ATTENTION ALL NEW JERSEY NTS MEMBER'S WE ARE LOOKING AT 2 DIFFRENT DATE'S FOR A AWARD'S / LUNCH / MEET & GREET / CONFAB ALL IN ONE YOU ARE ALL WELCOME TO BRING YOUR WIFE'S CHILDREN WHOMEVER JUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE
THE EVENT WILL BE HELD SOMEWHERE NEAR THE MORRISTOWN AREA IN NORTHERN NJ THIS TIME SO EMAIL JIM OR STEVE
AWARD'S winner's FOR 2019
N2XJ "CAPTIAN'S AWARD"
Robert F Weingaertner WB2VUF
CONGRAD'S BOB
w2swe "Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to NJ Traffic-handling"
MATTHEW T GROSSMAN
CONGRAD'S MATTHEW
W2UEZ " Memorial Award for Most Promising "Rookie of the Year"
Ronald T Kubinski
CONGRAD'S RONALD
K2SE "Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement on VHF Nets"
Christopher J Dix
CONGRAD'S CHRISTOPHER
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HERE IS A REALY GOOD LINK IF YOUR LOOKING TO DO SOME HF
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ECHOLINK NEW'S FIRST I LIKE TO WELCOME 2 NEW REPEATER'S TO OUR NTS TRAFFIC NET FIRST AT 7:00 PM ON THE NODE W4GSO-R IN GREENSBORO, NC 27406 AND THE RAGCHEW ( NEW JUST STARTED 10/15/2019 )NET @7:30 PM ON THE W4LJH-R (THANKS TO WADE ) AND THE K7CPR-R IN OLYMPIA WASHINGTON, WA 98584 (THANKS TO GAVYN KJ7IBD)AND HE IS ALMOST A OFFICAL LIASON TO THE WEST COAST CONGRAD'S. |
NEW JERSEY PHONE NET
3950 MHZ DAILY 18:00 LOCAL 22:00 UTC SUNDAY A.M. 09:00 |
NET CONTROL STATION'S |
SUNDAY A.M. | K3YAK DAVID |
SUNDAY EVE | KY2D JIM |
MONDAY | KB2RTZ STEVEN |
TUESDAY | K5PBJ SCOTT |
WEDNESDAY | KA2HZP STUART |
THURESDAY | KA2GQQ DAVE |
FRIDAY | KB2RTZ STEVEN |
SATURDAY | KY2D JIM |
LOOKING FOR NET CONTROL STATIONS AND ALSO BACK NET CONTROL STATION'S PLEASE E-MAIL THE NET MGR. STEVE KB2RTZ OR JIM KY2D |
AS OF 11/01/2019 THE SOUTH JERSEY TRAFFIC AND TRAINING NET HELD AT 8:00 PM ON THE BURLINGTON COUNTY LINKED SYSTEM 147.150 & 145.470 pl 127.3 {It Is Still Under Repair So
WE WILL BE MEETING AT 8PM ON THE {BEARS SYSTEM} The WATERFORD WORKS
SYSTEM 147.345 + PL 127.3 . THANKS TO Bill
WA3BXW THE BEARS SYSTEM WE
HAVE A HOME TO USE
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THE NEW JERSEY TRAFFIC HANDLER'S MEN & WOMEN & Young - Women And Gentlemen GET THE MESSAGE'S , INFO , HEALTH & WELFARE , ECT.. WHATEVER THE MESSAGE IT GETS TO WHERE IT'S GOING TO AS FAST AS LIGHTENING , THE MEN AND WOMEN AND CHILDREN ARE EXTREMELY DEDICATED TO THEIR JOB'S ''NO'' WE DON'T GET PAID BUT WE GET ''PAID'' WITH COMPLIMENTS , ''NTS AWARD'S '' {{SINCE 1979 }} AND GOING STRONG THANK'S AND NICE WORD'S . |
DATA BASE COMMON TEXT MESSAGES UPDATED WEEKLY NEW |
NEW JERSEY TRAFFIC HANDLER'S WEB SITE ALWAY'S THERE WHEN THE CALL IS
NEEDED 24/7 365 DAY'S A YEAR CQ CQ CQ TIME TO PASS TRAFFIC THROU USA AND NOW EASTERN CANADA |
ECHOLINK IS UP AND RUNNING FINE BOTH A PC OR MAC
CAN CONNECT AND SMART PHONES BOTH GALAXY AND APPLE I PHONE CONNECT FINE ECHO LINK ON @ 19:40 HRS 7:45 PM LOCAL JUST CONNECT TO |
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" It's true, you
know. You can't teach an old dog new tricks. But I figured out the
secret.
