F E E D - P O I N T |
The Official Newsletter of the St. John Valley Amateur Radio Association |
June 2003 Vol. 13 No.6 |
Letter From Our President Dear Fellow
Hams, On June 1st KW1C and N1FG provided
communications for the senior class canoe trip from the American Dream to
Riverside park. |
We were complimented by the people at Riverside Park for the good communication coverage. Thanks, KW1C, for your help. The seniors were fortunate to have only a few sprinkles of rain, as heavy rain had been forecast. N1FG received a nice certificate for completing and passing the test of Emergency Communications Level I course. A $45 check was received as reimbursement for the cost of the course. Since then I have purchased the ARES Field Resources Manual. It is worth the $8.95. Spiral Bound, with weatherproof cover, it covers all the things in the course, plus a few, in a quick and easy to read format. Address comments, questions or suggestions to: Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 8, 6 PM, Flagg Residence. |
Date |
Event |
Place |
Contact |
Sponsor |
Time |
Freq |
SUN |
Net |
NB |
VE1PIN |
IRG |
2000 |
145.130 |
MON |
Net |
Fort Kent |
N1FG |
SJVARA |
1900 |
146.64 |
MON |
Net |
Presque Isle |
WA1YNZ |
AARA |
2000 |
146.73 |
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Report of June 3, 2003 Meeting Called to Order:
18:05 We held the program first so our speaker could get home at a reasonable time. Vernon Ouellette, Director of Aroostook Country's Emergency Management Agency, presented Hazardous Material First Responder Level 1 Training. See page 3 for some of the details. Secretary's Minutes: Old Business: 2. The 146.715 Repeater: Battery charge 14.24 at
11.50 today. On June 2 the 146.64 repeater was heard on the Rocky Mt.
repeater! N1KGS said maybe it was the solar flares that caused it. 3. Dues are Due: Some still owe dues. Keep your
membership up to date please. |
New Business:
1. Field Day: We will operate from the Loring EOC.
That will be June 28th and 29th. We will meet there at 10 AM to check things out, and set up a second radio. We will operate from 1 PM to
Sunday 1 PM. It is expected that our participation from the EOC will give us
credibility with the various agencies who might be able to use us in an
emergency. I hope that you will come see the EOC and help us operate, even
if you have not signed up with me yet. 2. Letter from San Andres DXpedition: They were
asking for donations. The club members did not wish to do so. 3. EZ Hang Ham Club Special letter: A sling shot with
fishing line and various weights to get antennas high offered at 20% off.
Price of the kit $87.20, shipping included. No one present interested. If
anyone is, please contact me. Adjourned: 20:20 Submitted by: N1FG |
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What Some
People Do For Field Day
AC6SL, K0IW, & K0DUG climb to 9000' in the Rocky Mountains with heavy packs. In 2002 they melted snow for water and had granular snow pellets falling. When the GR5V inverted V antenna was raised, the wind broke the mast in 2 places.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO:
Don Ouellette 7-01
Dean Wiggins 7-04 Peter Pelletier 7-23 |
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Hazardous Materials: First Responder, Level 1
Highlights from
the Course:
Recognizing a HAZMAT situation: Any liquid or gas that leaves the container it is supposed to be in, and poses a threat to harm life, property, or the environment. Classes of Hazardous Materials include: Explosives, Compressed Gasses (propane, helium, ammonia, acetylene), Flammable Liquids (gas, oil, toluene, acetone), Flammable solids (magnesium, phosphorous), Oxidizers (chlorines, sodium chlorate, ammonium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide), Toxic Materials and Infectious Substances (arsenic, anthrax, botulism, carbon tetrachloride), Radioactive Materials (cobalt, uranium), Corrosive Materials (sulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid), Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods (paint spray, hair spray) Hazardous Materials have colored Labels. Blue=Health Hazard, Red=Fire danger, Yellow=Reactive, White=Special Information. Level 1 means minimum danger, Level 4 means extreme danger. "W" means USE NO WATER. |
There is an
Emergency Response Guide Book that responders should consult before taking
action. Carriers of Chemicals must have shipping papers with the
materials listed and the hazard class, The materials also have ID numbers,
which can be looked up in this book. It tells the hazard class and the
appropriate action to take. ONLY trained people should approach the hazmat
hot zone. Madawaska has a trained hazmat team.
The toll Free Number for help with any Hazmat is: Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300. If you see a spill, report it to the Fire Department. Others things discussed were safety clothing; the fact that schools, hospitals and fire stations are soft targets for terrorists. ( Easy targets. They need to have security cameras); and the set up at NORSUN, which uses hazardous materials. We appreciate the fact that Vernon was willing to come for such a small group. He did a fine job of introducing us to a scary subject. I am certainly glad to know what I learned that night. |
For Sale Heavy duty 40' galvanized steel tower, 16" x 16" x
16". Includes mounting hardware. Best Offer. |
A Bit of Humor
Rolls-Royce announced today that it is recalling all Rolls-Royce
vehicles made after 1996 because of faulty nuts behind the steering wheel.
* A special course on shoplifting will be given Nov. 10 for those who want
to prepare for the Christmas season early. * Anchorage: The state board of
fisheries is considering whether or not to impose seasonal catch limits on
tourists.
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