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IC-710 For Sale - AFA2CQ - Pete Hiatian Rescue Mission HF Frequencies - George - AFA6GD 01-18-09 - Here is a brief list of the Hiatian Rescue Mission HF Frequencies. Note you will need a password and the list is strictly "For Official Business Only." Broadcast Mini Training Sessions - Terry - AFA1DI 12-28-09 - Terry - AFA1DI. Terry describes his interface set up, including a schematic diagram. Nostalgia - old movie clip tells amateur radio story 12-24-09 - Bill - AFA5XL/AFF5IN. Check out this old "Pete Smith Specialty" clip that was used in movie houses before the feature film was run. It is really pretty super and shows how Ham Radio was useful in emergencies then as now. Worth the look. More Nostalgia - spark gap in action plus hundreds of museum pictures. 12-24--09 Patti - W7ZIW. I am sure you will enjoy this short video and by clicking on the arrows the rest of the museum...This is a good film of a outstanding radio collection/museum note the spark gap transmitter - guess what the voltage on the hand key is. After the short video, use the forward or reverse arrows to view the photos. AF MARS Digital Station In Pentagon 11-15-2009 - Karl, AFA5AM/AFN5MC, announces activation of a new digital (TPN BBS) AF MARS station in the Pentagon MARS facility, AGA3DC. AFA4NQ EEI Program 01 July 2009 - Perry Ogletree, AFA4NQ, has written an outstanding program which will generate, produce and transmit an EEI report. This is an self-standing program, not associated with any 3rd party software, written for PC computers running current operating systems. Very robust and easy to use, this is a must-install for all MARS members, all services. Click the above link and choose RUN then follow the instructions. Or, if you wish, you can choose SAVE and save the ZIP program on your hard drive the open and install the program. You will see a new icon on your desktop after installing. To activate the program simply double click the icon. AFA1DI's Improved Mobile Installation 27 June 2009 - Submitted by BertiD@aol.com. Here is a good site for tracking storms and other weather phenomena AFA1DI's Improved Mobile Installation 21 April 2009 - Submitted by Terry AFA1DI/W1TR. I have completed the installation of a Hi-Q 80/3 mobile screwdriver antenna on my car. With the particular whips and capacity hats I’m using, it tunes 3.2-30 MHz with the IC-7000 / AT-7000. I no longer use the HamSticks, but they are easily installed on the quick disconnect mount as a backup if the screwdriver fails. FEMA Announces New Citizen Alert Program. 21 April 2009 - Submitted by George, AFA1BJ. FEMA recedntly announced a new citizen alert and reporting program. I urge all MARS members to look this program over and get involved. World Wide Radio Online on MARS 09 April 2009 - Submitted by Bob, AFA2QD. The on-line radio magazine, World Wide Radio Online, has an interesting article which highlights MARS involvement in the Presidential Inauguration. [It takes several seconds to download.] New Ham Radio Deluxe Update 06 April 2009 - By AFA1DI. Here's a computer control package for quick QSY! You can control your rig from the computer using this updated data base Terry has assembled. The brand new "Customizing HRD for AF MARS will make QSYing a breeze. Give it a try. Terry, AFA1DI, did a super job putting this togehter! Virginia Army MARS 02-23-2009. Very interesting reading on this web site and of interest to ALL MARS members, all services. I highly recommend you check it out and be enlightened. Click on "The Road Ahead" link. There are other worthwhile articles, as well. Kudos and thanks to Warren AFA3LW for bringing this to the group. AFCEA declares amateur radio crucial. 02-13-2009. The lead article in the Feb 17, 2009 issue of the AFCEA publication "SIGNAL CONNECTIONS," by David J. Trachtenberg, headlines "Amateur Radio Community Experts Crucial to Emergency Communications." The article showcases MARS role in ECOM with SHARES and the amateur radio community. [Thanks to Dale Stauffer, SHARES] New Law Allows Vets to Salute Flag 10-31-2008. President Bush signs a new law which allows veterns to salute the US flag during the playing of the national anthem. PRB-1 Information 10-10-2008.Several months ago we discussed PRB-1, what it means and how it affects the amateur radio community. For those who may not know or have forgotten what PRB-1 is you really should get familiar with it since it can affect most of our membership's ability to communicate using RF. Harken Back to the Days of Ham Radio during WWII 09-28-08. From Pete, AFA1CQ (NY). Can you recall the 5Y3, 6L6, 807, 1621? That's tube talk!! Makes me dizzy thinking about it. Check out this story submitted by Pete. Turn back the clock to March 1941 and the Poplar Mechanics magazine. PackLink Primer 09-27-08. From Warren, AFA1LW. Here is an update explaination, easy to follow tool to help you understand PackLink, how to install it and more important, how to use it. Warren notes that there is an important change, regarding the "log in" box. "Some stations were having problems when this box is checked." Warren also adds he is now using the program and finds it to be as advertised; a very robust program and well worth the learning curve. 