If you keep learning new tricks, you can't be an old dog." CARL
FELT N2XJ (1908-2000)
This Page is Dedicated in Memory of the Captain
New Jersey NTS Management |
The State of New Jersey is divided into two ARRL Sections, Northern NJ the Hudson Division, and Southern NJ
e Atlantic Division.
<<TRIVIA: Only three states are split across Divisions; the other two are New York (Atlantic/Hudson) and California (Pacific/Southwestern)>>
Each ARRL Section has a Traffic Manager (STM) appointed by his/her corresponding Section Manager to supervise traffic handling organization at the section level--that is, to coordinate all traffic efforts within the section, regardless of mode or National Traffic System (NTS) affiliation, so that routings within the section and connections with other networks and digital traffic nodes will result in orderly and efficient traffic flow. New Jersey is a relatively small state in a geographic sense, and the NTS Section Nets are really dual-section nets covering the entire state. For this reason, the STMs of NNJ and SNJ have a long and successful tradition of close co-operation to facilitate both traditional traffic flow and digital forwarding throughout all of New Jersey.
The Section Traffic
Managers are: NORTHERN NEW JERSEY JAMES A. KUTSCH , JR KY2D 07/15/2018 15 Vanderpool Dr, Morristown NJ 07960-5808 [email protected] Southern New Jersey STEVEN A. BROOMHEAD KB2RTZ 705 Whitman Dr, Turnersville NJ 08012-1247 [email protected] ^^^^^^ ^ ^ 0 0 () ------ \/ "Hello. |
Bulk Mail Common Texts - Several stations throughout the country have been originating large volumes of NTS messages. Many of the messages go to people pulled from FCC transaction files or other organizational membership lists. In most cases, the addressee does not know the sender personally, which can make the delivery somewhat confusing. Some traffic handlers think this is a good thing, because it generates traffic and keeps the system oiled. Others think it is nothing more than unwanted amateur SPAM and a pain in the neck to deliver. In either case, these messages will continue to arrive. To make matters a little easier, various people have compiled a set of COMMON TEXTS for you. You might consider keeping a copy handy in or near your message log.
ARL Numbered Radiograms - FSD-3 - The complete list of numbered texts (PDF format).
The Pink Card - FSD-218 - has the list of QN-signals, HX instructions, Precedences, and other recommended procedures for message composing and relaying (PDF format).Other Useful Information:
Using HX (handling instructions)
. Traffic Forms ( SEVERAL DIFFRENT TYPES )
Station Activity Reports - You do not have to be a League member to submit a SAR or PSHR report. Everyone is encouraged to report so we can know how many people are active on the nets. Reports to the STM (KB2RTZ or WB2FTX) must be received by no later than 11 PM on the 8th day of the following month. Late reports will be sent to ARRL HQ with the next month's reports. Sample SAR and PSHR report Public Service Honor Roll - PSHR reporting includes ARES, NTS, and other public service activities. Traffic handlers are encouraged to report their PSHR activity to the STM along with the SAR report. Click on this link to learn how to count points for PSHR: PSHR Description
Gary K2GW has developed a PSHR worksheet in Excel for keeping track of your points - makes the end of the month reporting a snap.
Official Relay Station - League members can obtain an appointment as an ORS by contacting your Section Traffic Manager. An ORS appointee makes a commitment to participate in traffic nets and handle messages according to proper procedures. An ORS is also expected to make a monthly Station Activity Report (SAR) to the STM in order to maintain and renew the appointment. ORS Description You may also aspire to become a Net Manager. Net Manager Description
Net Manager Activity Reports - Net Managers of each of the section-level NJ traffic nets are requested to send a report of their net's activity at the end of each month to both the Northern NJ Section Traffic Manager (WB2FTX), and the Southern NJ Section Traffic Manager (KB2RTZ). If you hold an official NM appointment, then a monthly report is required. Managers of the VHF Local nets only need to send a report to your local STM. There is no specific format for these reports but at a minimum they should include the following: name of net, total number of messages listed (QTC), total number of messages passed (QSP), total number of stations checked in (QNI), total number of minutes in session (QTR), and total number of sessions held. In addition, you may wish to send optional data such as number of different check-ins, and percent of traffic passed, and any other news events about your net. Reports to KB2RTZ and WB2FTX must be received by no later than 11 PM on the 8th day of the following month.
