[LeArc] SPECIAL BULLETIN - ALL RADIO AMATEURS

[Jesse Risley]

From: "WRRL" <wrrl at cot.net>
Subject: SPECIAL BULLETIN - ALL RADIO AMATEURS
 Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 09:07:20 -0700
 
PLEASE PASS THIS BULLETIN TO ALL RADIO AMATEURS
ASAP:

Please do not use 14.270 MHz for the time being. It
is being used for relief efforts in China.

A Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit 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, 14.270, 7.050
and 7.060 MHz are reserved for amateur radio emergency service in
the rescue.

A group of radio amateurs is now transmitting from Wenchuan, the
center of quake.  Their 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 spread this message as far as you can and keep the frequencies
clear for emergency use. 
Thank you.