[TowerTalk] Command Post

[Blake Bowers]

Not sure why this is such a bad thing.  Our Local SO
recieved a grant to put up an open 2 meter repeater for
our local ARES/RACES group.  Plan is to add a couple
of voters and a link on it.

The administrative LT with the SO got licensed and is
a great operator.  The local 911 director wants to get
licensed, and a number of the Highway Patrol radio folks
are getting licensed.

Insofar as your camper, I guess if it is used as a command post,
what would the problem be with getting a grant?

I do recall about 10 years ago I put up a packet node on one
of our towers, only to be YELLED at during one of the HAM
club meetings by a long time ADVANCED CLASS, because I
would not provide him the equipment for him to use that node.

Or the HAMS that want free space on my towers, only to get upset
if I ask for some mowing in exchange for the rent.

At least Marlon, and the Sheriff you mention are wanting to help.



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> These posts remind me of a local Sheriff who has issued a press release 
> here in  Louisiana to the effect that his office is going to erect a 
> tower, a repeater and antennas and GET hams licensed to operate on "his" 
> repeater in emergencies.
>
> That doesn't sound like something that would be in the best interest of 
> Amateur radio. Where will he get a frequency? Who will stoop to VE these 
> "shack on the belt Hams"? Seems like Citizens Band Radio with a new twist. 
> Sounds like "don't waste an emergency" because it is "a means to an end" 
> and that "end" sounds like the "end of amateur radio" as we know it.
>
> As an Amateur Radio Operator licensed for 51 years, this new twist of an 
> otherwise wonderful Hobby and Public Service makes me SICK!!
>
> I have a 40 ft. Diesel pusher motor Coach with two Icom 706 MKIIG 
> transceivers, an Icom 718, a 2KW PEP solid state amplifier, a Heath SB 200 
> amplifier and a Predator Screwdriver antenna. It is not a "Command Center" 
> but do you think I might get a GRANT??
> 73, John, K5PGW
>