[Amps] Homeland Security

[Bill Fuqua]

    The concept of Amateur radio is wonderful. Imagine, here is  a bunch of 
people that are willing to spend thousands of dollars of their own money, 
volunteer to provide training and testing, are available if there is a 
disaster, and at practically no cost to the country.
    Imagine if the government wanted to provide the same service by 
assuring that trained and equipped radio operators were in every 
community.  They would pay out the nose for training, would have to pay the 
operator a salary, and specify and buy equipment that would cost a good bit 
more than they pay for toilet seat (tens of thousands per radio). And 
citizens would probably have trouble getting their messages thru to 
relatives due to some stupid bureaucratic rules and lots of forms to fill out.
    And we hams do it voluntarily  and absolutely no pay.
    Sometimes you must look the gift horse in the mouth and refuse it.

73
Bill wa4lav


At 06:03 PM 9/1/2004 -0400, you wrote:
>Bill,
>I totally agree but you would be surprised on how many amateur 
>manufacturers are involved in this. Thus, I sent this in which may 
>interest some. Really, any amateur manufacturer deals with the FCC on a 
>daily basis. Every piece of equipment needing their certifications, etc. 
>This also has the effect of Uncle Sam wanting these manufacturers to 
>supply military or government equipment which can keep a company afloat. I 
>imagine this webinar will be about supplying transmitters and amplifiers 
>to the terrorist task forces and state law enforcement. Right now, anyone 
>can get involved in this with a good profit potential for a small 
>business. Amateurs have an upper hand, knowing what will work and what 
>will not. On this mailer, most who post often have an upper hand on 
>amplifier technology. If you don't mind dealing with Uncle Sam, this could 
>be a money making opportunity for anyone here.
>
>Will Matney
>
>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.
>>
>>
>>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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