Emcomm is a major reason for the US Amateur Radio Service as part of the FCC regulations.
Since a disasters do not keep working hours I would say 24/7 operation is needed. Rud Merriam K5RUD ARES AEC Montgomery County, TX http://TheHamNetwork.net -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Tindal Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 10:09 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Re: Need to Expand the HF Auto Band Segments The point is that it is "24/7 emergency comms" is not required or part of the amateur service. We over here have RAYNET which is not a un-attended automatic operation. Alan G3VLQ
