[CQ-Contest] Hurricane Ike and the September VHF Contest

[Georgek5kg at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/11/2008 6:53:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
nn3w at cox.net writes:

As far  as I am concerned, it is imperative that operators in the contest be 
cognizant  of the emergency ops taking place above 14.300, and should, frankly 
consider  avoiding that swath of 20 meters this weekend.



Just a reminder...stay away from the SATERN net on 14,265 kHz during the  
hurricane.  
 
This is from their web site:
SATERN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network) provides  emergency 
communications support to the Salvation Army wherever needed on site,  at the 
local level, via VHF/UHF Nets. During wide-spread emergencies  (hurricanes, 
earthquakes, forest fires, etc.), the 14265 kHz Net becomes  emergency traffic and 
H&W Net providing tactical assistance to those on site  and handling outgoing 
H&W messages. The 14265 kHz Net is generally on the  air from 1200Z to 
approximately 0100Z during times of wide-spread emergency.  Check our web site at 
www.satern.org to determine the alert status of the SATERN  Net.
 
73, Geo...
 
George  Wagner, K5kg
941-400-1960 cell



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