(WWI) QST - ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY COMMUNICATIONS TEST

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ANNUAL
ARMED FORCES DAY
CROSSBAND MILITARY/AMATEUR RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS TEST

(11 MAY 2013)
 
The Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are 
co-sponsoring the annual military/amateur radio communications tests in 
celebration of the 63rd Anniversary of Armed Forces Day (AFD). Although 
the actual Armed Forces Day is celebrated on Saturday, May 18, 2013, the 
AFD Military/Amateur Crossband Communications Test will be conducted 11 
May 2013 to prevent conflict with the Dayton Hamvention (17-19 May 
2013), which is the same weekend as the actual Armed Forces Day.
 
The annual celebration features traditional military to amateur cross 
band communications SSB voice and Morse Code tests. These tests give 
Amateur Radio operators and Short Wave Listeners (SWL) an opportunity to 
demonstrate their individual technical skills, and to receive 
recognition from the appropriate military radio station for their proven 
expertise. QSL cards will be provided to those stations making contact 
with the military stations.
 
PART I. MILITARY-TO-AMATEUR CROSS BAND SSB & CW TEST CONTACTS.
Military-to-Amateur cross band operations will take place on the 
dates/times in ZULU (UTC), and frequencies listed below for each 
station. Voice contacts will include operations in single sideband voice 
(SSB). Some stations may not operate the entire period, depending on 
propagation and manning. Participating military stations will transmit 
on selected Military MARS frequencies and listen for amateur radio 
stations in the Amateur bands indicated below. The military station 
operator will announce the specific amateur band frequency being 
monitored. Duration of each voice contact should be limited to 1-2 
minutes. The following stations will be transmitting on MARS frequencies 
listed below which are provided as "Window/Dial Frequency" in kHz.  Some 
stations will use CW to provide the opportunity to check in by Morse Code.
 
 
ARMY STATIONS:

STATION CALLSIGN: AAZ         (11 MAY 1400Z - 12 MAY 0300Z)

    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
    4036.0 KHZ     USB                80M
    6910.0 KHZ     USB                40M
    14.402.0 KHZ  USB                20M
    18.211.0 KHZ  USB                17M
    13.507.0 KHZ  CW                  20M
     
    LOCATION: FORT HUACHUCA, AZ
    ADDRESS:
    COMMANDER NETCOM/9TH SC (ARMY)
    ATTN: NETC-ATD (MARS STATION)
    BLDG 90549 JIM AVENUE
    FT. HUACHUCA, AZ 85613-7070
    POC: JUANITA PORTZ
    DSN: 821-7072
    COMMERCIAL: (520) 533-7072

 
STATION CALLSIGN: AAC   (11 MAY 1300Z - 12 MAY 0100Z)

    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
    4012.0 KHZ     USB               80M
    7360.0 KHZ     USB                40M
    13.963.5 KHZ  USB                20M
    27.778.5 KHZ  USB                10M
     
    LOCATION: LEXINGTON, KY
    ADDRESS:
    HQ 3RD BDE, 95TH DIV (IT) MARS STATION
    BARROW ARMY RESERVE TRAINING CENTER
    1051 RUSSELL CAVE PIKE
    LEXINGTON, KY 40505
    POC: BARRY JACKSON, AAR4BZ
    COMMERCIAL: (859) 227-0137

 
STATION CALLSIGN: ABH   (11 MAY 1600Z - 12 MAY 2300Z) 

    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
      3347.0 KHZ   USB                80M
      4438.5 KHZ   USB                80M
      4789.5 KHZ   USB                80M
      7357.0 KHZ   USB                40M
      7718.5 KHZ   USB               40M
    14438.5 KHZ   USB                20M
    14487.0 KHZ   USB                20M
    17592.5 KHZ   USB                17M
    20976.0 KHZ   USB                15M
     
    LOCATION: SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HI
    COMMANDER, 396TH SIGNAL COMPANY
    30TH SIGNAL BATTALION, 96857
    POC: SGT ROBERTSON
    COMMERCIAL: (808) 655-0727

 
STATION CALLSIGN: ADB   (11 MAY 2200Z - 0100Z)

    FREQUENCY              EMISSION    AMATEUR BAND
    14487.0 KHZ   USB                20M
    20994.0 KHZ   USB                15M
     
