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In this picture it shows my home setup. Here are a few items I have. On the top of the desk for right to left: I have my Cannon BJC-4300 Printer, 3 Radio Shack Scanners, 2 are Hand Held units both having 50ch each. Below them is a 60 ch base unit which is programmed with all the local police and fire in the area. In the middle of the portables is my pager it receives e-mail's up to 50 charaters. With this pager I receive messages from the Skywarn Coordinator, Rob Macedo-KD1CY of upcoming events. Next to that is my Pager for Smithfield Emergency Management Agency. It is a Minator pager used by fire fighter for on call duties. But it was programmed for the EMA. Behind that is a charger for the portable unit which was it the van at the time of the photo. Next, is the CB radio some people may know it as the 11 Meter band. The radio is a Uniden Washington, this radio has 40ch and is modified for -40 below ch1 and +40ch above ch40. I have been in the CB hobby for about 15 years and I enjoyed it until recently when I found out about Ham Radio. That doesn't mean I will get rid of the CB. It has been a part of my life and always be. There is PoohBear on the computer tower and he is programmed by the PC. Poohbear is my 2 yr old daughter's toy but because it needs programing it is on the photo. Below Pooh is my computer it is an AMDK/6-2 400mhz with 128MB and a 12.6gig hard drive. I have purchase the PC from Tiger Direct and have had good luck ever since. On the Desk from right to left is my Kenwood DC Power Supply it is a 12amp supply but it has been modified so it could be more. Next is my Blackout Buster it is used for the PC and it has a Battery backup for about 30 minutes. I also use this for the radios when the power goes out. In front of this is my Ham Radio HT. It is a 2-meter radio (144-148mhz). The radio is an Icom IC T22a and I have owned it for about a year and doing great. The radio has 40ch memory but is able to get 80ch. This radio is also programmed for all of the local repeater in RI and MA. Last item is the Monitor for the PC it is a KDS 17" monitor. Well this is all for now I hope you have enjoyed everything.

Here we have my Mobile Communications Van it is a 1986 Dodge Caravan. I use this van for chassing storms with the help of the National Weather Service (NWS).. I also use this van for Public Service events and parades. In the state of RI you have to get a permit to use Amber lights for any reason. I realy enjoy chaseing storms and useing my hobby for public events. One of the things i really enjoy is helping with communications for cities and towns. With all the radio equipment in my van i don't even use the am/fm sterio. I would like to have more in the van but due to finacal problems i am unable to get what i would like. Some of the equipment i would like to get is a complete weather station and an onboard camera to record storms on video. As far as what i have for now take a peek at what i have now. In this pic you will see a rack of radios and starting from the top. Kenwood G707A 2m/440m Dual Bander, Radio Shack 100ch scanner, Marine Radio that i use to listen to the Coast Guard at Woods Hole MA and Providence RI. Next is a 100w Smith and Weson Siren that i use for parades and for Public Service events. Last is a 40ch CB that is currently not working but i do plan on replacing soon..

Here is a picture of a good friend's communications trailer. About three and half ago he was given the trailer, from a friend. His friend had it in his backyard and gave it to him. Within the year he started to build it. The reason he wanted a trailer is because during events like Martha's Vinyard DX-Pedition. The weather can get very bad and the tent has blown down in the past. Here is a little bit about the event. For six years running, and planned again for 2000, hardy BCRA/FRARC hams brave the elements and spend the weekend at Aquinah on Martha's Vinyard, running on portable power in a tent trying to give out another Island on the Air (NA046) point to other hams. Coincidentally, the event (Apirl 30-May 2) is held on the same weekend as the Massachusetts QSO Party contest. Last year, the crew was busy giving out the rare Dukes County. The W1ACT crew has placed first in the Multi-Operator category for the Massachusetts QSO party three years in a row. This year promises to be just as much fun (provided the wind and rain lives up to last year's furor)... On The bottom a picture of the lighthouse located at Aquinah on Martha's Vinyard just a few yards from our operating position.. We are quite open to the elements and whatever the Atlantic Ocean can throw at us for weather. Our operating position is located 180 feet above sea level and is basically surrounded by water on 3 sides. In the last 3 years we have experienced every type of weather imaginable. It has been challenging trying to set up portable towers and large tents in hight winds and driving. cold rain. Just beyond the light house you will find the very scenic clay cliffs. The Aquinah cliffs are sacred grounds for the Wamponoag Indian Tribe. The Trailer is also used for different contests the we have particapated in.

Here is an example of what Field Day is.Field Day \feeld day\ noun: 1) Competitive event where Amateur Radio operators set up radio equipment in the field to compete for score; 2) An event to test the readiness of Amateur Radio Emergency Communications; 3) A chance to meet new friends and test the limits of your favorite hobby. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Field Day Participants: Each year during the last weekend in June, thousands of amateurs descend on parks, malls, schools, and other venues to participate in the most popular on-the-air amateur radio events: Field Day. From the experienced old-timer to the fledgling newcomer to the hobby, Field Day offers something for everyone: satellites, packet, VHF, CW, Phone, RTTY, traffic handling, experimentation, contesting. If it is your interest, it has a place at Field Day. While listed as a contest, remember that the key element of Field Day is to test emergency preparedness. Annually, Field Day brings together the amateur community, local and state authorities, representative of the agencies we serve, and the general public in a national educational exercise. It serves as a once-a-year focal point to highlight the tremendous amount of time, efforts, and talents which hams contribute to the community. Besides the information provided in this package for preparation and publicity, remember to refer to the Field Day rules for forms, rules, and entry submission requirements. This information can be found at the Contest Branch Homepage or in the annual Field Day announcement, which appears in the May issue of QST. Remember that you have 30 days from the end of Field Day to submit your entry to the League. Don’t forget interesting photographs showing your group in action and your comments for the Soap-Box in QST. While all of the photos and comments can’t appear in the magazine, we are expanding the information available on the Web Page. This information package is put together to help the hundreds of local clubs and individuals prepare for a successful Field Day event. All of the materials in this package may be freely distributed and used to promote your club’s efforts. Public awareness is as important to Field Day as is testing your emergency preparedness. Please feel free to contact me at the League if you have Field Day questions. See you on-the-air during the fourth full weekend in June I hope you enjoyed all the info.