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9/11 and Tell People Where You Are!
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I attended a 9/11 service yesterday morning at my rifle and pistol club. Our club lost 2 of its members on 9/11 so it was a personal requirement that I attend there. The service itself was rather somber as it … Read More
National Preparedness Month
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I received this email from Carmine Prestia (K3CWP) this morning and thought it was worth sharing. I’m not suggesting we all become “Preppers”, but the time to prepare for an emergency is between emergencies, not when we are faced with … Read More
ARES District 3 Bulletin #048 for 9/8
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From the ARRL EPA SEC, WT Jones, WN3LIF: Even if this is not your district you’ll find a useful source of info and links for PA radio amateurs. The D3 bulletin will be changing into an EPA ARES Weekly Bulletin … Read More
August EPA Section Newsletter
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Attached is the EPA Section Newsletter. Please take the time to read about your ARRL Section. 73, George W3GWM Eastern PA Section Manager Email: W3GWM Phone (570) 250-1007 August 2019 The Communicator.pdf
Tracking Dorian: Hurricane Watch Net
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Tracking Dorian: Hurricane Watch Net Hunkers Down for the Long Haul As of September 5, the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) has been in continuous operation for Dorian since last Saturday at 2100 UTC, and it plans to remain in operation … Read More
Storm Watch Continues along SE US Coast
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Storm Watch Continues Along Southeastern US Coast Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®) teams from Florida to Virginia went on alert this week, even before Hurricane Dorian left the Bahamas and started making its way up the southeastern US coast. As … Read More
Cellular Use During Emergencies
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During hurricanes and other emergencies if you are in or near the disaster areas, LIMIT CELL PHONE USE. Use Text messages rather than calls if possible, and keep calls short. You can chat with that person later, the guy who … Read More
W.T. Jones (WN3LIF) appointed Section Emergency Coordinator
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Effective September 1st, 2019 I have accepted the resignation of Andy Shecktor (N3OMA) as Eastern Pennsylvania Section Emergency Coordinator. W.T. Jones (WN3LIF) has accepted the appointment as the new Section Emergency Coordinator. I’m looking forward to working with W.T. as … Read More
ARES District 3 Bulletin #047 for 9/1
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District 3 Bulletin from the ARRL EPA SEC, WT Jones – WN3LIF. Even if this is not your district you’ll find a useful source of info and links for PA radio amateurs. Scroll down the link’s page for this week’s … Read More
Planetary K-index has reached 6
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SPACE WEATHER ALERT: The planetary K-index has reached a level of 6. A moderately strong G2-class geomagnetic storm is in progress. Updates available at SpaceWeather.com. © SpaceWeatherAlerts.com
Hurricane Dorian 1100 AM EDT Update
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Hurricane Dorian (Category 5) Dorian becomes the strongest Hurricane in modern records for the northwestern Bahamas. Catastrophic conditions occurring in the Abacos Islands. SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
Emergency Preparations for Your Home
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Emergency Preparations for Your Home The path of Hurricane Dorian is difficult to predict, but there is a good chance that we could experience some power interruptions and flooding late next week. There has been no call from authorities to … Read More
GEOMAGNETIC STORM IN PROGRESS
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Space Weather News for Aug. 31, 2019 http://spaceweather.com https://www.spaceweatheralerts.com GEOMAGNETIC STORM IN PROGRESS: A solar wind stream blowing faster than 700 km/s is lashing Earth’s magnetic field on Aug. 31st. This has sparked a G2-class (moderately strong) geomagnetic storm. So … Read More
Hurricane Watch Net Activation
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Update: Saturday, August 31, 2019 @ 12:30 AM EDT – 1630 UTC For many years I’ve said, “By the time you think you have Mother Nature figured out, she changes her mind.” With the continuous updating of the forecast track … Read More