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Nepal Earthquake – Update 3rd May 2015

An announcement is expected today ( Sunday ) of the official end of the international Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) phase with the expectation that USAR teams will start leaving the area shortly. It is however still the case that … Continue reading

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Nepal Earthquake – Update 2nd May 2015

The death toll in Nepal is now over 6,600 persons with a further 100 believed to have died in neighbouring India, Tibet and Bangladesh. The roads to the highly affected areas are closed and the rescue teams are also facing … Continue reading

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Radio Amateurs activate as Chile Volcano erupts

The Calbuco volcano in the Los Lagos region of Chile erupted for the first time after 54 years of inactivity, forcing the evacuation of an area of 20 kilometers around the volcano. Some 5,000 residents of the area have been … Continue reading

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Radio Amateurs of Cuba – Emergency Network Active

Hi, Prof. Arnie Coro/CO2KK, reported  heavy rains in the province of Pinar del Rio and  the activation by FRC (Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba)  their Emergency National Net (CO9DCN)  on the frequencies 3720, 3740, 7110 and 7120. They will appreciate … Continue reading

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