region 50.6 -130.0 (81a58)

Rowland

#5168

Well this is one of many that have taken place north of us in the past week. Is it an indicator of what might be coming here or just mother earth settling down a bit? That is for you to decide.

Please make sure you are prepared. Have a home and car emergency kits. Once the holiday festivities have calmed down take the time to look over this FEMA site and make sure you are ready.

https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes

https://globalnews.ca/news/6336756/seventh-earthquake-in-48-hours-strikes-off-coast-of-vancouver-island/

Thanks,

Rowland

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From: USGS ENS <ens@...>
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2019 8:02 PM
To: slick56@...
Subject: 2019-12-25 03:36:02 UPDATED: (M6.3) Vancouver Island, Canada region 50.6 -130.0 (81a58)

M6.3 Earthquake - Vancouver Island, Canada region

Preliminary Report
Magnitude	6.3
Date-Time	· 25 Dec 2019 03:36:03 UTC · 24 Dec 2019 18:36:03 near epicenter · 24 Dec 2019 19:36:03 standard time in your timezone
Location	50.583N 129.999W
Depth	10 km
Distances	· 334.3 km (207.3 mi) WNW of Tofino, Canada · 344.5 km (213.6 mi) W of Campbell River, Canada · 371.4 km (230.3 mi) WNW of Courtenay, Canada · 399.5 km (247.7 mi) W of Powell River, Canada · 537.1 km (333.0 mi) WNW of Victoria, Canada
Location Uncertainty	Horizontal: 6.5 km; Vertical 1.8 km
Parameters	Nph = 194; Dmin = 207.8 km; Rmss = 1.04 seconds; Gp = 99° Version =
Event ID	us 70006qt7

For updates, maps, and technical information
see: Event Page or USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
National Earthquake Information Center
U.S. Geological Survey

Disclaimer

This email was sent to slick56@...

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Re: Happy Holidays!

Dale Smith <dale_smith@...>

#5167

And to you and yours, Merry Christmas.

Regards,

Dale Smith

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------ Original message------

From: Rowland

Date: Tue, Dec 24, 2019 10:27 AM

To: snovarc@groups.io;

Cc:

Subject:[SnoVARC] Happy Holidays!

Kathy and I just wanted to take a moment to wish all of you a very Happy Holiday!

Thanks,

Rowland and Kathy Brasch

Merry Christmas and a new repeater

Tom WA7TBP

#5166

Merry Christmas SNOVARC members and families.

Donna and I wish all of you the most Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

In addition, I put my new 220 MHz repeater on the air yesterday. It is currently at my house running at 15 watts for a cook in. The repeater info: 223.960 MHz, minus 1.6 MHz, (222.36 MHz) 123.0 Hz tone input. It is a Bridge Comm repeater, 30 W. It is exactly the same package as Paul's repeater. Please try it out and when you hear me or see me, give me an idea of the coverage. I was able to work it from downtown Carnation with my handheld radio.

Again, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Tom, WA7TBP

Re: Happy Holidays!

Howard E. Mahran / WA1HEM

#5165

Thank you Rowland and Kathy. Wishing you and all other SnoVarcians a very happy and safe holidays.

P.s. I heard that "SA7NTA is now mobile and listening"

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On Dec 24, 2019, at 10:27 AM, Rowland <k7rwb@...> wrote:

Kathy and I just wanted to take a moment to wish all of you a very Happy Holiday!

Thanks,

Rowland and Kathy Brasch

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Howard E. Mahran
WA1HEM
(425) 864 - 5104
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Happy Holidays!

Rowland

#5164

Kathy and I just wanted to take a moment to wish all of you a very Happy Holiday!

Thanks,

Rowland and Kathy Brasch

Great Winlink Document

Rowland

#5163

https://www.winlink.org/sites/default/files/download/wl2k_faq_dec_1_2019.pdf

Thank You,

Rowland

DMR Class

Rowland

#5162

Looks like I am having issues on my Slick56 email address so for a while please use me other email address for all communications including the DMR class. If you sent something to me in the last three days please send it again and thanks for understanding! k7rwb@...

Thank You,

Rowland Brasch

K7RWB

SnoValley Amateur Radio Club (SnoVARC)

www.snovarc.org

SnoVARC Facebook

Re: DMR Class

Rowland

#5161

Peter please send me a private email at slick56@... with your call sign and email address.

