On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:20:24 EST, Michael Coslo wrote:

In other words, don't try to sell them the idea that Ham radio is
going to be a back channel for the department, or that this is new
communications channels that are opening up for them. It's for emergency
use only, (when operating as you are working) and used in its proper place.

And the other half of the equation is "when there are no other means
of communication available". That includes other radio channels,
cellphones, landlines, and (figuratively) smoke signals. Very few
instances of claiming the exemption turn out to be justified.
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73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane

From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon

e-mail: k2asp [at] arrl [dot] net