Ham radio, or GMRS, or CB radio, is just one aspect to your family plan or disaster plan. Like having a fire escape plan, have drills and practice. Radio isn't a pull out of the drawer and use it, like you would a flashlight or candles.
Coordination is the key. No ham should key up a mic during a true local or regional emergency without knowing what frequencies and/or repeaters are in a Master Plan for such an occurrence. We would be foolish to be known as those who clogged the airwaves with nonsense like, "Wow - didya feel that earthquake?" Get involved with local clubs, the American Red Cross, and local and county agencies and be effective comminicators.
Nicely done article that covers all the bases. Radio amateurs will be needed much more in the future as our sociely slowly collapses. Aloha, Russ (KH6JRM).
Ham radio, or GMRS, or CB radio, is just one aspect to your family plan or disaster plan. Like having a fire escape plan, have drills and practice. Radio isn't a pull out of the drawer and use it, like you would a flashlight or candles.
Coordination is the key. No ham should key up a mic during a true local or regional emergency without knowing what frequencies and/or repeaters are in a Master Plan for such an occurrence. We would be foolish to be known as those who clogged the airwaves with nonsense like, "Wow - didya feel that earthquake?" Get involved with local clubs, the American Red Cross, and local and county agencies and be effective comminicators.
Good article. It makes me want to get going and put my set together.
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Nicely done article that covers all the bases. Radio amateurs will be needed much more in the future as our sociely slowly collapses. Aloha, Russ (KH6JRM).