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February 20th 06, 11:49 AM
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Federal Government Kudos for MARS and Amateur Radio
QUOTE FROM THE ARRL WEBSITE
Amateur Radio's Role Gets Favorable Mention in Post-Katrina Report NEWINGTON, CT, Feb 17, 2006--The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) and the HF digital e-mail system Winlink 2000 all got positive mentions in a post-Katrina report from the US House of Representatives. US Rep Tom Davis (R-VA) chaired the panel. References to ARES, MARS and Winlink appear in "A Failure of Initiative"--the final report of the Select Bipartisan Committee to investigate the preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina. "Like all levels of government," the 364-page report notes, the National Communication System (NCS), "was not able to address all aspects of the damage to the communications infrastructure of the Gulf States." "Volunteers at the Montgomery, Alabama, Red Cross volunteer marshaling center--Dave Hyatt, K1DAV of Torrington, and Dave Wilcox, K1DJW, of New Hartford. Sarratt spent more than a month processing Amateur Radio volunteers for deployment to the Gulf Coast. "MARS was cited for its role as part of the Shared Resources High Frequency Radio Program (SHARES), an emergency federal communication system put into play when other resources are unavailable. The report says that "within days" of Katrina's landfall, NCS called upon more than 430 SHARES stations across the US to, among other things, assist first responders conducting search-and-rescue missions by relaying information to government agencies, by relaying logistical and operational information among FEMA EOCs in Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana, and by handling health-and-welfare messages between volunteer agencies in Georgia and the American Red Cross national headquarters. "Additionally, the NCS coordinated the frequencies used by the nearly 1000 Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) volunteers across the nation who served in the Katrina stricken area providing communications for government agencies, the Red Cross and The Salvation Army," the report continued. "Emergency communications were conducted not only by voice, but also by high-speed data transmissions using state-of-the art digital communications software known as Winlink." The report further noted, "In Mississippi, FEMA dispatched Amateur Radio operators to hospitals, evacuation centers, and county EOCs to send emergency messaging 24 hours per day. It further cited comments from Bay St Louis Mayor Edward A. "Eddie" Favre that Amateur Radio operators "were especially helpful in maintaining situational awareness and relaying Red Cross messages to and from the Hancock County (Mississippi) EOC." According to the report, radio amateurs at airports in Texas and Louisiana "tracked evacuees and notified families of their whereabouts," while the Red Cross "deployed Amateur Radio volunteers at its 250 shelters and feeding stations, principally in Mississippi, Alabama and Florida." The Salvation Army, the report pointed out, operates its own system of Amateur Radio volunteers known as SATERN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network). "During the Hurricane Katrina response and recovery effort, SATERN joined forces with the SHARES program and received over 48,000 requests for emergency communications assistance utilizing federal frequencies made available via the SHARES program," the report noted. "The extent of destruction and damage to the communications infrastructure and services caused by Katrina exceeded that of any other natural disaster experienced by the Gulf Coast states," the report concluded. "Simply put, Katrina's devastation overwhelmed government resources at all levels." "A Failure of Initiative" asserted that the loss of power and the failure at various levels of government "to adequately prepare for the ensuing and inevitable loss of communications" hindered the hurricane response "by compromising situational awareness and command and control operations." "Despite the devastation left by Katrina, this needn't have been the case," the report stressed. "Catastrophic disasters may have some unpredictable consequences, but losing power and the dependent communications systems after a hurricane should not be one of them." END QUOTE |
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February 20th 06, 05:01 PM
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Federal Government Kudos for MARS and Amateur Radio
