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IARU request amateurs stay clear of the emergency frequencies after Chilean earthquake

Following the earthquake that struck southern Chile on Saturday 27 February, IARU Region 2 requests that radio amateurs keep clear of the EmComm frequencies for earthquake and tsunami information so that those in affected areas may monitor the frequencies for information. These are 28.300 and 28.500MHz, 21.200 and 21.350MHz, 14.200 and 14.350MHz, 7.050 and 7.095MHz, 3.738 and 3.750MHz. In addition, the worldwide emergency communication centre of activity frequencies should be monitored, which are 14.300, 18.160 and 21.360MHz. This is a changeable situation and amateurs should check the IARU website for the latest information.