W7Q Shakeout ‘Nets

“Great Shakeout” Earthquake Preparedness Special Event Call Sign October 14 – 18. 

Members of CCRC will be hosting W7Q HF ‘Nets during the period anchored on Netlogger. There will be a different question for round-table discussion each day to promote earthquake preparedness.

‘Net schedule below, click through to the calendar.

Note: During shakeout day, October 15th – members are encouraged to engage here:

LAX NE Exercise

1. Sending a Winlink USGS DYFI to USGS with CC: SHAKEOUT;ETO-DRILL;WLNET-OE as instructed here .
2. Answering the 2026 Amateur Radio ShakeOut Preparedness Survey and sending the answer CSV to SHAKEOUT;ETO-DRILL;WLNET-OE
3. Reading the The Essential Earthquake Preparedness Guide.
4. Answering the 2026 Amateur Radio Great ShakeOut Quiz and sending the answer CSV to SHAKEOUT;ETO-DRILL;WLNET-OE

Let’s show the power of amateur radio in action—support science, improve preparedness, and participate in the Great ShakeOut!

W7Q is for Hams anywhere – but especially along the US west coast — Who are encouraged to use the call to discuss earthquake preparedness at the individual, local and regional levels.

W7Q – “Shakeout” Call