WNY Ham radio support for 4/8 Solar Eclipse

To:   All WNY Ham Radio Clubs

From:  Vince Harzewski N2JRS, Emergency Coordinator, Erie County ARES/Assistant Radio Officer, Erie County RACES

 

Re: April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

The Erie County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

has requested the assistance of amateur radio operators in conjunction

with the total solar eclipse on April 8.

 

Amateurs will be asked to provide critical information on the day of the

eclipse:

 

All Amateurs from any county are invited to participate.

 

Hams working with Emergency Services will establish communications in

the Emergency Operations center in Cheektowaga NY and will take reports

from amateurs on location, traffic, weather and amount of people

gathering during the key times of the eclipse on the 8th.

 

They will also establish cross border communications with Canadian

amateurs to test viability of passing traffic across the pond.

 

Hams in the EOC will establish communications with the state EOC with HF

voice and WINLINK connectivity.

 

Amateurs from Erie County ARES/RACES will be positioned at certain areas

of interest in the county that are deemed possible points where traffic

leading up to and at the end of the eclipse might become a problem if an

emergency arises and will provide reports to the EOC throughout the

duration of the event.

 

Amateurs in Erie County will also establish 2 quick deployment teams and

station them in the north and south in the county should the need arise

to setup and operate until other county resources can assist and Erie

County RACES will provide an operator to Buffalo Fire in their

respective EOC for a link back to the county EOC and to test the

viability of using us as a backup to inter EOC communications.

  

Warren County Radio Club Swap Meet - 4/13/24

 

More info linked here: https://www.w2wcr.org/events/swapmeet

KLARA Simplex Challenge - May 4th, 2024

 

more at:  https://klara.us/

2024 LARC VE Testing - N. Syracuse

 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Flea at RPI - 3/30/24

 

questions? email them at: convention@w2sz.org

Help needed for the Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade

 

St. Patrick's Parade Sign-up

We are in need of commitments from operators for the Parade on March 16.  Please go to https://www.ragsclub.org/public-service  and sign-up.   This is a fun, long term activity for RAGS Public Service and our help is greatly appreciated by the community.  

If you  have difficulty with the site, contact Walt, N2IK directly at n2ikwkb@gmail.com.

ThanKs, Jerry NK2C

EchoLink has a web browser version

Most folks are familiar with EchoLink. Its been around as a Amateur Radio PC application along with both IPhone and Android apps for many years.

EchoLink® software allows licensed Amateur Radio stations to communicate with one another over the Internet, using streaming-audio technology.  The program allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from computer to station, greatly enhancing Amateur Radio's communications capabilities.  There are more than 350,000 validated users worldwide — in 159 of the world's 193 nations — with about 6,000 online at any given time.

What is EchoLink Web?

EchoLink Web is an edition of EchoLink that runs entirely within a Web browser. It runs on various browsers and OS platforms and doesn't require any app to be installed — just click and go.

Learn more here: https://www.echolink.org/faq_webapp.htm

New APRS tracking web site

Very interesting new APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) tracking site that is hosted right here in CNY by Steve White N2RWE.

The new URL is https://aprs.to 

Learn more about APRS here: http://www.aprs.org/

KLARA Groundhog Hamfest - Sat. 2/3/24

 

from the February RARA newsletter

More info here: https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/groundhog-hamfest-1

Winter Field Day 1/27-28, 2024

 Winter Field Day - January 27th & 28th, 2024

What is WFD?

Winter Field Day is a communications exercise. WFD is held on the last full weekend in January. WFD can be worked from the comfort of your home or in a remote location. You can participate by yourself or get your friends, family, or whole club involved. Winter Field Day is open to participants worldwide. Amateur radio operators may use frequencies on the HF, VHF, or UHF bands and are free to use any mode that can faithfully transmit the required exchange intact. Similar to the ARRL’s Field Day, bonus points are earned in several ways, including using non-commercial power sources, operating from remote locations, satellite contacts, and more.

