Fw: Weekend updates
Rod Johnson
Please share this information with your club members. This weekend is a busy weekend with the Tropical Storm
Melissa and the CQ World Wide SSB Contest
From: "Johnston, Josh, KE5MHV (EMD)" <JJoh...@arrl.org>
Date: October 24, 2025 at 12:30:00 PM PDT
To: ARRL Section Emerg Coordinators <s...@arrl.org>, ARRL Section Managers <sml...@arrl.org>
Subject: Weekend updates
Here is a brief update on frequency use around Tropical Storm Melissa:
Important Notice: Emergency Frequencies — Keep Clear During Contest Weekend
As the Caribbean faces potential hurricane impacts, IARU Region 2 has activated emergency nets on the following frequencies:
· 40 meters: 7.198 MHz and 7.098 MHz
· 20 meters: 14.198 MHz
If the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) activates, they will be operating on:
· 14.325 MHz
· 7.268 MHz
The amateur radio station at the National Hurricane Center, WX4NHC, will also be monitoring the HWN frequencies for real-time weather and situation reports.
This weekend coincides with the CQ World Wide SSB Contest, one of the busiest times on the bands. All operators are urged to exercise extra vigilance and avoid transmitting on or near these emergency and hurricane watch frequencies.
These nets are providing critical communication links supporting the Caribbean Islands and affected regions. Please ensure they have clear and reliable access to designated frequencies.
In summary:
· Keep clear of 7.198, 7.098, 7.268, 14.198, and 14.325 MHz
· Be aware of possible emergency or health-and-welfare traffic on nearby frequencies
· Operate responsibly and help maintain open frequencies for those supporting hurricane response efforts.
You can also follow updates on the ARRL website at: https://www.arrl.org/news/tropical-storm-melissa-update
Everyone, stay safe and have a great weekend
Josh Johnston, KE5MHV
Director of Emergency Management
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®
225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1400 USA
Tel: (860) 594-0333 FAX: (860) 594-0303
jjoh...@arrl.org
www.arrl.org
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