EMERGENCY/WELFARE NET ACTIVATED IN LEBANON The following is from Hani, OD5TE/AA3EI (hani@od5te.com):
In support of the current situation in Lebanon, the Arab Amateur Radio
Emergency Service has been activated on 14.305 MHz in order to take Welfare
and Emergency messages.
At the same time, all local repeaters in Lebanon will have priority for
Emergency use.
OD5TE/R: 144.700- T88.5 (Covering Greater Beirut Are and Main Lebanese
coastal road)
OD5RAK/R: 144.025+ T88.5 (Covering Northern Lebanon)
Repeaters will be linked through Echolink at all times to allow maximum
coverage.
(Hani's message did not indicate whether Echolink access from outside
Lebanon will be possible for relaying welfare inquiries or whether all
inquiries must come via the HF net. - ed.) [Tnx CQ Newsroom]