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HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH BEARS .....
BEARS email address: BEARS@BurbankCDV.org
NEXT BEARS MEETING -- VISITORS WELCOME!
When: Wednesday September 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Where: Burbank Fire Training Center
1845 N. Ontario St.
Burbank, CA
(1/2 block north of corner of Victory & Ontario;
Ontario is between N. Hollywood Way & Buena Vista)
Subject: Special field radio drill using alternating frequencies:
drill designed by Wanda Penner KG6GTA
NEXT BEARS NET -- VISITOR CHECK-INS WELCOME!
When: Monday August 31, 2009
Freq: 446.860 MHz (KC6LOL/R), PL 123.0 Hz, negative offset
Operator: Wanda Penner KG6GTA
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M E S S A G E S F O L L O W
For Week of 8/24/2009:
((1)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE Disaster Communications Service (DCS)
((2)) DCS DISTRICT 12 - CRESCENTA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION
((3)) LOCAL (BURBANK) BEARS
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((1)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE Disaster Communications Service (DCS)
MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 8/24/2009:
*** THE WEEKLY MESSAGES CAN ALSO BE VIEWED AT
HTTP://LACDCS.WORDPRESS.COM ***
The LACDCS.COM email address is no longer valid. Please use
www.lacdcs.org or www.lacdcs.wordpress.com instead.
DCS Quarterly Training scheduled for Saturday August 1 has been
delayed to Saturday November 7.
You can also view Countywide DCS messages at www.lacdcs.org.
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Routine: 08/21/2009, 1624 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
We would like to thank all the members who responded to the Poll
regarding Twitter. After the many responses, it has been determined that
Twitter will not meet our needs. Thank you for your input and comments
which assisted us in making this decision.
[EOC1]
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Routine: 08/24/2009, 1437 hours
To: All Members
From: Koichi Soyano, B001
The East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade will be held on
Sunday, September 6 from 0900 to 1500 hours. If you are available to work
this detail, the help would be greatly appreciated. This is a fun event, will
give you a chance to work with members from all over the county, and to
gather a few hours. Anyone wishing to assist with this event, please
contact me at B001@lacdcs.org.
[EOC2]
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Routine: 08/24/2009, 1052 hours
To: Staff and DCO’s
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
Staff: Please remember to turn in your monthly hours to me by the 5th of
each month.
DCO’s: Please make sure that the accumulated hours (from beginning
of membership to 2009) for each member, is referenced on the Quarterly
Report. There should be a reference to the number of hours for the current
year along with hours to date. Beginning in October, this information will be
required. Not only is the information turned in to LASD but it is used in
other reports throughout the year.
[EOC3]
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Routine: 08/03/2009, 1402 hours
To: All Members
From: Executive Staff
The following is a schedule of upcoming events:
August 24 - Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, District 12, Crescenta Valley
August 24 - SWACS Monthly Net, 2000--2100 hours, WA6ZTR
August 25 - Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 hours
August 31 - Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, District 5, Temple
September 1 - Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 hours
September 7 Labor Day, County Holiday, No Net
September 8 Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 hours
September 9 Bears Meeting, 1900 hours, http://burbankcdv.org/BEARS/
September 14 Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, District 15, Pico Rivera
September 15 Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 hours
[EOC4]
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[End of DCS Countywide Messages]
((2)) DCS DISTRICT 12 - CRESCENTA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION
MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 8/24/2009:
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
The renewal process has been quite an undertaking. As you know the
process is not as simple as it had been in the past. Our ability to print ID’s
and then turn around and issue them in a timely manner is not what it used
to be. Many of the processes handled in house by DCS have been taken
out of our hands. Even though your renewal packets were submitted by the
deadline, there were a few rather large stumbling blocks. Not only was
there a bottleneck outside of DCS, but there were and continue to be issues
with the Livescans. We understand this is very frustrating and are feeling
exactly the same as you. Please note that the Exec. Staff has been trying
to get this process moving along but we are just as frustrated as you.
