Copy - will add yours to the list.

I have a BuddiPole and ham sticks, too, along with several wire antennas. Definitely an "A" - in some ways better because it allows you to work from a better location.

73,

 Jer aka AK6QJ

Jer,

Put me down for D, E, W, M.  I have temporary external antennas for HF(Buddy Pole, Ham Sticks) as well as VHF UHF.  Not sure if that constitutes an "A" or not.

73 de KI6GRO

Hi, All -

I picked up one of the following at the Vista Costco the other day:

https://www.costco.com/duracell-4-amp-battery-charger-and-maintainer.product.100479359.html

According to the instruction sheet this charges 12v LiFePO4 as well as 12v/6v lead acid/SL/AGM batteries. 4A/12v, 1A/6v.

Four stage charging, IP65 weatherproof, reconditions lead-based batteries and wall mountable. 3 year warranty.

Lowest price I've seen for this in awhile. Haven't tested this yet but looks promising.

73,

 Jer aka AK6QJ

Hi, All -

You may have noticed on the Tuesday night net roster a column labeled "OpsCodes". This is a tool by which the Communications Duty Officer (CDO) or, if we have been activated, the event's Communications Unit Leader (Com-L) can get a quick idea of some of our team members basic capabilities in order to make initial assignments. We haven't updated this in awhile - in light of the ongoing possibility of  Public Safety Power Outages this seems be a good time to do so.

There are currently seven OpsCodes:

D => DMR. You have a DMR radio programmed with our two talk groups.

E => Emergency power. You can operate 'off the grid' for a period of time - you might be asked to estimate for how long if/when the CDO/Com-L contacts you . My personal criteria is to have enough alternative power (generation and storage) for a 8-12 hour daily shift for a minimum of three days, assuming one mobile radio operated at 10w with a duty cycle of 20% (20% talk/80% listen). YMMV - having access to a mobile radio in you car counts towards this.

A => External antenna. Having a gain antenna on your roof, tower, or temporary support will give you signal a better reach.

B => Beam antenna (ideally external). This gives your signal a better reach through directionality, especially in simplex mode. Examples include a VHF and UHF yagis or a dual band log periodic antenna (i.e. Elk). Team members with the appropriate equipment can operate VHF or UHF SSB mode, increasing effective signal strength hence range. Although I haven't played with the concept yet UHF DMR and a beam antenna looks promising for simplex operations.

H => HT only. More of a limitation than an asset. You can produce a signal, but it's limited by a small antenna and low power. This can be partially compensated for by using a external and/or beam antenna.

W => Winlink-capable. A team member who can send/receive VHF and/or HF Winlink messages.

M => Mobile. Ideally, a 50w single or dual band radio in you vehicle with a gain antenna mounted externally. This counts as being emergency powered.

We purposely tried to keep this simple (few people bother to fill out long forms). If you are a net participant please review your codes and update as necessary. Next week I'll  upload a "special edition" with the revisions.

73 and thanks for you consideration,

Jer aka AK6QJ

Reminder: Red Cross Communications Team Weekly Net

When: Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 8:00pm to 8:30pm, (GMT-08:00) America/Los Angeles

Where:RACES/ACS Repeater; 147.195 MHz, "+" offset, PL 114.8

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Description: Net Control - AE6O
North Check-Ins - KG6RGI
South Check-Ins - W6SJK

This is a voted repeater system. Please allow approximately 1 second between pushing the PTT button on you mic and talking to allow the system to work its magic. Repeater times out after 2 minutes. If this repeater is unavailable please migrate to the PARC 130 machine (147.130 MHz, "+" offset, PL 107.2).

Email check-in for me on analog.  Will be on DMR.

73 de KI6GRO

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that the following files have been uploaded to the Files area of the main@ARC2-SDICC.groups.io group.

• /Weekly Nets/RCCT WEEKLY NET ROSTER 2019_11_05.pdf

Uploaded By: Jer Kostro - Red Cross <jer.kostro.AK6QJ@...>

Description:
Net Roster & Assignments Nov/Dec 2019. Net/subnet controls are requested to use this roster.

Cheers,
The Groups.io Team

Reminder: Red Cross Communications Team Weekly Net

When: Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 8:00pm to 8:30pm, (GMT-08:00) America/Los Angeles

Where:RACES/ACS Repeater; 147.195 MHz, "+" offset, PL 114.8

View Event

Description: Net Control - AE6O
North Check-Ins - KG6RGI
South Check-Ins - W6SJK

This is a voted repeater system. Please allow approximately 1 second between pushing the PTT button on you mic and talking to allow the system to work its magic. Repeater times out after 2 minutes. If this repeater is unavailable please migrate to the PARC 130 machine (147.130 MHz, "+" offset, PL 107.2).

My bad - forgot to mention this during the meeting.

Jer aka AK6QJ

Thanks, Steve -

As an alternative you can consider US Carburetion

http://www.uscarburetion.com/

especially if you don't have a Honda generator.

73,

Jer aka AK6QJ

Forgive me for spamming you today but I thought you might be interested in this recent article about "us".  Somehow I didn't get into the photo. :)

https://www.redcross.org/local/california/san-diego/about-us/news-and-events/news/disaster-services-technology.html

Steve K W6SJK

Just another video... unboxing/review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5bOq8rf6zE

AnyTone 578 contest: https://wn.nr/7A4KFS

Steve K W6SJK

By popular request at today's meeting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etOBuzmByvk

$25 off promo code FATE
https://www.hutchmountain.com/products.html

Steve K W6SJK

Reminder: Disaster Communications Team Meeting

When: Saturday, 2 November 2019, 9:00am to 12:00pm, (GMT-07:00) America/Los Angeles

Where: Chapter HQ, 3950 Calle Fortunada, San Diego CA 92123 (Thoms Bros 1249E3)

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Description: Talk-in on the PARC 130 machine (147.130 (+) 107.2); if repeater is down please monitor the PARC 730 repeater (146.730 (-) 107.2).

If you get lost or can't get in the building call Bob KG6RGI, cell 760 533 1957 or Jer AK6QJ, cell 442 264 3055.

Meeting is in the CDOC. Food is not allowed and drinks must be in non-spillable containers.

If you're not sure where to go please wait outside in back by the warehouse roll-up door and someone will come to guide you in.

Posted today at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ8Si9NMJDM

Steve K W6SJK

Reminder: Disaster Communications Team Meeting

When: Saturday, 2 November 2019, 9:00am to 12:00pm, (GMT-07:00) America/Los Angeles

Where: Chapter HQ, 3950 Calle Fortunada, San Diego CA 92123 (Thoms Bros 1249E3)

View Event

Description: Talk-in on the PARC 130 machine (147.130 (+) 107.2); if repeater is down please monitor the PARC 730 repeater (146.730 (-) 107.2).

If you get lost or can't get in the building call Bob KG6RGI, cell 760 533 1957 or Jer AK6QJ, cell 442 264 3055.

Meeting is in the CDOC. Food is not allowed and drinks must be in non-spillable containers.

If you're not sure where to go please wait outside in back by the warehouse roll-up door and someone will come to guide you in.