From n7wd at cordite.com Wed May 14 17:23:47 2008 From: n7wd at cordite.com (Tod Glenn) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 17:23:47 -0600 Subject: [ARES] Chinese Emergency Freq Message-ID: <7A3BCB6A-42D1-4B8C-AD5A-814599BB1D65@cordite.com> Amateurs in China are asking that 14.270 MHz be kept clear as an emergency frequency in the wake of yesterday's devastating earthquake there. Please remember that even if you cannot hear a station on the frequency, you might interfere with reception of transmissions by a station within range of both your signals and theirs. Michael Chen, BD5RV, reports that "a group of radio amateurs is now transmitting from Wenchuan, the center of quake. Its signal is reported to be very weak. They tried to keep communication with BY8AA in Chengdu, seeking for all resources needed. During a contact finished a few minutes ago, they were asking for raincoats, water, tents, and outdoor living facilities." Michael also asked that this request be forwarded as widely as possible. In nearby Myanmar (Burma), where tens of thousands of people were killed by a typhoon last week, CQ Public Service Editor Bob Josuweit, WA3PZO, passes on a report from G4HPE of the International Radio Emergency Support Coalition (IRESC) that there currently is no amateur radio activity there; and that while the UN has been permitted to set up both HF and VHF communications based in the capital city of Yangon (Rangoon) "for use by the entire humanitarian community," none of the frequencies in use are in the amateur bands. (Tnx WA3PZO) According to Chinese Radio Sports Association, 7.050 and 7.060 MHz are preserved for amatuer radio emergency service in the rescue. -- Ed. From lynn.wagner at gmail.com Thu May 22 12:25:47 2008 From: lynn.wagner at gmail.com (Lynn Wagner) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 12:25:47 -0600 Subject: [ARES] Training Tonight Message-ID: <4835BAAB.4030602@gmail.com> ****PLEASE DO NOT HIT 'REPLY' TO THIS EMAIL**** ** *TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING TONIGHT!* *3330 Skyway Dr. (one mile past airport)* *7-9 pm, Room 116* ** Althougth the weather outside is blustery, cold and wet, the 1-189th, at 3330 Skyway Dr., has lots of indoor room for Traffic Control Training. This is important training for all CERT Volunteers, Civil Air Patrol Volunteers, American Red Cross Volunteers, and Ham Radio Operators who will respond during an emergency on the front lines by manning vehicles or checkpoints or will even be walking along or assisting by blocking access to roads or accident scenes. Whether you are volunteering to help with traffic control during a road race or parade, or helping to park cars at Symphony Under the Stars, you will learn valuable techniques to keep yourself safe as cars and trucks drive near you. Deputy Steve Orr is traveling up from Madison County to conduct this training for Tri-County CERT. Please join me in making the trip worth his while by being there. See you tonight! Karen Semple Lewis and Clark County Citizen Corps Council P.O. Box 7083 Helena, MT 59604 W:(406)465-0163 H:(406)443-3376 95% of all immediate response in any disaster or emergency is conducted by bystanders or the victims, themselves. Are you prepared? Go to www.ready.gov or www.citizencorps.gov to learn more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://ccarc.org/pipermail/ares/attachments/20080522/f2d00f90/attachment.html From n7wd at cordite.com Thu May 22 19:37:15 2008 From: n7wd at cordite.com (Tod Glenn) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 19:37:15 -0600 Subject: [ARES] ICS 300 & 400 Message-ID: Great opportunity to take 300/400. Tod Welcome to the ICS-300 (June 16-17) and ICS-400 (June 18-19) to be held at the Regional Training Center, classroom 14, Fort Harrison. Please see the attached map. Specific information can be found on our website, click the Training tab. This course has plenty of seats available. Please spread the word and encourage folks to attend. No need to pre-register. Show up at the door. See you then, thanks, Fred JFHQ-MT ATTN: Fred Naeher DES Training and Exercise Manager 1956 Mt Majo Street PO Box 4789 Fort Harrison, MT 59636-4789 Office: 406-841-3968 Fax: 406-841-3965 www.mt.gov/dma/des/training.asp From n7wd at cordite.com Fri May 23 13:03:49 2008 From: n7wd at cordite.com (Tod Glenn) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 13:03:49 -0600 Subject: [ARES] Flood warning - be prepared Message-ID: With the possibility of impending floods, now is a good time to check you emergency radio gear. Although it is unlikely that we will experience a loss of communication, anything is possible. Now is a good time to check your usual emergency gear. In addition, make sure your radio batteries are charged, and that you have alkaline batteries for you battery packs. In the event of loss of communication, or a declared emergency, please tune to the following frequencies: Main: 2 meter repeater: 147.820 - Backup: 2 meter simplex (in the event the repeater is down): 147.500 HF: 3.900 LSB For those with wide band receive on their 2m radios, you can receive weather reports on: 162.400 FM I can be reached at home at 227-5436, or on my cell at 461-7283 Tod From n7wd at cordite.com Fri May 23 13:27:03 2008 From: n7wd at cordite.com (Tod Glenn) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 13:27:03 -0600 Subject: [ARES] State - Interoperability test Message-ID: On May 29th at 8 AM MST, the Montana dept of Heath and Human Services will be conducting an interoperability test, using their HF radio on 3.947 LSB. Bill Earhard will be serving as radio operation for HHS, nd they will be testing message handling between Glasgow and Helena. If you have the opportunity, tune in on Thursday and listen for traffic - please don't interfere with the test - and if possible, given me a received signal report, along with your radio type and antenna via email. Thanks, Tod N7WD From jandcmcdougall at jeffbb.net Fri May 23 13:49:51 2008 From: jandcmcdougall at jeffbb.net (John and Carol McDougall) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 19:49:51 -0000 Subject: [ARES] ICS 300 & 400 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4837211D.8070206@jeffbb.net> Hi, I've checked their web site and can not find any mention of times for these classes. If anyone knows the class times, please send them via this list. Thanks, John K7JM Tod Glenn wrote: > Great opportunity to take 300/400. > > Tod > > Welcome to the ICS-300 (June 16-17) and ICS-400 (June 18-19) to be > held at the Regional Training Center, classroom 14, Fort Harrison. > Please see the attached map. Specific information can be found on our > website, click the Training tab. This course has plenty of seats > available. Please spread the word and encourage folks to attend. No > need to pre-register. Show up at the door. See you then, thanks, Fred > > JFHQ-MT > ATTN: Fred Naeher > DES Training and Exercise Manager > 1956 Mt Majo Street > PO Box 4789 > Fort Harrison, MT 59636-4789 > > Office: 406-841-3968 > Fax: 406-841-3965 > www.mt.gov/dma/des/training.asp > _______________________________________________ > ARES mailing list > ARES at ccarc.org > http://ccarc.org/mailman/listinfo/ares > > > -- Visit us at http://www.McDougallsHome.net