Monthly STM Reports - The Section Traffic Managers send monthly reports to ARRL HQ, containing traffic totals for each of the Section and Local Nets, as well as SAR/PSHR totals for individuals. Click
HERE to see a historical archive going back to mid-2000. You can use this data to determine if you qualify for a PSHR certificate.New Jersey Traffic Handler Awards
- New Jersey traffic handlers are proud to recognize outstanding members of our nets, both HF and VHF, during the year. A nicely engraved plaque is presented to each recipient. Read more about Awards Info. Click here for photos of the award plaques and recipients. New Jersey Traffic Bulletin - A library of past issues of NJTB. We publish a Quarterly Review of all NJ Traffic Nets activities. Click here for the current issue. NTS Message Handling on Packet - The NTS also has a parallel network of digital systems for traffic forwarding and you may also participate. Click here to learn more. Also see "Intro to NTS Packet", a PDF file by KN6PE from the California ARES/RACES community.
Affiliated ARRL NTS Section and Local nets are maintained by Net Managers appointed by the Section Traffic Manager (STM). Liaisons between nets must be assigned in advance by the Net Manager or assigned ad-hoc by the Net Control Station for a particular session. Customarily liaisons are assigned by the “lower” net in the NTS structure, the exception being liaisons between parallel levels in different cycles which are assigned by mutual agreement between Net Managers.
The Official Relay Station (ORS)
appointment is available for stations wishing to become regular participants in
the NTS system. The ORS is expected to use best operating and engineering
practices, participate in the nets on a regular basis, and report activity to
their STM monthly. See the ORS requirements and the on-line application on the
ARRL web page at ORS
Appointment Description.
. PROTOCOLS : 11/30/16
The Basic Traffic Handling Voice and CW tutorials (BTH) on the (General Information section) provide protocol guidance for traffic handling. They also contain listings of the ARRL Precedences, Handling Instructions (HX codes) and the ARRL Numbered Radiograms.
See the ARRL PSCM, Appendix B, NTS
Methods and Practices Guidelines (MPG)
for the complete presentation of the NTS guidelines used for traffic handling
and net operations in SNJ for both the NTS and ARES® functions.
(The MPG is available on the ARRL web site at Methods
and Practices Guidelines.)
Public Service Communications Manual - Definitive information about the functions of NTS is contained in Section II of the ARRL PSCM. You can view it here. View NTS Manual View Complete PSCM
(The ARRL has lots of good information for prospective traffic handlers. You do not need to be an ARRL member to use the information.)
NTS Methods and Practices Guidelines - The working reference manual on traffic net and message handling procedures in the National Traffic System. This is the place to go if you want to know all the details. NTS-MPG
Net Directory - The ARRL publishes a Net Directory which lists all NTS nets and more. You can search the on-line version here. On-line Directory
Phonetic Alphabet - The ARRL publishes a Directory which lists all the proper way to sound the letter's On-Line Directory
Our Short Traffic Handling Tutorial - Short Traffic Handling INFORMAL CLASS THIS WILL GIVE YOU THE BACIS ON THE ART OF TRAFFIC HANDLEING
Printable Traffic Forms - THERE IS SEVERAL PRINTABLE NTS MESSAGE FORMS TO CHOOSE FROM
VIDEO LINK'S |
U.S Army Signal Corps Morse Code Lesson (Part 1)
U.S Army Signal Corps Morse Code Lesson (Part 2)
Traffic Handler Photos: See pictures of NJ traffic handlers, past and present, in the Photo Gallery.
More Interesting Items:
List of Net Members' Birthdays. Send them ARL FORTY SIX.
History of NJN Past Managers, 1948-today
History of NJPN, NJSN, NJM Past Managers
Famous Hams and ex-Hams List, by W5WWW
"The Art and Skill of Radio-Telegraphy" (PDF), (686 kB) by NØHFF (sk); Zipped WORD version (500 kB)
Phillips Code Dictionary (PDF) (1.3 MB), by W2GWS (sk). Very interesting reading, even if you don't plan to use the code. We also have a foldable Booklet PDF version (1.0 MB)
.License Plates: Amateur Radio license plates might be useful in an emergency. The way to get them in New Jersey is to call the Motor Vehicle Agency's Special Plate Unit at 1-609-292-6500 and request Amateur Radio Plate application form SPU-43.
