There has been quite a bit of lightning action lately with the storms being tracked in real time.... go to http://www.lightningmaps.org/realtime?lang=en
It is also a good time to update your 72 hour emergency kit or house supplies as we are part way through the season.... re fresh the water supply, check batteries, and other necessities.
Have a good rest of the summer.
Doug VA3DLJ RAC CEC
Assistant Emergency Coordinator NBARC
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK
MAY 4 - 10 Theme: "I am ready. We are ready."
Check your ready kits, charge your batteries, and gather the 72 hour supplies.
STORM SEASON IS UPON US FOR THE NEXT 2 MONTHS.
Check EMO at http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/beprepared/beprepared.html
Thanks, Doug
VA3DLJ RAC CEC
NBARC - AEC Training
"THIS IS A SIMULATION TEST EXERCISE: CALL IS UP 1.5 HOURS FROM NOW
TO ALL AVAILABLE HAMS WHO NOW HAVE HF, VHF, OR UHF EQUIPMENT THAT WILL SUPPORT THIS SITUATION, AND TIME YOU CAN GIVE TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS BECAUSE OF THIS EMERGENCY. A FULL DESCRIPTION WILL BE GIVEN WHEN YOU REPORT TO THE NBARC COMMAND CENTRE BEING SET UP IN THE SW CORNER OF THE SEARS PARKING LOT NORTHGATE MALL.
The past Field Day weekend was a fantastic experience for all participating. Special thanks go to each one of you, and especially to Paul, Bruce, and Bill for their special efforts in making it such a success. Everyone there helped make this a very successful event in some way.
There was lots of comradery and fun, with many radio contacts being made across North America. Each person had the opportunity to get on the air or log the call. The food was super thanks to Bill, chef extrordinaire.
Field day weekend is here. Some last minute reminder/needs.... bring a coffee mug to save on the recycle/garbage stuff.
Also, any extra long 110v extension cords, and any lengths of coax with connectors to act as extensions will be greatly appreciated. We will need to run a few hundred feet in each case.
Looking forward to a good weekend... see you soon.
73
Doug
We are really looking forward to a great weekend! The weather appears to be promising fair conditions, and the bands are not too bad, although 80 seems a bit ‘rocky’ during the day.
The menu is set for a relaxed BBQ style campout time:
Saturday lunch - BBQ - hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken burgers etc.
Saturday supper - BBQ chicken, potato, grilled vegetables, salad.
Saturday overnight snacks - fruit, cookies, coffee, etc. and leftovers.
Sunday breakfast - bacon or sausages, eggs/cheese/onions/peppers chef special
Sunday lunch - same as Saturday lunch.
More confirmed participants are welcome/needed. There are only 6-9 members at a time on site as indicated at last night's meeting, and we were hoping to see more there for blocks of time.
