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June 21st 04, 10:42 PM

In article , (Steve
Robeson K4CAP) writes:

Subject: The Game's Afoot!
From: Radio Amateur KC2HMZ
Date: 6/20/2004 3:18 PM Central Standard Time
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On 20 Jun 2004 13:14:21 GMT, (Steve Robeson K4CAP) wrote:

I see at least one reference to a Civil Air Patrol station.

Yep - Puerto Rico CAP is their correct State Wing callsign. Like
Florida CAP where you are, or WHITE PEAK where I am.

I'm not in Florida.

Of course. Florida is not part of Fantasyland.

I DON'T see ANY reference to any Part 15 or other unlicensed devices
being
employed or reported. Nor do I see any PLMRS, GMRS, or MURS systems.
(Certain
posters here insist they play a "major" role in "emergency comms"...Guess
they
will be in the NEXT exercise...?!?!

In all fairness, the frequencies posted were in relation to a military
exercise and to an exercise of a radio net oprated by the civilian
government in support of said military exercise. This is far removed
from the type of "emergency comms" in which GMRS, MURS, FRS, and
Amateur stations would be involved.

That one wasn't on you, John. Certain other posters have "insisted" that
those radio services are "major" contributors to "emergency comms".

They have yet to establish any validity for those claims.

No need. There's a cellular telephone subscription for one
out of three U.S. citizens according to the U.S. Census
Bureau. (cellphones are not Part 15 devices) CB radios
number somewhere between 2 and 5 MILLION, estimated
by NTIA. (CB is not under Part 15) I don't know how
many FRS/GMRS HTs have been sold, but they are
regular consumer electronics items as consumer electronics
stores and are good for 5 to 10 miles communications
range. (FRS isn't under Part 15 either)

One-way communications has been provided in emergencies
for decades by broadcasting (also not under Part 15). In real
emergencies the Public Land Mobile Radio Service (PLMRS)
radios have been invaluable for local government and utility
and medical aid agencies. (PLMRS isn't under Part 15).

It is very inaccurate to state anyone has "insisted unlicensed
devices play a 'major' role" in emergencies. Those radios
ARE used by emergency communications groups in real
emergencies.

Try to get with reality instead of hiding in outrage in fantasy-
land over some perceived "insult" against your shouting
and arm-waving.

LHA / WMD