-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Fwd: Please do not use 14.270 MHz] Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 20:55:15 -0400 From: John N1IWT <n1iwt@xxxxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: n1iwt@xxxxxxxxxxx To: TIPSdiscussion <tipsdiscussion@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Please do not use 14.270 MHz Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 18:17:08 -0500 From: kb1ixn <kb1ixn@xxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: kb1ixn <kb1ixn@xxxxxxxxx> To: John N1IWT <n1iwt@xxxxxxxxxxx>, northeastern_ <northeastern_arg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, ham antenna group <HamRadioAntenna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <RadioModifications@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> My apologies if you receive this message twice. It is being forwarded as a special notice so that all subscribers get it regardless of their email preferences. Please do not use 14.270 MHz for the time being. It is being used for relief efforts in China. See below. Tim, N9PUZ B.U.G. Moderator ----------------------------------------- FORWARDED MESSAGE: I know lot's of buddipole users monitor 14.270 for QSO's, but for now we may want to find a different frequency based on the following information: "Strong earthquake hits China, all ham radio operators stand by "A Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits 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, 14.270Mhz, 7.050 and 7.060 Mhz are preserved for amatuer radio emergency service in the rescue. Please spread this message as far as you can and keep the frequencies clean for emergency use. Thank you. "Your attention please! 14.270Mhz is now reserved for ARES in 5.12 earth quake in Sichuan, China. Please help to keep this frequency clear. "A group of radio amateurs is now transmitting from Wenchuan, the center of quake. Its 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 HELP TO FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO ALL RELEVANT FORUMS, MAILING LISTS, AND NEWS RESOURCES. MEANWHILE, KEEP THE ABOVE FREQUENCY CLEAN FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION. -- Attached file included as plaintext by Ecartis -- -- File: Attached Message Part No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1430 - Release Date: 5/13/2008 7:31 AM -- Attached file included as plaintext by Ecartis -- -- Desc: "AVG certification" No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1430 - Release Date: 5/13/2008 7:31 AM ================================================= TIPSdiscussion welcomes messages from members please POST at: tipsdiscussion@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Our Info Page and Web Portal (the easy way to get to your acct) www.freelists.org/list/tipsdiscussion Subscribe to the list send a blank email with SUBSCRIBE in the subject field: tipsdiscussion-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Unsubscribe by sending a blank email with UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject to: tipsdiscussion-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =================================================