[amsat-bb] AO-92 L/v and Hurricane Lorenzo

[Andrew Glasbrenner]

Friends, 

 

I've received a request from amateurs involved with emergency communications
in the Azores, requesting we forego L/v this week. Hurricane Lorenzo is
expected to pass through the Azores as a Category 4 storm Tuesday and
Wednesday, and they are requesting AO-92 remain in U/v for potential
emergency traffic. Please be aware of and yield to any emergency traffic, on
any satellite, coming from the area during this time. Passes covering the
Azores and Portugal are the most critical.

 

I realize that there have been a few moves and cancellations for this mode
recently, and I ask for understanding and cooperation. Emergency use is
always first priority, and AMSAT is happy to assist in any way we can.

 

73, Drew KO4MA

AMSAT VP Operations