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
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..
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/
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
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
| 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 |
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