[TCARES 0619] Fwd: Statewide Simulated Emergency Test (SET) Message - Urgent

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***** THIS IS A SIMULATED EMERGENCY TEST MESSAGE. THIS IS NOT AN ACTUAL
EMERGENCY *****


-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Statewide Simulated Emergency Test (SET) Message - Urgent
Date: Fri,  7 Nov 2014 08:10:08 -0500 (EST)
From: ARRL Members Only Web site <memberlist at www.arrl.org>
To: steve at vanfrank.com

***** THIS IS A SIMULATED EMERGENCY TEST MESSAGE. THIS IS NOT AN ACTUAL
EMERGENCY *****

According to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, an X17 class
flare occurred at 1810Z on Thursday November 6. Shortly thereafter, a
significant coronal mass ejection (CME) was launched from active
sunspot region AR-2205. The current position of the sunspot makes it
highly likely the CME will intercept Earth. Quoting from the Joint
USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast issued on
06/2200Z,

"A significant geomagnetic response may occur if this CME arrives with
a strong southward Bz component. The potential for satellite single
upset events, large geomagnetic induced currents (GICs) creating power
grid disturbances, and malfunction of sensitive unshielded electronic
components is moderate. Fading and blackout of radio frequencies from
300 kHz to 30 MHz is likely. CME arrival is expected to occur between
08/1200Z -  08/1600Z."

All Indiana hams are requested to prepare for possible power blackouts
that may occur over the next 24 to 48 hours. Monitor local ARES/RACES
frequencies and commercial broadcast EAS channels if an emergency
occurs. The following frequencies are designated for Section wide
communications;

INARES Frequencies
Primary         3900 kHz   LSB
Secondary    7280 kHz   LSB
VHF             146.490      Simplex
UHF             446.100      Simplex
Prim. Digital  3583 kHz    USB
Sec. Digital   7083 kHz    USB

If a significant incident occurs, the State EOC will monitor the
following frequencies;
IDHS RACES Frequencies
3920 kHz       USB
146.670 (-)    88.5 Hz tone
146.490         Simplex
145.050         Packet

Section level activation of ARES may occur if widespread blackouts and
loss of communication infrastructure occurs. Please stay informed
during this event and be prepared to assist our communities and fellow
hams in times of need.  Charge all batteries and be ready with
sufficient fuel for backup power systems. Let's hope for the best, but
prepare for the worst.

Questions about this message should be directed to the Section
Manager.
(h)  260 373-1986
(w) 260 451-6987
(c) 260 403-4757
k9rfz at arrl.org
***** THIS IS A SIMULATED EMERGENCY TEST MESSAGE. THIS IS NOT AN ACTUAL
EMERGENCY *****

IMPORTANT: This message may be forwarded to other Indiana hams in its
entirety. The disclaimer identifying this as a simulated emergency test
message MUST be included to prevent misunderstanding the intent.

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ARRL Indiana Section
Section Manager: Joseph D Lawrence, K9RFZ
k9rfz at arrl.org
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