[Dstar] VK3RWN port B in use for Hurrican Ike.

[Richard Hoskin]

Hello,

 

Once again the US Gulf Coast is being threatened by a hurricane.

 

As usual some Australian volunteers are assisting and supporting US amateurs
by keeping a listening watch and when required, assisting with Net Control
and any other requests that may be made of them.

 

D-Star will again be used as a new communications tool along with EchoLink
and IRLP to assist amateurs in helping the public in time of emergency.

 

The Victorian D-Star repeater VK3RWN B is connected to the US VoIP Weather
Net on D-Star Digital Reflector 002 Port A to allow local amateurs to
provide assistance. VK3RWN B will stay connected to the Reflector until the
threat has passed or our assistance is no longer required.

 

It is important that All amateurs keep VK3RWN B clear of local traffic
during this period.

 

If you are monitoring VK3RWN B ensure that your DPRS beaconing is turned
OFF.

 

For more details on the VoIP Weather Net visit http://www.voipwx.net
<http://www.voipwx.net/> 

(Add 14 hours to the times shown on this web page)

 

Details on Hurricane Ike can be found at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

 

More assistance from local amateurs is always welcome.

If you would like to help our fellow amateurs with the VoIP Weather Net on
D-Star please contact Tony VK3JED via email at vk3jed at gmail.com

 

Regards

Richard

VK3JFK

 

 

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