K4YZ wrote: QUOTE FROM THE ARRL WEBSITE Amateur Radio's Role Gets Favorable Mention in Post-Katrina Report NEWINGTON, CT, Feb 17, 2006--The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) and the HF digital e-mail system Winlink 2000 all got positive mentions in a post-Katrina report from the US House of Representatives. US Rep Tom Davis (R-VA) chaired the panel. References to ARES, MARS and Winlink appear in "A Failure of Initiative"--the final report of the Select Bipartisan Committee to investigate the preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina. "Like all levels of government," the 364-page report notes, the National Communication System (NCS), "was not able to address all aspects of the damage to the communications infrastructure of the Gulf States." of course they did but at least you tried posting on radio for a change I wonder if you will premit any discusion of the subject nothing viods the basic premise that TI and other have said for years the over all Katrina reponse was in negitive numbers the ARS response was beter by comparision a 2 or 3. and given the colapse in many of real governemtn and society likely could never have been beter than roughly a 5 But all the deetails show we could have done better, but no discusiion of this is premitted Nature placed the ARS where we basicaly had to look good relitively, we were playing laong the keystone cops, hell Fox News did a better job of helping Katrina victums than the offical response |
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#3
February 21st 06, 09:10 AM
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Federal Government Kudos for MARS and Amateur Radio
nobodys_old_friend wrote: K4YZ wrote: QUOTE FROM THE ARRL WEBSITE Amateur Radio's Role Gets Favorable Mention in Post-Katrina Report NEWINGTON, CT, Feb 17, 2006--The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) and the HF digital e-mail system Winlink 2000 all got positive mentions in a post-Katrina report from the US House of Representatives. US Rep Tom Davis (R-VA) chaired the panel. References to ARES, MARS and Winlink appear in "A Failure of Initiative"--the final report of the Select Bipartisan Committee to investigate the preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina. "Like all levels of government," the 364-page report notes, the National Communication System (NCS), "was not able to address all aspects of the damage to the communications infrastructure of the Gulf States." of course they did but at least you tried posting on radio for a change Slap yourself in the face for being two-faced again, Mork. I've been trying to "read" the past two weeks going's-on here, and I'll be darned if I see anything that's "radio" from you. I wonder if you will premit any discusion of the subject Since you made it adversarial in only two sentences, I think the question belongs in YOUR lap, Mork, not mine. nothing viods the basic premise that TI and other have said for years What? TI? What's a viod? the over all Katrina reponse was in negitive numbers Not as far as Amateur Radio, MARS or SHARES goes it isn't, Mork. That's what the peice I quoted was addressing...Nothing else. the ARS response was beter by comparision a 2 or 3. and given the colapse in many of real governemtn and society likely could never have been beter than roughly a 5 But all the deetails show we could have done better...(SNIP) There's always "better". Even God tried to wipe the slate clean and try again. Why should mortals be any different? (UNSNIP)...but no discusiion of this is premitted Who said so? Nature placed the ARS where we basicaly had to look good relitively, we were playing laong the keystone cops, hell Fox News did a better job of helping Katrina victums than the offical response Somewhere in there was a "thought", but I wonder what it was....Work on that English composition, Mork! So far, there's not been one word of criticism for the response by ARES, MARS, SHARES, etc other than "why can't we got more guys like you".... Even CAP's deployment of ALE-enabled HF systems got gold stars. So other than refering to FEMA or the State of Louisiana agencies, just WHO were YOU talking about? The day was certainly carried by volunteers, that's for sure. Steve, K4YZ |
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#4
February 21st 06, 02:42 PM
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let just call another steve attack thread where he gets what he wanted another fight
On 21 Feb 2006 01:10:48 -0800, "K4YZ" wrote:
nobodys_old_friend wrote: more forgery K4YZ wrote: QUOTE FROM THE ARRL WEBSITE Amateur Radio's Role Gets Favorable Mention in Post-Katrina Report NEWINGTON, CT, Feb 17, 2006--The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) and the HF digital e-mail system Winlink 2000 all got positive mentions in a post-Katrina report from the US House of Representatives. US Rep Tom Davis (R-VA) chaired the panel. References to ARES, MARS and Winlink appear in "A Failure of Initiative"--the final report of the Select Bipartisan Committee to investigate the preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina. "Like all levels of government," the 364-page report notes, the National Communication System (NCS), "was not able to address all aspects of the damage to the communications infrastructure of the Gulf States." of course they did but at least you tried posting on radio for a change Slap yourself in the face for being two-faced again, Mork. no I've been trying to "read" the past two weeks going's-on here, and I'll be darned if I see anything that's "radio" from you. then you just can't read http://groups.google.com/group/rec.r...907e2b6cdf59e9 http://groups.google.com/group/rec.r...29d1f9007f493e and a thread I started but you