SOME OTHER FUN THING'S I'V FOUND ON THE WEB |
Contemplating ARRL Life Membership
Public Service Honor RollWeather data from National Weather ServiceWeather data provided by National Weather ServiceCLICK ABOVE FOR THE WEATHER IN YOUR ZIP CODE |
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Radio Amateur Hero'S | |
Amateur Radio (full version) HD-1080p
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Working The 13 Colonies On Amateur Radio | |
Vintage 1944 Radio Operator Training: How to Send Morse Code (CW) by
Hand |
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YOUTH GETTING STARTED @ A VERRY YOUNG AGE |
LINKS TO RELATED SITES |
Links to Public Service Related Sites:
Links to Other Sections/States Web Sites: Useful information and training materials for traffic handlers can be found on other web sites. Please remember that local customs and procedures may be different than here in New Jersey. (They were all found with a Google Search.)
NTS Training Manual - courtesy of the Eastern Massachusetts Web Page. They also have other interesting traffic stuff.
CW Netiquette - by N5LF, another Texas resource
Basic Traffic Handlers' Course (PDF format) - As it's done in Tennessee
TEN-TEN INTERNATIONAL WORLD WIDE WEB | |
DXZONE GUIDE | DXZone Guide |
IF INTERESTED IN BEING A NET CONTROL STATION OR GIVE IT A TRY FOR NORTH JERSEY E-MAIL [email protected] OR SOUTH JERSEY E-MAIL [email protected] LIKE THE MARINES, New Jersey Traffic Handler's is looking ror a few good people to move up to Net Control status. Maybe you've already had some experience in calling another net. This is an excellent opportunity for you to gain some experience in keeping everything organized and moving along. Download the NCS Training Package , and dig in. Contact Dave WB2FTX OR STEVEN KB2RTZ and They will set you up for your first night calling A Net |
ALWAY'S WORKING ON SOMETHING
Traffic Nets Serving New Jersey |
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SNJ/NNJ Section Nets |
NJ Phone Net (NJPN), | 6:00 PM daily, & 9:00 AM Sunday | 3950 MHZ LSB | KB2RTZ STEVEN A BROOMHEAD NET MGR |
NJ CW Net (NJN) | 7:00 PM and {10:00 PM} (NOTE CLOSED) daily | 3.544 MHz CW | WB2VUH Robert F Weingaertner NET MGR |
Second Region Nets |
2RN | 3926 MHZ LSB (( TEMP FREQ 3926 TILL FURTHER NOTICE )) | DAILY | KB2QO NET MGR. |
2RN | 3565 MHZ CW | DAILY | WI2G NET MGR |
HF TRAFFIC NET'S
NYSPTEN NEW YORK STATE PHONE TRAFFIC EMERGENCY NET SEE SCROLL AT TOP OF PAGE | 3925 MHZ | DAILY 6 PM |
THIRD REGION NTS NET 3RN | 3.917 (3.913) | 4:00 PM local |
MEPN MARYLAND EMERGENCY PHONE NET | 3820 MHZ | 5:00 PM LOCAL |
WEST VIRGINIA PHONE NET | 3811 MHZ | 4:30 PM LOCAL |
Kentucky Phone Net | 3816 MHZ | 2300 Central Time |
CONNECTICUT PHONE NET | 3973 MHZ | 6:00 PM LOCAL |
New England Phone Net | 3945 MHZ | 8:45 AM SUNDAY |
North Carolina SSB Net | 3938 MHZ | 7:30 PM DAILY |
Vermont Net | 3975 MHZ | 7:30 PM DAILY |
4 TH REGION EARLY NET | 7222 MHZ | 1:45 PM DAILY |
4 TH REGION LATE LATE | 7222 MHZ | 3:30 PM DAILY |
VIRGINIA PHONE NET EARLY - LATE SESSION | 3947 MHZ | 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM |
VIRGINIA LATE NET - EVENING SESSION | 3947 MHZ | 10:00 PM DAILY |
Eastern Area Nets LOCAL
SINGLE SIDE BANDS ( SSB) | ||
EAN EASTERN AREA NET | 2:30 PM DAILY | 7.222 MHZ LSB |
