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Amateur Radio Community Invited to Take Part in MARS Exercise on 60 Meters

Posted: 07 Apr 2021 07:20 PM PDT
https://www.everythinghamradio.com/2...-on-60-meters/


04/07/2021Radio amateurs are invited to take part in the MARS exercise now
under way until April 10 in support of the US Department of Defense. The
five USB channelized 60-meter frequencies are available for
interoperability (communication between services). By convention, Channel 1
is designated the calling channel. This convention is established to train
the amateur radio community to reach out on Channel 1 in times of national
emergency for information from the federal government. The amateur radio
community utilizes 60 meters on a secondary basis with federal agencies.
This and similar 60 meter interoperability exercises are conducted during
the first full week of each month. Air Force MARS has Sunday, 0501 UTC
through Wednesday, 1701 UTC. Army MARS picks up... Read moreAmateur Radio
Community Invited to Take Part in MARS Exercise on 60 Meters

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