[FLARES] ARRL BOD Report on ARES

Tue, 12 Aug 2003 19:11:04 -0400

When was the last time the NTS was actually used to send cross country
or even regional messages during a disaster?

Paul K4FB

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Jim Goldsberry
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 10:51 PM
To: Harvey, Robert
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [FLARES] ARRL BOD Report on ARES

Hello Bob,

I am well aware of the advantages and disadvantages of digital
communications for traffic handling.   At the present time we have at
least
three experienced traffic handlers here in FL passing NTS traffic on a
regular basis, WX4H, KA4FZI and NR2F.

Using all the modes available is not the issue.  The issue is the ARRL
removing its support of the NTS and letting it just float along by
itself. Please read the report.  If you, or anyone, would like to have a
copy I will be happy to send it to you.