    LOCATION: CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA (BLDG 462)
    MAILING ADDRESS:
    ATTN: NETC-SPS (Okinawa Army MARS/HF Station)
    78TH SIGNAL BN, 349th SIGNAL CO
    UNIT 35152
    APO, AP 96376-5152
    POC MR. AARON C. BURROWS
    STATION TELEPHONE:
    COMMERCIAL: 011-81-98-970-7603 OR 2707
    DSN: 315-645-7603 OR 2707

 
STATION CALLSIGN: WAR   (11 MAY 1200Z - 2400Z)

    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
    4018.0 KHZ     USB/CW         80M
    7311.0 KHZ     USB/CW         40M
    14438.5 KHZ   USB/CW         20M
    27991.0 KHZ   USB/CW         10M
     
    LOCATION: PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, DC
    ADDRESS:
    PENTAGON AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
    ATTN: AFDCBT
    PO BOX 2322
    ARLINGTON VA 22202
    POC MR. GARY SESSUMS
    STATION TELEPHONE:
    COMMERCIAL: (703) 693-8423 DSN 223-8423

 
STATION CALLSIGN: WUG-2B   (11 MAY 1300Z - 12 MAY 0200Z)

    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
    4030.0 KHZ     USB                80M
    7.421.0 KHZ    USB                40M
    6.823.0 KHZ    USB/CW         40M
    14.486.0 KHZ  USB                20M
    14.663.5 KHZ  USB/CW         20M
    20.973.5 KHZ  USB/CW         15M
     
    LOCATION: MEMPHIS, TN
    ADDRESS:
    USACE MEMPHIS DISTRICT OFFICE
    ATTN: JIM POGUE
    PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE ROOM B-202
    167 N. MAIN ST.
    MEMPHIS, TN 38103-1894
    POC:  MR. JIM POGUE
    COMMERCIAL: (901) 544-4109

 
AIR FORCE STATIONS:

STATION CALLSIGN: AIR (12 MAY 1200Z - 2400Z)

    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
    4517.1 KHZ     USB                80M
    6996.1 KHZ     USB                40M
    13985.1 KHZ   USB                20M
    20737.6 KHZ   USB                15M
     
    LOCATION: JOINT BASE ANDREWS NAVAL AIR FACILITY WASHINGTON
    ADDRESS:
    89 COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON
    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD 20762
    POC: MR. BOB MISKIN
    STATION TELEPHONE:
    COMMERCIAL: 301-981-3109 DSN: 858-3109

 
STATION CALLSIGN: AIR-2 (12 MAY 1200Z TO 2400Z)

    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
    4590.1 KHZ     USB                80M
    7540.1 KHZ     USB                40M
    13993.1 KHZ   USB                20M
     
    LOCATION: HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE
    ADDRESS:
    174 FIGHTER WING
    6001 E. MOLLOY RD.
    SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13211
    POC: MR. MIKE CARL
    STATION TELEPHONE: COMMERCIAL: (315) 233-2213 DSN: 243-2213

 
STATION CALLSIGN: AGA4AR   (11 MAY 1400Z TO 2400Z)

    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
    3299.0 KHZ     USB                80M
    7457.0 KHZ     USB                40M
    13498.0 KHZ   USB                20M
    LOCATION: ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE
    ADDRESS:
    100 KINDEL DRIVE
    A101B / AF MARS
    ARNOLD AFB, TENNESSEE 37389
    POC: MR. MICHAEL GLENNON
    MARS STATION TELEPHONE: COMMERCIAL: (931) 454-5944 DSN: 340-5944

 
STATION CALLSIGN: AFS5SB   (11 MAY 1600Z TO 2300Z)

    FREQUENCY            EMISSION                  AMATEUR BAND
    3308.0 KHZ     USB / DIGITAL*         80M
    4517.0 KHZ     USB / DIGITAL*         80M
    7305.0 KHZ     USB / DIGITAL*         40M
     
    *DIGITAL MODE TO BE ANNOUNCED BY THE OPERATOR OR RSID
     
    LOCATION: BELLEVILLE, IL.
    ADDRESS:
    261 CABALLEROS BLVD
    BELLEVILLE, IL 62221
    POC: MR. DAVID ANTRY
    STATION TELEPHONE: COMMERCIAL:  618-407-2264*

