Saturday, December 31, 2016

Radioactive for New Year's Eve

Here's a run down of activities over the next 48 hours:

ARRL Straight Key Night Jan 1 0000Z through 2359Z
QRP ARCI New Years Day Sprint Jan 1 1500Z to 1800Z
SKCC K3Y Begins Jan 2 0000Z
PODXS070 PSKFest  Jan 2 0000Z to 2359Z
ARSS Spartan Sprint Jan 2 0200Z

Let's see how many logs I can submit...










Thursday, December 29, 2016

Upcoming Radio Activity Janaury 2017

It's my annual attempt (aka New Year's Resolution) to be more "radio active".  Here's a listing of Radio Events for January 2017 with plans to participate (except for overlapping events)

January - Event
1 - ARRL Straight Key Night
1 - ARSS Spartan Sprint
1 - QRP ARCI New Years Day Sprint
2 - PODXS 070 PSK Fest
7 - SKCC WES
7 - RTTY Roundup
15- Flying Pigs QRP
19 - NAQCC Sprint
21 - ARRL VHF
21 - Feld Hell January Low Down Sprint
25 - NAQCC 160m
27-28 Winter Field Day
28 - CQ 160m CW


Weather

A little snow and a lot of rain.  A total of 0.57 inches of water precip, with 0.1 inches of frozen precip measured on my snow board

Packet Journey

OK, I unplugged a cable, then plugged it into another jack.  Both labeled COM.  I can now communicate with my TNC.  But, for some reason the TM-D710 APRS functions don't seem to work as before.

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

NTS Reporting SAR and PSHR

NTS Reporting Your Station Activity Report and Public Service Honor Roll


A monthly report of Station Activity, and Tracking of Points for the Public Service Honor Roll, helps support the National Traffic System and demonstrates continued activity and amateur radio operators.  I try to submit a monthly report to my Connecticut Section Traffic Manager, Anne K1STM.  Here are some examples:

Station Activity Report

NR 11     R     N1DN     12     West Hartford CT     Dec 2
K1STM CT STM
<BT>
SAR  November  Originate  0  Received  18  Sent  6  Delivered  4  Total  28
<BT>
Phil N1DN


Public Service Honor Roll

NR 12  R  N1DN  10  West Hartford CT  Dec 2
K1STM  CT STM
<BT>
PSHR  November  1/33  2/28  3/0  4/0  5/0  6/10  Total  71
<BT>
Phil N1DN

Categories for Public Service Honor Roll

1-Participation in a Service Net Check-in
2-Handling formal radiogram messages
3-Serving in an ARRL sponsored volunteer position
4-Participation in scheduled, short term, public service events
5-Participation in an unplanned emergency response
6-Develop and maintain a digital relay system, web page, or email list oriented toward amateur radio public service


-------------------------
WESCON NTS Net Check Ins for 12/28/16 as Recorded by N1DN

WESCON
K1STM ANNE NCS
N1KHW BILLY
K1XFC PHIL
N1DN PHIL
K1AH  VINCE
KC1EER AMANDA
K1MTD MARY
KC1BXB MARIE
KB1NMO ETHYL
KB1UAU
K1HEJ LARRY NEW BRITIAN
K1LYP JOHN
W1YSM ED

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

29 Degrees and Clear

29 degrees and clear, 30.26, 78% Dew Point 23


 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: WESCON Net
 Date: 2016/12/22  Frequency:
 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log
 Version 5.3  www.n3fjp.com

 Total Number Stations = 9    

W1YSM 59 EDWARD CT
K1XFC 59 Phil CT
K1MTD 59 Mary CT
N1KQG 59 HERB MA
K1LYP 59 JOHN CT
K1HEJ 59 Larry CT
KC1BXB59 MarieCT
N1DN 59 Phil CT
KT1NG 59 TAD CT














Maryland Slow Net
W8CPG - NCS
Lessons 109/1 through 111/1 on Liaisson Station

110/1 R W8CPG 33 H WV Dec 21
N1DN
AS A LIAISON STATION YOU
WILL BE RECEIVING ALL TRAFFIC
FROM YOUR SECTION NET AND
TAKING IT TO THE REGION
OR AREA NET X RETURNING
TO SECTION WITH RECEIVED TRAFFIC
IN SECOND SESSION
BRUCE W8CPG <AR> B1


