Amateur Radio Included in FEMA Guide for National Emergency Preparedness

03/22/2023 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a final version (March 2023) of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Functional Guidance. The guidance, which provides a framework for communications resources within incident management, officially includes support from amateur radio operators. The expanded Communications …

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Phone Service Restored at ARRL Headquarters – March 22, 2023

03/22/2023 Update: Wedneday, March 22, 2023 @ 12:41 PM Eastern Time: Telephone service was quickly restored at ARRL Headquarters. Incoming and outgoing phone calls are working. Thank you for your understanding.Wedneday, March 22, 2023 @ 10:00 AM Eastern Time: ARRL Headquarters is currently experiencing a telephone outage. Incoming and outgoing …

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Temporary Telephone Outage at ARRL Headquarters – March 22, 2023

03/22/2023 Wedneday, March 22, 2023 @ 10:00 AM Eastern Time: ARRL Headquarters is currently experiencing a telephone outage. Incoming and outgoing phone calls have been disrupted. We are currently working with our provider to correct the issue. Members and prospective members are encouraged to visit the ARRL website to access most services …

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TX5S Clipperton Island. From DXNews.com

TX5S Team will be active from Clipperton Island, IOTA NA – 011, 18 January – 2 February 2024.Team – Jacky ZL3CW, Dave K3EL, Steve W1SRD, Ricardo PY2PT, Gene K5GS, Heye DJ9RR, Laci HA0NAR, Walt N6XG, Rob N7QT, Glenn KE4KY, Chris N6WM, Arliss W7XU, Philippe FO4BM, Dave WD5COV and Andreas N6NU.Recent …

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H31B H31W Contadora Island Panama. From DXNews.com

EA3BT and EA3WL will be active as H31B and H31W from Contadora Island, IOTA NA – 072, Panama, 3 – 8 April 2023.They will operate on 40 – 6m, SSB, CW, FT8.Recent DX Spots H31BH31B Log searchSearchH31W Log searchSearchRecent DX Spots H31WQSL via ClubLog OQRS. Contadora Island, Panama. Author – …

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Tornado Season and Amateur Radio

03/17/2023 Tornado season is fast approaching, and amateur radio operators will again play a key role in helping the National Weather Service (NWS) issue accurate and timely warnings. In fact, March through May is considered the most active period for tornadoes to develop. The NWS reports there have already been …

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E6AF E6CI Niue Island. From DXNews.com

SP9FIH and SP6CIK will be active as E6AF and E6CI from Niue Island, IOTA OC – 040, 26 March – 9 April 2023.They will operate on 40 – 10m.Recent DX Spots E6AFE6AF Log searchSearchE6CI Log searchSearchRecent DX Spots E6CICall signs not confirmed yet.QSL via ClubLog OQRS.More information later. Previous activity:Janusz, …

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8Q7KB Meedhupparu Island Maldives. From DXNews.com

DL2SBY will be active again from Maldives, IOTA AS – 013, 27 April – 7 May 2023.QTH – on Mushimas Migili Island.Recent DX Spots 8Q7KB Previous activity:8Q7KB Log searchSearch Kazik, DL2SBY will be active as 8Q7KB from Meedhupparu Island, Maldives, IOTA AS – 013, 4 – 12 May 2020.He will …

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E51CIK E51WEG Rarotonga Island Cook Islands. From DXNews.com

SP6CIK and SP9FIH will be active as E51CIK and E51WEG from Rarotonga Island, IOTA OC – 013, 13 – 28 April 2023.They will operate on 40 – 10m,Recent DX Spots E51CIKE51CIK Log searchSearchE51WEG Log searchSearchRecent DX Spots E51WEGQSL via ClubLog OQRS.DXCC Country – South Cook Island, E5.QTH Locator – BG08dt. …

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