The Georgia Traffic News Archive
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Georgia Traffic News-
from the Georgia Traffic Manager (STM)
Issue #2007-4
April 24, 2007
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Gentlemans Agreement for CW Nets
Most CW net traffic is passed off the net frequency, by moving the effected stations either up, or down.
In the case of GSN, our frequency of 3549 kHz, is located near the Florida CW Net, QFN, of 3547 kHz.
Several times recently stations from QFN would move up to handle traffic on the GSN/GTN frequcncy without listening, causing QRM and confusion.
I am happy to report that we have reached an agreement with QFN which will help to prevent this from happening.
As per the agreement, Net Control Stations from QFN will only move their stations DOWN in frequency from their net frequency.
GSN net control stations should move any QSYing stations UP in frequency.
Please do not sent any traffic handling stations DOWN, as this could potentially interfere with QFN and Florida net traffic.
Additionally, GTN and GSN net control stations, please move only UP from 3549, in the event that you need to move in frequency.
This mutual respect and courtesy, will allow smoother operations on our CW nets.
Thank you all for your help in the matter, especially the Net Manager in Florida, and the Net Control Stations in our neighbor state.
Activity Continues to Rise
We continue to observe an increase in all amateur radio activity.
Since the new rule change went into effect, hamfest attendance has increased by 25 percent,
club meeting activities have also increased, and of course participation in most nets is way up.
Additionally, exam activity at VE teams is at an all time high,
and study materials are often hard to find, as they are sold out.
Even our beloved CW band activity is way up!
This is an exciting time for amateur radio and we must meet the challange in the training of newcomers.
Get on board and enjoy the ride!
Fourth Region Net (4RN)
Our level of activity continues to improve in recently times.
We are still looking for more help in representing the Georgia Section, on 4RN.
Please help when you can.
Newly Revised Websites
Several Georgia Section Net websites have recently been improved and revised.
Georgia State Net (GSN) http://www.qsl.net/gsn/
Georgia Cracker Net (GCEN) http://groups.msn.com/GeorgiaCrackerClub/yourwebpage2.msnw
Georgia CW Training Net (GTN) http://ad4dx.com/gtn/
Southcars http://www.southcars.com/
Thank you all for your continued help and support of our Section Nets.
This newsletter is published by The Georgia Section Traffic Manager, Charles Pennington, K4GK
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Georgia Traffic News-
from the Georgia Traffic Manager (STM)
Issue #2007-3
March 20, 2007
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Net Participation
All of our section nets are reporting an increase in number of check-ins
(QNI) recently. Most of this increase is due to the addition of our new no code
General and Extra Class amateurs coming on board with HF activities.
It is exciting to see this new activity, as we welcome the newcomers to all
of our nets.
New Net Manager
Congratulations to Bill Tugend, N4VMC, as the new Net Manager of the Georgia
Cracker Net. Unlike most nets, the Georgia Cracker Net Manager is elected,
not appointed. Bill was elected at the meeting at the Dalton Hamfest.
The Georgia Cracker Net has a rich history, tracing its' roots way back to
the 1930's. The net made the move from AM to SSB operations during the
1960's. This net has provided much service to the amateur community and the public
as well. The actual name of the net is " Georgia Cracker Emergency Net."
The word emergency is not used on this net except when an actual emergency
operation is in progress to avoid any possibility of confusion.
The Crackers meet Monday through Saturday, at 7 AM, and on Sunday, at 8 AM,
on the frequency of 3995 kHz. An "early bird" pre-net often begins on
frequency as early as 5 AM.
Join them, when you can, and become part of "Georgia's oldest net."
Workhorses of NTS
Congratulations to Sid Hutchison, WB4GGS, on earning Brass Pounders League
(BPL) status in February for handling more than 500 messages during the month.
Sid is one of our many workhorses in the Georgia Section. There are many
within the section that go unrecognized, eventhough, day after day, and month
after month, they go about the business of continually checking into our nets
and handling traffic.
Congratulations to all of the workhorses, and thank you for all that you do.
