SAR, PSHR, and BPL
Listed below are typical radiograms for sending your monthly reports to the Section Traffic Manager. Reports should be prepared as in the examples below and sent via NTS or electronic mail (w8ul@arrl.net). However, reports sent via email do not qualify a message traffic for activity reporting purposes.
SAMPLE RADIOGRAM:
NR 1 R W8AAA 3 ANYTOWN OH JAN 1
W8UL
REYNOLDSBURG OH 43068
BT
DEC TRAFFIC 21BT
ADAM W8AAA
NOTE: If over 500 points (messages) or a sum of 100 or more origination and delivery points for any calendar month., submit BPL report (below) in lieu of this report.
NR 2 R W8AAA 10 ANYTOWN OH JAN 1
W8UL
REYNOLDSBURG OH 43068
BT
PSHR DEC 40 40 10 0 0 10 TOTAL 90BT
ADAM W8AAA
NR 3 R W8AAA 10 ANYTOWN OH JAN 1
W8UL
REYNOLDSBURG OH 43068
BT
DEC BPL REPORT ORIGINATE 0RECEIVED 352 SENT 371 DELIVERED
6 TOTAL 729
BT
ADAM W8AAA
NOTE: This report submitted in lieu of SAR in example 1 above, if more than 500 points (messages) or a sum of 100 or more origination and delivery points for any calendar month.,
Station Activity Report (SAR) includes four components.
Here are the definitions of each component:
Summarized:
- Originated--One point for each message from a third party for sending via your station. This "extra" credit is given for an off-the-air function because of the value of contact with the general public.
- Sent--Every message sent over the air from your station to another amateur receives a point in this category. Thus, a message that is eligible for an Originated point as above receives another point when it is sent on the air. Likewise, a message that is received on the air conveys a Sent point when it is relayed to another station. A message that you initiate yourself, while it gets no Originated point, gets a Sent point when cleared. All Sent points require on-the-air sending.
- Received--A message received over the air gets a Received point, whether received for relaying (sending) or for delivery to the addressee. Any message received which is not eligible for a Delivery point (such as one addressed to yourself) is nevertheless eligible for a Received point.
- Delivered--The act of delivery of a message to a third party receives a point in this category, in addition to a Received point. This is strictly an off-the-air function and must be coupled with receipt of the message at your station. Thus you can't get a Delivered point unless you first get a Received point.
Originated on behalf of a 3rd party but not yourself - 1 point each
Received from another amateur radio station transmitted via ham radio - 1 point each
Sent to another amateur radio station transmitted via amateur radio - 1 point each
Delivered to a 3rd party but not yourself - 1 point each.Sent and Received must be accomplished over the air using amateur radio.
However, Origination and Delivery via the Internet may be included in the traffic count.
The Public Service Honor Roll (PSHR) recognizes the efforts of Amateur Radio operators who are active in many aspects of public service. This includes net operations, traffic handling, emergency operations and public service communication support.
Take a look at the categories and descriptions to see where your Amateur Radio activities fit in. At the end of each calendar month, just add up your qualifying points. If it reaches the 70-point level (or more), you've qualified for the Public Service Honor Roll!
Public Service Honor Roll Criteria
Effective since May 1, 2002
This listing recognizes radio amateurs whose public service performance during the month qualifies for 70 or more total points in the following six categories (as reported to their Section Managers). Please note the maximum points for each category:
1.) Participating in a public service net, using any mode. --1 point per net session; maximum 40.
2.) Handling formal messages (radiograms) via any mode. --1 point for each message handled; maximum 40.
3.) Serving in an ARRL-sponsored volunteer position: ARRL Field Organization appointee or Section Manager, NTS Net Manager, TCC Director, TCC member, NTS official or appointee above the Section level. -- 10 points for each position; maximum 30.
4.) Participation in scheduled, short-term public service events such as walk-a-thons, bike-a-thons, parades, simulated emergency tests and related practice events. This includes off-the-air meetings and coordination efforts with related emergency groups and served agencies. - 5 points per hour (or any portion thereof) of time spent in either coordinating and/or operating in the public service event; no limit.
5.) Participation in an unplanned emergency response when the Amateur Radio operator is on the scene. This also includes unplanned incident requests by public or served agencies for Amateur Radio participation. - 5 points per hour (or any portion thereof) of time spent directly involved in the emergency operation; no limit.
6.) Providing and maintaining a) an automated digital system that handles ARRL radiogram-formatted messages; b) a Web page or e-mail list server oriented toward Amateur Radio public service -- 10 points per item.
If you are involved in any of these activities, keep track of your efforts and the time involved and report your results accordingly. If you qualify for PSHR twelve (12) consecutive months, or 18 out of a 24-month period, you are eligible for a one-time certificate from ARRL Headquarters. Please write (and include a list of qualifying months) to the Public Service Branch of Field and Educational Services at ARRL HQ.
Further questions about the program may be answered by viewing the ARRL's Public Service Honor Roll web page.