PRESIDENT’S SOAPBOX
With the downgrading of Isaias to a tropical storm and the associated
lower threat of storm surge flooding most of us can breathe a little
easier. But not too easy. Tropical wind gusts are forecast to reach or
exceed 65 mph as we are on the east side of the storm. That means
potential downing of trees and limbs, and possible power outages. So
keep your generators ready and your HT batteries charged at least until
the storm has passed. _…_ The untimely passing of John (KJ4EJH) and
Janice (KJ4JPE) within three weeks of each other has been a crushing
loss to several amateur radio and civic organizations in the region.
Filling the voids they left in our communities will take a long time, if
it even can be done. Not only are our thoughts with them, our immense
gratitude is as well. RIP. …_._ de WM3X, Bill Michne, 252-249-1175,
drmichne73@gmail.com.
EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES
When Hurricanes approach the US or its possessions, the National
Hurricane Watch Net is activated. In addition, the Salvation Army Team
Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) activates to provide emergency
communications for Salvation Army operations and health and welfare
messaging.
Hurricane Watch Net 14.325.00 MHz, 7.268.00 MHz
SATERN 14.265 MHz, 7.262 MHz
Note–60 Meters may be in use by FEMA. Amateur radio is secondary on the
60 Meter band.
A list of important local Eastern NC/National Emergency Frequencies is
at the end of this PARSgram. You may want to clip it and put it near
your radio. Please reply to this Email with any omissions or corrections.
SOLAR NUMBERS TODAY
NOAA reported that solar activity was very low during the 24 hours
ending yesterday at 5 pm local. There are two sunspot regions on the Sun
facing Earth this morning. They both belong to Cycle 25.
SpaceWeather.com reports a third region is beginning to appear.
According to the Space Weather Prediction Center activity will continue
to be very low through Wednesday. On Sunday the reported Solar Flux
Index (SFI) at Penticton was 73. The index is predicted to register 73
today, then 71 Tuesday and Wednesday. The SFI 90 day trailing average is
still 69.
The Earth’s geomagnetic field was quiet to unsettled yesterday. It is
expected to be quiet to unsettled today and Tuesday and then quiet
Wednesday. Solar winds are bringing the unsettled conditions, primarily
at the Earth’s geomagnetic poles. The estimated Kp-index of 3 reported
at 5 a.m. local this morning indicates we are currently experiencing
quiet conditions.
We can expect fair daytime and good nighttime operating conditions on 80
and 40 meters and fair conditions night and day on 30 and 20. Expect
poor conditions on the higher HF bands. There was little activity
reported on six meters for most of the past week.
For an explanation of numbers used in our PARSgram, see the excellent
article written by Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA at
http://arrl.org/the-sun-the-earth-the-ionosphere.
HAM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE, TRADE, OR WANTED
For listing in the PARSgram send me your amateur radio related items
that you have for sale, trade, or wanted. PLEASE let me know when you
have have sold your item or your listing is no longer needed. Listings
will EXPIRE AFTER 90 DAYS unless I hear otherwise.–Jim.
** FOR SALE**
HyGain 18 AVQ 10 thru 80 ground mounted vertical. Base section ruined by
Florence, replaced with new section from HyGain, antenna not
reinstalled. Antenna in 3 sections for transport – base, middle and top
with counterpoises, longest about 8 feet. $100 and you transport. Call
Art KB1TX at 252-571-1752. (20200511)
PARS CALENDAR:
* Aug 29, PARS MONTHLY MEETING, Saturday, 9am, Virtual Meeting via
Radio. For more info, contact Bill Michne, WM3X, 252-249-1175 or
drmichne73@gmail.com.
LOCAL NETS OF INTEREST TO PARS MEMBERS:
* Tuesdays, Newport Weather Service SKYWARN Practice Net, 9:00 pm
local, Oriental (147.210+ (PL151.4)) and all other local repeaters. This
net for severe weather warning and reporting is continously monitored
upon activation.