[EOC1]
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To: All members
From: Mike Farrell
Please submit your commitment to assist with the Monday night net. Time
on duty at the CVS station is 1845 hours and you will be done by 2000 hours.
This is an excellent time to become familiar with the station and practice
communicating on the net. The time spent counts towards your hours
requirement. New members are encouraged to attend and become familiar
also. Please email Mike Farrell, M-001 at farrell075@aol.com.
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Routine: 08/24/09, 1200 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Thanks you to M-076 Gary Jaegers and M-077 Mearl Jaegers for helping
with the District 12 net last Monday. All members should take time to
assist on a Monday night to sharpen your skills should you be called to
help when required in an emergency. Please contact Mike Farrell, M-001 at
farrell075@aol.com for your turn at the net.
[CVS-1]
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Routine: 08/24/09, 1210 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
The following members checked into last Tuesday’s noon net:
M-032 KA6DXR
M-071 KG6GTA
M-109 WA6KYC
M-127 KE6AYI
M-199 WB6NCT
M-221 K6EJC
We were the number one in check-ins for District stations and only got
beat by Staff Officers. Let’s keep it up for the noon net on 08/25/09.
Remember, you can check in from 1130 to 1300 hours.
[CVS-2]
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Routine: 08/24/09, 1225 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Disasters happen – Be prepared. Radios, batteries, go bags, and water
should be at the ready.
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Routine: 08/24/09, 1230 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
We have been asked again this year to support LASD, L.A. County Fire
Department and Glendale Fire in the annual “Play It Safe Program.” It will
be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Verdugo Hills Hospital.
The expo is from 1000 to 1500 hours. DCS will help to host the Crescenta
Valley station’s mobile command post. This will be an excellent opportunity
to discuss DCS and amateur radio to all guests and visitors. We developed
a great working relationship with the various departments and with the
community during the recent Evacuation Drill. I am sure you will agree that
this is an important opportunity for us. Please plan to attend all or part of this
event and help show what DCS is all about. PLEASE SAVE THE DATE:
09/26/09
[CVS-3]
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Routine: 08/24/09, 1300 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
It is fire season. Make sure you read your emails and the www.lacdcs.or
website daily for any important or emergency messages.
[CVS-4]
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[End of DCS District 12 Messages]
((3)) LOCAL (BURBANK) BEARS MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 8/24/2009:
Here are this week's messages:
Upcoming BEARS Net Control Operators:
08/31/09 BEARS Net - Wanda Penner KG6GTA
09/07/09 No Nets - Labor Day Holiday
09/14/09 BEARS Net - Operator Needed
09/21/09 BEARS Net - Operator Needed
09/28/09 BEARS Net - Operator Needed
As an experiment, last week's net was conducted on N6MQS/R
448.540 R 123.0 encode/decode. (BEARS Alternate repeater). We linked it
to the primary BEARS repeater 446.860 R 123.0 for those people who may
not have been advised of the change. The N6MQS repeater is atop Verdugo
Peak and has much larger coverage than the BEARS machine does. As a
result, we plan to utilize both repeaters in the future. Please make sure you
have both frequencies programmed in your radios.
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In support of DCS, BEARS members Wanda Penner KG6GTA and Dave
Schoch KI6UCK are helping with the DCS Countywide Net conducted tonight
(8/24/09) at Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station. Part of our agreement with
DCS is to help conduct the DCS nets at Crescenta Valley Station. Contact
Mike Farrell at Farrell075@aol.com to schedule your night.
Everyone needs to be proficient as net controller, it is not difficult, it just
takes practice! Please volunteer for open dates during roll call.
For additional on air net control training, consider monitoring the ARES Net
Monday nights at 9pm on the DARN System. DARN 4 (Verdugo Peak):
445.280 R 100.0 PL. For information about DARN system, go to
www.DARN.org.
Consider taking the ARRL AREC (Amateur Radio Emergency
Communications) Level 1 Course (EC-001). Cost is $50 for ARRL members,
$85 for non members (join ARRL and save!). Class begins September 4 and
ends October 30. Go to www.arrl.org/cce/courses for more information.
