ARLA/CLUSTER: Terramoto na Venezuela: Equipas de radioamadores são activadas

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

Venezuela earthquake: Ham Radio activation

On August 21, 2018, at 21:31:40 UTC, an earthquake of 6.9 Richter, on
the coasts of Venezuela was reported.

Karl Hleftschar, YV5YA, National Director of the National Emergency
Network of the Radio Club Venezolano, reported that the YV5RNE Network
is active on the 7088 kHz frequency.

Jose Rafael Gomez, YV1GEC, lives in the Isla de Margarita, Venezuela;
He commented that the earthquake felt strong, and until now, there has
been no interruption of the electric power, or interruption of the gas
service.

Roberto Rey, HK3CW, President of La Liga Colombiana de Radio Amadores,
reported that in Colombia, "he felt even in Bogota ... very
prolonged."

It is requested to keep the frequency 7088 kHz, and close free of interference.

(Information from Cesar Pio Santos, HR2P EMCOR IARU R2)

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