HAM Operators- Post up here

[xtatik]

I'll have to look at the SPOT emergency list to see what you mean, because im not entirely familiar with it. My main goal here is that people express ideas they might have on the subject.

I have always read magazines, books, and a few ARRL and IARU publications that HAM operators in emergency operation should stick to assisting communications in an emergency or disaster and resist the temptation to become rescue personnel. Which is understandable. I can see the logic in it if you are strictly a HAM operator. However, many people in this forum are well versed in GPS, navigation, maps, topography, Cartography, aviation, Rescue, paramedic, communications, etc which in my point of view makes for a very interesting group of HAM operators with diverse capabilities. Anyone see my logic??? or Am I just seeing things???

Should this be on a new thread??? would it be worth it? MODS???


PS - Im not asking anyone to become rescue personnel, its only an idea. there can be many ways to help. As there are also a multitude of different types and degrees of emergencies.

DC,
I think this would benefit more and distract less as a separate thread.

[DarioCarrera]

DC,
I think this would benefit more and distract less as a separate thread.

Any Ideas people might want to share, you are completely free to do it in the new thread Expo Hams exploring ideas

So this tread may remain free to do what it was supposed to from the beginning.

[dox]

KB8SRK, General Class
Alinco DX-70T, Alinco DR-530, Kenwood TM-261A, Yaesu VX-6R and the list goes on...
Mostly 2M, but occasional HF. Working on getting back into HF as much as possible.

[jcbrandon]

I just passed the exam for a Technician license this morning. Haven't bought a radio yet but have a couple different candidates in mind. This is something I've wanted to do for a long time and it feels good to have accomplished the goal.

[xtatik]

Great job!
Living where you do, I hope you're considering getting a multi-mode and having HF as well as FM. There are a couple of great repeater networks up your way, but you don't have to venture too far off the highways in order to lose access to them.

[skip44]

I passed the technician exam last night with a 100% score. Haven't purchased a radio yet but am considering a Yaesu FT 2900. They don't seem too popular in the east, but would expect to use it when out west on trails and RV ing.

[Rubiconcruiser]

Forum Name: Rubiconcruiser
Call Sign: KE6HEH, Tech
Location So Cal-Southern Utah
Yaesu, Kenwood 2m, 440, 220 Band

[ObGobOobaleeney]

John, WA4DQS, General
Los Angeles
HF, 2m, 70cm, might get onto 30m with code QRP before too long
Prized rig: a Pasquini Liva Auto espresso machine!!!

[sirwillm]

Forum Name: SirWillm
First Name: Will
Callsign : KF7KSX
Radio: Yaesu FT-=60
Freq usually on: 2m/70cm
Location: Washington State

[prestidigitizer]

Forum Name: prestidigitizer
First Name: Dave
Callsign: KB3VDE
Radio: none yet
Freq usually on: have only operated 40m under supervision
Location: Pennsylvania