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Posted: 9/26/2013 9:01:44 PM EDT
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Since this is pretty well established - if you would like to join I need the following information: ARFCOM screen name Call sign latitude (as accurate as you'd like) Longitude (as accurate as you'd like) Grid (6 digit) station capabilities (VHF/UHF/HF - HT only, SATCOM, Digital, Voice, CW.....etc) Preferred Email address Any suggestions please post them up.... Below is the current map showing our locations (and giving you an idea of what we're working with) - as of 12/20 we're sitting at 65 people from this forum on there. A link to the KML file, jpg below and excel database gets emailed out to everyone who gives their information - remaining as confidential as we can be and not shared outside the group. If you have just given your information please be patient, I'm trying to update this weekly if there are changes and you will receive an email, plus this thread will be bumped back up to the top. UPDATE 2/20 update: 
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Posted: 9/26/2013 10:16:13 PM EDT
[#1]
I am in!
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Posted: 9/27/2013 2:45:54 AM EDT
[#2]
I would prefer it not to be hosted on Google, but then all my info is already in the fcc database. What about seeing if the same person that host's the emcomm freq card can host it?
I'm sure you thought of this but use different colors for capabilities, I can't remember if email was one of the data points or not but I wouldn't mind having my email on it. |
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Posted: 9/27/2013 2:48:12 AM EDT
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I would prefer it not to be hosted on Google, but then all my info is already in the fcc database. What about seeing if the same person that host's the emcomm freq card can host it? I'm sure you thought of this but use different colors for capabilities, I can't remember if email was one of the data points or not but I wouldn't mind having my email on it. I like the idea of color coding and adding emails for sure..... problem with "keeping it off google" that I just thought of - we're mapping in google earth........ also, if the file gets emailed to someone on gmail, they have the file saved anyway |
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Posted: 9/27/2013 4:24:01 AM EDT
[#4]
I've been married for 15 years, y'all just tell me what to do and where to stand
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Posted: 9/27/2013 4:41:43 AM EDT
[#5]
6 character grid squares narrow it down pretty far without an exact pinpoint.
http://www.levinecentral.com/ham/grid_square.php |
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Posted: 9/27/2013 4:44:58 AM EDT
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6 character grid squares narrow it down pretty far without an exact pinpoint. http://www.levinecentral.com/ham/grid_square.php a 6 character grid square maps my QTH in south NJ - out of VHF range center of town - or even county - is anonymous enough but WAY more accurate |
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Posted: 9/27/2013 4:53:11 AM EDT
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a 6 character grid square maps my QTH in south NJ - out of VHF range center of town - or even county - is anonymous enough but WAY more accurate Quote HistoryQuoted:
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6 character grid squares narrow it down pretty far without an exact pinpoint. http://www.levinecentral.com/ham/grid_square.php a 6 character grid square maps my QTH in south NJ - out of VHF range center of town - or even county - is anonymous enough but WAY more accurate Center of county would work for me, but would be exponentially more inaccurate in my situation. I'm sure there's not going to be a perfect answer though. To be perfectly honest, I'm still kind of mixed on the whole idea...but considering it. ETA: You can't talk across a grid square on VHF? mountainous/hilly/heavily populated? Looks like the size is 3mi x 4mi. So I guess depending on geography, completely plausible. |
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Posted: 9/27/2013 6:05:42 AM EDT
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Center of county would work for me, but would be exponentially more inaccurate in my situation. I'm sure there's not going to be a perfect answer though. To be perfectly honest, I'm still kind of mixed on the whole idea...but considering it. ETA: You can't talk across a grid square on VHF? mountainous/hilly/heavily populated? Looks like the size is 3mi x 4mi. So I guess depending on geography, completely plausible. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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6 character grid squares narrow it down pretty far without an exact pinpoint. http://www.levinecentral.com/ham/grid_square.php a 6 character grid square maps my QTH in south NJ - out of VHF range center of town - or even county - is anonymous enough but WAY more accurate Center of county would work for me, but would be exponentially more inaccurate in my situation. I'm sure there's not going to be a perfect answer though. To be perfectly honest, I'm still kind of mixed on the whole idea...but considering it. ETA: You can't talk across a grid square on VHF? mountainous/hilly/heavily populated? Looks like the size is 3mi x 4mi. So I guess depending on geography, completely plausible. when I mapped a 6 digit grid square in GE it put me almost 30 miles off - I don't see why a lat/long would be an issue - stick your pin wherever you'd like, just give me a lat/long for where you want that pin..... again, you get to choose where would be best for your situation..... |
