DISSEMINATE AT WILL

TO: ALL RADIO AMATEURS
FROM: W7RRL - WORLD RADIO RELAY LEAGUE HQ
DATE/TIME: MAY 14 2008 1600 UTC
SUBJECT: CHINA DISASTER
REFERENCE: MESSAGES BELOW

A Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Sichuan, China on Monday, May 12,
2008 at 06:28:04 UTC.  Casualties and loss unknown up to now.  According
to Chinese Radio Sports Association, 14.270, 7.050 and 7.060 MHz
are reserved for amateur radio emergency service in the rescue.

A group of radio amateurs is now transmitting from Wenchuan, the
center of quake.  Their signal is reported to be very weak. They tried to
keep communication with BY8AA in Chengdu, seeking for all resources
needed.  During a contact finished a few minutes ago, they were asking
for raincoats, water, tents, and outdoor living facilities.

Please spread this message as far as you can and keep the frequencies
clear for emergency use. Thank you.

Michael Chen, BD5RV/4

Thank you,

Tom Brew K3WS
Cambria County, PA ARES EC