Subj : Other Ham Radio News
To   : All
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Tue Sep 27 2022 09:16:32

Good morning all:

As I write this, there is a little breeze gaining strength down in the
Gulf.  While it will not directly run over us, and my pastures could
stand a little rain, there is a chance we can help our friends in the
affected area.

I expect the FCC to issue a Special Temporary Authority (STA) very soon,
allowing Pactor 4 operations. As you know, KB5LZK is often used as a
WinLink gateway by those in hurricane-affected areas. We will be
turning the Pactor 4 on as soon as we get the thumbs-up. Please avoid
using WinLink HF if possible so the frequencies remain open for those
folks. Telnet works great if you have internet!

The Hurricane Net is operational on 14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz. In this
case, listening is a good thing. Those hams reporting are doing what
they can to provide situational awareness to the forecasters and
Emergency Management. Keeping the frequency clear for them is clearly
the right thing to do.

I'll have more information for you as the situation develops. Let's
pray that as prepared as we are to help, the need doesn't arise.

73,

J.M. Rowe N5XFW
Arkansas SEC

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