This hurricane will be very devastating and long lasting. https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-melissa-jamaica-landfall-monday-climate If you would like to listen to disaster communications, try the frequencies below… Courtesy of Gary, via groups.io From ARRL HQ Important Notice: Emergency Frequencies — Keep Clear During Contest Weekend As the Caribbean faces potential hurricane impacts, IARU Region 2 has activated emergency netsContinue reading “Hurricane Emergency Frequencies — Keep Clear”
Category Archives: Preparedness
W7Q Tailings
Folks, many things keep us away the radio. Next year, perhaps? With more preparation. From approximately Tuesday the 14th through this morning the 20th, there were a total of 149 look-ups on QRZ. Cool! I snuck in about 25 or so of those QSO’s during the operating period. So thanks for playing along!
ShakeOut 2025 Tomorrow
Courtessy of ARRL… Tomorrow is ShakeOut 2025–Amateur Radio Support for USGS! On International ShakeOut Day, October 16, 2025, at 10:16 AM local time, millions of people worldwide will practice earthquake safety. After you “Drop, Cover, and Hold On,” amateur radio operators have a unique role to play: supporting the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) by submittingContinue reading “ShakeOut 2025 Tomorrow”
ARES ICS-402 Training
Saturday October 18, 2025 9:00 am-3:00pm To participate, register with Kelley Andrews W7FCM (ARES member) at: kelleyandrews092@gmail.com Location: Coos Bay Fire Department450 Elrod Ave. Coos BayPizza lunch provided Or – Online via Zoom, TBA Instructor: Chief Rob Aton,Central Coos Fire and Rescue
2025 Coos County Prepares Event
The 2025 Coos County Prepares event is taking place at the Pony Village Mall September 27th. Are you prepared for disaster? Saturday, September 27. FREE emergency preparedness and safety fair. Pony Village Mall1611 Virginia Ave, North Bend10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, September 27th, 2025 Coos County ARES is planning to exhibit emergency communications capability ofContinue reading “2025 Coos County Prepares Event”