N1DN's Net Summary Report for: NUTMEG Net Date: 2016/12/22 Frequency: 147.090 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log Version 5.3 www.n3fjp.com Total Number Stations = 6 AB1GL 59 George CT N1DN 59 Phil CT K1LYP 59 JOHN CT K1MTD 59 Mary CT NM1K 59 Russell CT W1YSM 59 EDWARD CT


Monday, December 19, 2016

N2B Special Event QSL



On October 2, 2016 I worked N2B, the Special Event Station commemorating the 100 Years Anniversary of the Hell Gate Bridge.



Maryland Slow Net

Check In list recorded by N1DN
2016 Dec 19

W8CPG / MDD / NCS
N3AEA  MDD
WA3RQD
N8ZR
N1DN



Sunday, December 18, 2016

Newington ARES Net




Newington CT ARES Net

KB1PRP    Armando NCS
AB1LZ     Bob
KB1QQI   Paul
W1RSX    Mike
N1DN      Phil
KB1WYE  Dave



 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: CT ARES DMR Net
 Date: 2016/12/19  Frequency:
 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log

 Total Number Stations = 34

W8ZY 59 GARY CT
WB2JVB 59 PAUL CT
KB1VNR 59 Steven CT
KB1MMR 59 Daniel CT
W1POP 59 Fred CT
WA1SFH 59 DOUGLAS CT
W1FYG 59 DONALD CT
WA1RJJ 59 ROBERT CT
W1XI 59 BRAD CT
N1FNE 59 RODNEY CT
K1DFS 59 CHARLES CT
NC1J 59 G Daniel CT
K1AH 59 VINCE CT
N1AJW 59 Alec CT
NK1J 59 CHRISTOPHER CT
KC1CYN 59 Kenneth CT
AB1GL 59 George CT
KB1PRP 59 Armando CT
N1DN 59 Phil CT
K1NKS 59 Jack CT
KC1ERO 59 Jason CT
NK1J 59 CHRISTOPHER CT
K1XFC 59 Phil CT
KC1DWP 59 Jeffrey CT
KC1TWR 59 Timothy CT
N1KHW 59 Billy CT
KE1LV 59 Edward CT
KC1CGN 59 Frederick CT
AJ1U 59 JONATHAN CT
W1QH 59 Harlan CT
N1NRP 59 JAY CT
KB1YHW 59 Gregory CT
W1JGM 59 John CT
KC1EHW 59 Marlon CT


Saturday, December 17, 2016

Interesting Winter Precip Mix

30 Degrees, Winds Calm, 29.98 in


A moderate snow event came passed through New England today, with 6.9 inches of snow recorded here.   There was a sharp transition of snow and rain / frozen precip today, that stayed to our Southeast for the most part.   This made for some interesting Radar Images:

 

(Radar Images Courtesy of MyRadar Pro)

Several Net Check-Ins Tonight

Maryland Slow Net
N3AEA Ron NCS
N1DN Phil


 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: WESCON Net
 Total Number Stations = 12
KB1ZBH59 Bob CT
KC1EER 59 Amanda CT
KT1NG 59 TAD CT
K1XFC 59 Phil CT
K1LYP 59 JOHN CT
N1DN 59 Phil CT
KT1SS 59 STANLEY CT
KC1BXB59 Marie CT
KB1IPX 59 Jeff CT
K1STM 59 ANNE CT
K1HEJ 59 Larry CT
K1MTD 59 Mary CT

Thursday, December 15, 2016

ECOMM Drill with Hospitals

Ham Radio Now Episode Number 285 highlights EMCOMM activities where hams work with Southern California Hospital Disaster Drills.  David W0DHG talks with Gary, KN4AQ is a very nice interview.   Ham Radio Now Episode 285 - EmComm Extra#5: A Very Good Day.


