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RES Activation Likely Reverse 911 Call Warning of Evacuations
Another update. ARES Activation Likely Reverse 911 call warning of evacuations went out today. Tomorrow morning those calls will turn into mandatory evacuations. Rainfall is now expected to be 12 inches of rain mostly happening Late Tuesday night, Wednesday and part Thursday. Added to the mix is now 50-60MPH winds Starting Tuesday morning which will […]
President Biden Taps Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel as Acting FCC Chair
President Biden Taps Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel as Acting FCC ChairJanuary 22, 2021 President Joseph Biden this week designated FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel as acting chair of the FCC. She succeeds, at least temporarily, former FCC chair Ajit Pai, who resigned effective on January 20. “I am honored to be designated as the Acting Chairwoman of […]
The DEC Advisory
The DEC advisory issued January 21, 2021: [SLV] [All] 6 Day Warning Possible Activation for storm next week This is a 6 Day Warning for a possible activation for a storm next week. I was just notified by the county that the storm that is moving in next week Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday is expected […]
Wildfires Burning in Santa Cruz, San Mateo Counties Continue to Grow
SFGate reference specific to these events — https://tinyurl.com/y39t6cx9 “Cal Fire said crews responded to 10 vegetation fires across San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties overnight as fierce winds whipped through the mountains and valleys. Some of the blazes broke out in the burn scar of the CZU Lightning Fire, a massive blaze that consumed 86,509 […]
ARES Standby for Activation Requested
[SLV] [All] ARES Standby for Activation Requested As of 12:55pm We have been requested by the County EOC to stand by for a possible deployment in the county for supporting communications. There are a few fires in both North and South County that are of concern so a few small shelter operations may pop up […]
FCC Issues Enforcement Advisory
Several references from ARRL Headquarters follow. FCC Issues Enforcement Advisory: Radio Users Reminded Not to Use Radios in Crimes, January 17, 2021 The FCC has released an Enforcement Advisory: Amateur and Personal Radio Services Licensees and Operators May Not Use Radio Equipment to Commit or Facilitate Criminal Acts. [Complete text of FCC Enforcement Advisory follows.] […]
ARRL, on the Purpose of Amateur Radio
ARRL, on the Purpose of Amateur RadioJanuary 17, 2021 For over 100 years amateur radio and ARRL — the National Association for Amateur Radio® — have stood for the development of the science and art of communications, public service, and the enhancement of international goodwill. Amateur Radio’s long history and service to the public has […]
FCC Invites Comments on Expanding the Number of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators
FCC Invites Comments on Expanding the Number of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators, January 8, 2021 In a January 5 Public Notice, the FCC requested comments on whether the current 14 Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VECs) are sufficient to facilitate the efforts of their accredited Volunteer Examiners (VEs) in administering amateur radio examinations. The ARRL VEC is the […]
Winlink Thursday Events
Winlink Thursday events resumed on January 7, 2021. I’m including two detailed references. The initial instructions specific to the event are courtesy Bill McFarland / N0AXZ, and are reproduced in their entirety. 2021- EmComm Drill Participants, In order for you to have a chance to practice sending and receiving Winlink messages, we are continuing the […]