SB QST @ ARL $ARLB040 ARLB040 General Communications Emergency Declaration ZCZC AG40 QST de W1AW ARRL Bulletin 40 ARLB040 From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT July 8, 2002 To all radio amateurs SB QST ARL ARLB040 ARLB040 General Communications Emergency Declaration On July 5, 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 Texas requiring the protection of amateur emergency communication frequencies. Amateurs are required to refrain from using 7285 kHz [daytime], and 3873 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 This order is effective immediately until rescinded but may be as long as 72 hours. Arlan K Van Doorn, Senior Advisor for Public Safety Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC. NNNN /EX