As far as I know, nothing like Radio Recovery ever materialized following Katrina and Rita. I was in the region from Sept. 3 until just before Thanksgiving, so I'm pretty sure I would have heard about any operation like this. WWL and the United Radio Broadcasters of New Orleans operation was up and running very quickly and I think that filled the bill for public information really well. I think a lot of the general public was surprised that AM radio was still alive, and what an important role it can play, particularly in emergencies like this. BTW, I'm still accepting reception reports for the special URBONO QSL cards. I've received and verified about 30 reports from listeners around the world. Most have been for the WHRI operation, but I did receive a couple of European reports on WWL transmissions on 870. SWBC reports have come from all over Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. No reports yet from Latin America or Africa. 73s, Jim Pogue Mempshis, TN
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Does anyone know if FEMA set up (and possibly is still
running)
any of their Radio Recovery low powered AM transmitters
within
the area affected by Katrina?
I seem to recall a fairly powerful station that was set up in
Miami
after Andrew that was well heard throughout the Eastern US.
FEMA runs information for the refugees, news briefs,
etc?
Les Rayburn, director
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