Serving Traffic Handlers in Northern and Southern New Jersey and their friends, with news of the

HF and VHF Traffic Nets in the Garden State, since 1978.

Editor/Publisher- STEVEN BROMHEAD KB2RTZ, ARRL Section Traffic Manager, Southern

NJ E-mail: kb2rtz@comcast.net Packet mail: KB2RTZ@KC2QVT.#SNJ.NJ.USA.NOAM

Web URL:

Assistant STM SNJ Section - Charles J Mc Cormick KC2EMW E-Mail kc2emw@aol.com

Assistant Net Manager SJTN

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Statewide NNJ / SNJ Section Nets (HF)

New Jersey Morning Net (NJM) 3.544 MHz, 10am Fri/Sat/Sun, N2GJ Mgr.

New Jersey Net (NJN) 3.544 MHz, 7 & 10pm Daily, AG2R Mgr.

New Jersey Phone Net (NJPN) 3.950 MHz, 5pm Daily, 9am Sun, W2CC Mgr.

New Jersey Slow Net (NJSN) 3.547 MHz, 6:30pm Daily, K2PB Mgr.

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NNJ Local Nets (VHF/UHF)

New Jersey VHF Net (early), 146.895 -, PL151.4, 7:30pm Daily, N2RPI Mgr.

Central Jersey Traffic Net, 146.760 -, PL156.7, 8pm Daily, KB2VRO Mgr.

New Jersey VHF Net (late), 146.700 -, PL141.3 , 10:30pm Daily, N2OPJ Mgr

Union County Traffic Net, W2NJR linked repeaters, 10pm Daily, KY2MMM Mgr.

http://home.comcast.net/~w2njr/w2njractiverepeaters.htm

SNJ Local Nets (VHF)

Jersey Shore ARS Traffic Net, 146.910 -, PL127.3, 7:30pm Daily, WA2NDA Mgr.

South Jersey Traffic Net , 145.470-, 147.150+, PL127.3, 8pm DAILY KB2RTZ

MGR.

SJTN PREAMBLE AND RULES Does any one need to use the system before the net begins ( pause and listen)

Nothing heard calling the south jersey traffic and training net calling the south jersey traffic and training net this net meets daily on the Burlington county linked repeater system on a linked frequency’s of 147.150 + and 145.470 - pl for both 127.3And on echolink connect to KC2JJT-L or node # 545380 the purpose is to pass traffic in and out of the new jersey area this is a training net all are welcome and encouraged to join in please do not break the net unless you have emergency or priory traffic use you call sign suffix and the word break we will stand by and try to help or assist

The first call is for traffic and echolink stations only ( long pause for echolink 120 seconds )

The next call up is for stations with or with out traffic all are welcome to check in

(NOTES) keep track of all traffic and checkins and the minutes of the net

After all traffic is passed you can ask for comments ( at the net control’s decision)

One last call for traffic and checkins

Nothing heard id like to thank the stations who brought and took traffic We would like to thank Burlington county for the use of the system The next net session will be tomorrow night until then this is ( your call) closing the net and returning the system back to normal operations good night and 73’ and 88’ to all this is ( your call ) 73 and good night

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You will never be forgotten in our heart’s and soul’s we love you and miss you all soo verry much

Steven Mizrahi NJ2BX

Roy Armstrong KA2ENV

W2LKS, John Calise Giovani B. Calise,

K2RXN, Charles "Chuck" Searles

Milton Galamison KC2GWK

Timothy W. Daniels N2YOF

W2LKS, John Calise Giovani B. Calise,

KY2G, George Henry Rowden

K2RXN, Charles "Chuck" Searles

Jim Lange, Sr., KD2OV

W4ULD Andy Griffith

WA2CAI, Tomas C. Gilbert

Tom Gilbert WA2CAI

ADAM M LEIFER, WB2FL

Robert L. Steinberg WA2KHR

Steve Mendelsohn, W2ML

Milton Galamison KC2GWK

Richard L. Meirowitz WA2ELE

Gutin, Irving Sonny WB2DXB

Steven Mizrahi NJ2BX

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Active Membership Roster for HF Section NetsP=NJPN, C=NJN, M=NJM, S=NJSN

Please advise of any changes.

