[CVCC] Re: CVCC Digest, Vol 13, Issue 12

[JV]

 Hi Bob
    I didn't. Sounds like they are looking for a phone patch.
JV
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Hi All-
 
Did anyone else receive this message?? I'm not sure its legit or something
else.  Besides why would I be associated with Powhatan. I rarely go there.
 
Bob
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 2:13 PM
Subject: Radio Haiti
 
 
Bob,
My husband and I are visiting here from Haiti. I did a search on radios and
found your named linked to Powhatan. I am originally from Powhatan. We are
trying to get information on radio communication. We are trying to find a
means of communicating between the Capital city of Port-au-Prince and the
very remote central plateau area of Haiti. There is no electric in this area
for at least 14 miles, no roads, etc. We are trying to conduct a school
there and communicate with pastors from several churches in that area. We
can only get one cell phone signal in one spot, the plateau is surrounded by
mountains, but I think it would be better for us to have a stable radio
base. The cell phone is somewhat difficult to maintain because the people
have far to travel to purchase the prepaid cards to operate the phone (by
donkey), poor generator performance to charge the phones, the availability
of gasoline or diesel to run a generator, etc. What we need is to talk to
someone who knows radios and let us know if it is a feasible alternative. We
heard of one gentleman who works remote areas and uses some sort of antenna
and radio where he can call cell phone numbers in the city of port au
prince. My husband found a place where he can purchase the frequency license
in Haiti but we are really dummies when it comes to the radio. They told him
you couldn't purchase the radio in Haiti. I guess we need to know what the
radio is, how it works etc. If you could help us in anyway or direct us to
someone who can please call or write.
Thank You
Margaret Joseph
804-598-2020
MICISH
Mission for Christ I Saw You Hungry
5091 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA 23139