14.270 Chinese Emergency Frequency:
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14.270 Chinese Emergency Frequency:
From the CQ Newsroom...
Amateurs in China are asking that 14.270 MHz be kept clear as an emergency frequency in the wake of yesterday's
devastating earthquake there. Please remember that even if you cannot hear a station on the frequency, you might interfere with
reception of transmissions by a station within range of both your signals and theirs.
Michael Chen, BD5RV, reports that "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." Michael also asked that this request be forwarded as widely as possible.
In nearby Myanmar (Burma), where tens of thousands of people were killed by a typhoon last week, CQ Public Service Editor
Bob Josuweit, WA3PZO, passes on a report from G4HPE of the International Radio Emergency Support Coalition (IRESC)
that there currently is no amateur radio activity there; and that while the UN has been permitted to set up both HF and VHF
communications based in the capital city of Yangon (Rangoon) "for use by the entire humanitarian community," none of the
frequencies in use are in the amateur bands.
(Tnx WA3PZO)
According to Chinese Radio Sports Association, 7.050 and 7.060 MHz are preserved for amatuer radio emergency service in the rescue. -- Ed.
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by ARRLBOOSTER on May 13, 2008
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I fail to see the relevance of ham radio both of these maximum devastated countries. One or two hams on the scene in China...what, telling people that they need food and water and road clearing? No kidding....
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by N8PVW on May 14, 2008
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In countries outside of the United States amateur radio is often highly integrated into the national disaster response system. It is so in China. So it's not one or two fat old guys with an orange vest and a handie talkie. Also, in these countries amateur radio is not viewed as merely a hobby soley for the use and pleasure of the licensee but as a public service to their country and to mankind at large. This is a concept that seems to be foreign to some of the amateur operators here in my homeland. I suggest a re read of part 97. The preservation of life and and relief of suffering trumps all other interest. And it looks like Myanmar may get hit again in the next couple of days.
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by N0YXB on May 14, 2008
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I usually don't read comments from those who don't have the kihonas to list their call sign or name when they post (ARRLBOOSTER), but this time I have to. I suggest you try to open up that closed mind just a little. Of course everyone knows that the victims need food and water, but maybe hams in China are helping to relay other information to the emergency responders. The military had to march into some areas because many roads are impassable to vehicles. This level of damage suggests telecommunications and other infrastructure are equally damaged. Just maybe ham radio is an asset in getting information out to the emergency coordinators. It certainly can't hurt.
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by KB2CPW on May 17, 2008
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ARRL Booster,
Your comment shows your lack of understanding and ignorance. In every disaster around the world, including here in the past few years, hams play a role in logistics for aid,the Salvation Army, Red Cross and even assist at events such as the Marathons etc.
I ran an event here in NYC and I wouldnt have been a success if I didnt have hams to "move mountains" for me. My bosses couldnt understand how I kept things moving and under control when others before me had failed, but I knew that my HT and the liason assigned to me helped to get things done fast.
Now imagine that response time and logistics in a country with no food,water and trapped people by the hundreds begging for help. Hams do work wonders and do perform miracles when teamed with public service professionals and having worked 911 with my fellow hams, I can tell you that they are an invaluable tool to get the job done. Any law enforcement entity that dismisses them as not necessary during a crisis is foolish and will be delayed in response and supplies.
Cell phones, Nextels etc were junk at ground zero, barely working if at all. Ham radio always works and hams deserve more respect than you are capable of giving them due to your obvious shallowness.
Think before you type next time. Richy N2ZD
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by QRZDXR2 on May 19, 2008
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This is a concept that seems to be foreign to some of the amateur operators here in my homeland. I suggest a re read of part 97. The preservation of life and and relief of suffering trumps all other interest. And it looks like Myanmar may get hit again in the next couple of days.
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What are you talking about? This is the same country that doesn't give a hoot about the life of their society. You missed it when you don't think their government is only concerned with getting production back going again. (this is also why they don't want outside help--you will contanimate their society by your conserns of safety. The commie government will take care of them-- is what they are saying on Radio China. That way they are indebeted to the socialist republic for which they stand)
The US owes them how much money? They violated civil rights of how many. (You think most of the countries that are Olympic minded are nuts for not going-- in protest of their rights?? ) Windsor they have slave labor (prisoners) to make money for the government. Need more cheep labor to make nikie shoes, go arrest more people.
If they wanted they could buy ever radio that Icom and Yeasu makes and give it to the people. But, you don't see them doing that do you?
I am surprised that they even are letting their hams get on the 20mtr band to talk outside the country except for a well rehearsed "feel sorry for us" script approved by the local government.
If you want to see how great the government is go look at china threatens war with Taiwan by 2008.
Keep up the good Christian work.
While sad that the loss of life is very bad to the masses, it it their government that you clearly don't understand operates. Korea is another one that has no civil rights of the people.
don't go applying what you have here for their.
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