ARLA/CLUSTER: ARRL envia equipamento para o Haiti

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

Even though the communications infrastructure in earthquake-ravaged Haiti is
being rebuilt, there is still need for Amateur Radio communications. To
assist in this effort, the ARRL's *Ham-Aid* program is providing equipment
for local amateurs to use.

On Friday, January 22, the League sent a programmed Yaesu VHF repeater with
a microphone, as well as ICOM handheld transceivers, Yaesu mobile 2 meter
rigs with power supplies and Kenwood mobile 2 meter rigs. Comet antennas,
Larsen mobile antennas with magnet mounts, coax and batteries were also
included in the package that was shipped to the home of the President of the
*Radio Club Dominicano* (RCD) for distribution. All items were donated by
their manufacturers.

"In the horror of this tragedy, there still are stars and the cooperation
between the ARRL, IARU Region 2 and the Radio Club Dominicano and has been
bright," said ARRL Media and Public Relations Manager *Allen Pitts, W1AGP*.
"It was donations from our members and friends that began the Ham Aid
program in Katrina's aftermath. Now once again, that sharing between hams
will provide help in another worst-case incident. ARRL members and donors
need to know that their gifts will be used very well indeed."

*How You Can Help in Haiti*

The ARRL Ham Aid Fund welcomes your contribution! In 2005, the ARRL
established the Ham Aid Fund to accept contributions in support of Amateur
Radio's response to Hurricane Katrina and hams responded generously to help
ARRL send equipment to the affected area.

"Now we are facing another devastating event in Haiti and Amateur Radio is
ready to respond," said ARRL Chief Development Officer *Mary Hobart, K1MMH*.

"With equipment contributed by our generous industry partners, the ARRL
invites contributions to the Ham Aid Fund from hams who wish to help ARRL
deploy equipment where it is needed most. Contributions from Amateur Radio
clubs and individuals in any amount will go directly to supporting Amateur
Radio's response efforts in Haiti."

Donations to the ARRL Ham Aid Fund can be made via
https://www.arrl.org/forms/development/donations/basic/
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