Tuesday, December 13, 2016

WESCON 2016 Dec 13


 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: WESCON Net
 Date: 2016/12/14  Frequency: 145.410
 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log
 Version 5.3  www.n3fjp.com

 Total Number Stations = 11

K1LYP 59 JOHN CT
KC1BXB 59 Marie CT
K1XFC 59 Phil CT
KT1NG 59 TAD CT
KB1NMO59   Ethel CT
K1AH 59 VINCE CT
N1KHW 59 Billy CT
KC1EER 59 Amanda CT
KB1NAL 59 LEE CT
N1DN 59 Phil CT
KB1IPX 59 Jeff CT

Monday, December 12, 2016

Interesting snow distribution across the state of Connecticut


Several inches to the north of Hartford metro area, and only a trace in southern county.

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Winter Weather Advisory for Northern CT


Winter Weather Advisory for Northern CT


Conditions FN31ot

28 Degrees
Light Snow
Barometer 30.47 in

 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: Maryland Slow Net Net

 Date: 2016/12/12  Frequency: 3.563
 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log
 Version 5.3  www.n3fjp.com

 Total Number Stations = 5

N3ZOC 59 FRANK MD
W8CPG 59 BRUCE WV
N3MNT 59 ROBERT MD
N1DN 59 Phil CT
WA3RQD 59 JAMES MD



 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: Connecticut State ARES Net

(Partial List of Region 5 Check-ins)
 Date: 2016/12/12  Frequency: 147.345
 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log
 Version 5.3  www.n3fjp.com

 Total Number Stations = 36

AB1GL 59 George CT
N1MVM 59 SIDNEY CT
K1EIC 59 Elizabeth CT
WA1RJJ 59 ROBERT CT
WA1SFH 59 DOUGLASCT
K1SEI 59 Tage CT
K1QEX 59 ALLEN CT
K1SOX 59 BRIAN CT
KC1BXB 59 Marie CT
KC1BVY59 Robert CT
KC1CYN59 Kenneth CT
K1AH 59 Vincent CT
K1PAI 59 Roger CT
N1DN 59 Phil        CT
K1SCI 59 Stewart CT
WB1ENI 59 LEOPOLDCT
KC1ERO 59 Jason CT
K1HEJ 59 Larry CT
KC1JDP 59 James CT
KB1PRP 59 Armando CT
N1FNE 59 RODNEYCT
KB1QQI 59 Paul         CT
W1FTE 59 Charles CT
W1GTT 59 William CT
KC1DWP59 Jeffrey CT
KB1DGY59 BERNARDCT
K2GAV 59 THEODORECT
NP2GG 59 Douglas CT
KO1F 59 Oscar CT
N1NRV 59 DAVID MA
W1BV 59 Gustav CT
W8ZY 59 GARY CT
W1NBV 59 Michael CT
AB1LZ 59 William CT
KB1JDX 59 Vincenzo CT
KB1WCO59 ERIC CT

N1DN's Net Summary Report for: WESCON Net

Date: 2016/12/12 Frequency: 145.410 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log Version 5.3 www.n3fjp.com Total Number Stations = 8 WA1CRS 59 MARK CT K1MTD 59 Mary CT KC1BXB 59 Marie CT KB1IPX 59 Jeffrey CT K1HEJ 59 Larry CT N1DN 59 Phil CT K1AH 59 Vincent CT W1YSM 59 EDWARD CT




Saturday, December 10, 2016

Empire Slow Speed Net

26 Degrees, 30.47 inches, 56% Humidity, No precip

Empire Slow Speed Net Check Ins as recorded by N1DN.  Net Control WI2G / Anne


 

WESCON Traffic Net



 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: WESCON Net
 Date: 2016/12/11  Frequency: 145.410
 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log
 Version 5.3  www.n3fjp.com

 Total Number Stations = 14

KB1ZBH 59 Bob CT
K1XFC 59 Phil CT
K1LYP 59 JOHN CT
N1DN 59 Phil CT
KT1NG 59 TAD CT
KC1BXB 59 Marie CT
K1HEJ 59 Larry CT
KC1EER 59 Amanda CT
N1KQG 59 HERB MA
K1MTD 59 Mary CT
K1STM 59 ANNE CT
KB1UAU59 Wilton CT
K1XFC 59 Phil CT
N1MOB 59 DANIEL CT