Call Name City/Town County Nets

N2 ATJ Connie Kingston Somerset P KB2 BAA John Jackson Ocean P WB2 CAK Jerry Erial Camden S

W2 CC Dave Englewood Bergen P WA2 CUW Tom Cherry Hill Camden CM

K2 DBK David River Vale Bergen P WN2 DX Marty Middletown Monmouth S

WB2 FTX Dave Butler Morris P N2 GJ Gerry Kingston Somerset PCM

K3 GNZ Skip Manalapan Monmouth P N2 GS Greg Chester Morris P

K2 GW Gary Hamilton Square Mercer P KC2 JEM Brad Avenel Middlesex S W2 JG Joe Waldwick Bergen CMS

WA2 JSG Curt Carneys Point Salem S N1 JX Arnold Roseland Essex PCMS

WB2 KNS Bob Morganville Monmouth PCM WS2 L Dave Montclair Essex P

WJ3 P John Hopewell Mercer PCMS K2 PB Pat Plainsboro Middlesex CMS WA2 PCS Matt Oak Ridge Morris PCM AG2 R Gene Parsippany Morris PCMS

NJ5 R Jeff Union Union P W2 RQ Bill Andover Twp. Sussex P M

KB2 RTZ Steve Turnersville Gloucester P K2 SO Steve Elizabeth Union P

WA2 SOC Steve Denville Morris S N2 SU Bob Clifton Passaic C

AA2 SV Willie Brick Ocean CMS WA2 TWS Roy Flemington Hunterdon CMS

KB2 VRO Jim Bridgewater Somerset P WB2 VUF Bob Morris Plains Morris CM

K2 WRC Wayne West Caldwell Essex PCMS Out-Of-State

KK3 F Pat MD M WE2 G Tom NY S

KA1 GWE Ann CT S

W2 MW Kurt NY P W1 QH Harlan CT S

N2 QZ Nick NY S W4 VLL Vic VA S

WA2 WMJ Julian NY S KC4 ZHF Bob FL C S

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7-Sep WB2FTX Dave27-Sep KB2VRO Jim2-Oct K2GW Gary2-Oct KB2RTZ Steve3-Oct AA2SV Willie16-Oct WA2CUW Tom16-Oct WB2KNS Bob19-Oct KB2OPJ Joe31-Oct KC4ZHF Bob1-Nov WA2PCS Matt22-Nov AA2MH Ray22-Nov K2UL Dan25-Nov WJ3P John26-Nov K2WRC Wayne27-Nov N2OPJ Herbert7-Dec N2GJ Gerry20-Dec KB2VYZ Frank

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More Interesting Items:

List of   Net Members' Birthdays .  Send them  ARL FORTY SIX.

History of   NJN Past Managers , 1948-today

History of   NJPN,    NJSN,   NJM  Past Managers

Famous Hams and ex-Hams List , by N2GJ

"The Art and Skill of Radio-Telegraphy" (PDF) , (686 kB) by NØHFF (sk);   Zipped WORD version (500 kB)

Phillips Code Dictionary (PDF)  (1.3 MB), by W2GWS (sk).  Very interesting reading, even if you don't plan to use the code.  We also have a foldable Booklet PDF version (1.0 MB)

License Plates:   Amateur Radio license plates might be useful in an emergency.  The way to get them in New Jersey is to call the Motor Vehicle Agency's Special Plate Unit at 1-609-292-6500 and request Amateur Radio Plate application form SPU-43.

Links to Public Service Related Sites:

Southern NJ ARES/EMCOMM

Northern NJ ARES/EMCOMM

ARRL Home  

NTS Training Manual   - courtesy of the Eastern Massachusetts Web Page.  They also have other interesting traffic stuff.

