[Ares-races] Use of HF for local communications

[Joe]

Hello to All,
 
There is a group that is trying to promote the use of HF in the State of Connecticut for emergency communications WITHIN the state.  For those of you who are not familiar with my state, it is approximately 100 miles East to West, and 50 mile North to South.  The primary frequency for communications has been selected as the 75 meter SSB band.  I myself do not see the logic in this.  I am in favor of the use of 2 meter repeaters to cover this area, being careful to select repeaters that are centralized to the area and that have backup power sources. My opinion is the HF would only be effective for communications from Connecticut to other areas OUTSIDE the state. HF would only be my choice if the 2 meter network failed to give adequate coverage in isolated areas.
 
What have been your experiences?
 
73, Joe, k1ike 
 
 


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