[Amps] Homeland Security

[R.Measures]

On Sep 1, 2004, at 2:40 PM, Bill Fuqua wrote:

> Gee,
>   I don't want that camel's nose in my tent!  The best thing about ham 
> radio is the lack of need for
> infrastructure and that the hams have always purchased or built their 
> own equipment thus not being
> dependent on Federal funds. We provide amateur radio classes and do 
> the examinations at no cost to
> the government.  When we start depending of the Fed for equipment they 
> will begin specifying the
> equipment and come up with specifications as we have seen for new 60 
> meter band.
>
Chortle.  I find it incredible that some bureaucrat who makes the rules 
for the Amateur Radio bands does not understand how SSB works.
>
> 73
> Bill wa4lav
>
> At 05:01 PM 9/1/2004 -0400, Will Matney wrote:
>> I received an e-mail today that might be of interest to some. A copy 
>> of it is below.
>>
>> Will Matney
>>
>> Quote;
>>
>> This Webinar is sponsored by Kenwood USA Corporation.
>> For complete details and to *register* click here: 
>> www.wherethemoneyis.iwce-mrt.com 
>> <http://www.pbm3.com/trk/ct.aspx?x=8b5.1b98.3475377>
>>
>>
>> *Speaker:*
>> Michael Paddock, Grants Office LLC
>>
>> Homeland security is one of today's most relevant topics. Land Mobile 
>> Communications are key to protecting US borders. In some instances, 
>> these communications present the first and last line of defense. The 
>> FY04 Homeland Security Appropriation provides $3.5 billion to "first 
>> responders" in their homeland security work. Much of the money will 
>> be distributed through grants from Federal departments such as the 
>> Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Public safety agencies need to 
>> know how to apply for grants, and vendors need to know who gets the 
>> money in order to effectively target their sales efforts.
>>
>> In this Webinar, Mr. Paddock discusses:
>>
>>    * *The Federal grantmaking process *
>>    * *How vendors figure in the funding picture *
>>    * *Federal programs that could fund their customers' wireless
>>      communications purchases *
>>
>> To *register* click here: www.wherethemoneyis.iwce-mrt.com 
>> <http://www.pbm3.com/trk/ct.aspx?x=8b5.1b98.3475377>
>>
>> *When registering for the event you will have the opportunity to 
>> enter a chance to win a complimentary IWCE 2005 Full Event Pass 
>> ($500+ value).* Drawing to be held on December 31, 2004. Sponsors may 
>> ask optional questions. Completion of these questions is not required 
>> to enter the sweepstakes.
>> *About Our Sponsor:* This Webinar is sponsored by Kenwood USA Corp. 
>> In every state in the U.S., Kenwood radios are used by major public 
>> service agencies. Whether used by fire agencies, in disaster 
>> management or for daily police work, Kenwood mobiles and portables 
>> have quality and value that are well know by public service 
>> professionals.
>> To learn more about our products, visit:
>> www.kenwood.iwce-mrt.com 
>> <http://www.pbm3.com/trk/ct.aspx?x=8b5.1e9d.3475377>
>>
>>
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Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org