13 September 2001, Volume 3, Number 09, Special issue #1
Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
Copyright © 2001 Radio H.F. Publications
e-mail: hfnewsletter@yahoo.com
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
September 2001 issue |
Newsletter main page |
Disclaimer: The content and comments included in the websites featured in this newsletter are those of the individuals, groups or organizations responsible for each website. They do not necessarily represent those of the editor, unless specifically noted.
All subscribers' e-mail addresses are kept private and confidential, and will never be given or sold to any other organization. To have yourself added or removed from the distribution list of this newsletter, contact Sheldon by e-mail at hfnewsletter@yahoo.com.
Welcome to a special edition of the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter, dedicated to information relating to the terrorist attacks inflicted upon the United States in particular, and the civilized world in general. The other special issues, as well as all the regular issues, of this newsletter can be found at www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html [right here -- Ed.].
This special edition of the Newsletter not only leads you to web sites supplying information on monitoring radio broadcasts and communications relating to the events of this week, but also supplies web sites focusing on all different aspects of the crisis.
This information may help us to understand what has happened this week. Hopefully the information here is will be informative and helpful. September 11, 2001 will be permanently etched on the minds of all people of the world.
The events we have witnessed in the last few days are both shocking and historic. As with other days that have changed history over the years, we will all, no doubt, remember where we were at the moment in time when these unforgettable events took place.
For those of you familiar with the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter, I will maintain the Zone format for this special edition. The Radio Zone will include web sites relating to news and information which will assist you in obtaining further information through monitoring your radios, scanners, or live streaming through the Internet. The General Zone will include sites of a more general nature, supplying background information, dedication sites, special features, news sources, etc., all connected with the events of this week.
Thank you to all who have taken time to contribute information and to those who have created sites dedicated to this historic event.
Sheldon Harvey
Prop., Radio H.F.
Editor/Publisher, Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
September 2001 issue |
Newsletter main page |
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
September 2001 issue |
Newsletter main page |
www.triwest.net/~dsampson/shortwave/
This site is useful to any shortwave radio listener at any time, but it has become particularly useful in helping to locate English language broadcasts on shortwave from around the world. Every country on this planet has something to say about the terrorist acts which took place this week. This site gives listings by time of day, and alphabetically by country, complete with frequencies where broadcasts of English language programmes, including news, special reports and features on this on-going story can be heard.
www.grove-ent.com/attack/attack.html
Grove Enterprises, publishers of Monitoring Times magazine, a monthly magazine dedicated to the world of radio monitoring of all types, have prepared this page, updated regularly, supplying radio frequency information for all types of radio services relating to the events of this week. As the site indicates, check it frequently as information here is constantly changing. An excellent resource, now, and for the future.
www.angelfire.com/ok/worldofradio/Anomaly.html
Glenn Hauser, producer/presenter of the World Of Radio programme heard on many radio outlets, maintains this page of the latest radio news and information. Given this week's events, much of the material revolves around these events.
www.afrts.osd.mil
AFRTS is the American Forces Radio and Television Service. It is part of the Department of Defense, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The AFRTS mission is to communicate Department of Defense policies, priorities, programs, goals and initiatives. AFRTS provides stateside radio and television programming, "a touch of home," to U.S. service men and women, DoD civilians, and their families serving outside the continental United States. Be sure to check the "What's New" section for latest updates on their coverage of this week's events.
nydxa.4t.com/WTC.html
Mike Agner, KA3JJZ, discovered this resource which should be helpful for anyone in the New York area wanting to monitor the local communications. A few Washington, D.C. frequencies are listed as well. The page also has additional scanner and shortwave links. The page is prepared by the New York DX Association.
www.live365.com/stations/210879
www.live365.com/stations/184463
These two sites are feeds of live scanner audio from the New York/New Jersey area. Live365 has many other sites set up for live streaming audio from other cities and services.
www.policescanner.com
This site has a link to the New York City police department radio communications, live streaming over the net.
bobc_3.tripod.com/live.html
Links to numerous sites providing live streaming audio of public safety communications, including police, fire, EMS, etc. in the United States and other locations.
www.firehouse.com
www.firehouse.com/links/Live_Dispatch/
One of the most extensive sites dealing with fire services. The second URL is a link to live audio of various services in different services, including many from New York.
strongsignals.net/msgboard/
The popular scanner site, Strong Signals, has this message board which normally is all scanning, but with the attacks of Tuesday, the whole theme turned dramatically. Lots of great reading.
