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Information for Amateur Radio volunteers
Related news stories can be found below.
ARRL Sets up E-mail Addresses for Use During Hurricanes, Tropical Storms
(Sep 2, 2008)
-- In an effort to streamline hurricane support operations at ARRL Headquarters, the League has set up two e-mail addresses for hams to pose questions or relay information to HQ Staff relating to hurricane or named tropical storm events. If you need to communicate with ARRL HQ regarding these storms, please use hurricane@arrl.org or hurricane@arrl.net. These e-mail addresses will be monitored during each storm's descent on the US, as well as throughout the hurricane season.Link to this item |
The K7RA Solar Update
(Sep 5, 2008)
-- We're still looking at a quiet sun, but currently a solar wind is disturbing the Earth's magnetic field. Six meter operators -- after enjoying a fine season of sporadic E propagation this summer -- may see some added excitement from auroral propagation. Check here for updated indicators.Full Story |
Feature: Surfin': Skimming the Code
(Sep 5, 2008)
-- This week, Surfin’ skims the Internet for information about CW Skimmer, an impressive Morse code decoder application.Full Story |
ARRL, Amateur Radio Gears Up for Hanna, Ike
(Sep 4, 2008 [REVISED Sep 5, 2008 09:04 ET])
-- As the ARRL Headquarters staff continues to support response and recovery efforts in Louisiana and the areas impacted by Hurricane Gustav, yet another storm begins to shift some of the focus eastward. Tropical Storm Hanna, currently forecasted to impact the North Carolina coastline early Saturday morning, has begun to activate ARES® preparations from Florida northward. Hanna, responsible for at least 61 deaths in Haiti, is expected to reach hurricane status at 3 PM (EDT) Friday, September 5.Full Story |
MARS Assists with Hurricane Traffic for American Soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan
(Sep 4, 2008)
-- Army Captain Jeff Hammer, N9NIC, who represents the Army Military Affiliate Radio System (Army MARS) in Iraq, has appealed to the families of troops deployed overseas that have been affected by the recent tropical storms and hurricanes to let their loved ones know all is well at home.Full Story |
American Red Cross Clarifies Amateur Radio Policy
(Sep 4, 2008)
-- On September 3, the American Red Cross released a statement to clarify their policy as it concerns Amateur Radio operators. The letter below from American Red Cross Disaster Service Technology Manager Keith Robertory, KG4UIR, is presented in its entirety:Full Story |
IARU Region 2 EC: "Active Member-Societies Are Vital to Ensure Amateur Radio's Future"
(Sep 3, 2008)
-- Late last month in Panama, the Executive Committee of IARU Region 2 held its annual meeting. According to IARU Region 2 President Reinaldo Leandro, YV5AMH, the importance of having active and inclusive IARU Member-Societies is the "only way to ensure the future of Amateur Radio." Leandro said this theme was "underlined" throughout the meeting. The United States is a member of Region 2.Full Story |
ARRL Continuing Education Online Course Registration
(Sep 3, 2008)
-- Registration remains open through Sunday, September 21, 2008 for these online course sessions beginning on Friday, October 3, 2008: Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 1 (EC-001); Radio Frequency Interference (EC-006); Antenna Design and Construction (EC-009); Technician License Course (EC-010); Analog Electronics (EC-012), and Digital Electronics (EC-013). Each online course has been developed in segments -- learning units with objectives, informative text, student activities and quizzes. Courses are interactive, and some include direct communications with a Mentor/Instructor. Students register for a particular session that may be 8, 12 or 16 weeks (depending on the course) and they may access the course at any time of day during the course period, completing lessons and activities at times convenient for their personal schedule. Mentors assist students by answering questions, reviewing assignments and activities, as well as providing helpful feedback. Interaction with mentors is conducted through e-mail; there is no appointed time the student must be present -- allowing complete flexibility for the student to work when and where it is convenient. To learn more, visit the Continuing Education course listing page or contact the Continuing Education Program Coordinator.Link to this item |
Mississippi Hams Reflect on Hurricane Gustav, Prepare for Hanna and Ike
(Sep 3, 2008)
