[CVCC] Fw: [The Daily DX] Strong earthquake hits China, all ham radio operators stand by

[Ed Moore]

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bernie McClenny, W3UR" <bernie at dailydx.com>
To: "'The Daily DX mailing list'" <dailydx at kkn.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:08 AM
Subject: [The Daily DX] Strong earthquake hits China,all ham radio operators 
stand by


>
> The following email was received from BD5RV/4, Michael, giving details of
> the Amateur Radio activities in China hours after the earth quake hit.
> 73
> Bernie, W3UR
>
>
>
> Strong earthquake hits China, all ham radio operators stand by
> PLEASE HELP TO SPREAD THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE
>
> Strong earthquake hits China, all ham radio operators stand by
> A Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits Sichuan, China on Monday, May 12, 2008
> at 06:28:04 UTC. Casualties and loss unknown up to now. According to
> Chinese Radio Sports Association, 14.270Mhz, 7.050 and 7.060 Mhz are
> preserved
> for amatuer radio emergency service in the rescue. Please spread this
> message as far as you can and keep the frequencies clean for emergency
> use. Thank you.
>
> --------------------
> Yesterday, 05:57 PM
> BG8AAS from Chengdu, Sichuan reported that local UHF repeater survived
> in the disaster. It keeps functioning from the 1st minute and more
> than 200 local radio hams are now on that repeater. A group of hams
> from Chengdu has headed for Wenchuan, the center of the quake, trying
> to setup emergency communication services there.
>
> BA8AB, also from Chengdu, Sichuan, is active on the 40m emergency
> frequency. Up to now, no further information available from the center
> zone of the quake. There are a few radio amatuers there, but all of
> the communications have been cut out, including amatuer radio.
> -------------------------
> Yesterday, 06:58 PM
> Update
>
> According to BG8AAS, local UHF repeater in Chengdu keeps busy running
> after the quake. It helps to direct social vehicles to transport the
> wounded from Dujiangyan, Beichuan, and other regions. Another UHF
> repeater also starts its working in Mianyan, supported by generators.
> However, they are going to face a shortage of gas.
>
> Damage in Chengdu remains in the lowest level, but the situation is
> very very bad in the counties around. A few towns are said to be
> destroyed completely. More than 7000 died in the town of Beichuan.
> Casualties in several other towns are still unknown and not counted in
> the published numbers.
>
> It is a long and sad day.
> -----------------------
> Today, 08:31 AM
> Your attention please! 14.270Mhz is now reserved for ARES in 5.12
> earth quake in Sichuan, China. Please help to keep this frequency
> clear.
>
> A group of radio amateurs is now transmitting from Wenchuan, the
> center of quake. Its signal is reported to be very weak. They tried to
> keep communication with BY8AA in Chengdu, seeking for all resources
> needed. During a contact finished a few minutes ago, they were asking
> for raincoats, water, tents, and outdoor living facilities.
>
>
> PLEASE HELP TO FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO ALL RELEVANT FORUMS, MAILING
> LISTS, AND NEWS RESOURCES. MEANWHILE, KEEP THE ABOVE FREQUENCY CLEAN
> FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION.
>
> -- 
> Michael Chen, BD5RV/4
> Email:michael.bd5rv at gmail.com
> MSN: bd5rv at jsdxc.org
> Skype: michael-bd5rv
>
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