MORES CODE (CW) NET | 2:30 PM Sat-Sun | 3.575 MHz LSB |
OTHER HF NET'S
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ARRL EASTERN NEW YORK SECTION
ENY TRAFFIC NET'S
A BIG THANKS TO MY FRIEND BRUCE WA3AFS FOR ALL HIS HELP WITH MY WEB SITE TO VIEW NYSTPEN WEB SITE CLICK HERE |
Eastern Area Net | LSB | 7.222 | 2:30 PM { NET NEW TIME } | DAILY | W8YS NET MGR |
Eastern Area Net | CW | 3565 | 14:30 ET | SAT-SUN | WI2G NET MGR |
Eastern Area Net | CW | 3565 | 20:30 ET | DAILY | WI2G NET MGR |
REGION #1
&
REGION # 2
Western District Net | FM | 145.170- | 18:30 ET | SAT-SUN | |
Western District Net | FM | 145.170- | 21:30 ET | DAILY | |
CAPATAL DISTRICT NET | FM | 147.300 + ECHOLINK NODE # 6269 | 20:30 ET | MON-FRI | N2LEN-R |
CAPATAL DISTRICT NET | FM | 145.17 - ECHOLINK NODE # 618264 | 20:30 ET | SAT-SUN | N2TY-R |
NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY | CW | 3565 | 19:45 ET | DAILY | WI2G MGR. |
REGION # 3
Maryland Emergency Phone Net | LSB | 3820 MHZ | 5:00 PM | DAILY | W3YVQ | |
Maryland Emergency Phone Net | CW | 3577 MHZ | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | DAILY | N3IJJ | |
MARYLAND EMERGENCY NET INFO PAGE | WWW.ARRL-MDC.NE | 12/26/16 | ||||
EASTERN PA TRAFFIC NET | LSB | 3917 MHZ | 6:00 PM | DAILY | ||
3 RD REGION TRAFFIC NET | LSB | 3918 MHZ | 4:00 PM | DAILY | ||
DELEWARE PHONE NET | LSB | 3905 MHZ | 6:30 PM | MON-FRI | ||
DELEWARE PHONE NET | LSB | 3905 MHZ | 6:00 PM | SAT-SUN | ||
REGION 3 | CW | 3917 MHZ ALT 3913 | 4:00 PM | DAILY |
REGION # 4
SOUTH CAROLINA TRAFFIC NET | LSB | 3915 MHZ | 7:00 PM | DAILY | |
SOUTH CAROLINA SSB NET | LSB | 3938 MHZ | 7:30 PM | DAILY | |
NORTH CAROLINA PHONE NET EVENING | LSB | 3923 MHZ | 6:30 PM | DAILY | |
4 TH REGION EARLY | LSB | 7222 MHZ | 1:45 PM | DAILY | KD4EAQ NET MGR |
4 TH REGION LATE | LSB | 7222 MHZ | 3:30 PM | DAILY | KD4EAQ NET MGR |
VIRGINIA PHONE NET | LSB | 3947 MHZ | 4:00-6:00 PM | DAILY | KD4EAQ NET MGR |
VIRGINIA CW NET | CW | 3568.5 MHZ | 7:00 PM | DAILY | KD4EAQ NET MGR |
NORTH CAROLINA PHONE NET MORDING | LSB | 3927 MHZ | 07:45 AM | DAILY | KD4EAQ NET MGR |
REGION # 5
Oklahoma Training Net | CW | 7.1206 | 1720 CT | Daily |
Texas State CW Net | CW | 3.541 | 1900 CT | Daily |
Texas Slow Net (Training) | CW | 3.552 | 2000 CT | Daily |
Texas State CW Net | CW | 3.541 | 2200 CT | Daily |
REGION # 6
Sixth Region Net | LSB | 7275 MHZ | 1530 PT | TTh | K6DKU |
Northern California Net | CW | 3533 MHZ | 1900 PT | DAILY | WB6UZX |
Southern California Net | CW | 3537 MHZ | 1900 PT | MON-FRI | KI6BHB |
Sixth Region | CW | 3575 MHZ | 1945 PT | Daily | K9JM |
San Diego County Traffic Net | FM | 146.73- PL 107.2 | 2000 PT | TThSa | KD6YJB |
Los Angeles Traffic Net | FM | PAPA | 2030 PT | TTh | W0RJA |
Northern California Net | CW | 3.533 | 2100 PT | Daily | WB6UZX |
Southern California Net/VHF | FM | 146.385+ PL 146.2 | 2100 PT | MWF | KI6BHB |
Sixth Region Net | CW | 3.575 | 2130 PT | Daily | K9JM |
REGION # 7
Washington State Net | CW | 3.563/7.038/1.818 | 0730 PT | Daily | N7YRT |
Montana Traffic Net | LSB | 3.910 | 0030 UTC | Daily | KB7PJH |
Washington State Net | CW | 3.563/7.038/1.818 | 1845 PT | Daily | N7YRT |
Idaho Farm Net | LSB | 3.937 | 0200 UTC | Daily | N7KFL |
Seventh Region Net | CW | 3.560/7.042/1.860 | 1930 PT | Daily | W7IZ |
