The RRI Board of Directors has issued this open letter to the traffic handling community. We respectfully request that you share it with your fellow traffic operators, net managers, and others active in the field of message traffic operations. Thank you! http://radio-relay.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Open-Letter-to-the-Traffic-Community-2022-5-9-F-A.pdf
Radio Relay International, in cooperation with U.S. Army MARS Region 2, will be conducting a joint interoperability exercise from April 15 to May 15, 2022. The exercise will consist of two phases, the first of which is an infrastructure test and training phase, and the second of which is a test utilizing all RRI/NTS assets […]
How do we welcome newly licensed radio amateurs? How do we connect them to the local radio club? How do we invite them to join ARES, REACT or a similar emergency communications organization? How does that new radio amateur find someone nearby who he can ask questions about operating procedures or technical problems? The answers […]
Jeff Miller (WB8WKQ) – Silent Key It is with deep regret that we must announce the passing of Jeff Miller, WB8WKQ. Jeff was an avid traffic operator and a mentor to many in the traffic community. His excellent CW “fist,” his professionalism, and his “big signal” were a beacon to new traffic operators. Jeff was […]
The January, 2022 issue of the “QNI Newsletter” is now available. Articles include: * Big Changes to the Digital Traffic Net * The First Broadcast Station? * How to Set Up VARA to Access DTN * How to Set Up VARA on a BPQ32 Hub * The Demise of AM Radio * A Heathkit HW-101 […]
The holidays are a great time to send radiograms to friends or relatives. Recommendations for origination are: 1. Include a current telephone number and email address for the recipient with your origination. 2. Use an “ARL Numbered Radiogram” such as “ARL Sixty One” or keep your text concise. Less than 25 words is recommended for […]
Last week, RRI had the pleasure to meet Fred Hopengarten K1VR who is running for re-election to the ARRL board of directors, representing New England. We were interested in Fred’s options about traffic handling and related matters. Now, this was the first time we’ve attempted something like this, and Zoom proved to be troublesome! But […]
An emergency bulletin has been issued in advance of Hurricane Ida landfall: http://radio-relay.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hurricane-Ida-290001Z-Aug-2021.pdf
34 R W6RRI 33 BUCHANAN MI 1504Z AUG 22 QNC RRI/NTS RADIO OPERATORS SUBJ HURRICANE HENRI BULLETIN UPDATE BT DUE TO INTERFERENCE FROM A RTTY CONTEST THE 14 MHZ CW FREQUENCY REFERENCED IN BULLETIN DTG 220021Z HAS MOVED TO 10117R5 MHZ X THE 7115 KHZ EVENING/NIGHT FREQUENCY REMAINS UNCHANGED AT THIS TIME BT RADIO RELAY […]
Radio Relay International has issued a bulletin in response to Hurricane Henri. It is posted to our “Publications” page at: http://radio-relay.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hurricane-Henri-220021Z-Aug-2021.pdf