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Carribean Tropical Storm Melissa and CQ WW SSB
· Emergency Comms · Greg, G0DUB

The ARRL have requested operators in IARU region 2 to avoid emergency frequencies likely to be in use by emergency communications groups during this weekend which is the CQ WW SSB contest. 

The full article is at;

https://​www​.arrl​.org/​n​e​w​s​/​i​m​p​o​r​t​a​n​t​-​n​o​t​i​c​e​-​k​e​e​p​-​c​l​e​a​r​-​o​f​-​e​m​e​r​g​e​n​c​y​-​f​r​e​q​u​e​n​c​i​e​s​-​d​u​r​i​n​g​-​t​h​e​-​c​o​n​t​e​s​t​-​w​e​e​k​end

The frequencies specifically requested to be avoided are;

40 meters: 7.198 MHz and 7.098 MHz
20 meters: 14.198 MHz
and if their Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) activates, they will be operating on:
14.325 MHz
7.268 MHz ( not an issue in IARU Region 1 ).

Please keep clear of the frequencies stated and be aware of possible emergency or health-and-welfare traffic on nearby frequencies.

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3 December 2025 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
· News, PDRA · Mats, SM6EAN

On behalf of the Program for Disabled Radio Amateurs (PDRA) and with the support of IARU Region 1, we are pleased to announce a regional celebration to be held on 3 December 2025, marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This event aims to promote accessibility, inclusion, and equal participation for all radio amateurs, especially those with disabilities, across IARU Region 1. It highlights the spirit of amateur radio as a bridge connecting people beyond barriers.

We invite all IARU Region 1 member societies to join this celebration by:

  1. Promoting inclusion and accessibility within your national amateur radio community.
  2. Identifying and supporting disabled radio amateurs in your country or society.
  3. Organizing activities, nets, or awareness events using the special call sign PDRA 
  4. Sharing your national experiences and best practices to help us build a shared database of inclusive initiatives across IARU Region 1.

Together, we can demonstrate that amateur radio truly belongs to everyone regardless of physical or sensory ability.

For coordination and information exchange, please contact: pdra@​iaru-​r1.​org

Let’s make 3 December 2025 a day of connection, inclusion, and friendship on the airwaves.

With best regards and 73.

Riri Azrak OD5RI
Coordinator – Program for Disabled Radio Amateurs
IARU Region 1

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Radio amateurs responding to flooding in Malaysia
· Emergency Comms · Greg, G0DUB

The Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters’ Society( MARTS ) is requesting 7.110MHz is kept clear in their area as they respond to a declared flood disaster in Papar District, Sabah, East Malaysia.

7.110 MHz is designated as their official emergency channel for relief and rescue communications following the IARU bandplan for Emergency Centre of Activity frequencies. 

They request all radio amateurs to:
✅ Vacate 7.110 MHz immediately
✅ Give priority to emergency traffic
✅ Relay messages if requested by control stations
✅ Avoid unrelated transmissions

Your cooperation is vital to ensure effective emergency communication and support rescue efforts.

Issued by MARTS Disaster Management Committee

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