Thank You,

Rowland

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From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> On Behalf Of Peter Marchel
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2019 2:42 PM
To: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io
Subject: Re: [SnoVARC] DMR Class

Hi Rowland

Please count me in

Peter

Peter Marchel, Esq.
JD, MBA, CDR, ARM, RPLU, CPCU, AIC, AIM, AIS
President / Principal

12262 337th PL NE,
Carnation, WA 98014

Tel:        425-788-4349
Mobile: 206-940-5992
Fax:       425-788-0263
Email:    peterm@...
Web:      www. Marchelassociates.com

E & S Insurance Brokers & Risk Consultants

From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> On Behalf Of Rowland
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2019 2:01 PM
To: snovarc@groups.io
Subject: [SnoVARC] DMR Class

One more announcement on the DMR Class

It will be held January 11^th at Duvall Fire 10am – 1pm

It is a beginner’s class for DMR radios.

If you have not already indicated you want to attend please email me soon so I can add you to the students list.

Thank You,

Rowland

Re: DMR Class

Peter Marchel

#5160

Hi Rowland

Please count me in

Peter

Peter Marchel, Esq.
JD, MBA, CDR, ARM, RPLU, CPCU, AIC, AIM, AIS
President / Principal

12262 337th PL NE,
Carnation, WA 98014

Tel:        425-788-4349
Mobile: 206-940-5992
Fax:       425-788-0263
Email:    peterm@...
Web:      www. Marchelassociates.com

E & S Insurance Brokers & Risk Consultants

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From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> On Behalf Of Rowland
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2019 2:01 PM
To: snovarc@groups.io
Subject: [SnoVARC] DMR Class

One more announcement on the DMR Class

It will be held January 11^th at Duvall Fire 10am – 1pm

It is a beginner’s class for DMR radios.

If you have not already indicated you want to attend please email me soon so I can add you to the students list.

Thank You,

Rowland

Re: DMR Class

Howard E. Mahran / WA1HEM

#5159
Edited

Peter - yes its digital - Digital Mobile Radio- its one of several different digital radio standards - this one is open source. Has its pluses and minuses but seems to be the most widely adopted in our area. Other Digital standards are from Yaesu (WiresX) and Icom (DStar). Ive used WiresX and am interested in learning about DMR. Join us!

Howard

***********************************

Howard Mahran

WA1HEM@...

(425) 864-5104

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On Dec 19, 2019, at 2:03 PM, Peter Marchel <peterm@...> wrote:

Showing my ignorance what does DMR stand for? Am I correct to think it is Digital?

Peter

From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> On Behalf Of Rowland
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2019 2:01 PM
To: snovarc@groups.io
Subject: [SnoVARC] DMR Class

One more announcement on the DMR Class

It will be held January 11^th at Duvall Fire 10am – 1pm

It is a beginner’s class for DMR radios.

If you have not already indicated you want to attend please email me soon so I can add you to the students list.

Thank You,

Rowland

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Howard E. Mahran
WA1HEM
(425) 864 - 5104
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Re: DMR Class

Howard E. Mahran / WA1HEM

#5158

Thanks Rowland. Got it on my calendar. Thanks for setting this up!

***********************************

Howard Mahran

WA1HEM@...

(425) 864-5104

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On Dec 19, 2019, at 2:01 PM, Rowland <k7rwb@...> wrote:

One more announcement on the DMR Class

It will be held January 11^th at Duvall Fire 10am – 1pm

It is a beginner’s class for DMR radios.

If you have not already indicated you want to attend please email me soon so I can add you to the students list.

Thank You,

Rowland

--
*************************
Howard E. Mahran
WA1HEM
(425) 864 - 5104
*************************

Re: DMR Class

Dale Smith <dale_smith@...>

#5157

Rowland,

I will pass on DMR. Thank you.

73,

Dale Smith
Phone: +01-425-686-9304
http://www.linkedin.com/in/dalegsmith

KJ7GHU

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On December 19, 2019 at 2:01 PM Rowland <k7rwb@...> wrote:

One more announcement on the DMR Class

It will be held January 11^th at Duvall Fire 10am – 1pm

It is a beginner’s class for DMR radios.

If you have not already indicated you want to attend please email me soon so I can add you to the students list.

Thank You,

Rowland

Re: DMR Class

Peter Marchel

#5156

Showing my ignorance what does DMR stand for? Am I correct to think it is Digital?

Peter

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From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> On Behalf Of Rowland
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2019 2:01 PM
To: snovarc@groups.io
Subject: [SnoVARC] DMR Class

One more announcement on the DMR Class

It will be held January 11^th at Duvall Fire 10am – 1pm

It is a beginner’s class for DMR radios.

If you have not already indicated you want to attend please email me soon so I can add you to the students list.

Thank You,

Rowland

DMR Class

Rowland

#5155

One more announcement on the DMR Class

It will be held January 11^th at Duvall Fire 10am – 1pm

It is a beginner’s class for DMR radios.

If you have not already indicated you want to attend please email me soon so I can add you to the students list.

Thank You,

Rowland