Hi Bob, I am a HAM as well (KC7IBT) ... this could be another option as well for 
emergency operation. But it definitely introduces some interesting 3rd party issues, 
especially since a lot of our infrastructure is "open" for public usage/research/etc 
by a lot of unlicensed people.

But that doesn't mean we can't "tunnel" part 97 traffic over a part 15 network.  
Infact, we are going to be doing just that very shortly with several hams.  The 
technologies  and systems of today can definitely can compliment each other!

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bob Tenty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 2:53 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [BAWUG] WiFi for disaster relief : Is complete untethering
>possible?
>
>
>
>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>From: "Casey Halverson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>>Yes, we are building this network in the puget sound 
>region--- the system is called "SnowNet".  There is plenty of 
>work to be done,
>but >the system is quite useable at the moment if the 
>circumstances arose.
>
>>Although its a little more involved than just popping out a 
>PDA and getting to work, we have significant coverage in the southend
>of the >puget sound already.  And even more so when FCC 
>regulations are relaxed in emergency situations.
>
>If you get  a ham license you can run much more power (on the 
>channels below 2450 MHz) as I think you looking after that
>Also you can interface with the existing ARES and RACES groups..
>
>Maybe you already are :=)
>
>
>Bob Tenty, VE3TOK
>
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