September 2005 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[arrl-odv:12923] Re: Communications Emergency?
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 02 Sep '05

02 Sep '05

Brian, Some informal discussions were held Sunday between some of our staff and Riley who brought up this issue. At that time, the FCC did not want to take that step. In light of the present situation, that might reconsider, although the current nets are working are pretty much free from malicious interference. Riley has been in touch with our staff and the FCC is monitoring the net frequencies and have "intervened" when necessary. Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio 860 594 0220 -----Original Message----- From: Brian Mileshosky [mailto:n5zgt@swcp.com] Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 12:15 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:12922] Communications Emergency? All -- In the past, FCC has declared communications emergencies following disasters. What's happening in the southeast is clearly larger than any other disaster in our recent history, and I've not seen anything from the FCC with regard to a communication emergency. Done anyone know if one is anticipated? Should ARRL request one from FCC on our ARES members' behalf? Or has FCC done away with such notices? Be safe. 73, Brian, N5ZGT ARRL Vice-Director, Rocky Mountain Division

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[arrl-odv:12922] Communications Emergency?
by Brian Mileshosky 02 Sep '05

02 Sep '05

All -- In the past, FCC has declared communications emergencies following disasters. What's happening in the southeast is clearly larger than any other disaster in our recent history, and I've not seen anything from the FCC with regard to a communication emergency. Done anyone know if one is anticipated? Should ARRL request one from FCC on our ARES members' behalf? Or has FCC done away with such notices? Be safe. 73, Brian, N5ZGT ARRL Vice-Director, Rocky Mountain Division

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[arrl-odv:12921] FW: [ADXA] displaced DXers
by Joel Harrison 02 Sep '05

02 Sep '05

Just FYI from the Arkansas DX Association for those that have sent me private emails regarding some of the individuals below. Sorry for taking up ODV, but it is easier to just send the info out to everyone that asked in one shot. 73 Joel W5ZN -----Original Message----- From: adxa(a)mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 9:35 AM To: adxa(a)mailman.qth.net Subject: [ADXA] displaced DXers ______________________________________________________________________ Displaced DXers ______________________________________________________________________ W5KFX, Don, and N5OLQ, Suzi, are safe in Plano, TX and reported the following DXers from his area are safe: K5PP, Max is Houston; KB5GL, Silvano, is in Houston; N5VN, Walter, is in Alexandria; K5OVK, Cliff, is in Melissa, TX (nr Dallas); W5ZPA, Mike, is in Memphis; W5JYK, Stan, is in Boca Raton, FL; K5KR, Wondy, and N5GGO, Shirley, stayed in New Orleans at East Jefferson Hospital, where Wondy is still recovering from pre-storm surgery. Also RTTY man AA5AU, Don, is OK in Shreveport, LA. In the New Iberia and Lafayette area of Louisiana KZ5D, Art, and W5ZR, Bert, are OK and suffered no damage and the W5WMU 20 tower contest station survived. K5YG, Bill, and his family weathered out the hurricane from Ocean Springs, MS. He reports the homes of K2FF and K5YG suffered minor damage but their towers both went down. Bill went on to say just about everything on the water between Pascagoula and New Orleans has been destroyed. N5FG, Floyd, from Wiggins, MS are safe in Monroeville, AL. N4HPL, Jesse, from Irvington, AL is OK and lost his antennas and part of his tower. AD5W, Russ, in Covington, LA is OK and sustained little damage, and his tower and antenna survived. As we reported yesterday N5PA, Alan Clark, from Laurel, AL and his family are all OK. Alan updated us on what happened in the Laurel area. "over 1000 homes totally destroyed and many times that damaged." I think this pretty much says it all. "There is nothing like having 80 MPH winds for 14 hours and 125 MPH winds for 4 hours." W5XX, Malcolm, is OK but lost all his towers in Vicksburg, MS. We're glad all of the above are alive and well. Many of the guys and their families are displaced, unable to get to their homes and I am sure most if not all are really stressed out. Some are in their homes with no power, water, gas or food. Our thoughts and prayers are still needed during these difficult times. ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ ADXA mailing list ADXA(a)mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/adxa

