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- The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) service invites AREC Groups, Branches and Radio Operators to participate in a nationwide ShakeOut COMEX (Communication Exercise) on Saturday, 2nd November 2024.
The exercise, known as the Simulated Emergency Test, or SET, not only strengthens the capabilities of individual members but also enhances the collective readiness of the AREC.
This nationwide exercise is entirely voluntary, but the idea is to rally as many Radio Operators as possible to quickly establish communications between various AREC Groups and NZART Branches to exchange formal messages, which contain SitReps and requests using multiple modes: HF SSB, VHF/UHF repeaters and FM Simplex.
When: Saturday 2nd November, 0700 - 2200 hours
Where: Your QTH, Branch facilities, AREC facilities, parks and the great outdoors
Please remember that this is not a contest. It is an emergency communications exercise to develop the skills to provide emergency communications networks.
Thanks for taking the time to help get the word out if you can.
Please reply to RMCent@arec.nz to receive COMEX Instructions.
Thank you for your time 🙂 73 ARECAnd that's a wrap on AREC’s National ShakeOut Simulated Test # 2 WINEX (Winlink Exercise) 2024.
AREC took part in the New Zealand #ShakeOut national earthquake drill & tsunami hīkoi.
The AREC ShakeOut Test # 2 WINEX was aimed at testing existing and emerging radio operators' preparedness, and vigilance in the event of a major earthquake, and we’re proud of the team's efforts during this nationwide exercise.
At AREC, we’re committed to assisting search and rescue, supporting emergency management operations, and providing safety comms when normal comms are inadequate or do not exist.
The GoogleEarth link below shows how the Amateur Radio Community Intensity Map (ARCIM) is used to show radio operators their own and their groups' "Did you feel it?"
earth.google.com/web/@-41.50323829,170.92024924,251.42303162a,4395334.994874d,30.00047509y,14.318... ... See MoreSee Less2 weeks ago
AREC National Shakeout Winlink Exercise (WINEX) 24/10/24
At 0930 hours on October 24, 2024, over 612,513 Kiwis will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) New Zealand ShakeOut national earthquake drills and tsunami hīkoi!
All NZART Clubs, AREC Groups, and existing and emerging radio operators are encouraged to participate in the New Zealand ShakeOut drill.
Recognising this, Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) will activate on Thursday, 24th October, to conduct a countywide Simulated Emergency Test (SET) during the New Zealand ShakeOut National Earthquake Drills and Tsunami hīkoi.
When: 1024 - 200 Hours, Thursday 24th of October, 2024.
Where: Your QTH, Branch/AREC Amateur Radio Stations
Thanks for taking the time to help get the word out if you can.
In the meantime, please reach out to the following to obtain a copy of the instructions and more information.
- Digital WINEX - Nigel Goldstone ZL2SEA at kiwi_saila@yahoo.co.nz
- Phone COMEX - Simon Osborne ZK6EXC at RMCent@arec.nz
Thanks for your participation, 73 AREC ... See MoreSee Less3 weeks ago
AREC WINEX SET N° 1 – International Shakeout Winlink
You are invited to participate in an International Shakeout WINEX being held across the world this week.
This Simulated Emergency Test (SET) aims to demonstrate the ability of Amateur radio stations to provide accurate and timely messaging by digital written forms of communication, to clearinghouses using email over radio (Winlink) RMS gateway during the 2024 International ShakeOut Day.
The International ShakeOut WINEX will be held between 1017 – 1700 hours on Thursday, 17thOctober 2024, whereby:
a) Operators will submit a “Did You Feel Report” via Winlink
b) Operators will submit a “Check In Form” via Winlink
c) Operators will reply using a “Checkout Form” via Winlink
Note 1: You need to Pre-register using Winlink Tactical email AREC-CHECKIN to participate & receive instructions.
Note 2: The general scenario and what might be needed in response will be discovered on the day of the SET
Thanks for taking the time to help get the word out if you can.
Remote Help - If you cannot find the answers you need, please reach out by posting your Digital WINEX Questions to Nigel Goldstone ZL2SEA at kiwi_saila@yahoo.co.nz
Above all, have fun, make this a learning experience, solve problems, and set examples.
Thanks for your participation, 73 AREC ... See MoreSee Less1 month ago
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