Spoke with some very nice FEMA folks today in Selma, AL after getting some introductions from the EMA folks that we do ARES work with here locally.
They were able to provide a lot of information. FEMA operates a large distribution site in Selma, similar to many across the country. Since Katrina, they've been a hub for the familiar "FEMA trailers". Hundreds of these trailers are stored on site, with contracted drivers coming into and out of the site daily to pick up the homes and transport them to the Gulf Coast. FEMA is testing the TIS system as a way to provide timely information to drivers as they approach the site. The license for Selma is short duration, because they are basically testing the system, which may be more widely adopted around the country. The unit they purchased contained two antennas, one (much larger) for 530khz and a smaller one for 1650khz. My contact there advised that they are testing right now on 1650khz, with no plans to operate on 530khz. I'll have to listen harder for them now, if I can null KWHN! If the test proves successful, we may all have more FEMA TIS's to listen for. 73, Les Rayburn, director High Noon Film 100 Centerview Drive Suite 111 Birmingham, AL 35216 205.824.8930 205.824.8960 Fax 205.253.4867 Cell http://www.highnoonfilm.com _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
