Squadron Activities
Committee

 

Question: What is the purpose of the USPS-CPS Amateur Radio Net?
Answer: The USPS-CPS Amateur Radio Net is an on-the-air gathering of radio amateurs throughout the United States and Canada where topics relating to the operation of our squadrons and districts are discussed. Marine radio technical topics are also encouraged. Non USPS or CPS amateur radio operators are encouraged to join the discussions and learn more about what are the objectives of the Power Squadrons.

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Question: Is the net a traffic net or a conversational net or both?

Answer: The net is primarily a conversational net. Stations are invited to check in and air any topic they deem fit or comment on any topic under discussion. Check-ins without comment are also encouraged. Message traffic, emergency or otherwise, is always accepted and handled if practical.

 

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Question: What is the USPS Amateur Radio Club?
Answer: The USPS Amateur Radio Club (USPS-ARC) is a group of individuals interested in promoting amateur radio in the marine environment. Regular membership is open to USPS amateur radio operators. Associate membership open to members in good standing of the USPS and Canadian Power and Sail Squadron Honorary membership is conferred upon any person not a member of USPS who has rendered conspicuous service in the interest of the Club.

 

The purpose of USPS Amateur Radio Club is to promote the capabilities of Amateur Radio for the recreational boater and support the relationships between the United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). It is responsible for the planning and operation of special event stations.

 

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Question: When does the USPS-ARC meet?

Answer: The USPS meets at the location and during the occasion of each USPS Governing Board meeting. .

 

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Question: How do I become a member of USPS-ARC?

Answer: Membership is by application and may be submitted by contacting any of the club officers.

President: Carlton E Lee, Jr W2PTZ

Vice President: Don Stark N3HOW

Sec/Treas: Bob Schloeman WA7MOV .

 

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Question: How do I register or change my net directory listing?

Answer: The preferred method is to use the online form. This form may be accessed at: www.usps.org/national/Ham/hamform.html. It is linked to from both the public and member only Amateur Radio Net websites and at the bottom of this page as well. As an alternative, the form can be printed, filled in by hand, and mailed to the database manager listed on the form.

 

The form provides three options for registration, add, change, or delete. Please select the correct option before submittal. If any of the Amateur personal information changes, such as a change of address, please use the form to submit the change to the directory.

 

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Question: How do I know that my registration has been received?
Answer: The registration forms are sent to the database manager who will check it for completeness. When the information from the form has been entered into the database and the online websites have been updated the database manager will send a return email to acknowledge the fact that the changes have been made.

 

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Question: Is the Amateur Radio Net Directory a USPS-CPS private or public document?
Answer: The Amateur Radio Net Directory is considered a private document. It is not available to anyone outside the memberships of USPS or CPS. This privacy is protected by the certificate number and zip code login requirement to gain access to the directory.

 

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Question: Is the personal information shared outside USPS-CPS?
Answer The USPS-CPS Amateur Radio Net Directory is only available to USPS and CPS active members and is not shared with any other organization or party.

 

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Please join us every Saturday at 1700 UTC on 14.287 MHz for the USPS/CPS Amateur Radio Net. There is also a once-a-month 10 meter net. It meets on the first Saturday of each month at 1800 UTC on 28.357 MHz. Note: Times are all Standard Time year round.