Bible
Verse
Psalm 127:3-5 / Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. (NIV)
President's Report
Hello all,
Field Day 2022 is rapidly approaching and this year we are planning on working it from the LEMA office again. It's time to mark your calendars and come be a part of history. Digital will be the big push this year, so if you want to bring your favorite rig setup or test your go box kit, this is the time to do it.
Don't forget our weekly coffee sessions and our monthly meeting, come be a part of the growing interest that seems to be on the rise again.
See you then, KB5SZJ
Next MARC Business Meeting
The next business meeting will be held at the Western Sizzlin Restaurant located on North Frontage Road on Saturday, April 2nd beginning at 11 A.M. Come join us for some awesome sweet tea, lunch, and fellowship.
We will meet in the back room. Hope you can join us!
2022 Storm Spotter Classes Continue
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Wednesday, April 6
Tuesday, April 19
Friday, April 29
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Heightened Risk of Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
22 March 2022
To: All RRI Registered Radio Operators
Fm: James Wades (WB8SIW), RRI Director of Emergency Management
Re: Cyber attack risk
MEMORANDUM
As many of you have heard, U. S President Biden has issued a warning of potential cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. One can read an AP article on the subject here:
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-biden-technology-europe-7dfac9625e014c021a756ad2d5c93573
We recommend that RRI Registered Radio Operators and others in the traffic and EmComm communities plan for possible infrastructure disruptions. The same basic preparedness steps implemented for major natural disasters are probably sufficient:
* Ensure that spare battery packs are available for hand-held and portable transceivers.
* Ensure that fuel is available for emergency generators.
* Implement the usual emergency precautions for your family.
* When practical, keep your vehicle gasoline tank at least half full.
* Digital Traffic Stations, RRI-Winlink Gateway Operators, and SYSOPs responsible for Digital Traffic Network facilities should ensure that security software is up-to-date and risk mitigation measures are in place.
Also, please review the RRI "National Emergency Communications Response Guidelines," in particular the standard message formats specified in Appendix A:
http://radio-relay.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/RRI-NECRP-2020-8-1-Final-Approved.pdf
In addition to the possibility of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, which could generate operational message traffic, an upcoming national-level emergency communications exercise will involve the use of the RRI-ICS213 Radiogram format. It is recommended that Registered Radio Operators and the traffic community review the following document and video at their convenience:
* Instructions for Radiogram-ICS213 Relay and Delivery:
http://radio-relay.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Instructions-for-Radiogram-ICS213-Relay-and-Delivery-2020-9-5.pdf
* Radiogram-ICS213 Presentation - Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzmYc2i4YTQ&t=2953s
While there is no need for significant concern at the moment, the capacity of foreign governments to penetrate critical infrastructure including utilities, the power grid and pipeline systems is well documented. Therefore, we should exercise a heightened level of awareness at this time.
Please feel free to share this notice with other members of the public service communications community.
Thank you,
James Wades (WB8SIW)
Director of Emergency Management, Radio Relay International
C/O Emergency Preparedness Services, LLC
PO Box 43
Niles, MI. 49120
(833) 377-0722 x 700
Quote of the Month
“If April showers should come your way, they bring the flowers that bloom in May.” – Buddy de Sylva
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