[Ares-races] From QRZ.com

[Joshua Heidbrink (KC0LFV)]

A plan is now in effect in many states that will issue "Amber Alerts" 
when a child is reported missing or abducted.  This system is activated 
via state authorities using the EAS (Emergency Alert System) equipment 
that TV and Radio broadcasting stations have as part of the system that 
replaced the old EBS that was to be activated as part of local or 
national emergencies.  What a great idea!  I am wondering if it would be 
possible to have some sort of Amateur radio participation, especially on 
the 2 meter and 440 mhz repeater bands when an alert of this sort goes 
out.  As Amateurs, we are usually highly mobile and out and about and 
could be of great public assistance by disemmination of these alerts to 
a bunch of folks who can be on the lookout for vehicles, perpetrators 
and the children who match the descriptions when these alerts are 
activated.  Maybe we could even take this a step further by implementing 
some sort of decoding reciever into primary coverage and usage 
repeaters.  Of course, there are recievers built that broadcast stations 
use for the EBS that can be programmed for certain alerts, be it severe 
weather, different emergencies covering certain counties, or a statewide 
Amber Alert, that can be inserted into audio lines.  At the very least, 
lets all be aware of the system and when an alert is broadcast, keep our 
eyes open, microphones ready, and be ready to put forth this extremely 
worthwhile service to the community.  Who knows, it might help save a 
childs life someday.  As a father, this is something that I think about 
daily, even several or more times.

For more information check out this site.

http://www.missingkids.com/html/amberplan.html

Whats more important than the kids?
73' de KE0VH