Chile earthquake - update

The IARU Region 1 website has an update on the situation in Chile in the aftermath of the earthquake and requests 3738, 7050, 7095, 14200 are kept clear.

The following information has been relayed from Dr. Galdino Besomi, CE3PG, President of the Radio Club de Chile (RCCH) by Jorge Sierra, LU1AS, Emergency Communications
Co-Ordinator of Area G in IARU Region 2.

The situation in Chile is very complex due to continuing aftershocks in the area. RECNA and RCCH networks are working in coordination with the Army of Chile handling information about locating missing persons, condition of roads and support for the emergency administration.

The frequencies that must be kept clear are:

40 meters: 7050, 7095
80 meters: 3738
20 meters: 14200

Other frequencies could be in use, especially in 40 meters. Before using any frequency it`s very important to make sure it`s free…

IARU Region 1
http://www.iaru-r1.org/