[LeArc] Ham Radios

[Tony Coniglio]

I agree, Joe.  I think that when I talk to them, I will try to set up a
meeting with some of our members to possibly set up a strategy, and see what
info they picked up in Peoria.

>
>
> We should definitely do what we can to assist.  The second word or the
clubs
> name is "Emergency" after all.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tony Coniglio" <coniglio@macomb.com>
> To: "LEARC Reflector" <learc@mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 5:00 PM
> Subject: [LeArc] Ham Radios
>
>
> > See http://www.qsl.net/learc/ for club information.
> >
> > Membership Dues are due.
> >
> > Storm Spotters Meeting, Thursday March 13, 2003 at the American Legion,
> 200 block W. Washington, Macomb.
> > Please join us on Sunday Evenings for the
> > Lamoine Emergency ARC Sunday Evening Net.
> > Net time is 8:00 PM local time.
> >
> >
> > I received this from Barb Whedbee who is with the McDonough District
> > Hospital emergency room, and who is also a member of the LEPC (Local
> > Emergency Planning Committee), of which I am also a member representing
> the
> > county.
> > I feel this is very important in these troubling times, and feel that
ham
> > operators, as has happened in fmany circumstances are sometimes the only
> > means of communications in times of crisis.  I am passing this out on
the
> > reflector to get feedback from club members and othe area hams.
> > Feel free to give your opinion on the reflector, or give me a call.
> > Tony KB9NAB
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > Tony,
> > >
> > > Chris Dace and I attended a regional meeting for hospitals and EMS
> > personnel
> > > at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria.  We are finalizing the region
> > > bioterrorism plan and getting ready to send it to IDPH for approval.
> One
> > > thing that was mentioned was the use of ham radio operators to provide
a
> > > means of communication if phones and faxes became inoperable.
> > >
> > > Apparently, there is quite an interest for ham radio operators around
> > Peoria
> > > to set up and provide that service.  Chris and I decided to
> > > research the idea for our area.  Do you think there would be an
interest
> > for
> > > members of your group to help out?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Barb Whedbee
> > > MDH EMS System Coordinator
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> >
> > Lamoine Emergency Amateur Radio Club
> >
> >     W9SSP  - 147.060 (103.5 tone)
> >
> >           WB9TEA - 444.300
> >
> > Meetings on the second Tuesday of the month.
> > 7:00 PM at the American Red Cross Building in Macomb.
> >
> > Next meeting will be December 10, 2002.
> >
> > Hope to see you there.
> >
> >
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> >
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Lamoine Emergency Amateur Radio Club
>
>     W9SSP  - 147.060 (103.5 tone)
>
>           WB9TEA - 444.300
>
> Meetings on the second Tuesday of the month.
> 7:00 PM at the American Red Cross Building in Macomb.
>
> Next meeting will be December 10, 2002.
>
> Hope to see you there.
>
>
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