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Is there a way that a freeper connection could be made across the US by you and our other ham radio operators in case of emergency? I know our ham club here has the ability to operate by generator. Do we need a frequency number for all to turn to for communication? I know nothing about ham radios as you can tell, but do have a group that we use here for emergency purposes.

Mainly here in California we prepare for earthquakes, but in the event of a major attack this could be an invaluable asset to our network if we could get enough people involved and then those folks would be in contact with others in their close area. I've seen there are other freepers in your area as well as Indie's.

In a major emergency, I would be working in a RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) and ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) networks along with local law enforcement. My wife would be on a police/fire radio console plus the amateur radio nets. I probably would not be actively "FReeping" under such conditions. I also have COP (Citizens on Patrol) responsibilities with local law enforcement.

If you have a scanner, you should tune to 146.52 MHz to catch the initial emergency services activities. Check your local scanner directory to lookup the ham repeater frequencies for RACES. Add local PD, FD, road crews and ambulance services as you have room. These frequencies will get real busy in a real emergency. Feel free to listen, but avoid playing "looky lou" at the active scenes. You may indavertantly put yourself in harm's way or impede necessary services.