[Amps] Drivel

[Roger (K8RI)]

The CW ID on The aviation frequencies certainly can be an emergency 
communication.  Knowing the ID, can tell you where you are located.  
This can be particularly helpful for new pilots who get lost easily.  
Getting lost while flying can be fatal.

73 Roger (K8RI)

On 4/28/2017 10:17 PM, Bill Turner wrote:
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> On Fri, 28 Apr 2017 17:58:07 -0400, Mark wrote:
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>> I did! And they told me that everyone of their repeaters used a CW i.d.
>> Carry on Bill.
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> I'll say it again:  CW ID on a repeater or beacon is not emergency
> communication.
>
> In fact, a slow speed CW ID is an excellent mode for that purpose, but
> when blood is spilling and things are on fire, voice is king.
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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