SB QST @ ARL $ARLB038 ARLB038 General Communications Emergency Declaration ZCZC AG38 QST de W1AW ARRL Bulletin 38 ARLB038 From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT June 24, 2002 To all radio amateurs SB QST ARL ARLB038 ARLB038 General Communications Emergency Declaration On June 24, 2002, under the authority of Section 97.401 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules and Regulations [47 C.F.R. Part 97] a General Communications Emergency is declared to exist in Arizona requiring the protection of amateur emergency communication frequencies. Amateurs are required to refrain from using 7265 kHz (daytime), and 3990 kHz (night time) plus or minus 3 kHz unless they are taking part in the handling of emergency traffic. This order is effective immediately until rescinded but may be as long as 14 days. Arlan K Van Doorn, Senior Advisor for Public Safety Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC. W1AW will discontinue its 3990 kHz phone bulletin, transmitted daily at 0145z, until the declaration is rescinded. NNNN /EX