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[arrl-odv:12920] Re: Return to Normal
by Henry R. Leggette 02 Sep '05

02 Sep '05

Hi All, I have been out-of-service with the exception of the Notebook PC. I am back to normal! I lost my PC after Hurricane Katrina went through the Memphis and Shelby County area. I didn't do too much on the notebook pc. A lot of Missisippi and LA citizens are here in the Mid South area. I worked in an effort to obtain shelter for some of them the last few days.. All hotels are full here in the Mid South area. Henry - WD4Q

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[arrl-odv:12919] FW: Press release ARRL 090205
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 02 Sep '05

02 Sep '05

To: HQ Staff & ODV ____________________________________________ From: Pitts, Allen W1AGP Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 10:17 AM To: pr Cc: pr-com; Lindquist, Rick, N1RL; Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Subject: Press release ARRL 090205 News Release Allen Pitts, W1AGP Media and Public Relations Manager (860) 594-0328 apitts(a)arrl.org What IS Working? Ham Radio! Newington, CT Sept 2, 2005 -- Over 500 ham radio operators are providing emergency communications in the hurricane devastated areas while other systems are still being repaired. Hundreds more are aiding right from their home by relaying messages to families around the country. The Amateur Radio operators, often called "hams," are working in shelters, offices of emergency preparedness and many temporary locations being used in the disaster response. Because of their communications work, hundreds of lives have been saved already. Hundreds more ham volunteers are in neighboring states and ready to come in once emergency organizations are able to enter the affected areas. In addition to providing emergency communications for various agencies, hams are aiding in informing the thousands of anxious families about people trapped in the area. Hams have coordinated nation-wide to allow many victims to tell distant families about their status. "I had just finished a routine call when a KD5 station called me asking if I could assist him. He had survived the hurricane at a location near New Orleans and he wanted to get word to his daughters and wife that he was OK. I made short phone calls to MN, FL, and LA to relay his message. Less than an hour later I received a call from his daughter thanking me profusely for getting word to her that her father was OK. She was impressed with ham radio!" - Chuck Skolaut, K0BOG, in Connecticut. According to Allen Pitts of the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio, "We are also working with many agencies to get information out from the area. While no one yet has a system to find individuals still trapped, hams around the country have formed huge radio networks to provide relief." The Amateur Radio Emergency Service activities of the ARRL are made possible because the hams do not depend on cell towers, phone switching centers, internet or other "choke points"which can be destroyed in a disaster. Although the hams are very organized, each station can function fully independently in sending and receiving messages. ### Background Info: What do Amateur Radio operators do during and after disasters? Amateur Radio operators set up and operate organized communication networks locally for governmental and emergency officials, as well as non-commercial communication for private citizens affected by the disaster. Amateur Radio operators are most likely to be active after disasters that damage regular lines of communications due to power outages and destruction of cellular, internet and telephone lines. How do Amateur Radio operators help local officials? Many radio amateurs are active as communications volunteers with local public safety organizations. In addition, in some disasters, radio frequencies are not coordinated among relief officials and Amateur Radio operators step in to coordinate communication when radio towers and other elements in the normal communications infrastructure are damaged. What are the major Amateur Radio emergency organizations? Amateur Radio operators have informal and formal groups to coordinate communication during emergencies. At the local level, hams may participate in local emergency organizations, or organize local "traffic nets". At the state level, hams are often involved with state emergency management operations. In addition, hams operate at the national level through the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) which is coordinated through the American Radio Relay League and its field volunteers and through the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) which is coordinated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In addition, in areas that are prone to severe weather, many hams are involved in Skywarn, operating under the National Weather Service. Is Amateur Radio recognized as a resource by national relief organizations? Many national organizations have formal agreements with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) * Department of Homeland Security - Citizen Corps * Federal Emergency Management Agency * National Communications System * American Red Cross * Salvation Army * National Weather Service * Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Allen G. Pitts, W1AGP Media and Public Relations Manager ARRL Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0328 What IS working? ..... Ham Radio!

