@Kurious1 @ai6yr I can imagine there could be times when the GMRS frequencies are busy. (Burning Man, say), when having a private frequency for exclusive simplex use would be nice: Okay, get ham licenses, buy some of those obscure 222 MHz HTs, select a sub-audible tone to control squelch, and I bet you will be all by yourselves ALMOST always.

#HamRadio #EmergencyCommunications

From WTOP.com: “Rate limit exceeded: Local officials find ways to inform public following Twitter usage cap”

#BirdSite #EmergencyCommunications

https://wtop.com/local/2023/07/how-twitters-new-limits-threw-public-information-officials-for-a-little-bit-of-a-loop/

Looks like #hamradio #amateurradio #arrlfd2023 participants will get a real chance to test out their #emergencycommunications #emcomm skills this weekend with #tropicalstorm #bret
https://twitter.com/N4JAW/status/1670912017283141633?t=-Hp-Zk-dRuw2lqQCJA6T3Q&s=09

@Byte absolutely. It's part of the "DNA" (law) that creates the ham radio service. I could find a few articles but recommend searching #emcomm #emergencycommunications with #hamradio and see what you can find. Or you can type in any weather disaster and #amateurradio and see for yourself.

The Philippines radio society is asking for 7095kHz to be kept as clear as possible in their area as they respond to the damage and loss of life caused by Typhoon Nalgae. This is a major contest weekend so it's a big ask but if amateurs in IARU Region 3 would keep this in mind it would be appreciated.
#hamradio #emergencycommunications #IARU