India blackout affects millions.
In the world’s worst blackout in recent times power was cut to 700 million people in India.
Jayu Bhide VU2JAU reports that the North-East grid failed due to a fault in the plant and 20 states were …
Flooding hits Chinese capital
Heavy rain, described as the worst in the area in more than 60 years, hit Beijing last week reportedly killing 37 people. The commercial communication was operating as normal in the urban area.
As part of their …
A Word from the Chairman of IARU Region 3 — Michael Owen VK3KI = The 15th IARU Region 3 Conference = 9V1UV Selva’s Special Fund = Richard “Dick” Baldwin W1RU — Silent Key = Work of ITU‑R for WRC 15 …
Atlantic Hurricane Season 2012
There have been four ‘named storms’ in the Atlantic already this year and though none have made the news it is time for the reminder that Amateur Radio continues to play a part in gathering and distributing …
Fire callout in India
Members of ARES were activated by the Thane Disaster Management Authority for communications at a fire at Mantralaya, India, in which two people died. The blaze broke out on the fourth floor of the Mantralaya building which …