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
September 2001 issue |
Newsletter main page |
www.stratfor.com/default_main.htm
STRATFOR is the leading provider of global intelligence. Headquartered in Austin, Texas the company maintains an office in Washington, D.C., as well. Their page is dominated now by news and information revolving around the current crisis.
www.interpol.int
The official site of the International Criminal Police Organization looks at the events in the United States from an international policing angle.
www.defenselink.mil
The official web site of the U.S. Department of Defense.
www.fema.gov
All the latest information from this important U.S. government agency.
www.hq.usace.army.mil/cepa/emergency/emergency.htm
Details on this group's involvement in the emergency response required in this on-going crisis.
www.emergency.com
Crisis, conflict and emergency services news, analysis and reference information with 24 Hour News, Information, Analysis and Coverage of Disasters and Major Emergency Events. All news articles appear on the front page first, before being moved to the specialty pages for long-term archiving and reference purposes.
www1.ifccfbi.gov/index.asp
IFCC's mission is to address fraud committed over the Internet. For victims of Internet fraud, IFCC provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation. For law enforcement and regulatory agencies at all levels, IFCC offers a central repository for complaints related to Internet fraud, works to quantify fraud patterns, and provides timely statistical data of current fraud trends. A special section has been set up relating to reports on terrorism.
www.newyork.com/visit/attractions/world_trade_center.html
This was a normal site dedicated to telling people around the world about one of the landmarks of the United States. It is most interesting to see how the site has been altered in the last few days. Perhaps it should remain as a monument to the buildings which are now gone.
www.civil.usyd.edu.au/wtc.htm
The University of Sydney's Department of Engineering has prepared this unique site which tries to explain just why the twin towers came down after the impact and explosion of the two aircraft.
www.flytecomm.com/trackflight.html
This site allows you to track any commercial flight currently in progress. This is now of particular interest to a lot of people, for obvious reasons.
www.cbc.ca/news/indepth/background/taliban.html
From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, this in-depth article provides us with background information on Afghanistan's ruling Taliban government; who they are, what they are about. Be sure to check out the numerous links provided to other stories on the subject.
news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/south_asia/newsid_155000/155236.stm
The BBC has prepared this special report to give us all some understanding of just who Bin Laden is and what he is all about. This will be most helpful to many of us who may know only bits and pieces.
islam.org/Mosque/uiatm/un_islam.htm
Often the things we fear, or feel threatened by, are things that we don't understand. This site serves to explain what can be so foreign to so many, and now, given the recent developments, can be easily misunderstood.
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/af.html
Learn more about the country of Afghanistan, its people, its history, its beliefs and its role in today's world.
www.ict.org.il
ICT is a research institute and think tank dedicated to developing innovative public policy solutions to international terrorism. The Policy Institute applies an integrated, solutions-oriented approach built on a foundation of real world and practical experience.
www.viexpo.com/dmstest/america.html
Concerned relatives/friends continue to post messages for information on the status of missing/located people. Please post if you can help.
www.ny.com/wtclist.html
In an effort to help people find out about their loved ones, NY.com has been building this online list. We are not responsible for the inconsiderate acts of people posting false entries. We are editing out false entries as fast as we can; please be patient and do not flood our office with unnecessary email or phone calls that will only hinder our efforts to help you.
www.nixlog.com/infographics/
Nixlog is the personal weblog/website of Paul Nixon. The design is simple and not meant to impress, but rather to function usefully for both the user and the creator. It's simplicity also ensures it can be viewed by all, regardless of browser version or brand. This log is dedicated to presenting those graphics created to explain the terrorist act against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.
groups.yahoo.com/group/sept11info
A public discussion group for sharing information on the terrorist attack on New York and DC. This group already has over 1600 members exchanging comments, sentiments, information and messages. You can join up for free, read the postings, or generate your own posts.
No doubt this will just scratch the surface of the material that can be found on the Web relating to the events of September 11, 2001. The next regular edition of the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter, to be distributed in early October, will feature more on this event.
Please feel free to submit any information for the Newsletter by e-mail to hfnewsletter@yahoo.com. Please feel free to share this special edition with friends and family. For anyone who wishes to subscribe to the Newsletter on a regular basis, simply send an e-mail to the above noted e-mail address requesting your free subscription. All previous editions of the Newsletter can be found at: http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html (right here! -- Ed.).
Best wishes and 73 from
Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW
Owner, Radio H.F.
Canada's specialist in radio communications
www.total.net/~radiohf/
President, Canadian International DX Club,
Canada's national radio monitoring club since 1962
www.anarc.org/cidx/
Top of this issue |
Introduction |
September 2001 issue |
Newsletter main page |
You are the visitor to this page since 29 September 2001.
Copyright © 2001 Radio H.F. Publications, all rights reserved.
The address for this site is http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html
The address for this page is http://www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/V3n09bSep01.html
Please contact the author, Sheldon Harvey (hfnewsletter@yahoo.com) with questions or comments about this site.
Last modified, 1200 UTC, 14 October 2001.