Ham radio in Florida was the subject of a positive news report as part of Hurricane Matthew coverage. To see the story go to
Category Archives: News Articles
ENVIRONMENT CANADA Special Weather Statement BC South Coast Oct 10 2016.
High winds and heavy rains are predicted as a series of storms approach the BC Coast. Rain, in the order of 200 mm and winds up to80 kph are forecast. To read the entire statement go to
http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc46#21225446170121194201610100502ws1171cwvr
CANADIAN HF EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES,..
The website below lists the National HF Emergency Frequencies
http://oldsite.rac.ca/en/rac/public-service/ares/frequencies/
HAPPY THANKSGIVING CANADA
It is Thanksgiving weekend. A time for family and friends. A time to realize how lucky we are to live in Canada… the greatest country in the world. Please take a few minutes and look at the video below. The folks in Fort McMurray have a special message to all of us this year.
(you need to copy this link it will not go automatically, my apologies.)
Fort McMurray wildfire: Thanksgiving video acknowledges Canadians for helping when disaster struck
HURRICANE WATCH NET OCT 10 2016
The Hurricane Watch Net is no longer active. They are taking some well deserved rest
Amateur Radio Response to Matthew as of Oct 8 2016
The ARRL has posted information on what ham radio is doing in response to the hurricane called Matthew. To read that information go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-response-continues-as-hurricane-matthew-moves-up-east-coast
Hurricane Watch Net And Others Oct 8 2016 1445 UTC
The Hurricane Watch Net remains active as of this time. Please check their website for current operating frequencies. Their site is http://www.hwn.org/
The Salvation Army net is also still active… http://www.satern.org/
Remember too their are ARES nets on VHF and UHF
Please ensure your frequency is clear before using it. Your usual cooperation is appreciated.
HURRICANE Watch Net Remains Active Oct 7th 2016 2140 UTC
The Hurricane Net Watch remains active on 20 and 40 metres. They have downgraded their response to Level 4 – Activated Mode. Please ensure you check their website for current frequencies in use. Your usual cooperation is appreciated.
Wind Warnings Issued For Vancouver Island Oct 6 2016.
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Vancouver Island. Winds of 80 kph on the west coast of the island and 70kph on the east of the island are predicted. Rain will accompany the wind.
UPDATED List of Frequencies in Use for Hurricane Matthew.
From the ARRL , the latest list of frequencies in use for Hurricane Matthew
International SATERN Net: 14.265 MHz (USB) Health & Welfare Traffic
Hurricane Watch Net (HWN): 14.325 MHz (USB), 7.268 MHz (LSB): Weather data and storm reports from stations in affected area
Cuba (Primary): 7.110 MHz (LSB)
Cuba (Alternate 1): 7.120 MHz (LSB)
Cuba (Alternate 2): 7.045 MHz
Cuba (Alternate 3): 7.080 MHz
Cuba: 3.720 MHz
Cuba: 3.740 MHz
IARU Region 2: 3.750 MHz Emergency Center of Activity Frequency
IARU Region 2: 7.060 MHz Emergency Center of Activity Frequency
IARU Region 2: 14.300 MHz Global Emergency Center of Activity Frequency
IARU Region 2: 18.160 MHz Global Emergency Center of Activity Frequency
IARU Region 2: 21.360 MHz Global Emergency Center of Activity Frequency
IARU Region 2: 18.160 MHz Global Emergency Center of Activity Frequency
VoIP Hurricane Net: WX-Talk Conference, Node #7203 on Echolink and IRLP Reflector 9219. IRLP Reflector 9553 is the backup. (Due to the number of limited routes to the Echolink node for mobile devices, monitor WX-TALK on a desktop computer if possible.)
http://www.arrl.org/news/frequencies-in-use-in-conjunction-with-hurricane-matthew-response