Amateur Radio operators activated on Sunday, August 20, 2023 to provide communications and information for Tropical Storm Hilary. As of mid-morning Sunday, the system was moving up the Baja Peninsula of Mexico, expected to cross into Southern California. Heavy rains were falling in San Diego, and local media reported that 250 airline flights had been canceled….
The 146.70 ARES repeater has been repaired and and is once again standing by to assist you with your emergency communication needs. Together we can restore hope and help save lives. Thank you for your patience!
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is closely following updates from the Hawaii Amateur Radio Emergency Service®, Hawaii ARES®, as amateur radio operators respond following deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui. On Tuesday, August 8, wildfires, fueled by the strong winds of Hurricane Dora, were burning in Maui and Hawaiʻi Counties. By the next…
Updates on Maui’s Amateur Radio and communication infrastructure amid wildfires, detailing affected and operational radio systems, repeaters, and other emergency communication details. This file: https://bit.ly/HAM-UPDATE – Send updated to KH6ML808@gmail.com https://bit.ly/Maui-ICS-205-HAM – Updated by KH6ML and KH6UU Suggest you download and print – Load into the radio. MAUI_CHANNEL_ INFO_KG-UV3D_20230811.csv MAUI_KG-UV3D_20230811_CODEPLUG.IMG. If updates are needed, contact…
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, has released the following statement after introducing H.R. 4006, the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act, to govern private land use restrictions on amateur radio. Johnson was joined in introducing the legislation by Rep. Joe Courtney of Connecticut. “Antennas are essential for all wireless communication, whether TV broadcasts, wireless internet,…
National Pet Preparedness Month takes place in June and reminds pet owners to always prepare emergency plans for their animal friends so that they can weather emergency conditions safely. Pets are as much victims of natural and man-made disasters as humans and, therefore, owners must also be prepared to evacuate their pets with the supplies…
The National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) is the nation’s strategic plan to strengthen and enhance emergency communications capabilities. The NECP navigates the complex mission of maintaining and improving emergency communications capabilities for emergency responders and serves as the nation’s roadmap for ensuring emergency communications interoperability at all levels of government. The NECP establishes a shared vision for emergency…
It’s coming! Ohio NVIS Day 2023 will be held Saturday April 22, from 10AM until 4PM EDT. The purpose of NVIS day is to construct and try various antenna ideas, all working as NVIS (Near Vertical Incident Skywave) antennas. These antennas are low to the ground and provide coverage generally within a 400 mile radius-…
SPRING SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK IS MARCH 19-25 Practice where to shelter during Ohio’s Statewide Tornado Drill on March 22 at 9:50 a.m. Severe weather can occur at any time of the year and Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week allows Ohioans the opportunity to learn the best ways to be prepared and stay safe…
The Radio interference filter keeps the unwanted signals out of a radio frequency spectrum. If not filtered properly, these unwanted signals can interrupt the performance of your ham radio and even cause it to stop. The radio frequency filters ensure that only the right frequencies enter the spectrum of your radio. These filters are most…