 
STATION CALLSIGN: AFS9AZ

    OPERATING HOURS: 1300Z TO 0400Z  (0600 TO 2100 MST)
    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
    FREQUENCIES:
    7302 KHZ USB  MONITORING AMATEUR 40M BAND
    14411 KHZ USB MONITORING AMATEUR 20M BAND
    20740 KHZ USB MONITORING AMATEUR 15M BAND
     
    LOCATION: PAPAGO MILITARY RESERVATION, PHOENIX, AZ AND
    INDIVIDUAL ARIZONA AF MARS STATIONS ON A ROTATIONAL BASIS STATEWIDE.
    ADDRESS:
    AFF9AZ
    5427 E BROADWAY AVE,
    APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85119-9307
    POC: PAUL SWIETEK
    COMMERCIAL: (480) 227-0657
    STATIONS WANTING WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF THE CONTACT SHALL ENCLOSE
    AN SASE.

 
NAVY/MARINE CORPS STATIONS:

STATION CALLSIGN: NBL (11 MAY 1200Z - 12 MAY 0400Z)

    NAVMARCORMARS RADIO STATION, GROTON, CT
    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
      4041.5 KHZ   LSB                 80M
      7371.5 KHZ   LSB                 40M
    14391.5 KHZ   USB                20M
    20623.5 KHZ   USB                15M
     
    POC AND ADDRESS: ROBERT VETH, DIRECTOR REGION ONE
    4 LANTERN LANE, CHELMSFORD MA 01824-1316
    COMMERCIAL: (978) 256-5264

 
STATION CALLSIGN: NMC1 (11 MAY 1400Z - 12 MAY 0030Z)

    USCG COAST GUARD ISLAND, ALAMEDA, CA
    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
     7542.0 KHZ    LSB                 40M
    15740.5 KHZ   USB                20M
    22924.5 KHZ   USB                15M
     
    POC AND ADDRESS: ATTN: MR. ERIC SIMMONS
    USCG DISTRICT ELEVEN (DT), COAST GUARD ISLAND,
    BLDG 50-7 ALAMEDA, CA 94501-5100
    COMMERCIAL: (510) 637-5486

 
STATION CALLSIGN: NMN (11 MAY 1400Z - 12 MAY 0030Z)

    US COAST GUARD CAMSLANT, PORTSOMUTH VA
    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
      7528.6 KHZ   LSB                 40M
     14459.5 KHZ USB                20M
     19221.5 KHZ USB                17M
     
    POC AND ADDRESS: ATTN: OS3 CATTELL
    COMMANDING OFFICER, USCG CAMSLANT
    4720 DOUGLAS A. MUNRO ROAD, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322

 
STATION CALLSIGN: NNN0ASF (11 MAY 1200Z - 12 MAY 0400Z) NAVMARCORMARS 
RADIO STATION, NNN0ASF

    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
     4014.0 KHZ    LSB                 80M
     7394.5 KHZ    LSB                 40M 1200-2359Z, 0200-0400Z
     7394.5 KHZ    PSK31             40M 0000-0200Z
    13974.0 KHZ   USB                20M 1200-1800Z, 2000-0400Z
    13974.0 KHZ   PSK31             20M 1800-2000Z
    20997.0 KHZ   USB                15M
     
    POC AND ADDRESS: NAVMARCORMARS RADIO STATION NNN0ASF KEN KNOX, 109 W
    ELIJAH ST, EASTON MO 64443
    COMMERCIAL: (785) 488-2241COMMERCIAL: (978) 256-5264

 
STATION CALLSIGN: NNN0CQQ (11 MAY 1500Z - 12 MAY 0400Z)

    EX-USS MIDWAY MUSEUM SHIP MARS STATION
    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
     4003.0 KHZ    LSB                 80M
     7351.5 KHZ    LSB                 40M
    14463.5 KHZ   USB                20M
    20936.0 KHZ   USB                15M
     
    POC AND ADDRESS: JOSE GARZA, NNN0XBQ
    9789 PASEO MONTRIL, SAN DIEGO CA 92129-3910
    COMMERCIAL: (858) 484-0469 CELL: (858) 254-0175

 
STATION CALLSIGN: NPD (11 MAY 1200Z - 12 MAY 0400Z)
NAVMARCORMARS RADIO STATION, NSA MILLINGTON TN

    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      AMATEUR BAND
     4456.5 KHZ    LSB                80M
     7476.5 KHZ    LSB                 40M
    14483.5 KHZ   USB                20M
    20578.5 KHZ   USB                15M
     
