Features
Understand the features of our amateur HF Alpine Fault Net®.
All New Zealand certified amatuer radio operators can play a significant role in communities affected by loss of Internet and telephone services.
Dedication to community service together with technical knowledge, amateur radio operators provide a communication system of last resort in case of a natural disaster.
Features
| Feature | Amateur HF Alpine Fault Net® |
|---|---|
| Dedicated to disaster relief communications | Yes |
| Who we serve, and connect with | Family, neighbours, community groups and fellow hams |
| Everybody is a volunteer, including trustees / directors | Yes |
| Activation | Self activated when disaster strikes |
| Participation | All certified amateur radio operators within New Zealand are invited |
| Certified Amateur Radio Operators | Always |
| Amateur Radio Frequencies | Always |
| Monthly nation-wide disaster comms exercise | Yes |
| Dedicated to the Amateur Service | 100% |
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