-- After several days of harrowing watching and waiting for Hurricane Gustav to make landfall, the storm slammed into southeast Louisiana Monday afternoon, leaving flooding, wind damage and power outages in its wake and evacuees eager to go home. As Amateur Radio operators across the area moved from an emergency response stance to clean-up, evaluation and repair, the need for some changes to operations and equipment became clear, as well as the vastly improved response as compared to Hurricane Katrina.Full Story |
ARRL Ham Aid Go Kits Support Amateur Radio Operations During Hurricane Gustav -- and Beyond
(Sep 2, 2008)
-- As Amateur Radio operators prepared for Hurricane Gustav, the ARRL deployed complete radio stations comprised of industry-donated Amateur Radio equipment, thanks to the generosity contributions of ARRL members to the Ham Aid Fund. Created in 2005 to assist with the response to Hurricane Katrina, the Ham Aid Fund is designated to fund Amateur Radio equipment needed for disaster response, including the shipping of equipment to affected-areas. In preparation for Hurricane Gustav, ARRL received requests for radio equipment from Louisiana and Texas. The shipping costs for this equipment were covered by the Ham Aid Fund.Full Story |
ARRL Provides "Vital Role" in Emergency Communications, Thanks to CNCS Grants
(Sep 2, 2008)
-- Three years later, the two grants from the Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS) are still at work. In the days following Hurricanes Katrina, Wilma and Rita in the fall of 2005, ARRL received generous support -- almost $200,000 -- from CNCS to assist with Amateur Radio's response. While some funding went to support the efforts of individual hams who had served along the Gulf Coast, a portion of the grant funded additional resources to strengthen ARRL's response capabilities.Full Story |
Georgia Hams Help Find Shelter for Gustav Evacuees
(Sep 2, 2008)
-- Amateur Radio operators in Georgia are actively participating in the coordination and operations of the Georgia shelters housing people displaced by Hurricane Gustav. According to ARRL Georgia Section Public Information Coordinator Norm Schklar, WA4ZXV, more than 500 people fleeing Hurricane Gustav and its aftermath have made their way to Carroll, Gwinnett and Troup Counties in that state.Full Story |
Hurricane Nets Start to Stand Down from Gustav, Get Ready for Hanna
(Sep 2, 2008)
-- The Voice over Internet Protocol Hurricane Net (VOIPWX) has deactivated for what was Hurricane Gustav -- now Tropical Storm Gustav -- as it hammers the Gulf Coast with heavy rainfall, flooding, storm surge and even tornadoes. The VOIPWX Net had numerous EchoLink and Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP) nodes from the affected area on the system; several stations from outside of the affected area provided critical information from contacts within the affected area. As operators stand down from Gustav, the Net is preparing for tropical storms Hanna and Ike, as well as monitoring the progress of Tropical Depression 10.Full Story |
Steven Weber, KD1JV, Wins August QST Cover Plaque Award
(Sep 2, 2008)
-- The winner of the QST Cover Plaque Award for August is Steven Weber, KD1JV, for his article "A 40 Meter CW/SSB Transceiver for the Homebrew Challenge." Congratulations, Steven! The winner of the QST Cover Plaque award -- given to the author or authors of the best article in each issue -- is determined by a vote of ARRL members on the QST Cover Plaque Poll Web page. Cast a ballot for your favorite article in the September issue by Tuesday, September 30.Link to this item |
Pentagon Amateur Radio Club to Host Special Event Station Commemorating 9/11
(Sep 2, 2008)
-- On Thursday, September 11, the Pentagon Amateur Radio Club (PARC) will operate a Special Event station commemorating the 7th anniversary of the attacks that occurred on the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and over Pennsylvania in 2001. This special event will be held in conjunction with President Bush's visit to the Pentagon to dedicate the new Pentagon Memorial, honoring the 184 people, both at the Pentagon and on American Airlines flight 77, who lost their lives in the attacks. Operators will be on 10, 15, 20, 40 and 80 meters -- both phone and CW -- with plans to operate on a 12 hour basis (1200-2400 UTC). There will be a special QSL card available for stations that work K4AF. For more information, please contact Gary Sessums, KC5QCN. QSL via PARC, PO Box 2322, Arlington, VA 22202.Link to this item |
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