[ARRL-OK] Emerg Comm Update

[Mark D. Conklin N7XYO]

John,   Anything more from OKC... any photos?

73 Mark N7XYO

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> 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
> WB5SYT@ARRL.ORG
>
>
>
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