[ARRL-OK] National FRS SOS Network

[M. Schneider]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lloyd Colston" <kc5fm at ureach.com>
To: "ARRL-ok List" <arrl-ok at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 10:18 AM
Subject: Re: [ARRL-OK] National FRS SOS Network


> I am saying that the ham, for example, me, listening on FRS Channel One on 
> my FRS radio will hear the call for help.  Using my FRS radio, I will 
> assure the caller that help is on the way.

In other words, there is no actual need for an amateur radio operator to 
perform this "service".  Anybody, such as CERT, can perform this duty, and 
pass the information on to the appropriate authorities by appropriate means. 
Quit trying to shanghai amateur radio into this mix, and I have no problems 
with it.  But, based on my experiences in previous emergencies, amateur 
radio operators won't have time to fool with FRS monitoring, and should not 
be tasked with it.  Most hams on emergency deployment will be more than 
occupied with a single radio on a single channel.  Adding more radios 
(especially something as chaotic as FRS is likely to be) is not a productive 
use of their time.

Mark Schneider - K5MAR
AEC, Payne County ARES