Here's an email today which I found quite interesting. It's good to see when communications are knocked out in a disaster it's back to good old amateur radio!
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 1:53 PM
Subject: Fw: SPECIAL BULLETIN - ALL RADIO AMATEURS
PLEASE PASS THIS EMERGENCY BULLETIN ON TO EVERY AMATEUR YOU KNOW, THE EARTHQUAKE IS VERY SERIOUS AND PLEASE KEEP THE LISTED FREQUENCES OPEN FOR EMERGENCYS.
Subject: FW: SPECIAL BULLETIN - ALL RADIO AMATEURS
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 21:41:39 -0600
This Bulletin is unverified, but respect the frequencies if you hear traffic going on. Remember in order to be a good communicator you need to be a good listener.
Todd Gansel AE7V
ARRL Montana Section Emergency Coordinator
TO: ALL RADIO AMATEURS
FROM: W7RRL - WORLD RADIO RELAY LEAGUE HQ
DATE/TIME: MAY 14 2008 1600 UTC
SUBJECT: CHINA DISASTER
REFERENCE: MESSAGES BELOW
PLEASE PASS THIS BULLETIN TO ALL RADIO AMATEURS ASAP:
Please do not use 14.270 MHz for the time being. It is being used for relief efforts in China.
--------- Forwarded Message ----------
A Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Sichuan, China on Monday, May 12,2008 at 06:28:04 UTC. Casualties and loss unknown up to now. Accordingto Chinese Radio Sports Association, 14.270, 7.050 and 7.060 MHzare reserved for amateur radio emergency service in the rescue.
A group of radio amateurs is now transmitting from Wenchuan, thecenter of quake. Their signal is reported to be very weak. They tried tokeep communication with BY8AA in Chengdu, seeking for all resourcesneeded. During a contact finished a few minutes ago, they were askingfor raincoats, water, tents, and outdoor living facilities.
Please spread this message as far as you can and keep the frequenciesclear for emergency use. Thank you.
Michael Chen, BD5RV/4
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