Friday, December 9, 2016

26 Degrees and Cold on the Way

Weather FN31ot  26 Degrees  Relative Humidity 51%

Tried to Check In to Maryland Slow Net CW NTS.  Unfortunately unable to copy NCS - QNP


 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: WESCON Net
 Date: 2016/12/10  Frequency: 145.410
 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log
 Version 5.3  www.n3fjp.com

 Total Number Stations = 11
Traffic 18 message passed

K1LYP     59  Larry         CT   NCS
K1XFC 59 Phil          CT
K1HEJ 59 Larry CT
KB1NMO59 Ethel CT
N1DN 59 Phil        CT
KW1RF 59         CT
KC1EER 59 Amanda CT
KC1BXB 59 Marie CT
N1KHW 59 Billy CT
K1STM 59 ANNE CT
K1CEI 59 ANGELO MA
KB1UAU59 Wilton CT

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Newington Amateur Radio League Net


 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: NARL Net
 Date: 2016/12/09  Frequency: 145.450
 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log
 Version 5.3  www.n3fjp.com

 Total Number Stations = 3

AB1GL    George CT
N1DN Phil         CT
K0BOG Chuck     CT

N1DN's Net Summary Report for: WESCON Net Date: 2016/12/09 Frequency: 145.410 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log Version 5.3 www.n3fjp.com Total Number Stations = 10 K1HEJ Larry CT K1DIQ Michael CT K1MTD Mary CT KB1BSK Dave CT N1DN Phil CT KB1NMO Ethel CT K1AH Vincent CT KC1BXB Marie CT KB1UAU Wilton CT N1KHW Billy CT



Today I received the Southern New England CoCoRaHS Newsletter, written by Editor-in-Chief Matt Spies (CT-FR-9).  What a Great Read!

There some interesting and humbling information related to our on-going drought.





Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Road to QRQ

35 degrees and cloudy.  Extreme cold in the forecast

I'm setting a very early goal for the coming year to increase my CW copy speed, focusing on copy in my head.  Like so many ops I've read about, I've hit the "wall" at around 20 wpm....as fast as I can copy on a keyboard.  Here's some baseline date from Learn CW Online, a great site.

These are baseline speeds and scores from my "on and off" code practice over the past several years.   You can see a slight increase, but I aspire to copy 25 wpm + comfortably without pen and paper.  (Note to self #goodluck).   73, Phil




Tuesday, December 6, 2016

One Way Repeater Link

39 degrees, rain, 30.07 inches, dew point 34

The local traffic net tonight was a bit challenging tonight.  One of the linked repeaters was "one way"...we hear them but they don't hear us.   KB1NMO, Ethyl NCS and Net Manager did a nice job of coordinating the chaos.


 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: WESCON Net
 Date: 2016/12/07  Frequency: 145.410
 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log
 Version 5.3  www.n3fjp.com

 Total Number Stations = 16

K1LYP JOHN CT
KB1NMO Ethel       CT
KB1BSK Dave CT
KT1NG TAD  CT
KB1FFT Scott MA
K1MTD Mary CT
K1AH Vincent CT
KB1SFT Christopher MA
K1STM ANNE CT
KD1XH STEVEN CT
KC1BWN John         CT
W1YSM EDWARD CT
K1XFC Phil         CT
N1DN Phillip CT
N1KQG HERB MA
KB1ZAC David CT

Monday, December 5, 2016

First Measurable Snowfall of 2016-17 Season



The National Weather Service was spot-on in their forecast for this early winter event.  I measured 0.2 inches of snow on the snow-board and recorded 0.03 inches of precipitation.

Tonight was the monthly Meeting of the Newington Amateur Radio League.  Congratulations  to Quentin  KB1EWM for completing 3 years of service as President of NARL.  And thanks Quentin for continuing to serve as editor of the Newsletter.

