The Radio-Relay Traffic Net Database has been updated as of 3/7/2020. Thank you to those who have submitted information to build this database. Currently, we will produce this as a PDF document for easy printing. In the future, we are planning to make it available as a searchable online resource. This directory lists active traffic nets in North America, Europe and Oceania, no matter the affiliation. Whether you are a newcomer to traffic handling, or a well-seasoned veteran, this will make it easier to find a net near you that can handle traffic. It is up to you to create or relay messages for the system. The database is sorted first by Area (EU, OC, EAN, CAN, WAN), then by Region, then by State, then by Time (Time Zone is local or Zulu). If a Net Manager is known, then their call and email address are listed. As always, if you see something missing, changed or needs to be deleted please email Charles.Hargrove@Radio-Relay.org with the details. http://radio-relay.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TrafficNets.pdf
March “QNI Newsletter” Now Available
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
RRI Training Exercise March 24 & 25
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.
Updated Announcement NFL Emergency Exercise on March 1
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.
RRI Ball Caps Now Available
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 […]
Announcement – RRI Activation in Support of NFL ARES Exercise 1 March 2020
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 […]
Leslie Varnicle WA3QLW new Western Staff Coordinator
Submitted by Jim Michener K9JM Welcome our new Western Area Staff Coordinator, Leslie Varnicle WA3QLW. Thanks for taking up the chore! She takes over on January 1, 2020. Merry Christmas! Jim K9JM Western Area Staff Coordinator
BULLETIN – TAKE ACTION – FCC action pending
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 […]
RRI Responds to NYU Petition for Declaratory Ruling
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.
SK Grant Hays WB6OTS, Charter Director RRI
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 […]
Bulletin – Hurricane Dorian 301152Z Aug 2019
A revised bulletin issued August 30 in reference to emergency communications preparedness for Hurricane Dorian has been posted to the “Publications” section of the RRI Web Page. It may be found under “Emergency Operations – Current:” http://radio-relay.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/RRI-BULLETIN-Hurricane-Dorian-301152Z-Aug-2019.pdf