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Top Story: A much-needed comic interlude from the coronavirus pandemic. Thanks to Leslie Hitner for this clever bit of humor–something sorely needed now.
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Accessed on 25 March 2020, 0640 UTC, Post 1366.
Source (email from Leslie Hitner):
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1posayqngids9/?&th=1710ed9cbfaa2036&v=c
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A little ham humor follows…
-Les
Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Climbing Without Passion via WARC <warc@w0ne.org>
> Date: March 24, 2020 at 09:55:40 HST
> To: Winona Amateur Radio Club Member List <warc@w0ne.org>
> Cc: Climbing Without Passion <onesschad@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [WARC] Covid-19 guidelines for Amateur Radio
> Reply-To: Winona Amateur Radio Club Member List <warc@w0ne.org>
>
> hmmmm
>
>> On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 2:53 PM Seaquist, Robert via WARC <warc@w0ne.org> wrote:
>> GUIDELINES
>>
>> Amateur Radio operators are requested to adapt to the Coronavirus mitigation guidelines as they apply to amateur radio operating.
>> All ham radio operators are encouraged to stay at least 6 feet from the microphone in order to maintain proper separation from others. The distance may be reduced if a mask is put on the microphone.
>>
>> CW operators should wear appropriate gloves when handling keys.
>>
>> There should be no more than 10 stations on the same frequency at the same time.
>>
>> Disinfect your knobs, switches, etc before operating … especially touch screens and PTT. Shoe covers should be worn when using foot switches. Use of hands-free VOX is strongly encouraged although from 6 feet away, it will be necessary to shout.
>>
>> Disinfect all antenna cables coming into the station.
>>
>> Only mobile stations and walkie-talkie contacts are permitted where sit-down service has been banned. The 6 ft microphone separation guideline is suspended for these types of operation, but a mask on the microphone is strongly recommended.
>>
>> Mobile operators are encouraged to remain in their vehicles except to get necessities.
>>
>> Operators should leave their operating positions only for necessities.
>>
>> Outdoor antenna work is allowed as long as there is social distancing among all who are present.
>>
>> Hoarding of batteries, spare tubes, etc. is discouraged and is unfair to others. We are in this together.
>>
>> New equipment and parts should be ordered online for front porch delivery.
>>
>> Do not test (tune) your equipment unnecessarily. Testing should be reserved for those who actually need it.
>>
>> Your understanding and cooperation in this matter will be appreciated.
>>
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