and your allies hijacked by you are obessed by spelling issues http://groups.google.com/group/rec.r...28255a747f6c3f I wonder if you will premit any discusion of the subject Since you made it adversarial in only two sentences, I think the question belongs in YOUR lap, Mork, not mine more of the lie and lie somemore you were trolling I decide to bite nothing viods the basic premise that TI and other have said for years What? TI? What's a viod? you don't know then shove it or not as you like the over all Katrina reponse was in negitive numbers Not as far as Amateur Radio, MARS or SHARES goes it isn't, Mork. That's what the peice I quoted was addressing...Nothing else. then you just lied again the ARS response was beter by comparision a 2 or 3. and given the colapse in many of real governemtn and society likely could never have been beter than roughly a 5 But all the deetails show we could have done better...(SNIP) There's always "better". Even God tried to wipe the slate clean and try again. Why should mortals be any different? not according to You and Dan since anything that sugests a problem is at once labeled anti ARS (UNSNIP)...but no discusiion of this is premitted Who said so? you did Nature placed the ARS where we basicaly had to look good relitively, we were playing laong the keystone cops, hell Fox News did a better job of helping Katrina victums than the offical response Somewhere in there was a "thought", but I wonder what it was....Work on that English composition, Mork! why? you are not interested in any idea that I compose why should I strian for you other did get the message correctly but you can't be bothered and so you finish the job So far, there's not been one word of criticism for the response by ARES, MARS, SHARES, etc other than "why can't we got more guys like you".... Even CAP's deployment of ALE-enabled HF systems got gold stars. more lies quoteing the seconds paragraph in its entierity "Like all levels of government," the 364-page report notes, the National Communication System (NCS), "was not able to address all aspects of the damage to the communications infrastructure of the Gulf States." to me that looks like critism but then I was issued Rose coloured glasses So other than refering to FEMA or the State of Louisiana agencies, just WHO were YOU talking about? The day was certainly carried by volunteers, that's for sure. I am refering to what it which i don't don't spin out as kindly as you choose to Steve, K4YZ _________________________________________ Usenet Zone Free Binaries Usenet Server More than 140,000 groups Unlimited download http://www.usenetzone.com to open account |
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#6
February 22nd 06, 02:20 PM
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just steve hijacking his own thread for attack
On 22 Feb 2006 03:37:45 -0800, "K4YZ" wrote:
wrote: On 21 Feb 2006 01:10:48 -0800, "K4YZ" wrote: nobodys_old_friend wrote: more forgery Where? right there you don't have the right to alter my wordswithout becoming a forger K4YZ wrote: QUOTE FROM THE ARRL WEBSITE Amateur Radio's Role Gets Favorable Mention in Post-Katrina Report NEWINGTON, CT, Feb 17, 2006--The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) and the HF digital e-mail system Winlink 2000 all got positive mentions in a post-Katrina report from the US House of Representatives. US Rep Tom Davis (R-VA) chaired the panel. References to ARES, MARS and Winlink appear in "A Failure of Initiative"--the final report of the Select Bipartisan Committee to investigate the preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina. "Like all levels of government," the 364-page report notes, the National Communication System (NCS), "was not able to address all aspects of the damage to the communications infrastructure of the Gulf States." of course they did but at least you tried posting on radio for a change Slap yourself in the face for being two-faced again, Mork. no So you LIKE being two faced...OK. not being 2 faced I've been trying to "read" the past two weeks going's-on here, and I'll be darned if I see anything that's "radio" from you. then you just can't read Sure I can. nope http://groups.google.com/group/rec.r...907e2b6cdf59e9 http://groups.google.com/group/rec.r...29d1f9007f493e and a thread I started but you and your allies hijacked by you are obessed by spelling issues http://groups.google.com/group/rec.r...28255a747f6c3f We are "obsessed by spelling issues" because your fractured English and functional illiteracy make it difficult to make a lot of sense out of your drivvel. You THINK you're expressing yourself effectively, but in most cases it's just humorous quacking. wrong you are obessed by spelling issues becuase you are unwilling to deal with issues that is standard here on USENET you might be honest and accept that but then you can't seem to be honest I wonder if you will premit any discusion of the subject Since you made it adversarial in only two sentences, I think the question belongs in YOUR lap, Mork, not mine more of the lie and lie somemore Nope. All one needs do is scroll back in this thread alone and see how you've acted, inedd That you