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Written by Greg, G0DUB IARU Region 1 Emergency Communications Co-Ordinator
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Thursday, 27 December 2012 13:05 |
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The following information received from Region 3 bringing the use of 7.095MHz to an end ( for now at least ):
Another storm disaster ends in the Philippines
Spare a thought for those who spent a nervous, very wet and windy Christmas period as Tropical Storm Quinta went through the south of the Philippines, in areas trying to recover from Tyhoon Bopha earlier in the month.
Activated during the storm was the Philippines Amateur Radio Association emergency net on 7.095 MHz and VHF, to handle emergency and welfare traffic.
A request to keep the HF frequency clear was issued by PARA's Vice Chief Operating Officer, Ramon J. Anquilan DU1UGZ. The emergency had passed and he expressed many thanks on behalf of PARA for use of the frequency.
Among those involved in the emergency were members of the PARA-affiliated club, The District 5 Radio Amateur Network DX5RAN.
They were kept busy coordinating much needed pre-emptive evacuations in Tacloban City and elsewhere alongside the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Other radio amateurs were also involved in the overall emergency.
Landslides occurred in the Visayas, Southern Leyte and Eastern Samar areas. There were more than 5,800 ferry passengers stranded with fishermen told not to venture out.
The archipelago has numerous severe weather events each year. Typhoon Bopha which made landfall over Mindanao on December the 2nd ripped through the southern provinces killing 1,067 people, leaving hundreds missing and many more homeless.
Jim Linton VK3PC, Chairman IARU Region 3 Disaster Communications Committee,
with Ramon J. Anquilan DU1UGZ, PARA Vice Chief Operating Officer
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 December 2012 13:10 )
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Written by Greg G0DUB, IARU Region 1 Emergency Communications Co-Ordinator
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Wednesday, 26 December 2012 10:37 |
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The Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA) Inc. has activated its emergency net to deal with whatever contingencies that may arise due to typhoon Quinta making landfall by tomorrow Dec 26. As of the moment the typhoon is situated some 60 kilometers east of Guiuian Eastern Samar. It packs a 65 to 90 kph gustiness near the center.
All amateurs are please requested to stand clear from the calling frequency of 7.095 MHz plus minus QRM. We will be using the frequency until we stand down from our emergency net and return to normal operations.
First off the information thread, Nathan Eamiguel, DU5AOK, has relayed that the City of Tacloban has ordered a forced preemptive evacuation of Barangay Palanog and other low-lying areas in Tacloban City as of 5:20 PM local time.
Thank you and Merry Christmas.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 26 December 2012 10:41 )
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 23 October 2012 08:27 |
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The third weekend of October is traditionally allocated for the annual Scouts JOTA (Jamboree on the Air) event. Many scouts around the world communicate between themselves through the use of the Amateur Radio frequencies, whether o HF, VHF, Echolink, and other digital modes.
During the weekend of 20-21 October 2012, the 273rd AirScout group took part in the 2012 JOTA event and had been active on both HF and VHF, completing approximately 50 QSO's on VHF and 30 QSO's on HF. Moreover, 5 QSO's were carried out through Echolink, using the callsign 5B4NSE/J.
The station was being manned by Vassilis 5B4AKN, Effie 5B4AJE, Nestoras 5B4AHZ, and the newly licenced George 5B4AKF. Many thanks to all for their invaluable help!!
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 October 2012 08:56 )
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Written by Norris Bryan
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Monday, 22 October 2012 17:15 |
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Visited the Paphos Scouts Group located in Yeroskipou on Sunday .Event was a Jota weekend, 20th/21st Oct.2012. Marios and Lefteris(5B4AGL) were in attendance, and some eager and willing Scouts...Station call 5B4PSG.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 October 2012 09:21 )
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Written by Nestoras 5B4AHZ, CARS Secretary
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Tuesday, 21 August 2012 21:26 |
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 Come out and be part of one of the most exciting days in amateur radio. Amateur radio operators will be making contacts around the world during Field Day 2012 on Saturday Sept 1 and Sunday Sept 2. Visitors to the event can make radio contact with people around the world. The field day activities will take place during the DARC IARU Region 1 SSB Field Day event.
http://www.darc.de/referate/dx/contest/fd/en/rules/
Any visitor who makes 20 contacts is eligible for a GOTA (Get On The Air) Field Day certificate compliments of the Cyprus Amateur Radio Society.
 CARS Field Day 2012 (English) (1.89 MB)
Location: "Mantra tou Kampiou" picnic area
Setup time: Saturday 1/9/2012 @ 11:00am 12:00pm (NEW UPDATED TIME)
Operating time: Saturday 1/9/2012 @ 16:00 until Sunday 2/9/2012 @ 16:00
Important: Participants should bring food and drinks that they may need.
Please register you participation, over the phone 99610855, or email
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Last Updated ( Friday, 31 August 2012 10:42 )
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Written by Nestoras 5B4AHZ, CARS Secretary
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Wednesday, 22 August 2012 08:17 |
CARS NEEDS YOUR VOTE - Comments !!!
During the recent IARU EMC Working Group meeting in Friedrichshafen, a decision has been reached and a proposal has been sent to IARU member societies, including CARS, to support the current draft 2012 version of the CENELEC standard for PLT, known as FprEN 50561. However, this decision was NOT unanimous. The RSGB has been lobbying against this standard, for reasons that are presented below.
Hence CARS needs member feedback on the matter. You are kindly requested to read through the documentation provided and send you vote via email to the CARS Secretary () (cars<at>cyhams.org) by 30 August 2012, so that the CARS position can be formed via majority vote that will be taken to the Cyprus authorities.
The documentations provided are:
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 IARU EMC Newsletter August 2012 (16.25 kB) - The IARU EMC Working group position.
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RSGB EMC Committee Statement on prEN50561-1 (101.02 kB) - The RSGB EMC Working group position.
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Don Beattie G3BJ explains the threat posed.pdf (11.39 kB) - The position of Don Beattie G3BJ, former Chairman of RSGB EMC Committee and RSGB Board member.
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The chair of the EU committee on powerline networking (45.8 kB) - The position of Ronald Storrs, Chairman of the EU committee defining the standard.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 30 September 2012 22:33 )
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Written by Nestoras 5B4AHZ, CARS Secretary
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Friday, 17 August 2012 17:00 |
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Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide KE5DNI used amateur radio to speak to Scouts at Space Jam 6 in Rantoul, Illinois
The Space Jamboree Workshop (www.spacejamboree.com) is the Midwest's largest technology oriented gathering of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Scouts from all over the United States came to this year's Space Jam 6 sponsored by Troop 17 and Crew 272, where a ARISS contact with the International Space Station was held. Scouts talked with Japanese (JAXA) Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide KE5DNI using the WB9SA Satellite Communications Ham Radio Station at 5:06 AM CDT August 5, 2012.
Watch WB9SA Space Jam 6 ISS Contact with NA1SS JAXA Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 August 2012 21:41 )
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