Idaho Montana Net | CW | 3.572/7.043 | 0300 UTC | Daily | AI7H |
Seventh Region Net | CW | 3.560/7.042/1.860 | 2130 PT | Daily | W7IZ |
REGION # 8
Eighth Region Net LSB 7235 KHZ 1345 & 1530 EST DAILY |
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Ohio Single Side-Band Net | LSB | 3.972.5/3.968 MHZ | 1030 ET | Daily | WB8SIQ |
Eighth Region Net | LSB | 3.865/7.235 MHZ | 1230 ET | Daily | |
Eighth Region Net | LSB | 3.865/7.235 MHZ | 1630 ET | Daily | |
Ohio Single Side-Band Net | LSB | 3.972.5/3.968 MHZ | 1615 ET | Daily | WB8SIQ |
Ohio Slow Net | CW | 3.535.5 MHZ | 1800 ET | Daily | |
QMN- The Michigan Net | CW | 3.563/7.063/1.812 MHZ | 1830 ET | Daily | K8AE |
Northwest Ohio ARES Traffic Net | FM | 146.610- PL 103.5 | 1840 ET | Daily | N8TNV |
Buckeye Net | CW | 3.577 MHZ | 1845 ET | Daily | |
Ohio Single Side-Band Net | LSB | 3.972.5/3.968 MHZ | 1845 ET | Daily | WB8SIQ |
Miami Valley Traffic Net | FM | 146.640- PL 123.0 | 1900 ET | Monday | |
Michigan Traffic Net | LSB | 3.953/1.982 MHZ | 1900 ET | Daily | WB8WKQ |
Central Ohio Traffic Net | FM | 146.970- PL 123.0 | 1915 ET | Daily | W8ARR |
Eighth Region Net | CW | 3.530 MHZ | 1945 ET | Daily | |
Eighth Region Net | CW | 3.530 MHZ | 2130 ET | Daily | |
Buckeye Net | CW | 3.577 MHZ | 2200 ET | Daily |
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MAINE STATE TRAFFIC NET | LSB | 3940 MHZ | 1700 ET | MON-SAT | |
Maine Emergency Communications Net | LSB | 3940 MHZ | 1800 ET | SUNDAY | |
Maine Public Service Net | LSB | 3940 MHZ | 0900 EST | SUNDAY | |
New Hampshire | LSB |
3.945 MHZ 7.273 |
SATURDAY | ||
Vermont/New Hampshire Traffic Net | CW | 3.539 MHZ | 1700 EST | DAILY | |
Vermont Green Mountain Net | LSB | 3.933 MHZ | 1700 EST | Mon.-Sat | |
Vermont Phone Net | LSB | 3.934 MHZ | 0900 EST | Sun. | |
Vermont Phone Emergency Net | LSB | 3.976 MHZ | 0800 EST | Sun | |
Vermont Phone Traffic Net | LSB | 3.857 MHZ | 1930 EST | DAILY |
REGION # 9
Indiana Traffic Net | LSB | 3910 | 0830 ET | Daily | WA5LOU |
Indiana CW Traffic Net | CW | 3535 | 0930 ET | Daily | W9ILF |
Badger Emergency Net | LSB | 3986 | 1200 CT | Daily | |
Wisconsin SSB Net | LSB | 3985 | 1700 CT | Daily | |
Indiana Traffic Net | LSB | 3940 | 1800 ET | Daily | WA5LOU |
Indiana Slow CW Net | CW | 3535 | 1900 ET | Daily | WA9VBG |
Indiana CW Traffic Net | CW | 3535 | 2000 ET | Daily | W9ILF |
REGION # 12
EASTERN CANADA |
EASTERN CANADA | LSB | 3745 | 4PM | TUE, WED, THUR |
HAM RADIO SOFTWARE
JARTE NTS MESSAGES | WWW.JARTE.COM/FEATURES.HTML |
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WA1STU | ||
HAM CLOCK | http://www.alpinesoft.com/ashamclock.html | STEVE | KB2RTZ | TELL'S YOU UTC TIME OR ZULU TIME | |
AIRLINK EXPRESS | http://www.airlinkexpress.org/ | FOR TELETYPE DIGITAL SOFTWARE | |||
CHIRP | http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home | PROGRAMING SOFTWARE FOR HT OR MOBIEL RADIO'S | |||
E-QSL | https://www.eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm | ELECTRONIC QSL CARD | |||
D-RAT'S | http://www.dstarinfo.com/drats.aspx | D STAR DIGITAL SOFTWARE | |||
DXVIEW | http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxviehttp://www.dstarinfo.com/drats.aspxw/ | ROTOR CONTROL SOFTWARE | |||
ECHOLINK | http://www.echolink.org/ | CONNECT TO REPEATERS OR STATIONS ALL OVER THE WROLD | |||