* Wednesdays, Pamlico Emergency Net Practice and Rag Chew/ARES, 7:30
pm, Oriental Repeater, 147.210 + (PL151.4).
* Thursdays, “DownEast/Pamlico Six Meter Net”, 8 pm local, 50.200 MHz,
USB. A non-directed open net to promote operation on the ‘Magic Band’.
(For more nets see www.arrl.org/arrl-net-directory-search )
PARS WEB SITE: https://www.n4prs.org/
Our web Master is Paul Jodoin, K4MMB, 561-308-3456, PARSwebman@gmail.com
PARSgram ITEMS
We are always looking for items of interest to PARS members to put in
the PARSgram. If you run across a timely item or think of something you
believe would interest our folks, please send it to me. Thanks.
73 and stay safe, Jim AI4WL
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NC/EASTERN NC EMERGENCY AND NTS NETS
These nets are active continuously during declared emergencies on or
near these frequencies. Scheduled drills (all times local) shown if known:
Emergency Nets:
Pamlico County (ARES) FM Orient. Rptr, 147.210+( PL151.4), 1930
Wednesday. Backup on 146.550 MHz FM simplex
–Other Emergency Nets–
Eastern NC, FM Grifton, 146.685-(88.5), 2100 Thursdays
Craven County, 145.230 MHz- (88.4) Grantsboro
Coastal Carolina Emergency Net (LSB), 3.907MHz, 1900 daily
Tarheel Emergency Net (ARES Net — LSB), 3.923MHz, 1930 daily. Backup
on 7.232MHz daytime.
Weather Emergency Net:
**Note Aug 2, 2020- With the recent passing of key SKYWARN personnel
these frequences may be monitored but the net not activated. Storm
reports to 1-800-889-6889 or email wxobs.mhx@noaa.gov **
WX4MHX Newport SKYWARN NET 2100 Tuesdays
Oriental and ALL OTHER local rptrs monitored upon activation–
Oriental, 147.210+(151.4)
Grifton, 146.685-(88.5)
Grantsboro, 145.23- (85.4)
Columbia, 146.835- (131.8)
Swansboro, 146.76- (88.5)
Jacksonville, 147.0- (88.5)
Jacksonville, 145.19- (88.5) Onslow county
Newport, 145.45- (100)
Newport, 444.825+ (88.5) Downeast 440 Linked System
Englehard, 146.71- (131.5) Outerbanks
NWS Hurricane Watch Net, SSB 14.325 and 7.268 MHz On call
SATERN, SSB 14.265 and 7.262 MHz On call
Traffic Handling Nets (Nat Traffic System), daily, listed by time:
7:45am, 3.927MHz: Carolina Morning Net (SSB) –
6:30pm, 3.923MHz: North Carolina Evening Net (SSB) –
7:00pm, 3.573MHz: Carolinas Net – Early (CW — 20-22wpm) –
8:00pm, 3.571MHz: Carolinas Slow Net (CW, 8-10wpm) –
8:30pm, 146.685MHz-(88.5): Eastern NC Traffic Net (FM, Grifton Repeater)
10:00pm, 3.573MHz: Carolinas Net — Late (CW, 15-18wpm)
ARRL SPECIAL BULLETINS
In a major communications emergency, monitor W1AW for special bulletins
as follows: Voice on the hour, Digital at 15 minutes past the hour, and
CW on the half hour.
Frequencies (MHz)
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CW: 1.8025 3.5815 7.0475 14.0475 18.0975 21.0675 28.0675 50.350 147.555
DIGITAL Bulletins are sent using 45.45-baud Baudot, PSK31 in BPSK mode
and MFSK16 on a daily revolving schedule:
3.5975 7.095 14.095 18.1025 21.095 28.095 50.350 147.555
VOICE: 1.855 3.990 7.290 14.290 18.160 21.390 28.590 50.350
147.555 Transmissions on 7.290 MHz are in AM mode, DSB, full carrier.
Rev: 20200802
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