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. […]
The results are in! RRI networks scored a perfect 100-percent accuracy rate across 1349 data points in the recent joint RRI-REACT emergency communications exercise. Average message propagation time through the network was 19-minutes between the control station in Michigan and the four locations in California, Kentucky, Massachusetts and Texas. This included the time allocated for […]
A new fillable radiogram blank is now available. RRI Form 1801 is a downloadable PDF file, which allows one to populate and print a professional looking 8.5 by 11 inch radiogram form for delivery. It includes a “frequently asked questions” page, which explains the purpose of the radiogram. It is also designed for double-sided printing […]
The latest issue of the QNI Newsletter is now available for download at: https://qninewsletterdotnet.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/qni-2018-2.pdf This issue includes a wide variety of information of interest to radio amateurs. Articles include: RRI First Quarter EMCOMM Exercise The Big Chill Some Thoughts on HF Mobile Thoreau’s 201st Birthday Radiograms Priority Entry Points Backpacking with Pocket-sized Shortwave Radio The Vibroplex […]
Radio Relay International is proud to announce its new mentoring program. Radio Relay International registered radio operators are invited to submit a mentor application. They will then be assigned to new operators who wish to become proficient in traffic net operations. Mentors should exhibit the highest standards in decorum, courtesy and operating practices. When applying […]
Radio Relay International now has its own official call sign: W6RRI – Listen for W6RRI during net operations, disaster operations and other public service events. We may even activate it occasionally for contests and special events. It is hoped that “W6RRI” will become synonymous with Radio Relay International and represent the highest standards in operating procedures, […]
Radio Relay International is pleased to announce its First Quarter, 2018 EMCOMM Exercise. Traffic handlers, EMCOMM volunteers and radio amateurs in general will find this exercise interesting. It emphasizes portable field operation combined with basic message handling skills. It’s a great opportunity to demonstrate the survivable characteristics of Amateur Radio networks in a public setting. […]
Dear QNI Newsletter and RRI Supporters: Readers of the QNI Newsletter as well as RRI Registered Radio Operators are undoubtedly aware of the excellent progress made by RRI volunteers during the past year and a half. Big plans are in the works to build on this success during 2018. In the coming weeks, RRI will […]
The latest issue of the “QNI Newsletter is now available at: https://qninewsletterdotnet.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/qni-2017-12.pdf Articles include: “Grand Old Morse, Grand Old Party;” “The Case for Common Denominators;” “The App Mentality;” “VHF SSB for EMCOMM;” “Old Fashioned Paper and Pencil;” “It’s Your System;” “ShakeOut Section Emergency Exercise;” “A Call for Unity;” “The First Police Radio System;” “QRP for […]
The final draft of the RRI Training Manual, TR-001 is now available for download. This document covers topics such as; “An Introduction to Disaster Telecommunications Theory,” “RRI Manual Mode Networks,” “Introduction to the RRI Digital Traffic Network,” “Basic Radiotelephone Net Procedures,””Radiotelegraph Net Procedures,” and so forth. It is a companion to our TR-002 Basic Training […]