Salvation Army Seeks Amateur Radio Operators for Possible Caribbean Deployment

The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) has been asked to recruit SATERN Amateur Radio operators for potential deployment to TSA's Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Division. SATERN National Liaison Bill Feist, WB8BZH, emphasizes that this is a recruitment request to be on standby only.

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/salvation-army-seeks-amateur-radio-operators-for-possible-caribbean-deployment

27 SEP 2017 Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Planned (1400 hrs)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a mandatory nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 2:20 p.m. EDT. 

American Red Cross Asks ARRL’s Assistance with Puerto Rico Relief Effort

The American Red Cross (ARC) has asked the ARRL for assistance with relief efforts in Puerto Rico. ARC needs up to 50 radio amateurs who can help record, enter, and submit disaster-survivor information into the ARC Safe and Well system. In the nearly 75-year relationship between ARRL and ARC, this is the first time such a request for assistance on this scale has been made. 

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/american-red-cross-asks-arrl-s-assistance-with-puerto-rico-relief-effort

Caribbean Situation Critical, Clear Frequencies Essential

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/caribbean-situation-critical-clear-frequencies-essential

Ham Radio Operator Helps Relay Messages From Hurricane Maria Victims « CBS New York

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/09/22/ham-radio-hurricane-maria/

Caribbean Emergency Weather Network Handling High Volume of Post-Storm Traffic

http://www.arrl.org/news/caribbean-emergency-weather-network-handling-high-volume-of-post-storm-traffic

SATERN Seeks Volunteers to Serve as Net Control or Relay Stations

The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) International SSB Net is seeking volunteers who can serve either as net control stations (NCS) or as relay stations. SATERN has been in daily operation (1400 UTC until at least 2300 UTC) since Tuesday, September 19 on 14.265 MHz.

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/satern-seeks-volunteers-to-serve-as-net-control-or-relay-stations

Net Protocols Public Service Activities | KB9VBR J-Pole Antennas

http://www.jpole-antenna.com/2017/09/07/net-protocols-and-break-tags-for-public-service-activities/?utm_content=buffer13e8b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

SEP.21 (Montgomery Co, PA) 19:00 MULTI-BAND NET: @ARRL_ARES @Epaarrl

Directed net for the purposes of a training drill under the authority of the Federal Communications Commission and the Pennsylvania Director of Emergency Management.

You do not have to be a member of Montgomery Co., PA. ARES/RACES (MCAR) or live in Montgomery County to check in.

Simultaneous nets are operating on multiple bands. The 2M net is the Net Control band.

2M Analog: 146.235 Tx / 146.835 Rx (PL 88.5 Hz)
70cm Analog: 449.125 Tx / 444.1250 Rx (PL 88.5)
Echolink: Node 570975 / AA3E-R Eagleville, PA

Please see the following link for DStar, 6M, 10M and 75M Net Control Stations
http://www.aa3e.org/

(click on "Repeaters" along the left side)

Amateur Radio Proves Itself Once Again: Dominica Locals Describe Hurricane Maria’s Damage

https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000005442358/hurricane-maria-destruction-in-dominica.html?emc=eta1

ARISS Invites Proposals to Host Amateur Radio Contacts with Space Station Crew

The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking proposals from US schools, museums, science centers, and community youth organizations to host Amateur Radio contacts in 2018 with a crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The deadline to submit proposals is November 15. Contacts would be scheduled between July 1 and December 31, 2018.

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/ariss-invites-proposals-to-host-amateur-radio-contacts-with-space-station-crew

Amateur Radio Emergency Net Active in Wake of Earthquake in Central Mexico

The FMRE National Emergency Net has activated on 7.060 MHz following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in the central Mexico state of Puebla at 1814 UTC on Tuesday. The net also uses 3.690 MHz and 14.120 MHz as well as IRLP reflector 9200, channel 08.

More at:

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/amateur-radio-emergency-net-active-in-wake-of-earthquake-in-central-mexico

FMRE National Emergency Net Active in Mexico

In view of the arrival of Hurricane Max on the coast of Guerrero, Mexico, the FMRE National Emergency Net has activated as of 1300 local time. The net requests support from stations with the ability to handle traffic requests and emergency warnings. The net is operating on 7.060 MHz and 14.120 MHz as well as via IRLP reflector 9200, channel 08.

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/fmre-national-emergency-net-active-in-mexico

Message from ARRL regarding Amateur Radio Operators providing support for Hurricane Irma

SEP.14 (Montgomery Co, PA) 19:00 MULTI-BAND NET: @ARRL_ARES @Epaarrl

Directed net for the purposes of a training drill under the authority of the Federal Communications Commission and the Pennsylvania Director of Emergency Management.

You do not have to be a member of Montgomery Co., PA. ARES/RACES (MCAR) or live in Montgomery County to check in.

