REQUEST WIDEST DESSIMINATION ON YOUR NETS-
MARS COMEX 21-4 OPENS ON NOV 2ND AND RUNS THRU THE 4TH. 60 MTR INTEROP NETS WILL BE HELD TWICE EACH DAY –
ONCE AT 10AM EASTERN THEN AT 7PM EASTERN ON CHANNEL 2 WITH CHANNEL-4 AS THE ALTERNATE .
NETS WILL BE MULTI MODE USING VOICE, OLIVIA 8/500 1000HZ WATERFALL AND MT-63 1K LONG 1000HZ ON WATERFALL
NETS WILL RUN FOR ONE HOUR. ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK IN AS TIME PERMITS-
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO INTERFACE WITH MILITARY STATIONS-
THANKS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION-
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SET Event – Saturday, 11/30/21
The upcoming SET event on Saturday is an adjunct event that was developed after our Illinois SET was put into place. A couple of surrounding states indicated that they would be willing to participate in a multi-state event. However, due to our date being October 2, they would be unable to participate on that day because of previous events being already scheduled. We agreed to work with them to help them sculpt an event similar to what we did that they could use on a local basis as well as expand it to include neighboring states.
To be clear, we were not leading the charge on this event. Our expectation was, and continues to be, minimal participation from the Illinois Section. If you wish to participate, please do. If not, no harm, no foul.
Our understanding is that at least one of the states is still having meetings to finalize their participation. So many details are not available. What we have confirmed so far: HF frequencies – 3900 +/- kHz (SSB)/ 3538 (CW), WiresX 43833 (D10 Indiana), and Echolink K9SEB (692641).
John Zelz W9ZE
SET Chair
Strong SET Turnout In Illinois a Guide for Future Exercises
With some 150 ham radio operators from across the state participating in the Illinois Section Simulated Emergency Test (SET),on October 2, 2021, coordinators Robert Littler (W9DSR), Illinois Section Emergency Coordinator and John Zelz (W9ZE) the Assistant SEC who ran the Saturday morning exercise, termed it “a resounding success.”
The SET, from 8 a.m. to Noon. Central Time. began with a general “Wellness Net” from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.. to encourage participation from all areas of amateur radio, extending beyond those with an interest in the SET that was geared to those who participate in Amateur Radio Emergency Service activities throughout the year. Approximately 150 HF/VHF/UHF/Echolink stations checked in during the “Wellness Net” from 8 to 9 a,m, CDT. The SET HF Net ran from 9 a.m. to Noon CDT with more than 50 stations checking in. There were also 45 VHF/UHF stations with formal traffic. The individual ARES Districts reported a similar number of VHF/UHF stations with traffic.
“We were extremely pleased with the response in this modified exercise that followed one we did in the spring, part of an ongoing effort to hone the system used to train amateur radio operators in the event of a catastrophic emergency in Illinois and their interaction with counterparts in nearby states,” said Zelz.
Plans are already in motion for a spring 2022 version of the SET to further expand and enhance the exercise’s operating efficiency.
Illinois SET a Success!
The Illinois Section Simulated Emergency Test (SET), held on October 2, 2021 between the hours of 8AM and Noon CDT was an resounding success. The SET began with a general “Wellness Net” from 8 AM to 9 AM. The goal of this net was to encourage participation from all areas of amateur radio, extending beyond those with an interest in the SET. Approximately 150 HF/VHF/UHF/Echolink stations checked in during the “Wellness Net” from 8 to 9 AM CDT.
The SET HF Net ran from 9 to Noon CDT with more than 50 stations checking in. There were also 45VHF/UHF stations with formal traffic. The individual ARES Districts reported a similar number of VHF/UHF stations with traffic.
Plans are already in motion for a spring version of the SET to further enhance operating efficiency.
Illinois ARES SET, HF Net, and 60M Check this weekend
The Illinois Section SET will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021, between 8 AM and Noon CDT. At 8 AM CDT there will be a “Wellness Net” on 3905 kHz and EchoLink on node# 824404 (WB0VTM-L) for one hour preceding SET activities.
The ICS-205a Frequency List for the exercise can be found here.
The complete PowerPoint slide deck explaining the exercise, including the list of District Contact Stations, is here.