2008 Hurricane Frequency List 09-01-08. Here is a complete list of HF and VHF frequencies assembled by NV6H, giving the "parent" organization and use. Army Gateway AAA9USA 08-21-08. From Mike, AFF1E. Mike visited Fort Huachuca and toured the Army MARS facility there and has shared some photo's from the site. Man Pack Heaven! 08-02-08. From Steve, AFA1LK. This web site, "HF PACK NEWS" is devoted to back packing radio enthusists. Check it out! Hamstick Antenna Mod for MARS 07-05-08. From Terry, AFA1DI. Here's a realitively easy modification to make the HamStick portable antenna MARS friendly for field operation. Be careful out there! 07-04-08. From Tom, AFA1IR: "All: The attached sad story (See link above) was forwarded to me by our American Red Cross National ECRV Coordinator with the reminder to "look up and live." It serves as a sober reminder that we need to be aware of our surroundings, especially when are installing antennas or even near someone installing an antenna." Good advice, especially for those who deploy during an emergency. We are talking life and death here; no second chances. This story goes to show that even the pro's make and pay for mistakes. (Credits: Sacramento CA Channel 10 News) 04-06-2008-45 Seconds That Will Save Your Life! If you are over 25 you should consider opening this link. If you are over 35 you probably should look at the presentation. If you are over 45 you owe it to yourself and loved ones to view the slideshow. This WILL save your life!12-25-2007-Army and NMC Nets and Frequency Info (Password required). In response to the inquiries regarding Army and Navy/Marine Corps MARS net frequencies and nets, the link shown will provide you with quite a bit of information. We will continue to post information at that link, as it is received.
FEMA ON LINE COURSES
08-24-08. Digital Talk from Warren, AFA1LW. WINMOR Digital 04-11-2008-Here's a new digital program that the Army Region 3 is playing with. 04-06-2008-All things MixW. Is Digital Ops In Your Future?
New To MT63? --NCS-ANCS HELP WANTED--
Net Control Station's Needed! Interested? Just click on the link above and learn how!! It's easier than you think.
02-30-13-Everything you ever wanted to know about grounding! We don't endorse the sponser of the linked site, but they certainly do cover the subject of grounding from "A" to "Z." This page is linked to the Technical forum, as well.11-07-2007-Looking back at MARS History - AIR circa 1970 Here are some pictures that you might want to look at! We don't know the exact date they were taken, but judging by the gear, etc, it is probably late 1960's or early 1970's.11-07-2007-The plane that helped end WWII Restored The B-29, Enola Gay, is now fully restored and on display. Here are some beautiful pictures of that aircraft and it's history.-Navy Chief's Info Broadcasts The Navy Chief, Bo Lindfors, sends a regular weekly "Info Broadcast" which contain some interesting reading for all service's MARS members. The Navy MARS Chief broadcasts are archieved from January 2004 to the present.-Army Chief's Net Notes Army Chief's Net Notes is back!I.C.E. 30 July 2007 - This could save a life - maybe yours! I.C.E. or In Case of Emergency is a program which involves keying emergency information and contact phone numbers into your cell phone. Please do yourself a favor and check out this link. (Second posting - Please disregard the first edition.) You Too Can Sign the Declaration of Independence! 19 May 2007 - Would you like to add your name to a famous document, like the Constitution, Declaration Of Independence, etc? Here is your chance to do just that and get a printed copy to boot. Open the URL above and scroll down a little, looking at the righ-hand column of choices. There it is "add your name!" Really cool and you can impress your fellow hams and friends as well. Really it is an opportunity to gain renewed interest in our heritage by revisiting the documents that our founding fathers so carefully crafted. Equipment Manual Source
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