[K4RY] Simulated emergency test

[John Melcher, Jr.]

The section EC for the ARRL is on campus every day (WX4AL).   I copied 
the note to him.   He's working on the "script" for the 11 October 
"entertainment"
73
John

On 8/11/2014 12:00 PM, k4ry-request at mailman.eng.auburn.edu wrote:
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> To AUARC members;
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> One of the reasons the Federal Government allows us the privilege of operating in the electromagnetic spectrum is that hams provide potential backup communications in times of natural disasters.  As hams, we prepare for these events by participating from time to time in mock emergency drills.
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> This year, the annual ARRL Simulated Emergency Test will be the weekend of 11 October in Alabama Section this year.  That weekend, Auburn football will be out of town, so other local activities will be lessened.
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> Therefore, AUARC members ought to consider participating in the SET, since it is a good training opportunity and any and all licensed amateurs (and interested folks under the control of a licensed ham) can operate.  It's also an opportunity to get some good public relations material to go into the newspaper / WEGL for AUARC activities.
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> I would urge that AUARC get in touch with fellow AUARC club member Mike Watkins, WX4AL, who works on campus, to discuss how AUARC members might participate in the overall scheme for the County.  In last years SET, under Mike's leadership, the Alabama section achieved the highest 'score' in the nation.
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> http://www.arrl.org/chapter-2-simulated-emergency-test-set
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> Have a good week.  73
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