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Ham-radio is a hobby not a service
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March 29th 04, 09:26 AM
Steve Robeson K4CAP
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Subject: Ham-radio is a hobby not a service
From: Mike Coslo
Date: 3/28/2004 10:23 PM Central Standard Time
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Our repeater has better coverage than cell phones in the area and
covers much area that doesn't have cell phone coverage *at all*. It's a
very advanced system, with several sites that poll each other for the
best signal from you, and send the strongest to the main repeater site.
So if you want to be prepared to call 911 from a wireless system in our
area, you are much better off to use our repeater system.
The only disadvantage is that the phone identifies itself to the
operator as being at the location of the repeater, so you have to
identify your position.
I agree.
Our local ARES and Amateur clubs have a great raport with local 9-1-1
services and are regulars at their in-services to discuss what we can/cannot
do, etc. All of the local 9-1-1 operators know that if the caller ID's as "via
Ham Radio" that the call is from a remote location other than the number
calling.
That's a part of that "training" thing some posters here say doesn't
happen.
73
Steve, K4YZ
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