More info at: https://winterfieldday.org/

First Upstate event of the 2024 Hamfest season - Sat. 1/13/24

 

The Marathon Hamfest will be held on January 13 2024 at the Marathon NY Civic Center, Brink St in Marathon NY from 7 AM until Noon. Admission is $6.00 each, under 12 free. for information check out skylinehamradioclub.org or e-mail Pat at pdunn5@gmail.com

 

Tables are available at $10.00 per 8' space. To reserve tables contact Pat at pdunn5@gmail.com.

 

VE tests will be given beginning at 10 AM. Walk-ins welcome. For information on VE tests (only) or to pre-register (recommended) e-mail bsoltis@gaultauto.com. The testing location is off-site, and requires a two minute walk.

 

Food will be provided by the Marathon Area Historical Society.

 

Travel Directions:

From the North or South: I-81 to Exit 9. Take Route 221 West (East Main St). Immediately before the steel deck bridge, turn left on to Peck St. In one block the Civic Center is on your left. Parking for the Civic Center is in the rear of the buildings.

From Ithaca: Route 13 North to Dryden. Take Route 38 South to Harford, then Route 221 East to Marathon. Turn right immediately after the steel deck bridge on to Peck St., the Civic Center is on your left. Parking for the Civic Center is in the rear of the buildings.

 

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from:

Andrew Slaugh KB2LUV

Secretary, Skyline Amateur Radio Club

Owner of the 145.490 PL 71.9 Repeater in Cortland, NY

Happy New Year!

 

Another year has come and gone!

We wanted to reach out to say Thank You to the many individuals and clubs that send us information and corrections for the UpstateHam web site! Also thanks to our viewers for visiting and supporting our site.

Wishing you all health and Happiness in the new year!

73- From the folks at UpstateHam.com!

Great Radio E-magazine!

I recently received my December issue of The Spectrum Monitor (TSM). I really look forward to getting this  publication each month! I am a charter subscriber since its beginning in 2014. It is very similar to the former Monitoring Times magazine which discontinued publication back in 2013.

Check out TSM on their web site at: http://www.thespectrummonitor.com/index.aspx

TSM is usually around 100 pages and is packed with the latest on Amateur Radio, Shortwave, Scanning, Satellites, Radio/TV, Vintage radio, etc. The news and articles are always up to date and relevant. TSM is available only in PDF format and can be read on any device capable of opening a PDF file. I read TSM both on my tablet and PC. I also occasionally print out interesting articles that I might need for future reference in the shack. It's probably the Best $24.00 that we spend each year on this hobby!

The TSM publisher, Ken Reitz KS4ZR, is the former managing editor, features editor, columnist and feature writer for Monitoring Times. As well as a former feature writer and columnist for several other publications. TSM has some very experienced and talented writers that do a great job of covering many interesting topics each month! (learn more about the TSM staff here: http://www.thespectrummonitor.com/about-us.aspx )

Check out an older SWLing blog post review of TSM: https://swling.com/blog/2014/12/the-spectrum-monitor-only-24-for-a-years-subscription/

147.00 NY Swap Net is back Wednesdays at 7:00pm

 147.00 CNY Swap Net is back Wednesdays at 7:00pm 

The Central NY Swap Net is now being hosted by WB2KAO; Tim McGee on the W2QYT Auburn 147.00 repeater with a PL of 71.9. The purpose of this net is to sell, buy or swap gear of interest to Ham radio operators.

Have something to sell? have a question? Join Tim most Wednesdays at 7pm to carry on a CNY net tradition started by W2QYT; Jack Smith (SK).

Hope to catch you there!

Marathon Hamfest - Saturday 1/13/24

 The Upstate NY Hamfest season will be kicking off again in Marathon NY!

The Skyline Ham Radio Club Winterfest will take place on January 13, 2024 at the Marathon Civic Center in Marathon NY.

When: January 13th 2024 @ 7:00 AM till Noon 

Where: Marathon Civic Center, 11 Brink Street Marathon NY 

Admission is $6.00 per person

Tables are $10:00 per table. 

You can reserve tables at K2IWR@ARRL.net  or 315 395-7640. 

VE testing will be available as well at 9:00 AM across the street in the Historical Society building.