[DX] ECOMM Pakistan / Press Release

[Tedd Mirgliotta (KB8NW)]

From: IRESC Türkiye <iresc at irescturkey.com>
Organization: OPDX/BARF80
Subject: ECOMM Pakistan / Press Release

<http://www.iresc.org>www.iresc.org


PRESS RELEASE



August 14, 2010

Dear Media Organization or whom it may concern:

This letter is to inform the Media Organization 
of the International Radio Emergency Support 
Coalition present emergency activities:
Here is the back ground of IRESC as follows:
The main objectives of IRESC are to foster 
efficient collaboration between Radio Amateurs, 
extending friendships across the world and 
providing international emergency communications in times of need.

IRESC is a worldwide coalition of volunteer 
communicators, with dedicated members spread 
around the globe, help can be provided at all times of the day or night.

Currently, IRESC has members in at least 38 
countries and it continues to grow. Most members 
are also affiliated with their respective 
national organizations; for example, the 
International Red Cross, the Magen David Adom, 
the Salvation Army, RAYNET, local ARES and RACES 
groups, along with many others.

The IRESC team uses several modes of 
communication, including HF, VHF, UHF, amateur 
satellites, and principally Echolink VoIP 
communications. The IRESC Conference Server on 
Echolink (*IRESC*) is node number 278173. The 
trunk systems use the Internet to link 
communications over vast distances without the 
propagation and interference shortcomings of 
radio paths. In this way, a disaster zone and the 
point of best assistance can be joined even if 
they are on opposite sides of the planet.

We are always looking for new members in any part 
of the world. IRESC is willing to collaborate 
with all emergency communicators and relief 
agencies to provide support and communications 
for any disaster. Being a truly international 
organization, IRESC strongly adheres to the 
principals that bind together the world amateur 
radio movement; working together regardless of 
race, religion, culture or political viewpoint.

At the present time IRESC is one of major 
emergency Ham operators operating in Pakistan 
with the approval of PARS Pakistan Armature Radio 
Society for Pakistan Government.

IRESC offered assistance and PARS then accepted 
and started asking for expertise and assistance. 
I Salvadore Torres as acting Senior Vice 
President/ Directors of Presidents, Call Sign 
W0SCT, then called a special Board meeting with 
IRESC International and with the approval IRESC 
President of Carl Caracol , Call Sign W2WRX IRESC 
alert protocol was activated immediately .

I Salvatore Torres then contacted out IRESC 
Presidents located in Turkey and India and they 
in turn contacted their sources.

The IRESC Turkey President, Urcun Canel, Call 
sign TA0U, then set up search and rescue 
operation for ECOM and air cargo and equipment 
and other actions for the Pakistan emergencies. 
The IRESC India President Devulapalli “Bharathi” 
Prasad, Call Sign VU2RBI, then also set up her 
network and is a major operator for Pakistan 
operation on behalf of IRESC International.
She is a well known world famous operator that is 
a known for her work in emergencies.

The International Coalition of IRESC the 
monitored and has been receiving traffic and we 
have actual ECCOMM traffic at this time. We will 
pass all life and death and health and welfare 
information that may be required.

We also are in direct contact with various 
government agencies and organizations throughout 
the world and have access as required for this 
emergency. Our government liaison and net control 
operator and manager Dennis Baumgarte, Call Sign 
AE2EE is in charge of these actions at this time.

We need the media to inform them of the above 
stated activities concerning Pakistan.
IRESC then can assist as required regarding the 
above stated in passing information and traffic 
concerning emergencies. We are a nonprofit 
organization with no monies and salaries but will 
do the best we can as ham operators and emergency responders.
This information is critical for the public to know.

Respectfully Submitted

Salvatore TORRES
IRESC
Senior Vice President/ Director of Presidents IRESC

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(719) 686-3968

Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW - kb8nw at barf80.nshore.org --or-- kb8nw at arrl.net
Editor of the "Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin" (OPDX - "DXer's Tool of Excellence")
President of the "Northern Ohio DX Association" (NODXA)
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