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Amateur Radio Remains a Communication Mainstay in Storm-Stricken Philippines

Ham Emergency Radio Operations (HERO) stations activated by the Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA) remain in demand after Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) devastated the central Philippines on November 8. PARA Vice Chief Operating Officer Ramon Anquilan, DU1UGZ, said that mobile radio services are available in some places, but they are patchy and unreliable. Relief trucks are transporting aid …

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Hams Up Their Game in Philippines Typhoon Response

Nearly 2 weeks after Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) hit the Central Philippines in one of the worst natural disasters in modern history, survivors are slowly getting food, water, and medical attention and supplies, along with shelter, communication, and electrical power. Now, the Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA) is hoping that requests for emergency communication gear will provide the mean…

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ITU Deploys Satellite Communication Equipment to the Philippines, Ham Radio Response Continues

[UPDATED 2013-11-14 1412 UTC] The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced this week that it has deployed satellite communication equipment to the Philippines to help re-establish “communications vital for search and rescue” in areas severely affected by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). Amateur Radio volunteers throughout the Philippine archipelago have been a primary communication link s…

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Hams in Philippines Support Critical Communication in Typhoon’s Wake

Powerful Typhoon Haiyan (called “Yolanda” locally) struck the central Philippines on November 8, leaving at least four people dead and cutting off power and communications. Ramon Anquilan, DU1UGZ, of the Philippines Amateur Radio Association (PARA), reports that the Ham Emergency Radio Operators (HERO) have been supporting authorities with reports and message-handling.  

“They helped track the d…

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Amateur Radio Volunteers Ready as Strong Typhoon Hits Philippines

Super Typhoon Haiyan, a category 5 storm, has hit the Philippines, triggering flooding, destroying buildings, and causing millions to take shelter. Ramon Anquilan, DU1UGZ, of the Philippines Amateur Radio Association (PARA) reports that the typhoon made landfall at about 4:40 AM local time November 8 in Guian Estern Samar, about 600 kilometers southeast of Manila. Neighboring provinces are affe…

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Amateur Radio Volunteers in India, Philippines Respond to Disasters

Teams of radio amateurs have responded to assist in the aftermath of powerful Cyclone Phailin, which came ashore at Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in the Bay of Bengal. The storm forced some 500,000 residents to evacuate ahead of the storm, which flooded thousands of homes. Jayu Bhide, VU2JAU, has asked other operators to keep 7145 kHz clear for disaster-related traffic. He says VU2DPI, VU3BHI, and …

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