They lacked communications, a job filled by ham radio operators in the past. Art Bell and other hams said that they were disallowed to help, too.
"They lacked communications, a job filled by ham radio operators in the past. Art Bell and other hams said that they were disallowed to help, too."
Agreed. Ham and REACT operators could have made a real difference.
Arrogant public service "dis" our basic, battery powered two-way voice and packet technology, but our resources and training can be invaluable in a large scale emergency.
Why oh why didn't they let the NGO's and Hams help?!! Ham radio is a national resource, if they chose into tap us.
KO6WE