CW Netiquette  - by N5LF, another Texas resource

North Carolina NTS

Basic Traffic Handlers' Course  (PDF format) - As it's done in Tennessee

AE5V's NTS Digital page  <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>><>

NTS, an Introduction - a Powerpoint Presentation by WB2FTX and N2GS  (650 kb) Revised 6/2012

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Amateur Radio Placard+ ARRL Radiogram Form+ FSD-3: ARRL Numbered Radiograms FSD-89: NTS Area & Region Net Reports FSD-218: Amateur Message Form FSD-220: Handy Operating Aid

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Toolkit  for Handling Traffic and Net

Operations

The ARRL Manual for traffic handling can be found athttp://www.arrl.org/nts-manual

Common Text Messages 

Included here is a list of stations that send out large quantities of messages with common texts. Print a copy of this file and keep it handy for ready reference.  The originating station may have more than one common text message. The differences in messages are distinguished by the check count.  If you see any new common text  messages not listed here, please let me know and they will be added to this list.   

N1IQI

(message number) R HXC  N1IQI  25  PEMBROKE MA  (date)

A FRIENDLY REMINDER YOUR AMATEURRADIO LICENSE EXPIRES  (month) (day)2012   HOPE YOU WILL RENEWIF NOT DONE SO ALREADYWE NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION  73BT LOREN N1IQI

NM1K

(message number) R HXG NM1K (check) ENFIELD CT  (date)

check = 10HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM ALL OFUS AT HANDI  HAMS 73BTPAT TICE WA0TDA

check = ARL 11ARL FORTY SIX X THANKSFOR HELPING OTHERS THROUGH HANDIHAMS

check = ARL 13ARL FIFTY HANDI  HAMS SYSTEMIS GRATEFUL TO ITS COMMITTEDVOLUNTEERS BEST REGARDS

check = ARL 15ARL FORTY  SIX KEEP INTOUCH AND SHARE YOUR HAMRADIO NEWS WITH ME 73

check = ARL 16ARL FORTY SIX PLEASE KEEPIN TOUCH AND SHARE YOURHAM RADIO NEWS WITH ME73

PAT TICE WA0TDA COURAGE HANDI HAMS

WB5NKC

(message number) R HXG WB5NKC 17 OKLAHOMA CITY OK (date)

check = 17

WELCOME TO FISTS FOR LOTSOF FUN  JOIN A SLOWSPEED CODE NET GAIN LIFETIMEFRIENDS 73

ARLEY WB5NKC FISTS NR 1986PAT      WB5NKD FISTS NR 1987

WB5NKD

check = 8

(message number) R HXG WB5NKD 8 OKLAHOMA CITY OK (date)

THANKS FOR TRYING TO GETTHE MESSAGE DELIVERED 73

PAT WB5NKD     AR

check = 17

(message number) R HXG WB5NKD 17 OKLAHOMA CITY OK (date)

THANKS FOR DELIVERING THE MESSAGE(S)HOPE WE CAN ENCOURAGE THEMTO START WORKING IN THE NETS 73

PAT WB5NKD     (5th word can be singular or plural - verify)AR

check = 21

(message number) R HXG WB5NKD 21 OKLAHOMA CITY OK (date)

MESSAGE RELAY STATIONS ARE NEEDEDX HOPE YOU ARE ABLETO HELP X FIND ALOCAL NET TO LEARN HOW73BTPAT WB5NKD

check = 22

WELCOME TO AMATEUR RADIO XHOPE YOU ENJOY ALL PARTSOF THE HOBBY INCLUDING CWAND TRAFFIC NETS THEN HAVEFUN 73

PAT WB5NKD 

check = 24

WE NEED TRAFFIC HANDLERS FORPHONE RTTY AND CW SEEK OUT A LOCAL TRAFFIC NET IN YOUR AREA LISTEN THEN 

JOIN THE FUN 73

PAT WB5NKD

check = 25     

WELCOME TO AMATEUR RADIO XEXPLORE THE MANY PARTS OFTHIS GREAT HOBBY X GIVEMORSE CODE A TRY XIT IS GREAT FUN 73

PAT WB5NKD

W6DOB

(message number) R HXG W6DOB 15 PINOLE CA (date)

