[PPRAANet] Which HF frequencies are used for hurricane nets?

[Jeff Lundholm]

Thanks, LD!

On Wed, Oct 29, 2025 at 7:11 AM <w0xld at w0xld.com> wrote:

> Hello hams,
>
> One of my Elmers is involved with the hurricane nets as Hurricane
> Melissa rips through the Caribbean, destroying communications
> infrastructure on islands in her path. I asked him, "where should hams
> go, for example prior to doing a POTA activation or participating in a
> contest, to read what frequencies they should avoid, to leave them clear
> for hurricane nets and emergency operations?"
>
> He answered: "arrl.org." Sure enough, I checked out the front page of
> their website and they have an article called "Hurricane Melissa
> Update," which is being kept updated (most recently just a few hours
> ago). The article advises that the frequencies to steer clear of are
> 14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz.
>
> So, there we go: the ARRL is doing a good job living up to its middle
> name(s) and facilitating "Radio Relay" operations during these
> emergencies. Let's wish the best for those in the path of Hurricane
> Melissa, and help out when we can.
>
> Stay safe, all!
>
> LD Steiner / W0XLD
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