changed the subject line already is proof as to who's "hijacking" what, Morkie. nope you changed the subject to anti makr attacke thread I tried to discuss the subject but as predeicted you refuse to premite discussion if anyone dares disagree you were trolling I decide to bite Nope. I quoted a piece that demonstrates that Amateur Radio IS the resource that I and others have stated it is. YOU are the one who started in on the flamefest. BYS I supoose so I disgreed withe Rosey post you made nothing viods the basic premise that TI and other have said for years What? TI? What's a viod? you don't know How can I? You haven't sent me the "2006 Morkie-to-English Dictionary" yet. How could, by using the brain you claim to have then shove it or not as you like Now there's a mature response. more mature than you, which is not hard Just what I expect from trailer trash. more name calling the over all Katrina reponse was in negitive numbers Not as far as Amateur Radio, MARS or SHARES goes it isn't, Mork. That's what the peice I quoted was addressing...Nothing else. then you just lied again Nope. None of what was in the opening post was any of my doings, Morkie, other than to quote it. never said otherwise However I as i quoted below the last reply that is not the sole content of the piece so you lied when you said it was And I quoted it verbatim including the source and author. doing did not alter the contents of post the ARS response was beter by comparision a 2 or 3. and given the colapse in many of real governemtn and society likely could never have been beter than roughly a 5 But all the deetails show we could have done better...(SNIP) There's always "better". Even God tried to wipe the slate clean and try again. Why should mortals be any different? not according to You and Dan There YOU go lying again, Morkie. not at all absolute truth you dan esp do not premit any dicusiion of o topic concerning Ham radio if anything critical of is posted that sadly is a simple fact since anything that sugests a problem is at once labeled anti ARS And there's another! another what? effort at discussion sure is (UNSNIP)...but no discusiion of this is premitted Who said so? you did THREE IN THREE SENTENCES! Morkie's piling them up, folks! not a lie in the bunch Nature placed the ARS where we basicaly had to look good relitively, we were playing laong the keystone cops, hell Fox News did a better job of helping Katrina victums than the offical response Somewhere in there was a "thought", but I wonder what it was....Work on that English composition, Mork! why? you are not interested in any idea that I compose Sure I am. no you are not you have made that plain I just want you to compose it in ENGLISH so we can ALL understand it! You child someone a child molestor to get them to imporve ytheir spleing your attitude proves you gaol is nothing less than silencing all disgrement That you demand that the rest of the world learn Morkiese is the ultimate in arrogance and selfishness. another lie I make no such demand read my post or not as you choose the ulitmate in arogance and selfishness is your insistance that you can call someone a molestor and still deny that you are being bulling and abusive why should I strian for you That depends...What's a "strian"...?!?! anaswer the question otr be forever an liar and a Coward other did get the message correctly but you can't be bothered How do you know? So far, you're the only one in this thread. My coment was not limtied to this thread and so you finish the job Finish WHAT job...?!?! Making a fool out of you? Heck, Morkie, THAT'S an on-going job! Just when I think you can't possibly make a bigger fool out of yourself, you go and prove me wrong! So far, there's not been one word of criticism for the response by ARES, MARS, SHARES, etc other than "why can't we got more guys like you".... Even CAP's deployment of ALE-enabled HF systems got gold stars. more lies quoteing the seconds paragraph in its entierity "Like all levels of government," the 364-page report notes, the National Communication System (NCS), "was not able to address all aspects of the damage to the communications infrastructure of the Gulf States." to me that looks like critism but then I was issued Rose coloured glasses They weren't talking about Amateur Radio there, Morkie! They were talking about the communications INFRASTRUCTURE! They were talking about cell towers, fiberoptic lines, Public Service repeaters, etc! ARES is part of the NCS, at least it says so in the stuff I reecently received from ARES trying recruit me into thier ranks the quote was the NCS(including ARES) could not function at first due the lack infrastruture personaly I disagree with the assement but it was certainly ade (personaly I think the failure of the NCS{including ARES} to function was more due to being unable to find officiails to talk comunicate with, but that is another matter) Idiot! of course anyone that disagrees you call an idoit _________________________________________ Usenet Zone Free Binaries Usenet Server More than 140,000 groups Unlimited download http://www.usenetzone.com to open account |
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