Nice CW QSOs on 80 meters tonight with Lester, W8BJO and David, KD9VT.

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Sunday Net Checkins


Empire Slow Net Check Ins, as recorded by N1DN




 Total Number Stations = 12

WB2GTG  William PA
WA2WMJ  JULIAN NY
KA2AQV  JAMES NY
AB2WB Patrick NY
W2RBA JOSEPH NY
K2ABX PAUL NY
AF4NC THOMAS PA
WI2G ANNE NY
W2EAG MARK NC
KA2GJV Bruce NY
N1DN Phillip CT
AA2SV WILLIAM NJ








Sunday Night Nets 


Connecticut NTS CW - CN Net
WA1GGN  Dan NCS

Newington CT ARES Net
N1SMK, Lori NCS

Connecticut ARES State Wide Net

 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: CT ARES Net
 Date: 2016/12/04  Frequency: 147.345
 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log
 Version 5.3  www.n3fjp.com

 Total Number Stations = 50

WA1SFH 59 DOUGLASCT
W1ZIP 59 CHRIS CT
KB1ZVT 59 LEVON CT
K1SOX 59 BRIAN CT
K1SEI 59 Tage CT
N1MVM 59 SIDNEY CT
WA1RJJ 59 ROBERT CT
AF1HS 59 Arthur CT
AB1GL 59 George CT
KC1BXB 59 Marie CT
AB1LZ 59 William CT
NC1J 59 Dan CT
K1PAI 59 Roger CT
KB1VIP 59 William CT
N1DN 59 Phillip CT
KC1ERO 59 Jason CT
K1HEJ 59 Larry CT
K1XFC 59 Phil CT
W1FTE 59 Charles CT
KC1JDP 59 James CT
N1FNE 59 RODNEYCT
W1RSX 59 Michael CT
K1PAI 59 Roger CT
K1AH 59 Vincent CT
KB1QQI 59 Paul CT
KC1ERO 59 Jason CT
W1GTT 59 William CT
W1JOP 59 JOHN CT
KC1DWP 59 JeffreyCT
K1MLG 59 Michael CT
KB1DGY 59 BERNARD CT
N1DSP 59 ROSEMARIE CT
KE1R 59 Thomas CT
KB1ZXE 59 Thomas CT
KC1CVU59 RustyCT
W1QH 59 Harlan CT
KC1EHW59 MarlonCT
N1GTW 59 James CT
W1JGM 59 John CT
W8ZY 59 GARY CT
W1LCR 59 Frank CT
KB1YHW59 Gregory CT
WX1T 59 THOMASCT
KB1ZAC 59 David CT
NP2GG 59 Douglas CT
AJ1U 59 JON       CT
N1NRP 59 JAY        CT
K1DJW 59 David CT
KC1AKI 59 David CT
KB1LVW59 Leslie CT






Saturday, December 3, 2016

CW Chat with KB6NU

WX Conditions FN31ot

33 Degrees, Clear, Relative Humidity 50%, Dew Point 20, Barometer 30.16, No Precip
Bloom Sky has announced shipment of the STORM, the second part of my new  BloomSky Weather Station.  This will complete my SKYPRO Kit with a complete ensemble of weather instruments.  Early impression of this new weather station -- VERY impressed.  I'll post a review soon.  


QSO with a Celebrity




I recently answered a CQ from KB6NU on 80 meters.  As we chatted back and forth with the usual exchanges, I realized this was Dan, CW aficionado and author of the NONONSENSE Amateur Radio Study Guides.  Dan has a great and popular ham radio blog.  We had a great CW Ragchew.  Dan has a great fist for conversational telegraphy.  I've enjoyed Dan's commentary on the ICQ Ham Radio Podcast.  It was very nice to meet on the air.    #Reason to tune the bands and answer CQs!  I hope to get my teenager to use his Technician License NONONSENSE Study Guide and re-take his exam.  Thanks for the QSL Card Dan -- classic design!