Simultaneous nets are operating on multiple bands. The 2M net is the Net Control band.

2M Analog: 146.235 Tx / 146.835 Rx (PL 88.5 Hz)
70cm Analog: 449.125 Tx / 444.1250 Rx (PL 88.5)
Echolink: Node 570975 / AA3E-R Eagleville, PA

Please see the following link for DStar, 6M, 10M and 75M Net Control Stations
http://www.aa3e.org/

(click on "Repeaters" along the left side)

Two Radio Amateurs are Among Three New ISS Crew Members

Astronauts Mark Vande Hei, KG5GNP, and Joe Acaba, KE5DAR 

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/two-radio-amateurs-are-among-three-new-iss-crew-members 

SEP.07 (Montgomery Co, PA) 19:00 MULTI-BAND NET: ARES/RACES

Directed net for the purposes of a training drill under the authority of the Federal Communications Commission and the Pennsylvania Director of Emergency Management.

You do not have to be a member of Montgomery Co., PA. ARES/RACES (MCAR) or live in Montgomery County to check in.

Simultaneous nets are operating on multiple bands. The 2M net is the Net Control band.

2M Analog: 146.235 Tx / 146.835 Rx (PL 88.5 Hz)
70cm Analog: 449.125 Tx / 444.1250 Rx (PL 88.5)
Echolink: Node 570975 / AA3E-R Eagleville, PA

Please see the following link for DStar, 6M, 10M and 75M Net Control Stations
http://www.aa3e.org/

(click on "Repeaters" along the left side)

FEMA Announces Regions that Could Activate on 60-Meters for Hurricane Irma | QRZ Now – Amateur Radio News

http://qrznow.com/fema-announces-regions-that-could-activate-on-60-meters-for-hurricane-irma/

Space Weather Prediction Center Upgrades Geomagnetic Storm Watch to G3 (Strong)

NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has upgraded its geomagnetic storm watch for today and tomorrow (September 6 and 7) to G3 (Strong).

"The G3 Watch is in anticipation of the expected arrival of a coronal mass ejection (CME) that took place in association with an M5 flare," the SWPC said. 

click link for more information

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/space-weather-prediction-center-upgrades-geomagnetic-storm-watch-to-g3-strong

VOIP Weather Net Active for Irma




If you are equipped for amateur radio Echolink operations, the VOIP weather net is now active on Echolink Node 7203 for Hurricane Irma.

More frequencies and information will be posted shortly on this blog.

http://monitor-post.blogspot.com/2017/09/voip-weather-net-active-for-irma.html

FEMA Announces Regions that Could Activate on 60-Meters for Hurricane Irma

The below listed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regions, including call signs, could be activating the 5 MHz/60-meter band frequencies in support of a possible response to Hurricane Irma on September 5.

Region 1 — KF1EMA

Region 2 — KF2EMA (includes Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands)

Region 3 — KF3EMA

Region 4 — KF4EMA

Region 6 — KF6EMA

Maynard MERS — NF1EMA

Thomasville MERS — NF4EMA

Denton MERS — NF6EMA

The following suppressed-carrier reference frequencies, also known as dial frequencies or window frequencies, 5330.5 kHz, 5346.5 kHz, 5357.0 kHz, 5371.5 kHz, and 5403.5 kHz, may be used as part of the event.




Amateur Radio HF Nets
Friendly Net 7188.0 kHz 1000-12:00 UTC
Caribbean Emergency Weather Net 3815.0 kHz 1030 UTC and 2200 UTC
Maritime Mobile Service Network 14300.0 kHz 1200-0200 UTC
Hurricane Watch Net 14325.0 kHz National Hurricane Center callsign WX4NHC


Amateur Radio US Virgin Islands Repeaters
St. Croix NP2VI - 147.250/147.850 PL 100.0 Hz
St. Thomas KP2O - 146.810/146.210 PL 100.0 Hz
St. Thomas NP2GO - 146.950/146.350 PL 67.0 Hz
St. Thomas KP2T - 146.970/146.370
St. John KP2SJ - 146.630/ 146.030 PL 100.0 Hz (West side of island coverage only)

http://monitor-post.blogspot.com/2017/09/fema-announces-regions-that-could.html

FEMA Announces Regions that Could Activate on 60-Meters for Hurricane Irma

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/fema-announces-regions-that-could-activate-on-60-meters-for-hurricane-irma

Hurricane Watch Net to Activate for Hurricane Irma

The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) has announced plans to activate for the now-Category 4 Hurricane Irma on Tuesday, September 5, at 1800 UTC on 14.325 MHz. 

The net will remain in continuous operation until further notice, continuing on 20 meters for as long as propagation allows, then switching to 40 meters, 7.268 MHz. 

Additional information at:

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/hurricane-watch-net-to-activate-for-hurricane-irma