On July 31, three RRI operators, using radiotelegraphy, relayed a radiogram over a 12,000-mile circuit from Germany to New Zealand. At 2030Z, Amateur Station DL4FN, operated by Peter Dintelmann in Erbach, Germany, originated a radiogram message addressed to VK5EEE in Australia, which was transmitted on schedule to WB8WKQ, operated by Jeff Miller, in Dryden, Michigan. […]
The July, 2018 issue of the “QNI Newsletter” is now available at: https://qninewsletterdotnet.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/qni-2018-7.pdf At 47 pages, there is a lot of information included that will be of interest to not just traffic operators and EmComm volunteers, but also the average radio amateur.
A recent Amateur Radio Newsline article has generated interest in Radio Relay International’s National SOS Radio Network and Hamwatch programs. These closely related programs are part of an integrated approach to leverage FRS and GMRS radio communications assets to build organic and responsive networks and relationships, which extend into the neighborhood and community service level. The […]
RRI Board member Marty Ray (N9SE) represented RRI as a panelist at the Dayton FCC Emergency Communications Workshop. Panelists included representatives from FEMA, the Federal SHARES program, US Air Force and US Army MARS and the Federal Communications Commission. During the workshop, the FCC outlined concerns and recommendations being considered to improve emergency communications response […]
The RRI first and second quarter, 2018 exercise evaluation reports have been posted to the RRI Web Page at: http://radio-relay.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/RRI-2018-Q1-and-Q2-Exercise-Evaluation.pdf Additional evaluation reports for prior exercises are available on our publications page at: http://radio-relay.org/about/publications/ If you would like to participate in upcoming EmComm training and exercising activities, please complete a radio operator registration form. Local EmComm organizations […]
Radio Relay International will be conducting a joint exercise with REACT International on Saturday, May 12. This exercise is designed to familiarize radio amateurs with the process of originating situational awareness reports. Exercise SITREPs may be originated during any scheduled net between 120001Z May 2018 and 130230Z May 2018. Details are provided in the following […]
The RRI First Quarter, 2018 EMCOMM Exercise is now in the record books. Despite very poor band conditions, we received traffic from throughout the Continental United States. We even received traffic from a REACT unit in Trinidad! The exercise provided a realistic test of field expedient stations under less than ideal RF propagation conditions. Here […]
The latest edition of the “QNI Newsletter” is now available at the QNI web site: https://qninewsletterdotnet.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/qni-2018-4.pdf As always, all back issues are available for your review at: www.qni-newsletter.net
Radio Relay International was the topic of discussion on this recent episode of “Ham Radio Now.” The entire interview featuring Joe Ames (W3JY) and James Wades (WB8SIW) is available on YouTube at:
In response to numerous requests from the traffic community, the RRI Board of Directors has prepared a proposed policy document entitled “Recommended Practices for Management of Bulk Message Traffic.” This is a draft document only. Comments are due by May 1, 2018. Please take a few moments to review the document and offer your input. […]