12/3/16 WESCON NTS local net 2030h EDT

KB1ZBH NCS
W1YSM
K1XFC
N1KHW
KB1UAU
N1DN
K1LYP
KB1NAL 
KC1BXB 
W1YSM
KB1UAU
N1KHW
KC1EER

GREAT net this evening, with much traffic passed locally and through to regional nets!  I have to say WESCON is a great group of radio operators in the greater Hartford area.  Thanks to KB1NMO, Ethyl Net Director and all the NCS.  I'm having lots of fun here, and honing my radio skills.

Love this radio stuff,

73
Phil, N1DN




Friday, December 2, 2016

MSN Lessons and Local Reports on WESCON

Here's my Station Activity Report (Report) and Public Service Honor Roll as submitted to Anne, out CT Section Traffic Manager on the WESCON (Western CT Traffic Net)  local VHF traffic tonight.

11  R  N1DN  12  WEST HARTFORD CT  DEC 2
K1STM / Anne CSTM
SAR NOVEMBER ORIGINATE 0 RECEIVED 18 SENT 6 DELIVERED 4 TOTAL 28
PHIL N1DN

12  R  N1DN  10  WEST HARTFORD CT  DEC 2
K1STM / ANNE CSTM
PSRH NOVEMBER  1/33  2/28  3/0  4/0  5/0  6/10  TOTAL 71
PHIL N1DN

WESCON Checkins for 02 December 2016

K1LYP JOHN
KB1BSK
K1XFC PHIL
N1DN  PHIL
N1URO BRIAN
W1YSM ED
K1HEJ LARRY
KB1NMO ETHYL
KC1BXB  MARIE
KB1UAU BILL
KC1EER AMANDA
KB1NAL   LEE
K1AH VINCE
N1KHW BILL
K1STM ANNE
KD1XH STEVE


Maryland Slow Net Checkin and Lessons #95 to #100


12/2/16
N3AEA / Bob NCS
W8CPG / BRUCE
AF4NC / TOM
N1DN / PHIL

Lessons #95 to #100

QSK
NR 95  R  W8CPG  38  HUTTONSVILLE WV  DEC 2
MR PHIL / N1DN
THE SYMBOL ARL IN THE CHECK MEANS AN ARRL NUMBERED RADIOGRAM IS USED X THIS IS THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF WORDS SENT X  YOU RECEIVED A LIST OF THE ARRL NUMBERED RADIGRAMS WITH YOUR BASIC TRAINING PACKAGE
BRUCE AR B2

96  R  W8CPG   21   HWV   DEC 2
N1DN
WHEN DELIVERING A MESSAGE CONTAINING AN ARRL STANDARD TEXT PLEASE REMEMBER TO DECODE IT AND DELIVER THE MESSAGE IN PLAIN ENGLISH
BRUCE W8CPG

97  R  W8CPG  19  HWV   DEC 2
N1DN
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE CONTAINS AN EXAMPLE OF THE FIRST SENTENCE YOU SHOULD SPEAK WHEN AN ADDRESSEE ANSWERING THE PHONE
BRUCE N

NR 98 R W8CPG  32  HWV  DEC 2
MARION HASTE
11 ROCKY RD
DIVORCE COURT WV
1800 AWYER
MRS JONES MY NAME IS BILL AND I AM AN AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR HERE IN EDGEWATER X  I HAVE A GREETING RADIOGRAM   FOR YOU AND MR JONES FROM  AUNT GRACE IN BALTIMORE  
BRUCE  B2 K

NR 99  R   W8CPG   27   HWV   DEC 2
PHIL / N1DN
NOW SHE HAS MY NAME AND MY TOWN WHICH MAY  BE THE SAME AS HERS  AND SHE  KNOWS I AM  A HAM AND NOT TRYING  TO SELL ANYTHING
BRUCE B1

NR 100  R  W8CPG  19  HWV  DEC 2
CAESAR CHOPPY
5 WHITE CAP RD
SEA SICK 23544
1800WOOPS
SHE ALSO KNOWS I HAVE SOME  CONNECTION WITH HER AUNT GRACE IN BALTIMORE AND THEREFORE CANT BE ALL BAD
BRUCE N




