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S. 1755, The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 (4 comments ↓ | 4 wiki edits)
S. 1755 would direct the Department of Homeland Security to undertake a study on emergency communications.
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B.C. Farthing
November 22, 2009, 10:49pm (report abuse)I was one of the first to comment on HR 2060 and am pleased to be one of the first to comment on the Senate version S 1755. My reasoning and support still rest on the same facts. That FCC Licensed Amateur Radio Operators, many who are trained in the latest Federal guidelines in the Incident Command System, which is the Local,State and Federal mandated System for Incident Management, represent a very valuable, unutilized cashe of talent and resourses.The underutilized use of this resource is the antenna use restrictions placed on the Amateur living in a deed restricted HOA. Surely a mutually agreed upon settlement to this issue can be achieved to release this valuable, volunteer service to our country and communities..Please support it. Amateur Radio NP2CB Licensed for 50 plus years in public service.
GatorLandDave
November 23, 2009, 5:07pm (report abuse)My biggest fear would be the censorship that would be sure to follow if the current administration were to closely monitor political statement made frequently on the ham radio bands.
Gary - KA3FZO
November 24, 2009, 11:50am (report abuse)Ham Radio communications are always available when all else fails.
We have always provided communications to all emergency agencies.
We also help facilitate communications between military personnel and their families when needed.
We are trained not to depend on commercial services.
When the public systems go down, we are properly trained to pick up where the other systems left off.
Lest we forget, the internet, cell and regular phones can and do disappear as shown during the hurricanes and of course 9-11.
Hams who are properly trained and equipped are usually ready at a moment's notice to perform the above activities and more.
All groups have dips in membership, and rebound as we have.
There should be no question that the public is able to depend on ham radio in times of need.
H.R. 2160 and S. 1755 will greatly benefit the country including those who have never been educated as to what Amateur Radio really is.
Best of 73.
KA3FZO
John Emery
November 26, 2009, 6:08pm (report abuse)"Amateur" radio licensed volunteers have for many decades proven that the only accurate meaning of "amateur" is "unpaid." These volunteers maintain their skills 365 days a year by rendering service to their fellow man in need of emergency help. Whether on the high seas or at missions in developing nations, medical assistance and consultation with skilled physicians is just an "SOS" away. Not only do our own citizens benefit from these volunteers' work but other nations can see the spirit of America at its best.
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