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The Angeles Crest 100 run is Saturday September 19/Sunday September
20. Amateur radio operators are needed for several check points throughout
the course which starts in Wrightwood and ends at Loma Alta Park in
Pasadena. Go to www.ac100.com for more information. BEARS Eric
Christensen and David Schoch will be working at the Chilao check point.
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Congratulations to Alex McGregor K9AKM and David Schoch KI6UCK on
their promotions to BEARS Assistant City Radio Officer Operations (Alex)
and Assistant City Radio Officer Administration (David). David will also be
PSJMC Operations Officer. Joe Dunn KF6MHL has retired as Assistant
City Radio Officer but remains active with the BEARS. Thank you for all
your help and guidance!!
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ARES LAX is offering a General License upgrade class at Valley
Presbyterian Hospital, 15107 Vanowen St., Van Nuys (just east
of Sepulveda). 8 sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 to 9 pm. August
18, 20, 25, 27, Sept 1, 3, 8, 10. RSVP to Armando KI6TAA at
KI6TAA@Gmail.com. Coming soon: Amateur Extra License and GROL
Commercial License classes.
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The next ARES LAX district meeting is Saturday September 5 at 0800 hrs
at Valley Presbyterian Hospital.
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The American Red Cross Glendale Chapter is constantly offering First
Aid/CPR courses. For more information, go to www.arcglendale.org.
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CONGRATULATIONS to Dave Greenhut N6HD for winning the election for
ARRL South Western Division Section Manager. He beat long time
Section Manager Phineas Icenbice for re-election. Recently, Dave has been
ARES LAX North West District Emergency Coordinator
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The 2009 Annual ARRL SET (Simulated Emergency Test) is October 3-4.
For more information on the 2008 SET, see QST July 2009 issue, pg 72-75.
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Check your CDV membership card; if it is due for renewal, call the City Live
Scan office at 818 238-5340.
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Remember to keep hydrated (DRINK WATER!!) on warm days. An emergency
responder is of no use when they become the victim.
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Don't forget to join us at BEARS Coffee Social at Starbucks next to Bob's
Big Boy on Riverside Dr. from approximately 5pm to 7pm on Wednesdays.
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Thank you to Bill Smith N6MQS for allowing BEARS to use the 448.540
MHz repeater.
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Here is the BEARS calendar for the rest of 2009. Plan to attend every month.
Important training will be featured at each meeting. All interested persons
are invited to attend.
BEARS Calendar 2009
9 September Special field radio drill using alternating frequencies:
drill designed by Wanda Penner KG6GTA
7 October To be determined
18 November Joint CDV/BEARS holiday party
December No meeting
Each meeting will contain a small presentation on one of these topics;
Programming a radio, Correct radio protocol, and Questions from the FCC
test database.
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CDV Steering Committee has come up with a list of FEMA IS courses that
they recommend for additional training and for the pending new ‘Intermediate’
and ‘Advanced’ CDV membership levels.
Intermediate Level
IS-55 Household Hazardous Materials
IS-292 Disaster Basics
IS-317 Introduction to CERT
Advanced Level
IS-240 Leadership & Influence
IS-241 Decision Making & Problem Solving
IS-242 Effective Communications
Other classes and topics are being considered and added to the course list.
Consider taking some of these online courses. Go to www.fema.gov for more
information or Google search the course number. Some members have already
completed several of these courses! Send copies of your FEMA transcript
to CDV Training Officer Erik Day at Erikjday@gmail.com.
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DCS renewals are in progress. If you are planning to renew your DCS
membership, make sure you have completed FEMA Courses IS100, 200,
700, 800. You also need to have logged atleast 48 hours for 2008. Renewal
forms need to be sent to Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station for Live Scan and
further background check. Persons wishing to remain as DCS members but
not meeting the above requirements will need to retake DCS Basic
Membership classes, etc. prior to becoming a member again.
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That's it for this week's messages.
73 Eric J Christensen K6EJC
Coordinator 17 – BEARS
K6ejc@att.net
818 599-6883