I am "bumping" this post up to the top in event any amateur radio operators are reading the blog today:
Red Cross Asking For Communications Volunteers:
Alabama Section Amateurs:
The Red Cross is asking for ham radio volunteers from our section to man a large number of shelter communications centers in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
General class operators or above will need their own ham equipment (HF and
2m/440) as well as expedient antennas and feedlines. All shelters will have power, but you will have to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, and personal items.
Operators will be needed for as much as a week. We will try to keep you at a shelter close to home unless you can deploy in a neighboring town or state.
You could be teamed with a couple of other hams to allow a shift changes. If you already have a team, put everyone's name in the same email. A club or team unit can include Technician class operators so long as the control operator conditions are met by the team.
We are compiling a list of possible operators. To be considered for assignment we need the following information,
Name:
Call:
Class:
Address:
Phone:
Cell Phone:
When can you serve?
For how long?
At home or away?
Portable gear list:
Comments:
Please send your reply to merlin@arksupplies.com so I can route it to a special mailbox and then on to the Red Cross.
Thanks and God Bless
Jay, KA4KUN
Greg, W4OZK
Red Cross Asking For Communications Volunteers:
Alabama Section Amateurs:
The Red Cross is asking for ham radio volunteers from our section to man a large number of shelter communications centers in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
General class operators or above will need their own ham equipment (HF and
2m/440) as well as expedient antennas and feedlines. All shelters will have power, but you will have to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, and personal items.
Operators will be needed for as much as a week. We will try to keep you at a shelter close to home unless you can deploy in a neighboring town or state.
You could be teamed with a couple of other hams to allow a shift changes. If you already have a team, put everyone's name in the same email. A club or team unit can include Technician class operators so long as the control operator conditions are met by the team.
We are compiling a list of possible operators. To be considered for assignment we need the following information,
Name:
Call:
Class:
Address:
Phone:
Cell Phone:
When can you serve?
For how long?
At home or away?
Portable gear list:
Comments:
Please send your reply to merlin@arksupplies.com so I can route it to a special mailbox and then on to the Red Cross.
Thanks and God Bless
Jay, KA4KUN
Greg, W4OZK