Do you want to prove your ability to copy the radiotelegraph code (“CW”) like a professional? This is your opportunity! Radio Relay International will be conducting a qualifying run on May 28 (UTC) during which radio operators can demonstrate their ability to copy radiogram message traffic at 20-wpm. An accuracy rate of 95-percent or better […]
In light of the very positive response to our on-going Radio Relay International training classes over the past two weeks, we are adding two additional classes to our curriculum. Registration for these classes is now open: Emergency Communications Planning: Wednesday, April 22, 17030Z to 2030Z. This class targets individuals and organizations involved in emergency communications […]
The Spring issue of the “QNI Newsletter” is now available. Articles include “Restructuring the Traffic System,” “CW – The Cockroach of EmComm,” “Narcissism, Narratives and Negativism,” “Beware of Incompetent Technicians,” “The World’s Longest Telegram,” “The YTG Story,” “Traffic in the Time of COVID-19,” and more: https://qninewsletterdotnet.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/qni-2020-3.pdf
The current pandemic situation in which many volunteers are at home and minimizing social contact creates an excellent opportunity for a meaningful EmComm training opportunity. All traffic system operators and interested EmComm volunteers are encouraged to participate in our March 24 & 25 training exercise.
The National Communications Emergency Response Plan will be activated on Sunday, March 1 to support an emergency communications exercise in North Florida. All traffic operators are asked to review the summary document and register on the sign-up schedule link if available to assist. Please sign-up at your earliest convenience.
The RRI Merchandise store is proud to announce that we are now offering Navy blue ball caps embroidered with the RRI Field Patch logo in white. These are good quality, cotton-poly solid fabric ball caps with adjustable bands. They also feature a “real” brim (visor) of the curved style used by ball players, not the […]
Radio Relay International will activate the National Communications Emergency Response Plan on March 1, 2020 in support of a North Florida ARES Emergency Exercise. A preliminary outline of the exercise is available here. Please note that a link to a sign-up schedule for certain key functions is included in this preliminary outline. More will be […]
5 December 2019 TAKE ACTION NOW! New York University Petition for FCC Declaratory Ruling As many of you know, New York University has, for some time now, attempted to shut down the Winlink system, largely through the instrumentation of its “NYU Wireless” advocacy organization, which normally represents large commercial telecommunications common carriers. In their attempts to […]
The RRI Board of Directors has filed a response to New York University’s Petition for Declaratory Ruling in reference to FCC WT Docket 16-239. The NYU petition seeks a very restrictive ruling, which could severely limit the use of digital communications methods. The RRI Response can be found here.
With heavy heart we mark the passing of our dear friend and RRI charter director Grant Hays WB6OTS. Grant passed away suddenly while touring overseas on September 25th 2019. Grant was a lifelong traffic handler and joined the U.S. Army in 1959. After a stint with the Army Security Agency he served in various capacities […]