HELP WANTED
We still have many openings for net representatives from Georgia to the
Fourth Region Net (4RN) Daytime. Please contact your Section Traffic Manager if
you can help out.
The net meets at 1:45 and again at 3:30 PM, on the frequency of 7243 kHz.
Tight spacing on 80 meter CW
It's whole new ballgame on 80 meter CW since the FCC ruling in December,
2006. Basicially, our CW band has been condensed from 250 kHz to only 100 kHz.
We must respect all users on the band as we go forward.
Several times recently the frequency of 3549 kHz was busy with other users
during our regular net times. This heavy usage mainly occurs on the weekends
particularly contest times.
We respect these other users by simply moving up (or down), in 500 Hz steps
to find a clear frequency for GTN, or GSN. If we don't find the CW net on
frequency, tune around for us.
Congratulations and Thanks, to all for your support and participation on our
Georgia nets.
This Newsletter is published from time to time by Charles Pennington, K4GK,
Section Trafic Manager, Georgia Section, and is solely responsible for it's
content. If you choose to be dropped from this mailing lists,
please send an email to
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Georgia Traffic News-
from the Georgia Traffic Manager (STM) Issue #2007-2
February, 2007
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Net frequency moves go smoothly
The frequency move of GTN (CW), and GSN, to the new frequency of 3549 kHz went very smoothly. The move was necessary to get away from the National Calling QRP frequency, and the use of which was causing quite a sturr among QRP operators, and others as well.
(see, QST magazine, March, 2007, page 6 and 7 under "New Opportunities for every ham")
Please continue to help us spread the word of the move, especially to those who might not have internet capability.
New (CW) GTN Manager
Greg Tillman , N4VAD, has been appointed as the new Net Manager, of Georgia (CW) Training Net (GTN),
replacing Louie Handberry, KR4JI, who had served faithfully for several years.
New GTN (Midday) Manager
Charles Davis, WA4UJC,
has been appointed as the new Net Manager, of Georgia Traffic Net (Midday),
replacing Leon Kitchens, WU4C, who had served loyally for more than 14 years.
GTN (Midday) to stay on 3987.5 year round
Charles Davis, WA4UJC, announced that Georgia Traffic Net (Midday) will remain on 3987.5 kHz all year.
In the past, the net would move to 7243 KHz during the summer months,
but conditions have been very poor on 40 meters for the last couple of years.
"We are going to try, 75 meters all summer long this year," Charles Davis said.
Section Net Officials met at Dalton Hamfest
Your section net and traffic net officials met for a luncheon at Western Sizzlin Restaurant in Dalton on Saturday, February 24.
Several issues were addressed. Namely, how to encourage more and better coverage for the handling of traffic in the section.
Several ways were suggested, which will provide better training, and promote the handling of traffic on our various nets.
Hey Guys, It's gonna get better!
HELP WANTED
Please help with 4RN (daytime) cycle 2
The Georgia section is not doing well on attendance with 4RN cycle 2. In fact, we are dead last in the rankings.
If you can help out, please let your STM know. The net meets at 1:45 PM, and again at 3:30 PM, on 7243 KHz.
Nighttime 4RN (cycle 4), is getting better!
Our section is doing much better on nightime cycle four 4RN last month, with almost 100% participation.
Great job fellas!
Our goal is 100% participation on both 4RN cycle 2, and 4RN cycle 4.
Liason between nighttime 4RN/GSN and Georgia Traffic and Emergency Net
Early GSN net controls: please have a rep go to GTEN on 3983 kHz immediately after GSN, to pick up traffic going into cycle four 4RN.
Net assignments
Please let your STM know of your preference for assignments, as net control, and 4RN rep, in order that we can post a new duty roster on the website.
Thanks again for all that you do, for our nets and the National Traffic System.
DE K4GK AR N
This Newsletter is published from time to time by Charles Pennington, K4GK,
Section Trafic Manager, Georgia Section, and is solely responsible for it's
content. If you choose to be dropped from this mailing lists,
please send an email to
chask4gk@aol.com |
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