EIBI | http://ergo.fallows.ca/wp/sdm_downloads/eibi-database/ | SHORT WAVE LISTINING OVER THE INTERNET | |||
FL DIGI |
https://sourceforge.net/projects/fldigi/ |
Ham Radio Digital Modem Application | |||
FREE DV | https://freedv.org/ |
OPEN SOURCE AMATEUR DIGITAL VOICEWhere Amateur Radio Is Driving The State of the Art |
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JT65 | https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/ |
Weak Signal Communication Software |
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WJSTX | http://jt65-hf.com/downloads/ | Weak Signal Communication Software ORIGINAL VERSION | |||
NET LOGGER VER 3.1.5 | http://www.netlogger.org/ | program that can use the internet to transmit check-in NET'S | |||
WSPR | http://wsprnet.org/drupal/ | Weak Signal Propagation Reporter Network | |||
HRD DELUX | https://www.hamradiodeluxe.com/downloads/ |
Integrated Software for Logging, Rig Control, Digital Modes, Satellite |
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SDR | SDR.EU | SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO REMOTE CONTROL
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MORE HAM RADIO SOFTWARE
Software | License | Operating Systems | Category |
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CW Skimmer | Proprietary | Windows | morse code decoding |
EchoLink | Freeware | Windows, iOS, Android | VoIP |
IRLP | Proprietary | Linux | VoIP |
Fldigi | GPL | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, FreeBSD | soundcard defined radio |
GNU Radio | GPL | Windows, macOS, Linux | software-defined radio and signal processing |
SDR-Radio | GPL | Windows | software-defined radio and signal processing |
WSJT | GPL | Windows, Unix, Unix-like | weak signal communication |
WSPR | GPL | Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Unix-like | weak signal communication |
HamSphere | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | VoIP, simulation |
SPLAT! | GPL | Windows, macOS, Linux | radio propagation modeling |
KLog | GPL | Windows, macOS, Linux | Logbook |
Ham Radio Deluxe | Proprietary | Windows 7 or later | Rig Control, Logbook, Digital Modes |
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TRAFFIC TRIVIA |
A trivia activity where trivia clues are distributed in radiogram format. Stations participate by sending trivia answers to the stations originating trivia traffic by way of the National Traffic System and by passing trivia traffic along to others.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Here is a random radiogram from our Trivia Traffic database to get you started. A new radiogram comes up every sixty seconds, so if you refresh/reload the page you'll see another trivia message here.
12181 R HXG 22 CORBETT, OR DECEMBER 18
THE PHARAOHS
WHICH EGYPTIAN PYRAMID STILL RETAINS
PART OF THE ORIGINAL GLEAMING
WHITE LIMESTONE QUERYLORI W3LOR
If you don't like this particular trivia topic, no problem. There are many others in our Trivia Traffic listings for you to choose from. But before you scroll down to the listings, much of the fun of trivia traffic is plugging the information from the trivia clue into your favorite search engine and reading a bit about the topic. That's right! You don't have to know the answer from memory to play.
