Re: [Elecraft] RE:MARS
Hi Lee, This is from the FAQ page. I don't think you will have anything to worry about. Will the K3 operate on MARS frequencies? The K3 may be operated outside the Amateur bands, but this capability is prevented by firmware. We have not yet worked out the mechanism, but we fully intend to support such operation, along with the Alaska Emergency frequency at 5.175 MHz. General coverage receive filters can be added to the main receiver and/or the subreceiver. This is the KBP3 option. The rig automatically selects the narrow ham-band filters when you're in the ham bands, and the wider filters when you're in-between ham bands. This option has no effect on ham-band performance and is extremely easy to install. Thanks and 73 Greg AB7R On Fri, 11 May 2007 11:36:13 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I sure hope Elecraft allows thier K-3 to operate on MARS frequencies. Without this capability, I won't/can't consider owning a K-3. I am the Air Force Region 4 MARS Director and none of the 250 members in my region could use Elecraft without this capability. Lee Bahr w0vt (AFF4C) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE:MARS
On Fri, 11 May 2007, wrote: I sure hope Elecraft allows thier K-3 to operate on MARS frequencies. Without this capability, I won't/can't consider owning a K-3. I am the Air Force Region 4 MARS Director and none of the 250 members in my region could use Elecraft without this capability. I remember trying to find out what frequencies the various MARS programs used in order to determine if I could use the K2 to checkit. My emails explained why I was asking. Army Mars never answered AirForce Mars told me they couldn't give me the frequencies due to security, but impressed on me that in order to join I had to have equipment that would operate on their frequencies. Navy MARS not only wouldn't give me the information, but told me I needed a modern radio, not some kit, since they did a lot of digital. It's hard to know if the radio you purchase will operate on the secret frequencies that you can't learn cause you're not a member and you can't join cause you don't know if your rig will operate where no one can tell you it should. I'm from the Gubmint, and I'm here to help you. 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page,Drake Web Ring, QRP IRC channel, Drake IRC Channel, Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/hosting/ *** Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE:MARS
Found this in google... Typical MARS Frequencies, take a listen. - MARS Member stations meet periodically in scheduled networks on military frequencies outside of the amateur bands. There are various types of networks and each accomplishes a specific goal. For example, Administrative Networks to take care of much of the day-to-day management of the program. Traffic Networks which exist solely to pass third-party traffic, and of course, Emergency Networks which are established to provide communication needs during periods of emergency. There are also Technical Nets and Training Nets. - MARS nets operate in different modes. Many MARS nets meet between 4000 - 4050 Khz and 7300 - 7400 Khz. Generally network stations meet during the local mid-to-late-afternoon and/or early evening hours. You can identify NAVMARCORMARS Stations by their NNNØ prefix. Army MARS stations are identified by their AA (Alpha Alpha) prefixes, while Air Force MARS stations have the unique AF (Alpha Foxtrot) prefix. Thank you for stopping by. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely yours, Bo G. Lindfors, NNNØASA Chief, Navy-Marine Corps MARS Not very specificbut get's you in the ballpark. 73 Greg AB7R On Fri, 11 May 2007 12:59:05 -0400 (EDT) Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 11 May 2007, wrote: I sure hope Elecraft allows thier K-3 to operate on MARS frequencies. Without this capability, I won't/can't consider owning a K-3. I am the Air Force Region 4 MARS Director and none of the 250 members in my region could use Elecraft without this capability. I remember trying to find out what frequencies the various MARS programs used in order to determine if I could use the K2 to checkit. My emails explained why I was asking. Army Mars never answered AirForce Mars told me they couldn't give me the frequencies due to security, but impressed on me that in order to join I had to have equipment that would operate on their frequencies. Navy MARS not only wouldn't give me the information, but told me I needed a modern radio, not some kit, since they did a lot of digital. It's hard to know if the radio you purchase will operate on the secret frequencies that you can't learn cause you're not a member and you can't join cause you don't know if your rig will operate where no one can tell you it should. I'm from the Gubmint, and I'm here to help you. 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page,Drake Web Ring, QRP IRC channel, Drake IRC Channel, Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/hosting/ *** Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE:MARS
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I sure hope Elecraft allows thier K-3 to operate on MARS frequencies. Without this capability, I won't/can't consider owning a K-3. I am the Air Force Region 4 MARS Director and none of the 250 members in my region could use Elecraft without this capability. Lee Bahr w0vt (AFF4C) I feel the same. My K2 hits the ~4 Mhz freqs just fine. I have checked into nets running just 10W with the K2. Would be nice if the K3 would hit some of the oddball frequencies in the 2-3 Mhz range. John W2AGN/NNN0FBB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] RE:MARS
My very first Field Day was using the call AA4U for the CW tent. (Omni C, upside down Bencher for the southpaw, etc.). Interesting. I wonder what else in a call makes it MARS vs Southeast Amateur Extra? Dan / WG4S snip You can identify NAVMARCORMARS Stations by their NNNØ prefix. Army MARS stations are identified by their AA (Alpha Alpha) prefixes, while Air Force MARS stations have the unique AF (Alpha Foxtrot) prefix. /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] RE:MARS
On Fri, 2007-05-11 at 13:36 -0400, Dan Barker wrote: My very first Field Day was using the call AA4U for the CW tent. (Omni C, upside down Bencher for the southpaw, etc.). Interesting. I wonder what else in a call makes it MARS vs Southeast Amateur Extra? Actually, I think the ARMY MARS callsign prefix is AAR then a number and then a suffix. So, chances are no one mistook your field day operation for a mil station. Especially not with the upside down bencher! Regarding Thoms earlier question, most military comm planners *assume* your equipment can operate on any frequency between 1.6 (maybe 2.0) and 30 MHz. The equipment they are familiar with does exactly that. They don't think in terms of bands of frequencies but, rather, a multitude of discrete channels within the HF spectrum. Many of them are probably not even aware there is equipment that isn't completely frequency agile. 73, -Doug, W7KF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE:MARS
Indeed they did. My Navy MARS callsign used to be N0HNG. Jozef WB2MIc Bob Nielsen wrote: The MARS callsigns have changed a bit over the years. At one time they used prefixes which are now allocated to amateur radio. Bob, N7XY ex- AF6SWE - Air Force Mars (~1954), N0KHM - Navy Mars (~1968) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RE:MARS
Interesting to see some old Navy Mars call signs. Been a long time... Doug - K0DXV - Ex-Navy Mars N0EOC Bob Nielsen wrote: The MARS callsigns have changed a bit over the years. At one time they used prefixes which are now allocated to amateur radio. Bob, N7XY ex- AF6SWE - Air Force Mars (~1954), N0KHM - Navy Mars (~1968) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