    POC AND ADDRESS: A. H. HILLIARD, W4GMM
    4237 BACON ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38128

STATION CALLSIGN: NUW (11 MAY 1500Z - 12 MAY 0400Z)

    NAVMARCORMARS RADIO STATION, NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA
    FREQUENCY   EMISSION AMATEUR BAND
     4044.0 KHZ LSB      80M
     7381.5 KHZ LSB      40M
    13528.5 KHZ USB      20M
    20952.5 KHZ USB      15M
     
    POC AND ADDRESS: NAVMARCORMARS RADIO STATION NUW MR. DIGGER O'DELL,
    260 W. PIONEER FSC BLDG.
    NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA 98277
    COMMERCIAL: (360) 675-2823 DSN: 820-8038

 
STATION CALLSIGN: NWKJ (11 MAY 1200Z - 12 MAY 0400Z)

    FREQUENCY   EMISSION AMATEUR BAND
     4010.0 KHZ LSB      80M
     7348.0 KHZ LSB      40M
    14467.0 KHZ USB      20M
    21758.5 KHZ USB      15M
     
    ADDRESS: EX-USS YORKTOWN (CV-10)
    PATRIOTS POINT MARITIME MUSEUM, SC
    C/O FRED HAMBRECHT/NNN0GBS
    129 INDIAN TRACE COURT, GILBERT, SC 29054
    COMMERCIAL: (803) 657-3602

 
STATION CALLSIGN: NWVC (11 MAY 1200Z - 12 MAY 0400Z)

    FREQUENCY   EMISSION AMATEUR BAND
     4O41.5 KHZ LSB/CW   80M
     7389.0 KHZ LSB/CW   40M
    13826.0 KHZ USB/CW   20M
    20678.5 KHZ USB/CW   15M
     
    ADDRESS: USS LST 325
    840 LST DRIVE, EVANSVILLE, IN 47713
    POC: PERRY BALLINGER, NNN0VNO
    COMMERCIAL: 330-932-8612/330-705-8449

 
 
 
PART II. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MESSAGE TEST VIA DIGITAL MODES.
The secretary of defense message will be transmitted via digital modes 
including RTTY, PACTOR, AMTOR, PSK-31, MFSK and MT63 from the stations 
listed below, including frequencies, mode, and date/time in zulu (utc). 
All frequencies are listed "window/dial frequency" sound cards modes 
will use standard factory settings (NOTE: not all stations may 
necessarily operate on all the frequencies listed, depending on 
propagation and available equipment.)
 
 
ARMY BROADCAST STATIONS:

STATION CALLSIGN: AAZ

    (HQ ARMY MARS AND WESTERN AREA GATEWAY, FORT HUACHUCA, AZ)
    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      MODE             BROADCAST DATE/TIME
     6910.0 KHZ    USB                RTTY              12 MAY/0110Z
                                                    MT63              
    12 MAY/0120Z
    14402.0 KHZUSB                   RTTY              12 MAY/0130Z
                                                    MT63              
    12 MAY/0140Z

 
STATION CALLSIGN: WAR   

    (PENTAGON MARS STATION, WASHINGTON, DC )
    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      MODE             BROADCAST DATE/TIME
    6986.5 KHZ     USB                OLIVIA                        11
    MAY/1700Z AND 2300Z
                                                    MT63              
    11 MAY/1715Z AND 2315Z
    14438.5 KHZ   USB                PACTOR FEC            11 MAY/1730Z
                                                    RTTY              11
    MAY/1745Z
    4018.0 KHZ     USB                PACTOR FEC 11 MAY/2330Z
    RTTY              11 MAY/2345Z

 
STATION CALLSIGN: AAC

    FREQUENCY            EMISSION      MODE             BROADCAST DATE/TIME
    4036.0 KHZ     USB                MT63               11 MAY/0030Z
    7357.0 KHZ     USB                RTTY              12 MAY/0100Z

 
 
 
NAVY/MARINE CORPS BROADCAST STATIONS:

STATION CALLSIGN: NBL

    (NAVMARCORMARS RADIO STATION, GROTON CT)
    FREQUENCY            MODE             BROADCAST DATE/TIME
     7370.0 KHZ    RTTY              11 MAY/2340Z
    AMTOR FEC  12 MAY/0010Z
    MT63               12 MAY/0040Z
    14393.0 KHZ   RTTY             11 MAY/2340Z
    AMTOR FEC  12 MAY/0010Z
    MT63               12 MAY/0040Z