CONGRATULATIONS SAW NAME ON QCWA NEW MEMBER LIST WELCOME ABOARD AND ENJOY THE CAMARADERIE 73

JOE LEE W6DOB QCWA 30612W6DOB

W8CXU

(message number) R HXG W8CXU ARL 10 SUWANEE GA (date)

ARL FORTY SIX (name) (month)(day of month) SOUTHCARS MEMBER NUMBER (number)

W8CXU FRANK

message number) R HXG W8CXU ARL 24 SUWANEE GA (date)

ARL FORTY SIX (name) MEMBER  (number) FROM 75 METER ISBNISBN X WE REQUEST YOURBIRTHDAY MONTH AND DAY FOROUR RECORDS THANKS 73

W8CXU FRANK RECORDS MANAGER

K8LJG

(message number) R K8LJG (check) FLINT MI  (date)

check = ARL 5ARL SIXTY NINE SKCC  73

JOHN K8LJGSKCC 336TAR

(message number) R K8LJG (check) FLINT MI  (date)

check = ARL 5ARL SIXTY NINE FISTS 73

check = ARL 7ARL SIXTY NINE FISTS CLUBX 73

JOHN K8LJG FISTS 1460

KA8WNO

(message number) R KA8WNO (check) COALTON WV (date)

check = ARL 13FROM A MEMBER ARL SIXTYNINE WOODEN CANOE HERITAGE ASSNX BEST REGARDS

check = ARL 18FROM A MEMBER ARL SIXTYNINE WOODEN CANOE HERITAGE ASSNX THE ANNUAL ASSEMBLY ISA GREAT EXPERIENCE

JACK DAVIS NR 91

WB9JSR  

(message number) R HXF__ WB9JSR ARL10 Port Sheldon Twp MI Feb (date)

ARL SIXTY YOUR BIRTHDAY XHAVE A GREAT YEAR 73BTJOHN WB9JSR 

(message number) R HXF__ WB9JSR ARL 6 Port Sheldon Twp MI Feb (date)

ARL FORTY SIX  HAPPY BIRTHDAY73BTJOHN WB9JSR 

 

VE3GNA

(message number) R HXF (date) VE3GNA ARL 8 WESTPLAIN ON (date)

ARL FIFTY ARL SIXTY ONE GOD BLESS 7373BTGLENN VE3GNA CWOPS 457

(message number) R HXF (date) VE3GNA ARL 11 WESTPLAIN ON (date)    

ANOTHER YEAR HAS JUST BEGUN ARL FORTY SIX GOD BLESS73BTGLENN VE3GNA

(message number) R HXF (date) VE3GNA ARL 12 WESTPLAIN ON (date)

A BIRTHDAY IS A SPECIAL EVENTARL FORTY SIX GOD BLESSX 73BTGLENN VE3GNA

(message number) R HXF (date) VE3GNA ARL 17 WESTPLAIN ON (date)

SPRING IS HERE BIRTHDAYS AREJUST NUMBERS ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY ARL FORTY SIX GOD BLESS 73BTGLENN VE3GNA

(message number) R HXF (date) VE3GNA ARL 18 WESTPLAIN ON (date)

ARL FORTY SIX PLEASE REMAINACTIVE IN ORDER TO HELP MAINTAIN OUR HARD EARNED SPECTRUM 

GOD BLESS 73

GLENN VE3GNA

(message number) R HXF (date) VE3GNA ARL 19 WESTPLAIN ON (date)

ARL FORTY SIX GREETINGS ONYOUR SPECIAL DAY X HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY  SEASON GOD BLESS 73BTGLENN VE3GNA

(message number) R HXC VE3GNA 21 WESTPLAIN ON (date)

AS CWOPS MEMBERS WE PROMOTEMORSE CODE  X ON FIELDDAY HELP YOUR LOCAL GROUPSCORE POINTS BY OPERATING CW73BTGLENN VE3GNA CWOPS #457

