Apr 15, 2016
Final Plan : Chennai Hams CARES / ARSI National Field day 2016
http://www.arsi.info/contests/contestsnfd
The Chennai Amateur Radio Emergency Services group, CARES, is participating with details as given below
WHEN: Field day activity time between 12 Noon 16th April to 12 Noon 17th April.
Station setup and antenna Installation will be done from 15th April afternoon onwards
WHERE: Baker Farms, Anna Nagar, Thenpakkam village, Achrapakkam, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu 603301, a quiet village located about 100 Kms from Chennai. Land mark : Next to Aavin Parlour in NH 45 - Chennai Tiruchi Highway.
HOW: We invite the following type of participants
Visitors : Folks who want to visit the Field day either during 16th or 17th but will not be staying overnight.
Resident participant : Folks who will be participating for the full duration of field day with over night stay.
COST: No registration fee. We welcome donation to defray logistics cost. We also welcome sponsorship in any form like logistics cost, food / coffee.
FACILITIES
No food will be provided by organisers. Food purchased from a nearby hotel can be bought AT COST at the location. There are a few vegetarian hotels in a 3 Km radius
Resident participants HAVE to bring their own bedding material and will be provided shelter in the night in either shamiana setup in the mango grove or the guest house terrace. 3 rest rooms are available at the guest house.
Places of interest near by : (For combining as a family outing)
1. Thirumalai vayavoor Hill temple
2. Karunguzhi Hill temple
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FIELD DAY
3 complete stations DC to Daylight class HF/VHF/UHF Trans receivers with Computer logging and capable of operating all digital modes, with Internet Access, with provision for setting up 1 more station if sufficient interest exists. The location has reliable 3 phase power. We plan to have 2 Gensets and a number of 12 V batterys of 42 AH and 100 AH capacity and Inverter/UPS with similar battery capacity as backup power source
RIGS: TS 2000 HF/VHF/UHF Satellite station, Icom IC7000, Icom IC718, VU2ZAZ SDR HF Transreceiver
ANTENNAS : covering all 9 HF bands (80/40/30/20/17/15/12/10 Meter bands), Top Band ( 160m), VHF 6m and 2m and UHF 70 Cm Installed in a sprawling 35 ACRE Mango Grove
1. VU2ABS Hexbeam - 20/17/15/12/10/6 m band
2. Homebrew Spiderbeam covering 20/17/15/12/10 m band
3. Butternut Verticals covering 80/40/30/20/17/15/12/10/6 m band
4. Dipole/Inverted V for 40m/20m to be built and tuned insite as a training opportunity for the newcomer/inexperienced.
If sufficient volunteers are identified
1. Full size vertical for 80 with elevated radials
2. 160m Inverted L with elevated radials
3. 300 feet Beverage Antenna Low band RX antenna installed in 4 directions
4. VHF/UHF antenna for satellite working
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? WHAT CAN YOU LEARN/EXPERIENCE?
Opportunity to see a complete HF station with Best in class antenna's with antennas installed without any space constraint.
To be part of antenna assembly and installation
Install, configure and operate the following
1.Computer Transreceiver interface - Audio In/Out, CW, FSK, CAT
2. Contest Logging - N1MM software
3 Station management software - Ham Radio Deluxe - Last free version and DX Labs Suite which comprise of software for
3a. General QSO logging
3b Trans receiver CAT control
3c. Propagation prediction
3d. Award tracking - DXCC, CQ WAZ ...
3e. QSL management - LOTW, EQSL, Paper QSL
3f Rotator control
3g. Satellite pass prediction and tracking
3h. Digital modes
4. SDR Software, Hardware installation configuration and operating
4 Digital modes - CW, RTTY, PSK31, JT65, JT9, SSTV
Web resources for the modern ham : Like pskreporter.info dxsummit.fi reversebeacon.net LOTW Eqsl.cc
Clublog.org and many more ..
Have the opportunity to make atleast 1 QSO in every HF band and every mode.
Learn about propagation changes happening in a 24 hour period. More specifically Grayline propagation. Band opening/closing to all continents in various bands
How to make, install and tune a simple dipole?
Soldering PL259 connectors to RG213, RG58
Lots of youtube / webinar video's available for viewing and copying/sharing for home viewing
Installation do be done as a pre field day activity. During the field day operating period, rooster will be prepared such that all stations are operational fully making as many QSO's as possible conditions permitting. Remember Field day is ALL ABOUT OPERATING AND MAKING QSO's
INTERESTED?
