THE  OCTOBER ARES TRAINING ASSIGNMENT IS RELATIVE TO THE ANNUAL SIMULATED EMERGENCY TEST.  PLEASE REVIEW. 

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ARRL/NTS AMATEUR MESSAGE FORM

  Every formal radiogram message originated and handled should contain the following component parts in the order given. [Click here to see an ARRL Radiogarm]


I   PREAMBLE (all in same line)

    a. Message Number

    b. Precedence (Routine - R, Welfare - W, Priority - P or
       EMERGENCY - always spelled out)

    c. Handling Instructions (optional, see text)

    d. Station of Origin (first Amateur handler)

    e. Check (group count, number of words)

    f. Place of Origin (not necessarily location of station of
       origin)

    g. Time Filed (optional with originating station)

    h. Date (must agree with date of time filed)

II  TO ADDRESS Name, Street, City State (as complete as
    possible, nclude zip code and area code/phone number)

III Text (limit to 25 groups or less, if possible)

IV  SIGNATURE (Emergency and priority traffic messages will
    always be signed by the originator.


VOICE

Message number 1/Priority/INITIALS Hotel X-ray Alpha/K6???/
Somewhere USA/1235Z July 2

TO   John Doe
     123 East 1st Street
     Somewhere USA 99999
     888-555-1234

     You are the father of a boy.  Nine pounds and 22 inches long.  I am doing just fine.

     Mother Doe



RTTY, AMTOR/PACTOR or PACKET

NR 1 HXA N5!!! SOMEWHERE ELSE USA 1956Z JULY 2

JANE DOE
456 NORTH 3RD STREET
SOMEWHERE ELSE USA 00010
999-987-6543

GREAT NEWS.  GLAD YOU AND SON ARE OK.  BE HOME TOMORROW.

FATHER DOE


Handling Instructions (optional)

HXA - (followed by message number includes mileage
      authorization) Collect landline.

HXB - (followed  by  message  number) Cancel message if not
      delivered within ___ hours of filing time.

HXC - Report date and time of delivery (TOD) to originating
      station.

HXD - Report to originating station the identity of stations
      TOD and relay stations TOD or if delivered report date
      and time and method of delivery.

HXE - Delivering station get reply from addressee, originate
      message back.

HXF - (followed by message number) Hold delivery until _______.
      (date)

HXG - Delivery by mail or landline toll call not required. If
      toll or other expense involved, cancel message and
      service originating station.


ARRL NUMBERED RADIOGRAMS

  The letters ARL are inserted in the preamble in the check and in the text before SPELLED OUT NUMBERS, which represent texts from this list.  Note that some ARL text include insertions of numerals (figures).

  Example:

    NR 1 R W6??? ARL 5 SOMEPLACE ELSE DEC 19 JOHN DOE 123 FRONT
ST SOMEWHERE CITY USA PHONE 999-555-????
BT
ARL FIFTY EIGHT
BT
JANE

Group One - For Possible "Relief Emergency" Use

ONE          - Everyone safe here.   Please don't worry.

TWO          - Coming home as soon as possible.

THREE        - Am in _______ hospital. Receiving excellent care
               and recovering fine.

FOUR         - Only slight property damage here.   Do not be
               concerned about disaster reports.

FIVE         - Am moving to new location.   Send no further
               mail or communication.  Will inform you of new
               address when relocated.

SIX          - Will contact you as soon as possible.

SEVEN        - Please reply by amateur Radio through the
               Amateur delivering this message.  This is a free
               public service.

EIGHT        - Need additional ______ mobile or portable
               equipment for immediate emergency use.

NINE         - Additional ______ radio operators needed to
               assist with emergency at this location.

TEN          - Please contact ______.   Advise to standby and
               provide further emergency information,
               instructions or assistance.

ELEVEN       - Establish Amateur Radio emergency communications
               with ______ on ______MHz.

TWELVE       - Anxious to hear from you.  No word in some time.
               Please contact me as soon as possible.

THIRTEEN     - Medical emergency situation exist here.

FOURTEEN     - Situation here becoming critical.  Losses and
               damage from ______.

FIFTEEN      - Please advise your condition and what help is
               needed.

SIXTEEN      - Property damage very severe in this area.

SEVENTEEN    - REACT communications services also available.
               Establish REACT communications with ______ on
               channel ______.

EIGHTEEN     - Please contact me as soon as possible.

NINETEEN     - Request health and welfare on ______.  (Name,
               address and phone number.)

TWENTY       - Temporarily stranded.  Will need some assistance.
               Please contact me at ______.

TWENTY ONE   - Search and rescue assistance is needed by local
               authorities here.  Advise availability.

TWENTY TWO   - Need accurate information on the extent and type
               of conditions now existing at your location.
               Please furnish this information and reply without
               delay.

TWENTY THREE - Report at once the accessibility and best way to
               reach your location.

TWENTY FOUR  - Evacuation of residents from this area urgently
               needed.   Advise plans for help.

TWENTY FIVE  - Furnish the weather conditions at tour location
               as soon as possible.

TWENTY SIX   - Help and care for evacuation of sick and injured
               from this location needed at once.


Group Two - Routine messages.

FORTY SIX    - Greetings on your birthday and best wishes for
               many more to come.

FIFTY        - Greetings by Amateur Radio.

FIFTY ONE    - Greetings by Amateur Radio.  This message is sent
                          as a free public service by ham radio operators
                           here at ______.  Am having a wonderful time.

FIFTY TWO    - Really enjoyed being with you.  Looking forward
                           to getting together again.

FIFTY THREE  - Received your ______.  It is appreciated. 
                             Many thanks.

FIFTY FOUR   - Many thanks for your good wishes.

FIFTY FIVE   - Good news is always welcome.  Very delighted to
                          hear about yours.

FIFTY SIX    - Congratulations on your ______, A most worthy
                         and deserved achievement.

FIFTY SEVEN  - Wish we could be together.

FIFTY EIGHT  - Have a wonderful time.  Let us know when you return.

FIFTY NINE   - Congratulations on the new arrival.
                          Hope mother and child are well.

SIXTY        - Wishing you the best of everything on ______.

SIXTY ONE    - Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy
                          New Year.

SIXTY TWO    - Greetings and best wishes to you for a pleasant
                           ______ holiday season.

SIXTY THREE  - Victory or defeat, our best wishes are with you.
                              Hope you win.

SIXTY FOUR   - Arrived safely at ______.

SIXTY FIVE   - Arriving ______ on ______.  Please arrange to
                          meet me there.

SIXTY SIX    - DX QSLs are on hand for you at the ______ QSL Bureau. 
                        Send ______ self addressed envelopes.

SIXTY  SEVEN - Your message number ______ undeliverable because of ______.
                               Please advise.

SIXTY EIGHT  - Sorry to hear you are ill. 
                            Best wishes for a speedy recovery.


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