Gary S. wrote:
On Sun, 28 Mar 2004 12:11:22 -0800, mike wrote:


I'd be interested to hear peoples' thoughts on what constitutes a
2-meter emergency during a power outage.
In winter, I'm most concerned about the gas heat not working and the
pipes freezing. Conversely, in summer, I worry about the freezer
thawing. Being able to talk to the same two guys I talk to every day
on 2-meters is NOT a priority. A power outage is a great time for a
nap...maybe even with the old lady...


The concern is not about talking with your buddies on 2M, but for
those who are involved in various emergency communications functions,
including their local Emergency Ops Center, their state's emergency
operations, ARES, MARS, SATERN, Red Cross, etc.

Many hams are involved with these efforts, and many times in natural
(hurricanes) or not so natural (WTC) disasters have been the only
reliable source of communications.

OK, I can see the need for a handheld or mobile to go rescue someone.
Seems like there would be limited need for a fixed isolated station.
You can have only so many coordinators...and they usually end up in the
sheriff's office on a generator. And those people know about emergency
power.

I used to do communication for hurricaine shelters back in the '60s.
Was mostly a waste of time. I don't remember anyone ever NEEDING
communication to/from a fixed shelter.


Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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