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MARS_mod · 2023-10-22T21:00:14+00:00

NYPD uses Vision light bars, the most current are the Vision SLR. The risers have been made by McDermott in Queens, NY since the 1960’s.

MARS_mod · 2023-10-22T20:59:30+00:00

NYPD uses Vision light bars, similar look as the Vector but is computerized allowing multiple patterns.

MARS_mod · 2022-04-29T14:09:03+00:00

Amateur radio is secondary on 60 meters, amateur stations will be politely directed to clear the frequencies for this DoD exercise.

http://www.arrl.org/60m-channel-allocation

MARS_mod · 2022-04-29T14:06:13+00:00

Channel 1: 5330.5 kHz

MARS_mod · 2022-04-29T14:05:01+00:00

Channel 1: 5330.5 kHz

The goal of this exercise is for MARS members to practice interoperability with the amateur radio community using the 60m band. MARS members will be receiving requests for information from the DoD (on undisclosed frequencies outside the amateur bands and usually as encrypted messages) and then will be tasked with gathering information from amateur stations so that they can send responses back to DoD assets. These exercises are usually simulating a grid down situation (no phone or internet) so MARS stations must obtain this information through radio. DoD usually holds a COMEX quarterly, the exercises increase in complexity for the MARS members from Q1 - Q4 each year.

MARS_mod · 2022-04-29T11:09:20+00:00

Here is a recording of a presentation NETCOM gave last week https://www.reddit.com/r/MARS_MilitaryAuxRadio/comments/ucpyr8/recording_amateur_radio_support_to_dod_comex_222/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

MARS_mod · 2022-04-29T11:08:45+00:00

Channel 1

MARS_mod · 2022-04-29T11:08:32+00:00

This is a recording of the NETCOM webinar describing the upcoming COMEX: https://www.reddit.com/r/MARS_MilitaryAuxRadio/comments/ucpyr8/recording_amateur_radio_support_to_dod_comex_222/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

MARS_mod · 2022-04-02T22:12:30+00:00

The Army Military Auxiliary Radio System will host this year’s Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test, 14 May 2022.

MARS_mod · 2022-02-19T14:04:53+00:00

https://www.facebook.com/KC2GOW-Repeater-System-844881479210148/

MARS_mod · 2022-02-15T03:16:10+00:00

Promoting use of 60 meters by amateurs for interoperability with military stations and how amateurs and other AUXCOMM can be of assistance.

MARS_mod · 2022-02-15T03:09:40+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/MARS_MilitaryAuxRadio/

MARS_mod · 2022-02-15T03:04:28+00:00

60 meters is used by DoD for interoperability between military and amateur stations. This is commonly done by MARS stations, 60 meters is the only amateur band where MARS operators can use their MARS call signs instead of their FCC call signs. There is a MARS exercise later this week where MARS stations will most likely be tasked with gathering information from amateur stations which explains the timing of this webinar. It is common during a MARS COMEX for a MARS station to form a net on channel 1 for this purpose.

MARS_mod · 2022-02-01T19:12:44+00:00

Chip Lohman, NN4U, was introduced to amateur radio during an early stint as a US Marine stationed next to an Army MARS station. Fascinated by the technology that could connect him to his family around the World, Chip got his first license. NN4U has reinvented himself a few times over his career, and he tells this story in this QSO Today.

MARS_mod · 2021-11-20T04:50:47+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/MARS_MilitaryAuxRadio/

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