The Great ShakeOut begins at 10:15 AM local time, now a global earthquake drill that started in California in 2008. Millions participate worldwide. W7Q will host a discussion on earthquake preparedness tonight at 8:00 PM local time on 80m, frequency 3.964. More details are available on Netlogger.org.
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W7Q Shakeout ‘Nets
From October 14 to 18, the “Great Shakeout” Earthquake Preparedness Special Event encourages participants to conduct earthquake drills on October 19. The special event call sign W7Q is available for amateur radio operators – especially on the US west coast – to promote discussions on earthquake preparedness at various levels.
Tuesday VHF ‘Nets
Licensed ham radio operators are invited to participate in weekly Club VHF Nets covering local and national Amateur Radio news, events, and humorous discussions. Meetings occur at 6:30 PM on the EYEWARN frequency, 7:00 PM with Coos ARES/R.A.C.E.S, and 7:30 PM with Coos Radio Club and a YL ‘net at 8:00 PM on the Beaver Hill Repeater.
W7Q Earthquake Preparedness
From October 14 to 18, the “Great Shakeout” Earthquake Preparedness Special Event encourages participants to conduct earthquake drills on October 19. The special event call sign W7Q is available for amateur radio operators – especially on the US west coast – to promote discussions on earthquake preparedness at various levels.
W7Q – “Shakeout” Call
The special event call sign “W7Q” will be active from October 14 to 18, aligned with the Great Shakeout preparedness event on October 16. Licensed Ham Radio operators in Western Oregon – or anywhere else – can use this call sign to exchange earthquake awareness and preparedness reports. Participants should follow FCC guidelines and transmit only within their license privileges.
Coos County Prepares
Coos County Prepares Disaster Mitigation Fair.
Coos County Prepares
The Coos County Radio Club will participate in the Coos Prepares event on Saturday, September 26. This free, family-friendly fair focuses on preparedness and safety, taking place at the Pony Village Mall in North Bend.
Pink Ribbon Run & Walk
The Pink Ribbon Run & Walk for Cancer will be held on October 3rd at 9:00 AM in John Topits Park, Coos Bay, OR. Ham Club volunteers are needed. Race participants must register via EventBright. The event supports breast cancer awareness and research, featuring a 5K fun run.
Tuesday VHF ‘Nets
Licensed ham radio operators are invited to participate in weekly Club VHF Nets covering local and national Amateur Radio news, events, and humorous discussions. Meetings occur at 6:30 PM on the EYEWARN frequency, 7:00 PM with Coos ARES/R.A.C.E.S, and 7:30 PM with Coos Radio Club on the Beaver Hill Repeater.
“QSL?” Comics
“QSL?” Comic strip by J Dieckman.
