Bernalillo County ARES

1. 1. Bernalillo County ARES

Bernalillo County Amateur Radio Service (BCARES) is dedicated to providing auxiliary emergency communications service to the Bernalillo County Department of Emergency Management.
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In The News

Field Day, June 2021, 26 June 12 PM MDT (1800Z) - to - 27 June 14:59 PM MDT (2059Z- BCARES members have put together a Team for the emergency communication exercise known as Field Day sponsored by the ARRL.

BCARES Field Day Members, so far, include:
RV Park
* Chris Petroff, W5CBP - RV Park
* John Mocho, KC5QOC - RV Park
* Ed Poccia, KC2LM - RV Park
* Ron Liss, KG5MXY - RV park

EOC
* Jim Frazier, KC5RUO - EOC
* Pete Brisbine, NM5PB - RV Park in mid afternoon / Possible EOC op
* Guylaine Pollock, AG5FR - EOC
* Justin Depoy, KW5OLF - EOC

UPDATE:

CLICK HERE for a Field Day Slide Presentation

CLICH HERE for Notes on Field Day Operations at the EOC & the Enchanted Trails RV Park

The June issue of QST has a 2021 ARRL Field Day Guide.The BCARES Field Day Team have decided that they will be operating the event from the Enchanted Trails RV Park (http://enchantedtrails.com), located along the I-40 frontage Road west of Albuquerque.

All BCARES members are invited to attend, however, in order to make necessary plans, we need to know who is coming. The "Drop Date" for notification is June 1.
Those wishing to have reservations for RV sites (50 amps), MUST make their wishes known by this same date.

Those operating stations during Field Day at the RV Park or from their home stations, will use their own call, follow FCC regulations, identify with their own category, keep their own logs, account for their own Bonus Points and simple state that they are part of the Bernalillo County ARES Group when submitting their scores to the ARRL.

Questions, comments and information about reservations should be addressed to: Ed Poccia KC2LM; kc2lm@arrl.net Put "BCARES FD" in the Subject line.

Jim Frazier, KC5RUO, is also working on plans to operate a second BCARES team for the Field Day event from the EOC. Those plans have not been finalized.  Hopefully, information for BCARES members who would prefer to operate from the EOC will be forthcoming.

Access Rules and Regulations for Field Day at; http://www.arrl.org/field-day#rules

In addition to the Field Day 2021 BCARES Team deployment at the  Enchanted Trails RV Park, there will be a BCARES Team operating from the Bernalillo County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Radio Room using call sign  NM5BC. You can sign up for on-air time at the Google Drive link below.   Open spreadsheet with Google Sheets.
 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tK0k3m0eCR7z5-Zi3cpQ9x1v2pnbkfzl/view?usp=sharing
 
Operate SSB Phone or your favorite HF digital mode. Bring your own keyer if you plan to work CW.
 
To maximize participation, please do not sign-up for more than a continuous 3 - hour time slot on Station 1 or Station 2.  If there are open time slots as we approach June 26th I'll send out a follow-up email inviting anyone to reserve the open time slots.
 
REASONS TO  ACTIVATE FIELD DAY FROM THE BC EOC RADIO ROOM
 
1.  Become familiar with HF SSB voice and digital mode operations using the ICOM - 718 Transceiver.   You can get on the air even as a Technician Class operator under KC5RUO's supervision.
 
2. Both stations will be operating and their antenna systems work GREAT!
 
3.  1 - on - 1 instruction on using the popular HF digital modes FT4, FT8, and BPSK31.
 
The Bernalillo County EOC is located at 6840 2nd St NW, Albuquerque. Enter from the east side at the Bernalillo County Department of Emergency Management crest entrance. Ring the doorbell and I'll come to get you. 

Answers to Your Field Day Questions:
1. Arrive for Set-Up at the Enchanted Trails RV Park at Noon on Saturday, June 26. Depart at Noon Sunday. Late Departures may be permitted.
2. NO TENT CAMPING is allowed at the Park.
3. Several Spaces have been reserved for BCARES members RVing during FD along Row A. These spaces are 50 Amp. $35 a day. Email Ed Poccia, kc2lm@arrl.net, to reserve your spot.
4. Bring your own food, drinks, chairs, tables, and snacks. BCARES will NOT be providing them. Ice cream, soda, water and snacks are available in the RV Park's Store.
5. GRILLS: Bring your own, gas or charcoal grill as there are none at your RV Space. There are TWO gas grills available to Park residents at the pavilion.
6. Bring your own antennas as BCARES is NOT providing any. The western edge of the Park has a great spot for antenna erection.
7. The RV Park features an outdoor Pool, A/C indoor lounge, tree covered patio, and bathrooms with showers for our use.

Submit any questions you may have about Feld Day at the Enchanted Trails RV Park to Ed Poccia, kc2lm@arrl.net.

Satellite Bonus Points: The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) cross-band repeater will be available for ARRL Field Day, June 26 – 27. Contacts will count toward Field Day bonus points as satellite contacts and Field Day contacts. Details about ISS Pass Predications will be posted closer to Field Day.
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Amateur Radio's Public Service Events Calendar - 2021
Volunteers are urgently needed to help with communication demands during the following worthwhile local fund raising efforts.

August 21, Bike MS (MS 150) - this is fundraiser to fight multiple sclerosis and will be a one-day, 75 mile route from Albuquerque to Belen and back. Organizers count on ham radio operators for essential medical, safety and logistics communication support during the event.

September 26 - Tour of the Rio Grande Valley - a long standing, popular bike ride of 39, 29, 78, and 100 miles that hams have supported for many years. There is a need for hams to provide communication along the route. This event also follows a round-trip route in the Albuquerque-Belen corridor.
This event is coordinated by Bob Longoria, N5JH.

October 10, - Santa Fe Century (Details Forthcoming)

October 17, - Duke City Marathon (Details Forthcming)

Those wishing to help out should contact Ed Ricco N2LI. n5li@arrl.net (505) 247-4866 (h) or (505) 768-7314 (w)
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QST: Jeff, W5OMU, Duke City Hamfest Board Member announced this year’s DCHF will be virtual. Survey letters will be going out to amateurs to find out the topics they are interested in. The board members are also seeking additional board members. If amateurs want to participate contact:
 
Pete Spotts, NM5PS, Bill Mader, K8TE, or Jeff Burmeister, W5OMU. Contact Jeff at w5omu@arrl.net.
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EmComm Practice Sessions Announced
Greetings BCARES Team Members
 

1. 1. Starting on March 18, 2021, there will be one or two practice EMCOM messages transmitted during the BCARES Net. Messages will initially be directed to the Net Control Station for the few several weeks and then eventually directed to a specific net member. All net members are encouraged to copy the message. If a net member needs a re-transmission they’ll request it by contacting net control. Either net control or the message originator will re-transmit the message.

1. 2. The purpose of the practice EMCOM messages is to expose the BCARES Team to realistic EXERCISE/INCIDENT verbal messages and develop proficiency in using efficient message transmission procedures over a directed resource/tactical net.

1. 3. Jim Frazier, KC5RUO, will solicit net members to transmit each week’s practice EMCOM message. You do not have to be a BCARES member to participate. That week's message script will be emailed to the net member. The net member will transmit the message during the frequent check-in roll call. When net control calls you and asks if you have any traffic you’ll transmit your message.