 
 
STATION CALLSIGN: NNN0ASF

    (NAVMARCORMARS RADIO STATION, EASTON, MO)
    FREQUENCY            MODE             BROADCAST DATE/TIME
     7393.0 KHZ    RTTY              11 MAY/2340Z
    AMTOR FEC  12 MAY/0010Z
    MT63               12 MAY/0040Z
    13975.5 KHZ   RTTY              11 MAY/2340Z
    AMTOR FEC  12 MAY/0010Z
    MT63               12 MAY/0040Z

 
 
STATION CALLSIGN: NNN0CQQ

    (EX-USS MIDWAY MUSEUM SHIP, SAN DIEGO CA)
    FREQUENCY            MODE             BROADCAST DATE/TIME
     7350.0 KHZ    RTTY              12 MAY/0240Z
    AMTOR FEC  12 MAY/0310Z
    MT63               12 MAY/0340Z
    14465.0 KHZ   RTTY              12 MAY/0240Z
    AMTOR FEC  12 MAY/0310Z
    MT63               12 MAY/0340Z

 
STATION CALLSIGN: NUW

    (NAVMARCORMARS RADIO STATION, NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND WA)
    FREQUENCY MODE            BROADCAST DATE/TIME
     7380.0 KHZ    RTTY              12 MAY/0240Z
                            AMTOR FEC 12 MAY/0310Z
                            MT63               12 MAY/0340Z
    13530.0 KHZ   RTTY              12 MAY/0240Z
                            AMTOR FEC 12 MAY/0310Z
                            MT63               12 MAY/0340Z

 
STATION CALLSIGN: NWKJ

    (EX-USS YORKTOWN, PATRIOTS POINT MARITIME MUSEUM SC)
    FREQUENCY            MODE             BROADCAST DATE/TIME
     7346.5 KHZ    RTTY              12 MAY/0240Z
                            AMTOR FEC  12 MAY/0310Z
                            MT63               12 MAY/0340Z
    14468.5 KHZ   RTTY              12 MAY/0240Z
                            AMTOR FEC 12 MAY/0310Z
                            MT63               12 MAY/0340Z

 
AIR FORCE BROADCAST STATIONS:

STATION CALLSIGN: AIR-2

    (HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE)
    FREQUENCY MODE BROADCAST DATE/TIME
    7831.1 KHZ     RTTY 12 MAY/1930Z
    MT63   12 MAY/2030Z
    MFSK 12 MAY/2100Z
    14877.1 KHZ   RTTY 12 MAY/2130Z
    MT63   12 MAY/2230Z
    MFSK 12 MAY/2300Z

 
SUBMISSION OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TEST MESSAGE ENTRIES.
Transcripts of the RTTY, PACTOR, AMTOR, PSK-31, MFSK and MT63 receiving 
test should be submitted "as received". No attempt should be made to 
correct possible transmission errors.  Provide time, frequency and call 
sign of the military station copied, including name, call sign, and 
address (including zip code) of individual submitting the entry. Ensure 
this information is placed on the paper containing the test message. 
Each year a large number of acceptable entries are received with 
insufficient information, or necessary information was not attached to 
the transcriptions and was separated, thereby precluding issuance of a 
certificate.  Entries must be sent to the appropriate military address 
as follows:
 
A. STATIONS COPYING SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MESSAGE TRANSMITTED FROM 
AAZ/WAR/AAC SEND ENTRIES TO:
 

    ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION
    COMMANDER NETCOM/9TH ASC
    ATTN: NETC-ATD (MARS STATION)
    BLDG 90549 JIM AVENUE
    FORT HUACHUCA, AZ 85613-7070

 
 
B. STATIONS COPYING SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MESSAGE TRANSMITTED FROM NBL, 
NNN0ASF, NNN0CQQ, NUW OR NWKJ SEND ENTRIES TO:
 

       ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION
       CHIEF, NAVY-MARINE CORPS MARS
       CHEATHAM ANNEX BLDG 117
       108 SANDA AVE
       WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-5830

 
C.  STATIONS COPYING SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MESSAGE TRANSMITTED FROM AIR2 
SEND ENTRIES TO:
 

    ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION
    38 CYRS/CHIEF, AF MARS
    203W LOSEY ST, RM 1200
    SCOTT AFB, IL  62225


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