[ScanIndiana] Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security Wants Help From Digital Hams

[Mark Thompson]

Wanted: Ten Techno-savvy Hams 
Posted by: "Don West" Don-West at att.net w9dew 
Date: Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:23 pm ((PDT)) 

As part of an effort to bolster the role of Amateur Radio in support 
of emergency communications, the Response and Recovery Division of 
the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is encouraging the 
voluntary development of a set of recommended technology and 
protocols for all EMAs in Indiana. 

I have been authorized to seek a volunteer from each district to be 
part of a working group to develop a set of recommendations. We will 
be asking our EMA Directors to solicit volunteers and make 
recommendations from each IDHS district in the near future. 

It is my hope that much of the discussion can be done on this Yahoo 
Group to permit as much participation and comment as possible. A 
conference bridge will also be available to the members of the group 
to facilitate this process. 

This is not an effort to dictate any standards, but rather an 
opportunity for those how know the best methods of emergency 
communications to promote improved interoperability on a statewide 
basis. (With luck, we may be able to get our neighboring states on- 
board with the concept, as well.) 

Candidates should be well versed in the technology of all modes (in 
particular digital modes) and more interested in achieving consensus 
than victory. 

If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for this group, 
please contact your EMA Director with your recommendation. 

Thanks and 73, 
Don, W9DEW 
Communications Director, 
IDHS


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