AARN-MHAL Meeting 18AUG2008

will — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:06:30 +0000

The Asterisk Amateur Radio Network - Madison Huntsville Alabama Group will have a very important meeting on 18 August 2008 at 6:30pm -7:30.

The meeting place is the same as before, which is 6380 Pulaski Pike, NW, Huntsville, AL.

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High Speed Multi Media (HSMM)

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:52:15 +0000

High Speed Multi Media (HSMM) is often referred to as being the Hinternet (Ham Internet), as it is primarily used under FCC Rules & Regulations Part 97. Under Part 97 commercial off-the-shelf equipment can be used at higher power and higher gain than the more common Part 15 802.11a/b/g operations.

The primary purpose for HSMM and Hinternet is to augment emergency communications via long range high speed wireless data networks that can handle voice, data and video communications. HSMM can also be used in the day-to-day aspects of Amateur Radio Communications.

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Maxon SD-170 Series RF Data Radio

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:14:56 +0000

Control and Monitor Remote Applications

The Maxon SD-170 Series RF Data Radio deliver reliable 2-Way Communications and remote control for a variety of application needs. Available as VHF (SD-171) or UHF (SD-174) with 5 Watts and 16 Channels. The SD-170 Series provides reliable data and voice communication at all times. Crystal clear audio quality makes the SD-170 Series an ideal radio for golf course and emergency call boxes, as well as low-power portable repeaters for job sites and emergency response.

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HeadLine HL-1500 Series Hand Held Transceivers

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:49:37 +0000

The HeadLine HL-1500 Series Hand Held Transceivers are now available in both VHF (136-174 MHz) and UHF (430-470 MHz).

HeadLine HL-1500 Series LMR Radios are durable, lightweight and easy to use, PC programmable … the radio may be customized to provide efficient operation for any type of application.

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AARN-Madison/Huntsville Group

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:22:57 +0000

The Asterisk Amateur Radio Network - Madison/Huntsville, Alabama Group (AARN-MHAL) had its first meeting on Thursday 10 July 2008. For more information visit the AARN-MHAL page.

Asterisk Capabilities Expand

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:05:30 +0000

Asterisk Capabilities Expand via RtpDir bridge software(Real Time Protocol Director) software package for VoIP/RF Gateways.

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Dynamic Paths

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:25:59 +0000

Just like other living things there are good and bad times for dynamic paths that are taken.

One can opt to be static yet knowing dynamic paths will move you.

What does this mean to those that work in the area of emergency response?

Be flexible with the methods that are used, yet maintain the basic standards that allow a incident operation to be conducted safely. Standards which remain static can be used as a basis for operation integrity and also represent a road map to a successful mission.

Standard Operation Procedures provide the static portion for operational planning yet they should also be dynamic so that when new methods are presented they can be placed into the Standard Operation Procedures as soon as possible.

Every situation, every incident is different, thus the need for being dynamic in operational style. At times incidents will take place that are not amongst the normal operational situations. This indeed is one of the times that we need to be dynamic in readiness and response.

Flexibility is a key ingredient to readiness and the “all hazard” approach to emergency response and planning.

As a organization which path are you opting for: static or dynamic flexibility?

Team ARMAD-Madison/Huntsville, AL

will — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:18:56 +0000

Quick comments for ARMAD, We had 45 HF contacts all made by AI4PJ, Karl using the Drake State Technical College Call sign N4DTC. He was pretty dog gone good. We tried to take his seat so he could get some rest but no contacts were made until Mr. big (AKA) AI4PJ came back. Most of the contacts were made out of Florida and Texas; we had a few from New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Ohio, Virginia and yes also from Canada. I was only able to make two contacts using the famous Asterisk Bridge Link (ABL) gateway to echolink. The VFW post there in Wichita, KS and the state of Iowa. Mark (W4FMX) was the advisor; advise all to keep the contacts rolling. He didn’t let any of us take a brake and making sure all links and repeater systems were up for the task. We had Lee (KI4BZY) the senior amateur radio operator on site, a retired Korean war army veteran cheering us all on and giving the Air force retirees a run for their money. hi hi. We also had for the first time a special helper, Mr. Roosevelt Thurman who volunteered to help us setup. Being a retired Army soldier this was like taking candy from a baby. He jumped right in and helped us make our on air time operations a success. The Madison/Huntsville ARMAD team had a great time setting up, operating and breaking down. Next year we will be ready to go at it again. 73, Will / W4WWM

URI Connection Guide

admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:33:15 +0000

The Asterisk USB Radio Interface (URI) Connection Guide is now available. It has connection information for Maxon and Icom commercial land mobile transceivers. Asterisk URI Connection Guide

ARMAD - Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day 24MAY08

admin — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:37:11 +0000

ARMAD is an annual NON - POLITICAL Amateur Radio Public Service project that stands for Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day. We work with National Military Appreciation Month during the Month of May.

We ask Amateur Radio Operators from around the world to team up during this effort to allow the people from our communities to gather at public locations such as shopping centers, parks, VA hospitals, and sporting events to express verbal positive support “LIVE” over two way radio for members of the Military, Veterans, Reserves, National Guard, Retired, Coalition Forces, First Responders, and Military Support Groups.

Many of us have friends, relatives, and neighbors that are active duty, and past members of the armed forces. ARMAD gives us the chance to support one another, and to express our thanks and appreciation to those that sacrifice and serve in the Armed Forces.

For more information about ARMAD visit http://www.armad.net/