Author: Michael Harwick

The Great ShakeOut

The Great ShakeOut is an International earth quake drill, to practice and prepare for a earthquake. This takes place every year on the Third Thursday in October. This year it will be on October 17th.

California will start the drill at 10:17am KN6HHW will announce a simulated earthquake on the air. Practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”

At 10:18am a practice emergency net will begin on the WG6OTA repeater. 

We will first do check-ins on the repeater. After everyone has checked in Net control will call each station in order to get a report of:

  1. How strong was the simulated quake felt on a scale of 1 to 10.
  2. Any simulated damage to report.
  3. Are you on normal or back-up power.

When giving your report or a relay start by saying “this is my simulated report” and end your transmission with your call sign “and this is just a drill”

With all the recent earthquakes and fires, it is a good time to think about using your radio after a major earthquake. Keep in mind there may be other hams out there who do not have access to information because of power or network outages. Turn on your radio and ID, so others know you are listening. You may be able to help by relaying a message out or by giving some needed information.

See The Great ShakeOut website. for more information on earth quake drills.

GOTAhams at Larkin Park

“Radio in the Park” Saturday October 19th 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Larkin Park, Claremont, CA

Meet up with other Hams, Get On The Air, and enjoy some sunshine at Larkin Park, Claremont, CA, 660 N Mountain Ave, Claremont, CA 91711. We meet near the Northeast section of the park near 7th street. Monitor the WG6OTA repeater for last minute changes due to park conditions. If you don’t find us, call for, “any GOTAHams at the park” on the repeater and someone will come back with the info you need.

Folks bring their HF radios, portable power systems, Antennas and attempt contacts all over the country/world from a local park practicing their EmComm Skills and enjoying the company of other Hams! We look forward to seeing everyone there, all interested parties are welcomed, no need to be licensed, or a club member, we look forward to sharing the hobby with anyone interested and welcome any/all questions!