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Posted: 9/27/2013 6:27:45 AM EDT
[#9]
PM Sent
Will the info be PM with a link or emailed with a file attachment? Sorry, I'm not exactly too familiar with Google Earth/Maps... ...but I'm about to be. |
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Posted: 9/27/2013 6:28:26 AM EDT
[#10]
also some confusion with the "public" question
by public I really should have put private...... none of this info is going out to anyone who doesn't give info first. That question was more a "I don't want to participate" question...... (it's been a long night) to those who sent info already - if that changes anything let me know... if you want to participate just send me a yes PM and I'll reply with how to send me your info - this way I can keep it all straight. If I have your stuff already, no worries..... *edit* if you didn't give me an email address please do so as well if you haven't sent info yet and would like to, either a PM or just post "I'm in" in this thread and I'll PM you instructions here is my example: Screen Name-----Call Sign ----- Lattitude ----- Longitude-------------------- Grid ---------------------------- Capabilities -------------------------------- Email NUCdt04 ------- *************-----39.949232 ---- -75.306463----------------- FM29** ----------------HF (80-10M) SSB and Digital, VHF/UHF FM--------------****************@gmail.com that probably won't format well.... you get the idea if you look up the lat/long you'll see, it puts you at the center of my town.... anonymous enough for me |
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Posted: 9/27/2013 6:43:04 AM EDT
[#11]
For your lat/long
download Google Earth (if you don't already have it - you'll need it anyway for this) find house be amazed at how much detail there is find neighbor sunbathing nude in their backyard shake your head when you realize it's the husband figure out how far away you want people to think you are from where you are drop a pin (yellow push pin on the top bar) move it to fine tune copy and paste what's in the box that pops up 
you can also walk outside with a GPS if you'd like - decimal degrees are best |
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Posted: 9/27/2013 8:46:33 AM EDT
[#12]
I'm in.
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Posted: 9/27/2013 9:43:43 AM EDT
[#13]
I am in.
Don't really care if public or private as few people know are care to be looking for me. I would rather give Nuk the info and get a file in return. |
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Posted: 9/27/2013 12:17:39 PM EDT
[#14]
I am in.
Don't really care if public or private, I've sent the info to Nuk, hope to get a file in return, but I'm good with any group final decision. Far as I can tell, I'm the furthest away on the Left Coast, way down in So Cal, bout as far as I can be from the majority, distance and timewise. 73 goneunderhill |
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Posted: 9/27/2013 2:17:04 PM EDT
[#15]
Info sent. I'm fine with sharing it "privately", I just don't want it to end up in Google search results someday.
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Posted: 9/27/2013 5:51:26 PM EDT
[#16]
So far everyone who's sent me info is on the list
I'll add a list of who in a couple days.... I'm hoping to have first draft out in about a week (I could pop it out in like 10 min but figure why keep pushing updates) as far as publicity - the file will always remain with those who've added their info to it. |
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Posted: 9/27/2013 5:54:52 PM EDT
[#17]
Good work NUC, I see this being a valuable resource for emcomm's.
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Posted: 9/27/2013 7:09:51 PM EDT
[#18]
I just said yes....is that legal now in PA?
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Posted: 9/27/2013 7:13:00 PM EDT
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I just said yes....is that legal now in PA? we're still not sure  
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Posted: 9/28/2013 9:16:05 AM EDT
[#20]
I'm in
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Posted: 9/28/2013 3:43:13 PM EDT
[#21]
IM sent w/info.
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Posted: 9/28/2013 7:30:47 PM EDT
[#22]
I'm in - sent info.
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Posted: 9/29/2013 7:13:52 AM EDT
[#23]
Tag to remind myself to get this together and send it.
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Posted: 9/29/2013 8:42:16 AM EDT
[#24]
Info sent
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Posted: 9/29/2013 12:35:34 PM EDT
[#25]
Info sent !!
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Posted: 9/29/2013 2:41:48 PM EDT
[#26]
I should have everyone who's sent so far - Thanks guys!
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Posted: 9/29/2013 6:18:25 PM EDT
[#27]
I'm in.
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Posted: 9/30/2013 2:27:28 AM EDT
[#28]
I'll send info as soon as I pass the test. I'll probably have to update a few times over the next year as I'm just starting out with the Baofeng UV-B5 but plan to expand as money permits.
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Posted: 9/30/2013 7:02:47 AM EDT
[#29]
Info Sent.