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President Haynie's Message
by Bob Vallio 02 Sep '05

02 Sep '05

I have just queued-up Jim's message for transmission to my Division's e-mail list. I ask that every other Director please also do so. -- Bob Vallio -- W6RGG Pacific Division Director, ARRL The national association for AMATEUR RADIO

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A quote from "The Daily DX"
by Bob Vallio 01 Sep '05

01 Sep '05

And this was found on "The Post-Searchlight" Web site - "The age of cell phones, satellites, computers and wireless access have not eliminated the need and importance of Amateur Radio (HAM) in times of emergency. When landlines, cell towers, satellite dishes are down or destroyed, dedicated Amateur Radio folk can often provide the only communications links to isolated areas. It may be old, but it's still reliable. Makes one wonder about the decommissioning of lighthouses and visual navigation and piloting aids, as well." - Sam Griffin, Jr. Editor and Publisher -- Bob Vallio -- W6RGG Pacific Division Director, ARRL The national association for AMATEUR RADIO

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[arrl-odv:12915] Re: Keystaff List
by Frank Butler 01 Sep '05

01 Sep '05

Keystaff ListHello Lisa, Please send me a hard copy. 73, Frank Butler, W4RH ----- Original Message ----- From: Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ To: arrl-odv Cc: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 12:53 PM Subject: [arrl-odv:12912] Keystaff List Here is an updated Keystaff list. If you need a hard copy please let me know. 73, Lisa

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[arrl-odv:12914] Katrina Update Sept 1
by Kramer, Harold, WJ1B 01 Sep '05

01 Sep '05

Katrina Update to ODV and Katrina Team: From: Harold Kramer Sept 1, 2005 Here are some of the Katrina related activities that we have started today: 1. Jodi Morin, Maty Weinberg, Norm Fusaro and Dennis Motschenbacher have joined the Katrina SWAT Team. 2. We are still meeting daily to coordinate activities. 3. Jodi, Maty and Norm will coordinate all donations of and requests for equipment. We have had some requests already and we need a more coordinated process. 4. Mary is working with Barry on a more formal process to accept cash and equipment donations. 5. Chuck Skolaut is working with Riley Hollingsworth to coordinate enforcement and interference issues related to Katrina nets. 6. We are initiating some higher level contacts with the served agencies. 7. Jim Haynie's President's message about Katrina was posted on the web. http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2005/09/01/2/?nc=1 8. News and PR will be managed as follows: a. Rick Lindquist - News stories b. Allen Pitts - Media and PR queries c. Steve Ewald and Chuck Skoulat - Logistics and Operational queries 9. We are working on an expanded Katrina web page to be ready early next week. 10. A special edition of the EmComm newsletter will be sent next week. 11. Dennis will communicate our plans to vendors and manufacturers. 12. We are working on weekend/holiday staffing to handle Katrina inquires 13. FCC Chairman Martin has asked if we need anything from the FCC! 14. Allen Pitts spoke with the following media contacts today (actual interviews or information): 1. Interview on WTIC AM 1080 Hartford 2. Wall Street Journal 3. Washington Post 4. WVIT, TV- 30 Hartford 5. Channel 5 Nashville 6. Channel 5 Boston (Technical issues) 7. AM Radio Station in Kansas City, MO 8. Los Angeles AM Radio Station 9. Interview on WDRC AM Hartford (Fri) 10. British Television interview broadcast in England today 11. WICC AM, Bridgeport, CT 12. Fox News - National 13. Hartford Courant Newspaper 14. ABC Radio in Washington DC 15. Voice of America (Interview Fri) 16. WMAL Washington DC Radio 17. St. Louis Post Dispatch Newspaper 18. ABC Television, Phoenix 15. Winlink is taking our W1AW bulletins and distributing them on their networks. 16. We have added the live audio stream from the West Gulf ARES Emergency Net <http://www.arrl.org/sections/NTX.html> which is handling emergency amateur radio traffic for areas hit by Hurricane Katrina to our website. http://www.arrl.org/audio/ 73, Harold, WJ1B Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 860 594 0220 www.arrl.org/

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[arrl-odv:12913] Key staff List
by Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ 01 Sep '05

01 Sep '05

Here we go. <<KEYSTAFF.doc>>

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