(message number) R HXF (date) VE3GNA ARL 22 WESTPLAIN ON (date)

ANOTHER YEAR HAS COME AND GONE  ARL FORTY SIX PLEASEREMAIN ACTIVE TO HELP PRESERVEOUR HARD EARNED SPECTRUM GODBLESS 73

GLENN VE3GNA

(message number) R HXC VE3GNA 23 WESTPLAIN ON (date)

CWOPS PROMOTES MINI CWTS TWICEMONTHLY X TWICE THE FUNX TWICE THE POINTS XGIVE THEM A TRY ANDHAVE FUN 73BTGLENN VE3GNA CWOPS NR 457

(message number} R HXC (G) VE3GNA 25 WESTPLAIN ON (date)

AS CWOPS MEMBERS WE PROMOTE THE USE OF CW ON THE AIR X WE MUST 

ALL REMAIN ACTIVE TO HELP PRESERVE OUR SPECTRUM X 73BTGLENN VE3GNA CWOPS NR 457

JSARS Bulletin Report 2012

   Jersey Shore Amateur Radio Society JSARS Traffic Nets meets every night of the year on 146.910 the W2DOR Toms River repeater on about 7:30 pm we have different net control stations for every night, they are kc2aer kb2baa kc2tkgkq4wr n1crr and the net manager wa2nda . We  have six  alternate back up ncs JSARS President K2hcw Don aa2sv kc2zez ac2st w3pmc n2rai soour coverage for JSARS  traffic nets is  outstanding. The repeater is maintained by Jim wa2rjp with battery back up. The net starts with calling the JSARS net to order then we ask for stations with Traffic only. If we get traffic the next call is for stations who can take the traffic to come now. The next call is for anyone who would like to support the net. The next call is for stations to call and handle the traffic. After that we ask for announcements questions etc.  We announced that we would like input from any stations on for the traffic bulletin. Here is what we got. JSARS Traffic NET is part of the ARRL National Traffic System (NTS). The NET Manager EdWA2NDA, is our executive level manager and he oversees NET operations. He is responsible to see that Net Control Station (NCS) operators and NET members are trained and qualified to pass traffic both routine and emergency. He also sets the schedules for NCS and alternate NCS operators so the NETS run smooth and efficient.

    I am proud to have the opportunity to work under Ed as one of his NCS operators on the JSARS Traffic NET.  As a NCS operator I follow the guidelines set up by the ARRL NTS and the NET Manager. Using the guidelines which are set, I act as a Traffic Cop would. I decide what will happen during my NET session and direct the NET in the most efficient manor. As we all know the purpose of any NET is to provide means for orderly communications. JSARS is a directed formal NET meaning that the NCS operator organizes and controls all activity. All stations come in and go via the NCS. One station wishing to call or send a message to another station during the NET must first receive permission from the NCS.

As a NCS and NET member of the JSARS Traffic NET, I have had the opportunity to meet new operators on the air, learn from other operators, passion my knowledge of traffic handling, pass, receive, originate and deliver traffic messages throughout the State of New Jersey and other regions. One of the most rewarding experiences is delivering that first piece of traffic to the new amateur operator, or delivering that relief message to family during an emergency.

The reason I like the JSARS Traffic NET is, it is an excellent training opportunity allowing myself and other operators to sharpen our basic communication and traffic handling skills with no pressure being put on the hobbyist, the amateur radio operator. John KB2BAA 

     I like the net cuz I want to meet chicks...hihi...I enjoy the people .I have fun. I learn how to pass traffic. I love the club get together. Gives the newer hams the chance to learn if they choose toand I hope that they do!