Thanks! |
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Posted: 10/3/2013 3:50:04 PM EDT
[#30]
update in OP with map as we stand now
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Posted: 10/3/2013 3:54:32 PM EDT
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update in OP with map as we stand now Great work, but I still think we need color codes |
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Posted: 10/3/2013 7:07:19 PM EDT
[#32]
I'm in
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Posted: 10/3/2013 8:13:40 PM EDT
[#33]
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Great work, but I still think we need color codes Quote HistoryQuoted:
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update in OP with map as we stand now Great work, but I still think we need color codes yup they will be for sure 
and holy crap I'll get to the next 6 that have been sent to me tonight
Keep em coming guys.... |
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Posted: 10/4/2013 4:13:37 AM EDT
[#34]
I'm in
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Posted: 10/4/2013 11:15:31 AM EDT
[#35]
Sent IM
Please confirm receipt Thanks for your efforts. |
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Posted: 10/4/2013 5:21:37 PM EDT
[#36]
thanks guys -I have 10 or so more PM's with info
soon as I can get you on the spreadsheet I'll confirm I have your info.... appreciate the adds! |
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Posted: 10/6/2013 4:50:25 PM EDT
[#37]
I'm In PM Sent.
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Posted: 10/6/2013 6:28:55 PM EDT
[#38]
PM sent
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Posted: 10/8/2013 12:14:30 PM EDT
[#39]
So where is the KML file?
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Posted: 10/8/2013 5:47:39 PM EDT
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So where is the KML file? As far as I know he hasn't published it yet. He was waiting a week or two so he wouldn't have to update it every day. |
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Posted: 10/8/2013 9:42:46 PM EDT
[#41]
I'm in. Will send info soon.
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Posted: 10/9/2013 8:41:28 AM EDT
[#42]
Info Sent :)
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Posted: 10/10/2013 10:37:36 AM EDT
[#43]
I had 6 of you left, doing all color coding by hand..... find person, look up in QRZ, color code/icon code depending....
google earth crashed time to grab another beer again......... starting to get pissed now....... (both times on YOUR ENTRY PICCOLO......) |
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Posted: 10/10/2013 11:07:07 AM EDT
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I had 6 of you left, doing all color coding by hand..... find person, look up in QRZ, color code/icon code depending.... google earth crashed time to grab another beer again......... starting to get pissed now....... (both times on YOUR ENTRY PICCOLO......) Thats what happens when you try to map an elusive gorilla radio operator.
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Posted: 10/10/2013 11:13:20 AM EDT
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Thats what happens when you try to map an elusive gorilla radio operator.
I'm now doing it the correct way (on the spreadsheet) rather than in GE (easier) wish I could figure out color coding in this spreadsheet..... I can get icons but not color |
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Posted: 10/10/2013 11:17:50 AM EDT
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I'm now doing it the correct way (on the spreadsheet) rather than in GE (easier) wish I could figure out color coding in this spreadsheet..... I can get icons but not color Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thats what happens when you try to map an elusive gorilla radio operator.
I'm now doing it the correct way (on the spreadsheet) rather than in GE (easier) wish I could figure out color coding in this spreadsheet..... I can get icons but not color http://www.earthpoint.us/ExcelToKml.aspx |
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Posted: 10/10/2013 11:54:22 AM EDT
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Thats what happens when you try to map an elusive gorilla radio operator.
I'm now doing it the correct way (on the spreadsheet) rather than in GE (easier) wish I could figure out color coding in this spreadsheet..... I can get icons but not color http://www.earthpoint.us/ExcelToKml.aspx doesn't do the rest of the things I need done..... I'm using google's macro enabled excel file |
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Posted: 10/10/2013 1:43:10 PM EDT
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and.... updated
Files will be getting emailed out I need an email address from the following: HomeSlice Medic_man Brundoggie Dammac751 SCWolverine and libertyhillguy - your emaisl were kicked back to me for some reason - send it again so I know I copied it correctly please PM me with them After this initial push of the file I'm going to hang it somewhere - I have a couple options, easiest being on google drive google knows all anyway so I don't see this as a problem - the file would be private except for those with the link.... If anyone has a problem with this please let me know in the next two weeks or so.... I'm going away for next week so I figure I'll hang it when I get back and push out the link - then, any updates would be spun directly to the drive link which can be re-downloaded (and I'll try to keep updating this thread so you know to re-dl it) Initial file push just went out - check your emails |
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Posted: 10/10/2013 2:12:11 PM EDT
[#49]
Message received and that is just way too cool! Thanks for doing this!
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Posted: 10/10/2013 2:45:29 PM EDT
[#50]
Yes, way cool!!
Thanks!! |
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