[ARRL-OK] Question

[Joe S. Borovetz]

It has recently come to my attention that the State Office of Emergency 
management is advocating the use of 2 meter radios for use in both 
commercial bands and amateur bands.

This would give the local CD directors access to amateur frequencies and 
the directors would be able to transmit on these frequencies without the 
need of a ham license.

This comes from a new EM director in this area. He has bought and equipped 
all of his volunteers with ICOM IC-1200's modified so that they will work 
in the commercial bands.

My understanding is that the State Office is advocating the purchase of 
these radios.

Joe