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Westover Air Show 07-20-08. Dan, AFA1DS discusses this year's Westover ARB annual air show event. Dan is looking for anyone interested in anyone interested in "working at the air show." 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) DHS MARKS 5TH ANNUAL NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH THIS SEPTEMBER 07-02-08. "WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced today that more than 1,200 national, regional, state and local businesses and organizations have pledged their support and joined the 2008 National Preparedness Month Coalition." Please click the above link for the entire article. MARS Banners and Signs 06-14-08. Interesting in procurring a MARS banner or perhaps a MARS magnetic sign, suitable to attach to your vehicle? Jim Edmonds, AFA1CM, has arranged with a local sign maker for these items. Click on the above link for the details. Ham Radio Deluxe-Update 10 June 2008 - 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. Terry, AFA1DI, did a super job putting this togehter; check it out! 04-21-08-Ohio MARS Picnic - Air Force, Army and NMC MARS in Ohio, are proud to announce the first Ohio Tri-Service MARS picnic scheduled for 10 August 2008. The event will take place at the Apple Creek Community Park, Apple Creek, Ohio. Click the link above for all of the information and maps. All MARS members and family are invited to the festivities, regardless of their home location.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!03-23-2008-Take a few minutes and visit AFF1M's forum. You will find some interesting information regarding NVIS, frequency measurement, computer clock synchronization, etc. John, AFF1M/AFA1HK will be introducing new, interesting, information so please visit often.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.
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04-11-2008-Here's a new digital program that the Army Region 3 is playing with. From Warren, AFA1LW. It's now called RFSM 8000 as it can handle up to 8000bps and operates FEC and ARQ. It's shareware and has a free license good for 30 days but there is am Army member that's going to try and get a package price for MARS members. It uses the same mode as ALE. Can send data and pics. Here's a local link to a PDF presentation for RFSM-8000.04-06-2008-All things MixW. Although we are not endorsing MixW or Jim Jaffee, WA2VOS's commercial venture, Jim has a web site that provides all of the information you will ever need for MixW and when you follow the link to MT-63, you'll get all the answers! Check it out. You might consider our MT63 venue, for All Things MT63.Is Digital Ops In Your Future? 23 April 2007 - Sound card digital operation is here and now. The new TRANSCON Digital Net (TDN) is where you want to listen and join in. This is an open net, welcome to all MARS members. The link will give you in insight into what's going on in the MARS digital world. See Links and Downloads for additional information. New To MT63? 02 June 2007 - Have you wanted to learn something about the new digital mode MT-63. Now you can get started and begin copying the SHARES MT63 training broadcasts every Wednesday. The above link is a PDF version of how to get started in this new and exciting digital mode. Should you have any questions while setting up to receive these broadcasts, contact one of our MT63 experts, Mr. Gary Takis, at Gary.Takis@pacifier.com. [Ed Note: Copied from the weekly SHARES EMail Broadcast] 01-11-08-New EmComm Software for Windows Now Available for Beta Testing There is a new beta digital available for those interested. It's titled NarrowBand Emergency Messaging System and appears to be robust with only one drawback, it doesn't do MT63 - yet.--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.
MARSGRAM Web Site - 03-27-2008-Those interested in sending MARSGRAMS should check out the site at the above link. This site explains the "how and who" for sending these H&W messages.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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5 Aug-From Jim, AFA1CM [Note: This is not an endorsement of the above products.] Check the DOWNLOADS page!! ~~~CHANGE YOUR MEMBER INFORMATON?~`~ ==>Click Here<==" Setting Up A MARS Booth??? This Material Might Help!! Check out Chuck, AFA1IS's article Regarding eliminating that bothersome problem. CLICK HERE CLICK HERE |