2013 Global Amateur Radio Emergency Conference
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- Published on Monday, 28 January 2013 07:53
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The Global Amateur Radio Emergency Conference (GAREC) is the premier annual event attended by those with an interest in amateur radio providing emergency communications during training exercises or in response to disasters. Since it was first held in 2005, the conference has taken place in all three IARU regions and is open to all emergency communications groups.
In 2013 GAREC returns to IARU Region 1 and will be held in Zurich, Switzerland between 25th to 28th June. The conference has been timed to precede Europe's largest amateur radio exhibition, HAM RADIO in Friedrichshafen so that people can enjoy both events.
General information on GAREC 2013 including information on the venue, registration fees and the tentative agenda and the registration forms is now available on http://www.garec2013.ch/ . This website will be updated frequently to keep all updated with the latest news and program changes. For more information you may also email
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Among the draft topics to be discussed are the relevance of Amateur Radio Emergency Communication in the '1st World', the HAMNET high speed data network along with presentations from the three regions of the IARU and also some presentations from groups with recent disaster relief communications operations.
The past presentations from the conferences including GAREC 2012, are now available at http://www.iaru.org/garec.html
IARU HF Championship 2012 results
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- Published on Monday, 21 January 2013 13:28
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The ARRL Soapbox comments and many more sites highlighted that the IARU contest in July is great way to get into contesting. There are lots of people to work – in fact, the number of logs ticked up nicely this year – whether on Phone or CW or both. As you’ll see in the ―Participation Stats section of the 2012 results, you’re in good company if you operate ―barefoot with 100 watts or less. So plan on jumping in this July – and have fun!
RAL General Assembly reminder
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- Published on Monday, 14 January 2013 02:00
- Written by Rizkallah Azrak - OD5RI
The upcoming RAL General Assembly will take place in 2 weeks.Rachid Idriss - OD5FI Ex President of RAL ( SK )
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- Published on Friday, 04 January 2013 09:49
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A RAL member, one of Lebanon’s Amateur Radio pioneers and Ex. RAL President (1982), Dr. Rachid Idriss – OD5FI passed away on Friday December 28, 2012.
In this time of bereavement, and on behalf of the Radio Amateurs in Lebanon (RAL), we convey our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to his family, friends and to all those who admired him as they mourn his loss. Rachid is survived by his beloved wife Janne and his Children Salim, Hazem and Suheila and Iffat. May his Soul rest in Peace.
Salim can be reached at 03-638 637 or by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Amateur Radio Kids' Day: Jan 6, 2013
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- Published on Thursday, 03 January 2013 14:42
- Written by Rizkallah Azrak - OD5RI
If you've never operated on Kids' Day, you are missing something delightful. Open up your shack to a family member or invite the neighbor kids over - watch for the looks of surprise and delight as they make a contact or two. If you don't have a kid of your own, get on and be the station that creates those happy moments. You won't regret it!
World Amateur Radio Day 2013
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- Published on Saturday, 22 December 2012 07:07
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Each year on 18 April, radio amateurs around the world celebrate World Amateur Radio Day. On that day in 1925 the International Amateur Radio Union was founded. In 1913 there occurred the first recorded instance of amateur radio being used to provide communications in a natural disaster, during severe flooding in the Midwest of the United States. Accordingly, the theme of the event for 2013 is “Amateur Radio: Entering Its Second Century of Disaster Communications.” Activities on the occasion of World Amateur Radio Day 2013 can be a great opportunity to spread the word about what the “hams” are doing in the field of disaster communications in the 21st Century.
Season's Greetings
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- Published on Saturday, 22 December 2012 06:34
- Written by Hani Raad - OD5TE
RAL General Assembly
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- Published on Thursday, 20 December 2012 10:53
- Written by Rizkallah Azrak - OD5RI
The upcoming Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) General Assembly will take place on Friday 18th of January 2013 at 17:00 at the Universite Saint Joseph (USJ), Beirut
For any inquiries, contact OD5RI - Riri, RAL Secretary .
RAL 60th Anniversary
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- Published on Thursday, 15 November 2012 09:37
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Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) elects a new board
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- Published on Sunday, 05 August 2012 09:34
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Following the resignation of RAL Executive committee, at its meeting on 28 July 2012, the Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) General Assembly elected a new Executive Committee for a 3 years term.
President & RAL Official Representative : Hani Raad - OD5TE
Vice President : Elie Kadi - OD5KU
Secretary and Monitoring System Coordinator: Rizkallah (Riri) Azrak - OD5RI
Treasurer : Mohamad Khalil - OD5UI
Accountant : Amin Al Habbal - OD5HP
Member and IARU Liaison: John Gibran - OD5RW
Member and HF/VHF Coordinator: Michel Homsi - OD5TX
Member and Emergency Coordinator: Hussein Skafi - OD5UE
QSL Manager: Rizkallah (Riri) Azrak - OD5RI
IARU Coordinator :John Gibran - OD5RW
IARU HF and VHF Manager : Michel Homsi - OD5TX
IARU Emergency Coordinator : Hussein Skafi - OD5UE
IARU Monitoring System Coordinator: Rizkallah (Riri) Azrak - OD5RI