Thursday, December 1, 2016

Hartford Tolland County SkyWarn Net 01 Dec 2016

SkyWarn Net Check-in List and Temperatures 

HARTFORD TOLLAND COUNTY SKYWARN
WEATHER NET


K1PAI NCS WEATHERSFIELD......................42
W1COD WEST HARTFORD JOHN............... 40
W1JOP JOHN NIANTIC..................................51
NC1J DAN WEATOGUE.................................39
K1MTD MARY ANDOVER............................41
K1AH VINCE ENFIELD..................................41
N1WKO/m CHRIS S WINDSOR ....................43
KC1DAW/m JUSTIN WEATHERSFIELD .....45
N1DN PHIL WEST HARTFORD.....................40
KC1ESY LYNN WINDHAM...........................41
KA1KNW GREG S WINDSOR.......................41
KC1GQH RICK WEST HARTFORD.............41
KC1FYI echol NICK WEATHERSFIELD......
KB1TVZ JASON WEATHERSFIELD.............43


Announcements

Plans in place for skywarn training spring of 2017.  looking for location at Tolland County.  Tentative date May 24.  Hartford County Southington/Berlin/New Britain being considered.

Tomorrow 12/2/16 7am to 12/3/16 7am is SKYWARN Recognition Day. 


N1DN Conditions Reported to Net

temp 40, relative humidity 74%, dew point 33, barometer 29.80, winds calm, rain 0.88, storm total 2.11


CoCoRaHS National Rainfall Map

Interesting to see frontal type activity illustrated by rainfall totals.



Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Weather and Traffic Report

47 degrees and raining

Getting much needed moisture to Southern New England
Storm Tracks from yesterday, my birthplace of North Alabama noted
Growing up, I recall most tornado threats were at night, as the data suggests













Great WESCON Net 

Tonight with much traffic passed amongst net members:

 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: WESCON Net
 Date: 2016/12/01  Frequency: 145.410
 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log
 Version 5.3  www.n3fjp.com

 Total Number Stations = 7

KB1NAL Leon CT
K1LYP JOHN CT
KB1NAL Leon CT
N1KQG HERB MA
KC1EER Amanda CT
K1XFC Phil CT
W1YSM EDWARD CT
N1DN             Phil CT

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

NTS Message Handling Instructions

Weather in FN31ot

55 degrees, too warm for November, and much needed rain

Unsettled Condition in the Southeast

Terrible fires in the Smokey Mountains Region
Tornado Activity near my birthplace in Sand Mountain, Alabama


WESCON VHF Traffic Net good activity tonight

 N1DN's Net Summary Report for: WESCON Net
 Date: 2016/11/30  Frequency: 145.410
 Created by N3FJP's Amateur Contact Log
 Version 5.3  www.n3fjp.com

 Total Number Stations = 13

K1LYP 599 JOHN CT
K1STM 599 ANNE CT
N1DN 599 Phillip CT
KB1NMO599 Ethel CT
K1AH 599 Vincent CT
KB1ZAC 599 David CT
AG1YK 599 Steve CT
N1SCR 599 Scott CT
KC1EZV 599 Richard NH
KC1DIQ 599 Michael CT
K1MLG 599 Michael CT
K1MTD 599 Mary CT
KB1FFT 599 Scott MA

**note Richard, KC1EZV from New Hampshire hitting the Vernon CT Repeater tonight!

I've received NTS Traffic with Message Handling Instruction

Handling Instructions (ARRL FSD-218 2/91) 

HXA__ (Followed by number.) Collect landline delivery authorized by addressee within [....] miles, (If no number, authorization is unlimited.). 

HXB__ (Followed by number.) Cancel message if not delivered within [....] hours of filing time; service originating station. 

HXC Report date and time of delivery of the message back to the originating station. 

HXD Report to originating station the identity of station from which received, plus date and time. Report identity of station to which relayed, plus date and time, or if delivered, report date and time and method of delivery (by service message). 

HXE Delivering station get reply from addressee, originate message back. 

HXF__ (Followed by a number.) Hold delivery until [date]. 

HXG Delivery by mail or landline toll call not required. If toll call or other expense involved, cancel message and send service message back to originating station.