[ARRL-OK] re: Using Amateur Radio gear for public service.

[Robert Gillespie]

I have been a fireman/paramedic (paid and volunteer) for over twenty years. My equipment in my jeep has been modified, but I have a Motorola Maxon moble and HT for use in the fire service. The only reason my ham equipment has been modified is on the off chance a peice of my COMMERCIAL equipment fails during a call. I saw someone write that using any communications device avalible to gather assistance is right, but not to use it on a regular basis for your fire/EMS duties. Rationalize it all you want it is wrong and against the law to use ham equipment for commercial communications.

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WB5KJE Amateur Radio Emergency Services
District Emergency Coordinator for S.E Oklahoma.

American Red Cross Volunteer for S.E Oklahoma Chapter. 
Disaster Health Services Nurse.
Damage Assesment.
CPR, First Aid and Professional Rescurer Instructor.


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