[OKDXA] Ok News

[Dave]

From: John Thomason, WB5SYT
OK Section Manager

Amateur Radio emergency communication and disaster relief is presently
underway in the Oklahoma City area.  This associated with tornado damage
which struck central OK in the late afternoon of May 8.  Thus far,
repeaters
on 146.82, 147.09 and 146.67, and perhaps others, are being used.

The Amateur Radio effort  will be underway for some time and relief help is
needed.  Please check in 146.82 as to your availability.  These type events
are stressful and demanding so be patient with the public, the process and
your fellow Amateur Radio operator.  By pulling together during these times
the public which desperately needs our help benefits.  Courtesy and brevity
are crucial.

As below, the FCC has declared a General Communciation Emergency in OK.
And,
has declared 3900 KHZ as a protected frequency.  Thank you for your support
and willingness to assist in this emergency.  More communication to follow.

73, John Thomason-WB5SYT


MAY 09 2003

THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ARRL ANNOUNCED
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 97.401 OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION'S RULES AND REGULATIONS [47 C.F.R. PART 97] A GENERAL
COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY IS DECLARED FOR THE OKLAHOMA AREA. THIS IS IN
SUPPORT OF THE SALVATION ARMY. HENCE, THE FREQUENCY 3900 KHZ, PLUS OR MINUS
3
KHZ, REQUIRES PROTECTED FREQUENCY.  AMATEURS ARE REQUIRED TO REFRAIN FROM
USING THE FREQUENCY, PLUS OR MINUS 3 KHZ, UNLESS THEY ARE TAKING PART IN THE
HANDLING OF EMERGENCY TRAFFIC. THIS ORDER IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL
RESCINDED.

JOSEPH P. CASEY
CHIEF, TECHNICAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC