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Net Report 27 Oct 2021 |
Posted by: Tom VA3TS - 2021-10-28, 18:34:25 - Forum: Nets HF , VHF
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Topic --are you ready for the upcoming SET. An excellent discussion on preparations for the simulated emergency test Oct30th. Grey and Bruce EC's were on air to set up the scenario and answer questions. Thanks to all for participating.
NCS VA3TS Tom
VHF Checkins 14
KO4DXQ Bob
9Z4DX Bertrand
VE3MIO Maureen
VE3GIO Larry
VE3VCG Marvin
VA3KOT John
VA3GUF Frank
VE3FP Adam
VE3WI Dave
VE3RQY Greg
VE3OZW Richard
VE3BQM Bernie
VE3DGY Doug
VA3EAC Janet
HF Checkins 7
VE3VCG Marvin
VE3GIO Larry
VE3BQM Bernie
VA3KOT John
VE3FP Adam
VE3RQY Greg
VE3OZW Richard
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Cyber Attacks During an Emergency Event |
Posted by: Guest - 2021-10-28, 14:01:50 - Forum: Emergency Preparedness
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This is an excellent article about a topic rarely discussed. However, in reading it you can see that this is a matter of genuine concern to emergency planners and emergency managers. As we all know to well Ransomware attacks have disrupted the normal operation of various infrastructure systems within the last 24 months. It is entirely plausible, even likely that such events will happen again in the future. This article makes the point that cyber criminals could take advantage of any disaster situation to create another layer of complexity to the situation. This then would make the job of anyone dealing with the crisis more difficult. It could in fact endanger those in greatest need of help.
At the risk of being seen as the profit of doom, I continue to point to such matters as clear and present threats to all of us. Having said that, I also believe that simply by seeing such potential problems we can be better prepared to deal with them should they come to pass. When I think of what Emergency Communications really means, I think of people, not radio gear. For me radio communication is just another tool to use to help each other in times of need.
I really enjoy HAM Radio as a hobby. But I also see the practical potential for using it for the benefit of family, friends, neighbors and our communities in general in a time of need. This is why I accepted the role of ACS Emergency Coordinator for Bruce County.
We live in a time of great uncertainty. The world is a complex and connected place today. Even here in Bruce County, were emergencies are rare, various events in distance places, can create unexpected problems which were largely unknown in the past. For that reason I think taking note of articles such as the one I'm sharing here is not only prudent but wise.
Cyber Attacks During an Emergency Event
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Net Report 20 October 2021 |
Posted by: VA3KOT John - 2021-10-20, 19:22:09 - Forum: Nets HF , VHF
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Topic: Will you be participating in October's SET?
VA3KOT John Owen Sound VHF NCS
KO4DXQ Bob Tennessee
VE3DGY Doug Annan
VE3BQM Bernie Owen Sound
VE3GIO Larry Woodstock
VE3MIO Maureen Wiarton
VE3WI Dave Port Elgin
VE3UJK John Tiny
VA3KOT John Owen Sound HF NCS 3783KHz
VE3GIO Larry Woodstock
VE3FJN Colin Hamilton
VE3BQM Bernie Owen Sound
VE3DGY Doug Annan
VE3IJD Gene Honey Harbour
VE3IDS Don Owen Sound
VE3MIO Maureen Wiarton
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LiFePO4 Battery Charging |
Posted by: VE3WI Dave - 2021-10-12, 17:59:44 - Forum: Projects, Kits
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LiFePO4 batteries, although expensive, offer several advantages over lead-acid batteries. They can be discharged much deeper, hold voltage well during discharge, are good for many more cycles, and are much lighter. If you've read anything about these batteries, you know they need a charger designed for them. A proper charger will top up the battery to the correct voltage, using Constant Current at first, then Constant Voltage to maintain the state of charge.
Assuming source power might be from the grid or from solar panels, I wondered if one would need two separate chargers. i contacted Bioenno, who sell a large line of LiFePO4s. They sell a 20 amp solar charge controller designed for their batteries, with Max Vin of 50V.
I asked if it would be OK to supply the charge controller from a DC power supply (e.g. 24 VDC) instead of solar panels. They said that would be OK if the Vin limit was respected. (Also Vin must be > battery voltage, as the controller does not boost voltage.)
Could be useful info for anyone contemplating installing solar panels to charge LiFePO4 batteries.
73
Dave, VE3WI
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The Storied History of Radio Call Signs |
Posted by: Guest - 2021-10-10, 08:35:52 - Forum: Radio News
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How did we come to have the modern system of call signs? It's a question I never thought to ask. This video contains some fascinating bit of information on radio history. Most of this was largely unknown to me and so I expected it might be worth sharing.
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