Register your participation by filling the form in this link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RVu4QcRsBe3qSKbCEstCUZ3HvWYsIgOAJRGNOCBx-M0/edit?usp=sharing_eid&ts=570c40e0
Any additional info needed pls contact as below:
* VU2MOA-Mohan-9840023391
* VU2ABS-Aravind-9283155706
* VU3VWR-Raghav-9840974543
* Simplex VHF Frequency : 145.500
Mar 20, 2016
CARES (Chennai Amateur Radio Emergency Services) GROUP - Proposed ARSI 2016 Chennai Field Day
Date : 16th &
17th April (Saturday/Sunday) 2016
Venue: Baker Farms ,
Anna Nagar , Achrapakkam , Kanchipuram Dist (3 kms from Melmaruvathur Temple)
Below HAM’s joined the
planning meeting held at BR Mathsya T.Nagar on 20th March
Sunday
o VU2MOA
o VU2ABS
o VU2VAU
o VU3NKQ
o VU3VWR
o VU2CMR
o VU2DRK
o VU3GSL
· Below points discussed and decided as
follow-up action items:
o Organising Team formed ( Would need more
people to join/volunteer)
§ Chief
Co-coordinator / Overall Event Lead – Raghav (VU3VWR)
§ Technical
Team – Lead by Arvind VU2ABS / Deepan VU2DPN / Raghav VU3VWR + Others to
volunteer & support
· Responsible for all technical setup at field
day site as well as manning stations
· Proposed ideas / wish list discussed for HAM
Station setup at site for field day
o 2 x HF Low Band Stations
o 2 x HF High Band Stations
o 1 X JOTA Station HF
o 1 x VHF Station
o Satellite Radio / Digital
o Orientation session for new HAM’s / SWL's
between 4:00pm to 6:00pm on 16th Saturday
§ Logistics
& Operations – Lead by VU2MOA Mohan / VU3GSL + Others to volunteer
& support
· Responsible for all filed day related field
day site support arrangements
· Proposed ideas / wish list discussed for setup
at field site
o Transportation as of now each one takes care
of their own , car pooling can be planned closer to date
o Basic power supply
o Additional batteries as needed
o Provision for 3 to four stations across the 10
acre farm house
o Apart from one residential building ,
Shamiana’s to be setup suitably across the property
o Basic facilities for water / washrooms /
whatever available rooms - open areas for stay
o Food arrangements (To be paid at venue
individually need based)
§ Lunch
on 16th afternoon
§ Tea
/ Coffee 16th Evening
§ Dinner
on 16th Evening
§ Breakfast
on 17th Morning
§ Lunch
on 17th evening
o Proposal to have a basic registration fee of
Rs.100 for all participants including HAM’s/SWL’s.
o Organising team members decided to contribute
Rs.1000 each to Logistics team as advance fund
§ Event
communications / PR & Publicity / Media – Lead by VU3NKQ Vipin +
Others to volunteer & support
· Responsible for all event related email /
whatapp / other medium update communications
· Creating marketing material for event and
sharing it in all appropriate forums
· Releases to media and trying to also bring in
as many dormant HAM’s in Chennai together , new HAM’s , SWL’s to participate in
the event
Same recap also updates on
chennaihams.blogspot.com , would like all to contribute their ideas /
suggestions also and each of those sections we need more HAM's to volunteers on
which portions of Technical / Logistics & operations / PR & Publicity
can you join as a team members & support.
Let's all work together to make this and best
HAM field day event organised in Chennai in recent times.
Thanks & Regards
G.Vipin Shankar
Team Member
+91-9840873578
Mar 6, 2016
Chennai HAM's develop the first India/South Asia based WebSDR for HF bands
Information from SIARS CHENNAI.
Its great pleasure to announce that South Asia/India's first WebSDR service based in Chennai launched by SIARS on www.websdr.in . Currently HAM HF bands can be listened by HAM's/SWL's in a very simple easy to use web format.
This service in currently under testing and will soon be available to all from 13th March. The initiative's effort is to promote the hobby and homebrewing among the public , whoever wants to support the initiative pls take a minute to visit www.siars.org.in
Excellent efforts and congratulations to all those involved in the initiative which is a great contribution to the hobby.
Feb 13, 2016
Feb 12, 2016
Post Event Report : Chennai HAM support to Wipro Chennai Marathon 2015/2016
Rated among the top 5 Marathons in the country , from young
to old, the Wipro Chennai Marathon 2015 had enthusiastic participants from all
walks of life. Originally scheduled for December 13 last year, The Wipro
Chennai Marathon was postponed due to the Chennai floods.
The marathon paid tribute to the spirit of Chennai on Sunday,
January 31 with about 16,000 registered runners.
NGO Alert, Apollo Hospitals & physio company SPARKS were the
official medical partners for the event. Continuing the association which Chennai HAMS had
with Alert during the floods, they requested that HAMS provide EMCOM support to
the medical aid stations being planned.
With totally 16,000 people participating , the logistics were
mammoth . HAM team assessed overall and it was decided to setup as below
·
Base Control at CPT grounds where the marathon would finish
·
10 Mobile stations (named Alfa 1 to Alfa 10)
·
One Lead Car HAM
·
One Sweeper HAM
Basis same a detailed plan was laid out and executed.