Answering Trivia
Transmit your trivia answer to the originator by radiogram via the National Traffic System. Reference the message number and filing date of the trivia message in your answer. The originating station should reply by radiogram as to the correctness of your answer and may reply with additional clues if you are on the wrong track or need to be more specific.
The NTS usually wants a properly addressed radiogram, which includes mailing address and phone number. QRZ.com is a good source for address information and there are many phone databases on the Internet. The signature in the trivia traffic may contain return address information. Also, you might check the NTS operators list here on NTS Talk.
There are local traffic nets all over, some affiliated with NTS some not, but any traffic net should do. The operators on these nets are a helpful bunch and will be more than happy to help get your traffic into the system. If you simply cannot get on to a local net, try finding an NTS operator in your area and filing your radiogram with them. For information about the NTS, see the NTS question in the Q&A below.
Originating Trivia Traffic
Stations originating trivia traffic please note the following guidelines.
- Use a generic text of some sort in the addressee block. The trivia traffic listing here uses the trivia title as an addressee. Some originating stations get fanciful with the addressee block. Addressing to a specific addressee for transmission through the NTS is discouraged as reuse of such trivia traffic by other participants may be confusing.
- Participating stations will need to be able to contact you by radiogram. To make it easy to address traffic to you, you can place addressing information in the signature of your trivia traffic. You might also consider creating an entry in our NTS operators list here on NTS Talk and putting the information there. You might consider having answer traffic addressed for routing to the local net you operate on. In any case, be sure to provide enough information to route properly through the system.
- Leeway on trivia answers is totally at your discretion. You should respond by radiogram as to correctness of the answer. You might consider providing progressively more revealing clues in your responses to incorrect or incomplete answers to encourage additional answer traffic.
Questions and Answers
If you have questions which are not addressed by the information on this page please drop me an email or post your question in the comments section below.
Q. I sent my trivia answer radiogram and I haven't received a reply. What's up?
Q. Trivia traffic messages are radiograms. Can I send one to someone using the NTS?
Q. How about if I re-address a trivia traffic radiogram. Can I send it via the NTS then?
Q. I copied a trivia traffic message while listening in on a qso. Can I answer it and relay it to other stations?
Q. I don't know the trivia answer. Can I look it up or ask others for the answer?
Q. So what's all this NTS and radiogram stuff?
Traffic School
This is an NTS training session given by Kate K6HTN. It covers, in three parts, a general overview of the National Traffic System, specifics about message format, how to voice the message when sending, and how to operate on a directed traffic net.
These videos are from an older version of the Traffic School presentation. Power point for the most up to date version of the presentation are always available at
http://www.arrllax.org/index.php?page=national-traffic-service
RADIOGRAM
This is a real good way to send and practice filling out a radio gram form . It is a pdf format but the cool thing on this is you can fill it in and save it to send on a traffic net , very useful .
This is a real good way to send and practice filling out a radio gram form . It is a pdf format but the cool thing on this is you can fill it in and save it to send on a traffic net , very useful .
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT ROB K2UHF OR BLAKE KD2FQQ Purchasing a DMR radio. From the amount of people I heard on DMR repeaters and pod casts afterwards, it sounds like they were the popular item this year. For good reason, I picked up a Tytera MD-380 for a little over $100. It included the radio, battery, charging base, 2 antennas, programming cable, and software .
DMR stands for Digital Mobile Radio and is a standard published in 2005 that came from our friends in Europe. It is an open standard (publically available for adoption and modification) and widely adopted for commercial use. In practice manufactures have introduced proprietary features into DMR and created marketing buzzwords like MotoTRBO. With enough surplus hardware available in the market, the price dropped low enough for hams to adopt the standard and setup DMR repeaters. I have a lot to learn about how all this works. There aren't DMR repeaters in range of my QTH. Couple on the opposite side of town and to the south
For more in depth info visit the following web pages
To learn more about DMR visit the following web site for in depth info
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Propagation
This page contains a dynamic collection of propagation information gathered from many different sources. This data is extremely useful for ham radio operators and shortwave listeners to help determine whether or not long distance radio communications are possible.
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