Numbered radiograms are used to shorten the length of the message sent.
- When formatting the message ARL precedes the numbers, which are written as words. i.e., ARL ONE Each counts as a word for the count.
- More than one ARL group can be included in a message however each number group is separated by X and preceded by ARL.
If you are a Patron member you can download this in a pdf format that you can print to size and laminate for your communications binder – go to the members communications resource download page.
One Group — For Possible RELIEF and EMERGENCY Use
| ARL | Message |
|---|---|
| ONE | Everyone safe here. Please don’t worry. |
| TWO | Coming home as soon as possible. |
| THREE | Am in _______ hospital. Receiving excellent care and recovering fine. |
| FOUR | Only slight property damage here. Do not be concerned about disaster reports. |
| FIVE | Am moving to new location. Send no further mail or communication. Will inform you of new address when relocated. |
| SIX | Will contact you as soon as possible. |
| SEVEN | Please reply by Amateur Radio through the amateur delivering this message. This is a free public service. |
| EIGHT | Need additional _______ mobile or portable equipment for immediate emergency use. |
| NINE | Additional ______ radio operators needed to assist with emergency at this location. |
| TEN | Please contact _______. Advise to standby and provide further emergency information, instructions or assistance. |
| ELEVEN | Establish Amateur Radio emergency communications with ______ on _______ MHz. |
| TWELVE | Anxious to hear from you. No word in some time. Please contact me as soon as possible. |
| THIRTEEN | Medical emergency situation exists here. |
| FOURTEEN | Situation here becoming critical. Losses and damage from _______ increasing. |
| FIFTEEN | Please advise your condition and what help is needed. |
| SIXTEEN | Property damage very severe in this area. |
| SEVENTEEN | REACT communications services also available. Establish REACT communication with _______ on channel _______. |
| EIGHTEEN | Please contact me as soon as possible at _______. |
| NINETEEN | Request health and welfare report on _______. (State name, address and telephone number.) |
| TWENTY | Temporarily stranded. Will need some assistance. Please contact me at _______. |
| TWENTY ONE | Search and Rescue assistance is needed by local authorities here. Advise availability. |
| TWENTY TWO | Need accurate information on the extent and type of conditions now existing at your location. Please furnish this information and reply without delay. |
| TWENTY THREE | Report at once the accessibility and best way to reach your location. |
| TWENTY FOUR | Evacuation of residents from this area urgently needed. Advise plans for help. |
| TWENTY FIVE | Furnish as soon as possible the weather conditions at your location. |
| TWENTY SIX | Help and care for evacuation of sick and injured from this location needed at once. |
Emergency/priority messages originating from official sources must carry the signature of the originating official.
Group Two — ROUTINE MESSAGES
| ARL | Message |
|---|---|
| FORTY SIX | Greetings on your birthday and best wishes for many more to come. |
| FORTY SEVEN | Reference your message number _____ to _____ delivered on _____ at _____ UTC. |
| FIFTY | Greetings by Amateur Radio. |
| FIFTY ONE | Greetings by Amateur Radio. This message is sent as a free public service by ham radio operators at _______. Am having a wonderful time. |
| FIFTY TWO | Really enjoyed being with you. Looking forward to getting together again. |
| FIFTY THREE | Received your _______. It’s appreciated; many thanks. |
| FIFTY FOUR | Many thanks for your good wishes. |
| FIFTY FIVE | Good news is always welcome. Very delighted to hear about yours. |
| FIFTY SIX | Congratulations on your _______, a most worthy and deserved achievement. |
| FIFTY SEVEN | Wish we could be together |
| FIFTY EIGHT | Have a wonderful time. Let us know when you return. |
| FIFTY NINE | Congratulations on the new arrival. Hope mother and child are well. |
| *SIXTY | Wishing you the best of everything on _______. |
| SIXTY ONE | Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. |
| *SIXTY TWO | Greetings and best wishes to you for a pleasant _______ holiday season. |
| SIXTY THREE | Victory or defeat, our best wishes are with you. Hope you win. |
| SIXTY FOUR | Arrived safely at _______. |
| SIXTY FIVE | Arriving _______ on _______. Please arrange to meet me there. |
| SIXTY SIX | DX QSLs are on hand for you at the _______ QSL Bureau. Send _______ self addressed envelopes. |
| SIXTY SEVEN | Your message number _______ undeliverable because of _______. Please advise. |
| SIXTY EIGHT | Sorry to hear you are ill. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. |
| SIXTY NINE | Welcome to the _______. We are glad to have you with us and hope you will enjoy the fun and fellowship of the organization. |
*Can be used for all holidays
The free Message Formatter & Traffic Log can add any of these ARL messages to a Radiogram, spelled out, with ARL added to the check.
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