National Traffic System (NTS) radiotelegraph circuit carrying message traffic from Alaska to the FEMA National Response Coordinating Center (NRCC) during the "Cascadia Rising" disaster exercise on June 8 and 9, 2016. For those whose CW skills are limited, here is the first radiogram message heard on the video:
37 TP AD4BL 14 TWO RIVERS AK 2010Z JUN 8
FEMA NRCC
1 INDEPENDENCE MALL
PHILADELPHIA PA 19106
TEST MESSAGE X MICHZ TXASZ ABLMA TNSEA FDRPU POTUS PABLQ CNONT X TEST MESSAGE
MULLEN
During the video, one can hear the receiving operator confirming message content, requesting fills and then moving on to receive several other radiogram messages addressed to the NRCC .
The National Traffic System is staffed by volunteer FCC licensed radio amateurs. NTS Networks operate 24-hours per day, 365 days per year, utilizing voice, data and radiotelegraph modes to provide survivable emergency communications services.
During normal operation, routine "telegram" type messages can be transmitted via NTS to keep the system exercised and operators trained and prepared for an emergency.
