| Re: [GMCnet] GMC Radio Comms Experiment [message #292654 is a reply to message #292642] |
Mon, 21 December 2015 16:48  |
tphipps
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Registered: August 2004
Location: Spanish Fort, AL
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146.52 MHz is considered the national simplex calling frequency in the 2 meter band of frequencies. You might say a gathering spot. Theory is that initial contact would be made there, then the conversation would move to a different frequency. My experience over the years, no body ever moves. Zello will work as long as the cell system, towers, etc., remain intact. With the cell system down how do you cover the "last mile"?
ARES stands for Amateur Radio Emergency Services, volunteer Hams providing the "last mile" in affected communities. My group directly supports the Emergency Management Operations of our county during emergencies. After Katrina, the cell system was down in affected communities for up to a month. Further, when first towers came back on line, they were eletronically restricted to first responders and local community authorities.
My GMC is the ideal vehicle for this type of operation. Self-contained, 6 Kw Genset, sleeping quarters, kitchen, bath - you get the idea. We are supposed the think of deployment for various lengths of time. The GMC covers any short or long term deployment. End of story.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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