May 03
The website noted will take you to the Canadian Government website announcing Emergency Preparedness Week. In addition you will find links to other sites that will provide more information on preparedness.
http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/media/nr/2013/nr20130503-eng.aspx
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Apr 22
188 deceased and over 11,000 injured and relief efforts continue in China. The emergency frequencies of 3855kHZ, 7050kHz, and 14.270 kHz have been released.
For more information go to http://southgatearc.org/news/april2013/china_earthquake_update_3.htm#.UXXQYbWG1gE
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Apr 21
A day after a strong earthquake hit southwest China’s Sichuan province, the death toll stood at least 156, with many more injured and without homes.
Fan Bin BA1RB reported that it was a 7.0 magnitude quake in Ya’an city, Sichuan province with its epicentre near Lushan County.
The Sichuan amateur radio association took immediate action withBD8DX and BD8AAA leading a team heading to the disaster area providing emergency communication services.
A request is made to keep the HF frequencies of 3855kHz, 7050kHz and 14270kHz clear for disaster traffic.QQ
For more information go to http://www.southgatearc.org
As of 0415 PDT, 1115 UTC April 21,2013 HF frequencies remain in use. Nearly 200 dead and 7,000 injured..
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Apr 15
All Hams involved in the Boston Marathon are reported to be safe. Some good news in an otherwise bad news day. For the release go to http://cqnewsroom.blogspot.ca/
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Apr 15
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the bombings in Boston today, April 15th 2013. Special thoughts to those ham radio operators who were helping at the race. May you all have a speedy and complete recovery
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Apr 14
Please see the url noted below for an update on ham radio involvement and frequencies in use for the flooding in Argentina. http://www.southgatearc.org/news/april2013/floods_in_argentina_final.htm#.UWqCzbWG1gE
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Apr 05
| Magnitude | 7.1 |
| Date-Time |
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| Location | 3.532S 138.455E |
| Depth | 75 km |
| Distances |
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| Location Uncertainty | Horizontal: 13.9 km; Vertical 9.2 km |
| Parameters | Nph = 121; Dmin = 693.1 km; Rmss = 0.63 seconds; Gp = 15° Version = 9 |
| Event ID | us b000g13s |
For updates, maps, and technical information, see:
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or
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
National Earthquake Information Center
U.S. Geological Survey
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/
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Mar 27
The chief developer of the National Traffic System passed away on March 24 2013. He was 99 years old and had an interesting life. For his story go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/national-traffic-system-developer-george-hart-w1njm-skG
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