The current budget proposal would take WWV WWVH off the air. To learn more about this go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/nist-fy-2019-budget-would-eliminate-wwv-and-wwvh
For an interesting article on this topic go to
The current budget proposal would take WWV WWVH off the air. To learn more about this go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/nist-fy-2019-budget-would-eliminate-wwv-and-wwvh
For an interesting article on this topic go to
UPDATED AUGUST 29 2018. The Provincial State of Emergency HAS BEEN EXTENDED until Sept 12 2018
As of Aug 29th….534 fires, 3,200 people under evacuation order, 21,800 people under evacuation alert
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018PSSG0064-001656
The British Columbia government this morning declared a provincial state of emergency due to the current wildfire situation. At this time there are in the area of 600 wildfires burning in the Province. To learn more go to
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018PSSG0061-001584
B.C. declares provincial state of emergency due to wildfires
Hawaii ARES has asked those using FT to avoid 7.080 as it is interfering with ARES ops in Hawaii. It is suggested operators drop to 7.078
http://qrznow.com/ft8call-arrl-ares-emergency-request-for-7-080mhz/
For reasons unknown the amateur radio packet station on the International Space Station has come to life. No one is sure h ow long it will last, but it is working. To read the whole story go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/an-amazing-recovery-ariss-packet-system-revives
The US FCC has waived their rules on bandwith and is allowing the use of PACTPR 4 during the hurricane called LANE as it hits Hawaii. To learn more go to
http://qrznow.com/fcc-grants-temporary-waiver-for-hurricane-lane-relief-efforts
In view of events in Hawaii the SATERN net will activate on Friday Aug 24 2018 at 1300 CDT. The Hurricane Watch Net, The Maritime Mobile Service Net (14.300) the National Hurricane Centre Amateur Radio as well as the ARRL are all currently standing by to assist Hawaii ARES units. The state of Hawaii is operating on 7088 KHz, The National Weather Service Honolulu is operating on 7080 KHz, and SATERN is operating on 14265 KHz
PLEASE ENSURE THE HF FREQUENCY IS NOT IN USE BEFORE YOU USE IT.
Rescue operations are underway in parts of India as a result of weather events. Over 300 hams have responded to the situation. To learn more go to
There is a request to keep 7088 KHz clear for emergency communication as a result of the earthquake. More information can be found at
https://www.iaru-r1.org/index.php/emergency-communications/1803-venezuela-earthquake-activation
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck off the Oregon coast. There is no tsunami alert. ARES leaders, again the question, ARE YOU PREPARED.
The following is an update on the fires in BC.
Smoke has delayed on cancelled many flights around the Province. On Vancouver Island the smoke is so thick all fire fighting helicopters are grounded. For the rest of the Provinve go to
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-wildfires-1.4791099