On Marathon Day:
Since the race had to start very early at 4:00am on 31st
, HAM’s were asked to be at their positions by 3:30am. But since there was a
lot of traffic block , most of the HAM’s reached their spots by 3:00am and took
position . There were some operating glitches at Base control due to power
supply but that was compensated by other mobile stations on car mobile acting
as base.
As soon as the race was flagged HAM communication channels were functional
with the lead car HAM reporting position and aid station reporting to Base
Control on situation and taking inputs on what to be done. Although every year
the event happens, this years participation by HAM’s has definitely made a
difference with instant communication possible. Below words from organisers.
· Below are the words
from Marathon Race Director Harishankar Krishnaswamy
o
“I was wondering how HAM
would be useful in the day and age of Mobile telecom. But clearly their
information and real time updates were beyond compare”.
· Below are the words
from Peter Van Geit who was overall responsible for all aid stations /
volunteers
o
“Thank the Ham Radio team on
providing a communications backbone for any ops / medical related emergencies
during the run. Feedback is appreciated. Not sure if the organizers faced any
issues using the regular mobile communications network to sync up during the
event. Looking forward also to welcoming your team as part of our August
Javadhu Hills Ultra where any other form of communication is nonexistent”
·
HAM’s were able to divert ambulance to pickup a wheel chair
participant when his wheel chair broke down
·
Communications were passed on with regards to shortage of ice
etc at aid stations and replenishments provided
·
HAM’s co-ordinated with police and passed info whenever there
were traffic issues faced
20 HAMS and 1 SWL participated in the event which was an excellent
experience for all and we thank all those who volunteered.
Thanks and Regards
Vipin Shankar
VU3NKQ
chennaihams.blogspot.com
Jan 24, 2016
31st Jan 2016 Chennai Marathon HAM Support Deployment Plan Version 1
Tentative Deployment Plan : 24/01/16
* All deployment along with NGO Alert First responders team
* Race starts on 31st Jan Sunday at 4:00am & tentative ends between 10:00am to 11:00am
* For full race 42 kms , starting point & at ending point near Madhya Kailash MRTS
* All HAM stations/operators including mobile / static to be ready by 3:30am
* We will be hopefully having reflective jackets + Ponchos identifying us as "HAM Radio Operator - Emergency Communications" apart from some ID from Alert / Organizers
* Also trying for caps , but still not firmed up due to min 100 numbers printing order quantity
* 3 Base Stations in total on Table setup with power supply enroute
* One Base of this is at Organisers desk at Madhya Kailas MRTS will also be the Main HAM Control Room
* 12 Mobile stations which are also static although primarily with Handie + Base with battery if possible as backup
* Some mobile stations have only one HAM operator so far and some no one fixed yet , so we need more volunteers
* 1 HAM with lead car with Mobile base on car battery + Handie (VU2BOA confirmed)
* 2 HAMS's with 2 Ambulances as static
* 2 HAMS to operate from QTH as Repeater / Relay support whenever needed
Any other corrections / feedback / suggestions / comments are most welcome. Look forward active participation from all to make this a success for all Chennai HAMS
Chennai Marathon HAM Support Team
Jan 2, 2016
Block your calender : 14th 2016 MAHA MEET Eye Ball on 13th Feb Saturday
14th MAHA MEET 2016 Eye Ball
IN MEMORY OF VU2VIT
VANDU NET INVITES YOU FOR MAHAMEET 2016
WELCOME TO ALL HAMS & SWLS !!
NO REGISTRATION FEE !!
Maha Meet is convened every year on 2nd Saturday of February with the great support of all Ham and Swl friends. Motto: Eye ball @ low expense
DATE: SATURDAY -13th FEBUARY, 2016
VENUE: HOTEL MAHABS
OPP.MAHABALIPURAM MAIN BUS STAND (TERMINUS)
BEHIND- STATE BANK OF INDIA (ATM)
MAHABALIPURAM. NEAR CHENNAI.
TIME: BEGINS AT 9:00 A.M
Mahabalipuram Ham Eye Ball Maha Meet was started by OM Vittal, VU2 VIT in 2003in a small scale with the support of VU2KBX/ANNA. INAR/VU2INA AND APPAN/VU3MPK and in order to encourage Hams who cannot afford economically and school students to meet other Hams of our motherland without spending much money.
Admission is free to All Radio Amateurs and Shortwave Listeners.
This is the 14th year, senior, prominent and successful Hams are attending this meet. Their valuable experience, infectious enthusiasm and exemplary skills will be very useful to the participants.
Kindly register your participation with any of the following hams either by E-mail/SMS/Phone
VU2INA
|
9445779232
| |
VU2KBX
|
9282424251
| |
VU2 LSW
|
9444031185
|
Regards
Vandu net
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