 73 ,De ,N2RAI, Joe

   I enjoy the J S A R S traffic net, as italways strives to raise the bar in curtsey, professionalism and ability to passtraffic to anyone, anywhere  73  KD2AHGMike

JSARS nets are a hobby anda way to continue what I love to do – communicate with technology.   I also derive satisfaction from receiving anddelivering text messages as a public service which provides me with a sense of accomplishmentAmateur radio provides me with a sense of community – I belong to a relativelysmall group of people with similar interest in the hobby. Sense of satisfactionknowing I can share my knowledge of radio/electronics and help to educateothers with an interest in furthering their knowledge. I learn through anexchange of thoughts during nets and conversations while “On-The-Air”. I havethe privilege of being a network controller.N1CRR 73 CharlieI

    I think I have a few reasons for why Jsarsis doing well. Now mind you these are only my comments and yes you can quote meif you wish. 1 Jsars is the only traffic net on thejersey shore. 2 The jersey shore has a large hampopulation. 3 Jsars is one of the longest runningtraffic net on vhf. 4 Jsars is a very friendly net not asregimented as some of the other nets. It is very comfortable to check in andenjoy. 5 It is very nice for the newly licensedhams to get on the air and get used to amateur protocol. 6It is run at a very good time for most people just before or after Dinner. Okthat is about all for now hope it helps a little bit. 73Willie AA2SV

    Hello all, Although ham radio is known as a hobby, some of what was once aroutine necessity, is now more of a tradition.  Cell phones, longdistance land line and Email have made communication over distance easy; I seethe Traffic nets today as a tradition.  It is still used today

withmessages being sent and delivered.  I am honored to know, and workwith the people, who man the Nets, Controllers and supporters alike. It is thisteam work that makes the JSARS Traffic nets so successful. As a stand bycontroller, I want to just say thank you to everyone who supports the net.   Steve AC2ST

                           JSARS NET ManagerWA2NDA ED

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ALL IS LISTED BY TOM WA2CUW CONTACT STEVE KB2RTZ FOR INFO

F O N E N E T F O N I C S N J P N#################################JULY 2012: 36 SESSIONS CHECK-INS: 161 TOTAL / 22 DIFFERENT STATIONS

TRAFFIC: 25 LISTED 20 PASSED = 80% 163 MINUTESAUGUST 2012: 35 SESSIONS CHECK-INS: 129 TOTAL / 22 DIFFERENT STATIONS

TRAFFIC: 12 LISTED 11 PASSED = 92% 136 MINUTESSEPTEMBER 2012: 35 SESSIONS CHECK-INS: 157 TOTAL / 16 DIFFERENT STATIONS

TRAFFIC: 11 LISTED 4 PASSED = 36% 179 MINUTES

HONOR ROLL: JULY: W2CC 28 / N1JX 25 / N2GJ 15

AUGUST: W2CC 22 / N1JX 19

SEPTEMBER: W2CC 26 / N1JX 21/ K2GW 21 / N2GJ 18

TOTAL NCS: W2CC 54 / KB2RTZ 15 / N1JX 10 / WB2FTX 6 / N2GJ 6 / WJ3P 3WA2NDA 2 / K2GW 1 / WA2PCS 1 / NJ5R 1

TOTAL LIAISON: N1JX 57

#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#% FUNCTION ROSTER: NCS 630SUNDAY MORNING W2CC =====SUNDAY EVENING W2CC N1JXMONDAY N1JX N1JXTUESDAY KB2RTZ N1JXWEDNESDAY KB2RTZ N1JXTHURSDAY KB2RTZ openFRIDAY KB2RTZ openSATURDAY W2CC N1JX%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#

Keep in mind that the NJPN meets at 2200 UTC daily [as well as the 9 AM local time on Sunday morning]. That means that the net will be at 6 PM local during the summer when Daylight Saving Time is in effect and 5 PM local during the winter when Standard Time is in effect.

Remember that the MINIMUM time for a net session has been reduced to four minutes.

My usual plea to make sure that all of the net sessions are covered and that the reports get to me promptly, particularly towards the end of the month. I really want to get the report in the mail to the SM/STMs on the first of the month. I would appreciate it if I am not in attendance in a particular net session that stations in that net would make note of who was NCS so that I can get the report.

P L E A S E ! ! !73,

DaveDavid B. Popkin W2CCNet Manager - NJPNe-mail = w2cc@ARRL.net