[BARC-List] You Vacationing in the Wilderness this Summer?

[Arthur N1NHZ]

Wilderness Protocol

Source: "Amateur Radio Emergency Service, ARES Field Manual" published by 
the American Radio Relay League, page 76
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      The Wilderness protocol (see page 101, August 1995 QST) calls for 
wilderness hams to announce their presence on, and to monitor, the national 
calling frequencies for five minutes beginning at the top of the hour, 
every three hours from 7 AM to 7 PM  while in the back country.

      A ham in a remote location may be able to relay emergency information 
through another wilderness ham who has better access to a repeater.

      Calling Frequencies: 52.525, 146.52, 223.50, 446.00, 1294.50 MHz. 
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    I reckon the same procedure can also be used to find hams for 
recreational rag chewing.   :-)

de Arthur  N1NHZ, 73
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