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.
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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 Prepares. Busy!
Coos County Radio Club showed the ARES trailer and other gear at the event. Well attended, we enjoyed being busy the whole time. And Coos County bought pizza for everyone!
Local Winlink Contest
The Weekly Winlink With KE7ADD (WWW-KE7ADD) is a challenge for amateur radio operators aimed at enhancing Winlink skills and emergency communication.
NNO- Annual “Preparedness” Event
National Night Out (NNO) is scheduled for August 4, 2026, promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood unity. While Coquille may host an event, no Coos County municipalities are registered. NNO strengthens relationships between law enforcement and residents, fostering community support and collaboration. CCRC currently has no participation plans.
Field Day Setup Underway
The usual suspects gathering at Bandon City Park to set up in preparation for Field Day tomorrow, Saturday, June 27th.
Field Day 2026 – What you need to know!
The Coos County Radio Club is hosting the ARRL Field Day on June 27-28, 2026, at Bandon City Park, Oregon. This popular amateur radio event emphasizes emergency communication practices, camaraderie, and hands-on learning in STEM. Participants will operate radio equipment while enjoying community activities and picnics, highlighting amateur radio’s capabilities.
City of Bandon Newsletter
The June CoB Newsletter announces Summer Field days for the public’s awareness. It’s on pg 2 at the bottom. But also of interest are notes on preparing for Power cuts – in case of fire.
Armed Forces Day Cross Band Test
The Armed Forces Day Cross-band Test allows radio operators to interact with Military Affiliate Radio Service (MARS) stations beginning May 9th. This annual event features unique “split” frequency communication, offering participants a chance to learn and explore less commonly used modes. For details, visit the official MARS information page.
