Amateur Radio operators became involved in the rescue effort soon after the March 11, 8.9 earthquake and devastating tsunami that hit northern Japan, and that effort continues nearly two weeks later. ‘In the early stage following the earthquake and tsunami, several radio amateurs were able to activate their stations with car batteries or small engine [...]

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After the Tsunami originated by the Japan Earthquake on Friday, March 11, 2011; then several American countries began to issue warning, to their populations located near the Pacific Coast. Marco Loarca, TG9ANM, ECAG AREA D of IARU R2; reported that during these day, the CRAG (Club de Radio Aficionados de Guatemala), was able to maintain [...]

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Después que el Tsunami originado por el terremoto de Japón el viernes 11 de marzo de 2011, varios países americanos comenzaron a emitir advertencias a sus pobladores ubicados cerca de la costa del Pacífico. Marco Loarca, TG9ANM, ECAG Área D de IARU R2; reportó que durante esos días, el CRAG (Club de Radio Aficionados de [...]

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JARL HQ station JA1RL and other amateur stations are maintaining the effort to support disaster relief operation which is being captured by audio and vision. IARU Region 3 Secretary, Ken Yamamoto JA1CJP said in less damaged areas, the power supply is being restored gradually and local amateur radio club members have started to establish stations [...]

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Japan remains under its worst threat to an ever rising toll, widespread destruction, power, fuel and water shortages follow the massive earthquake, tsunami and failed 40-year old nuclear power station. IARU Region 3 Secretary, Ken Yamamoto JA1CJP said the Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) HQ station JA1RL and other amateur stations are maintaining their effort [...]

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Damage following the worst earthquake in 140 years and a tsumani that wiped away part of north-east Japan, comes news of power outages caused by major trouble at a nuclear power station. Ken Yamamoto JA1CJP reports that according to police information as of 10am local time on March 14, the death toll is 1,627 and [...]

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It has been 24 hours since the worst earthquake for 140 years hit off north-eastern Sendai registering 8.9 on the Richter scale and triggering a tsunami. JARL Secretary Ken Yamamoto JA1CJP reports that the disaster appears to have resulted in more than 1,300 people killed or missing. JARL Regional HQ station JA7RL is now involved [...]

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An earthquake, the worst in 140 years has hit Japan. A wide tsunami was observed after the 8.9 on the Richter scale earthquake that occurred during the afternoon peak time. There were also a number of strong aftershocks reported. The initial death toll is not yet known. From the JARL building headquarters the newly appointed [...]

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A small team of amateur radio operators are keeping the lines of communication open in earthquake-hit areas of Christchurch. AREC team member Richard Smart ZL4FZ said 10 radio amateurs are using their two emergency broadcast vans to keep rescue teams and Civil Defence staff in touch. He said one is at a major welfare centre [...]

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The death toll stands at 75, dozens yet to be rescued from beneath building rubble, and hundreds of people still missing are still the desperate scene 24 hours after an earthquake struck the Christchurch area of New Zealand. The massive rescue effort that now involves 300 rescuers boosted by urban experts from Australia has rescued [...]

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