To: | towertalk@contesting.com |
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Subject: | [TowerTalk] Re: Importance of Amateur Radio Emergency Comms |
From: | "Steve Mendelsohn, W2ML" <adam77@earthlink.net> |
Reply-to: | w2ml@arrl.org |
Date: | Thu, 23 Sep 2004 20:44:54 -0400 |
List-post: | <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com> |
While many here have commented on the Emergency Communications aspect of Amateur Radio and how it affects communities that ultimately pass antenna ordinances, there is another aspect that shows the Amateur Radio flag on a regular, non-emergency basis and is recognized by many communities when an Amateur in the community applies for a tower permit. Non-Emergency Public Service. Marathons, community parades, bike-a-thons for charity and other places where we show the flag have brought home the fact that Amateur Radio is a cost free communications adjunct . When/if ham radio organizers properly make a space for A.R. mentions in the local press the community sees the service in a very positive light and in a non-stress situation. This positive image is one I've used many times at antenna hearings. It's been my experience over 28 years that when we help the town at no cost and they understand the value of the service and are far more understanding in granting tower permits. -73- Steve, W2ML Communications Coordinator New York City Marathon _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk |
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