[ARRL-OK] National FRS SOS Network

[ClayMayrose at aol.com]

The only problem I see with this is that most FRS radios have a range  
{realistically} of less than a quarter mile. This program will give some  
unsuspecting user unrealistic expectations. I really don't care what the  advertisement 
say (5 mile range) Is this going to  turn into  another CB Channel 9 and have 
REACT turn into the FRS storm troopers 

 
 
I have been saying for a long time that the ARRL needs to promote Amateur  
Radio as an excellent way for family to communicate in any situation  whether it 
be during an emergency or to tell the old man to stop and pick-up a  loaf of 
bread.
 
It is all in the way Amateur Radio is marketed and I feel there  is another 
"market" that needs attention.
 
Clay WA6LBU  
 
In a message dated 11/11/05 11:21:53 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
n7xyo at arrl.net writes:

The ARRL  is always open to hearing ideas and concepts which may advance
interest and  use of radio communications