[ARRL-OK] Emerg Comm Update

Fri, 9 May 2003 17:00:24 EDT

From: John Thomason, WB5SYT
OK Section Manager

To: OK Section
<A HREF="http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/05/09/100/?nc=1">
http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/05/09/100/?nc=1</A>

The above League web site lays out the framework for the Amateur Radio effort 
underway in the aftermath of the May 8 tornado.  As we approach the end of 
the first 24 hours of Amateur Radio support the following outlines our 
status:

-Approximately 50 Amateur Radio operators are providing support.
-The FCC has declared a General Communication Emergency in OK and has 
designated 3900 kHz for strict use for emergency communication only. This to 
remain in effect until further notice.
-Three repeater frequencies:  146.82, 147.09 and 146.67 are in use
-Amateur Radio operators are supporting 10, or more Salvation Army canteens, 
to provide food, water, and sustenance to those in need including relief 
workers.
-Unusual VHF propagation conditions are resulting in same or similar 
frequency repeaters in OK and other states to be heard on repeater 
frequencies being used in the recovery effort. Contact has been made with the 
appropriate entities to seek cooperation and same has been provided. Thank 
You!
-More Amateur Radio operators are needed for Canteen support, delivery, and a 
variety of "hands-on" tasks that allow Hams to make do, meet needs in 
remarkable speed and effectiveness and to do so with a smile...
-146.820 is the repeater frequency to use to check in with you being 
available.
-Many of the Amateur Radio operators assisting in the effort had barely 
returned to OKC from an extensive 2 day Salvation Army Disaster Conference in 
Tahlequah.  
-The Salvation Army is providing a superb opportunity for Amateur Radio to 
shine brightly (and it is doing so!)
-Diligent effort is underway by Section Public Information Coordinator, Mark 
Conklin, N7XYO, to gain media attention for the Amateur Radio effort. 

Thank you for your support.  Come help if you can!

73, John-WB5SYT
[email protected]

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