ARRL Illinois Section

In the last few days on 3905 kHz at noon CDT we conducted an informal “Wellness Net” and participation throughout the State was very promising. We (W9DSR, N9LQF, W9ZE et al) will continue holding the Net daily at noon for 30 – 40 minutes on 3905 kHz +/-. Drop by to share information, thoughts and concerns.

We will also have the ECHOLINK conference node WB0VTM-L NODE # 824404 ONLINE during the HF net on 3.905. People will hear all HF traffic and can make written comments via the message box on the bottom right corner of their screen. We also have permission to use the ECHOLINK IL-ECOMM Node # 339893 for additional coverage.

In the interest of opening up opportunities for digital users with other modes to be able to check in. Carlos, W9FE, will be on TG31171 (ILLINOIS LINK).

Other linking technologies are being explored.

Remember, the Illinois Sideband Net is held daily on 3905 at 18:00 Local.
We are in this together stay in touch please.

We’ve added a couple of new items. One is an excellent presentation on WinLink By Rich, KD9ANU. This second is a list of Illinois traffic nets. You can find both these items as dropdowns off the Public Service menu.

The 2020 Dayton Hamvention has been cancelled.

For more information see this site.

PLEASE READ AND SHARE

GUIDANCE FOR ARES MEETINGS:

EFFECTIVE NOW AND FOR THE NEAR TERM, ARES MEETINGS SHOULD BE VIRTUAL.

PLEASE USE VIDEO AND AUDIO CONFERENCE METHODS AS WELL AS RADIO NETS FOR YOUR MEETINGS- INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEETINGS AS NECESSARY FOR TRAINING AND MAINTAINING MEMBER CONTACT.

STAY SAFE AND WELL.

Dear Central Division Member,

Due to the extraordinary situations that are rapidly
evolving, the ARRL has created a new listing of Hamfests
and Conventions that are being cancelled or re-scheduled.
That information can be found at
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search/canceled

Just this evening, “the FCC has advised employees
that unless it is absolutely necessary for them to work
from the office because they cannot otherwise accomplish
their work, they should telework beginning tomorrow morning
until further notice. ” The full announcement can be found at;
https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-363007A1.pdf

73, Kermit Carlson W9XA

John Zelz, W9ZE; Jim Pitchford, N9LQF; and Bruce Talley, WA9APQ will assume ASEC duties for the purpose of enhancing HF operations for IL ARES as well as ‘regional’ coordination and cooperation activities in the North, Central, South areas. N9LQF will have the additional duty to liaise with IEMA.