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- Msgid: $RACESBUL.228
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- TO: ALL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES/OFFICES VIA THE ARS
- INFO: ALL RACES OPERATORS IN CA (ALLCA: OFFICIAL)
- ALL AMATEURS U.S. (@ USA: INFORMATION)
- FROM: CA STATE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (W6HIR @ WA6NWE.CA)
- 2800 Meadowview Rd., Sacramento, CA 95832 (916)427-4281
- RACESBUL.228 DATE: June 29, 1992
- SUBJECT: OPS: "Don't ask me to do that -- I'm a
- communications expert!"
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- At critiques hams occasionally contend they are "communication
- experts" and shouldn't provide other work. That viewpoint has its
- merit, and points to some possibilities worth considering.
- Certainly, being asked to be a "go-fer" is below our ability and
- is taken advantage of in on occasion.
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- Preparing for the need for "go-fers", messengers and such is what
- good Radio Officers provide. You find this in top-quality Field
- Day managers who plan for the varied tasks to be performed, not
- just operators. In effect, they match need and people in accord
- with their interest and unique talents, whether they are 'hams'
- or not. Those very good at "go-fering" are given those tasks.
- [Civil Air Patrol cadets and Scouts are good at this. They don't
- have to be a licensed Amateur to participate.] Example: In one
- county, a Radio Officer enlisted local farmers as members. Why?
- So their gasoline reserves (for tractors, etc.) can be used for
- emergency generators if local gas stations no longer can pump gas.
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- There are many skills required in modern communications, not just
- that of a radio operator and message handler. An astute Radio
- Officer learns to expand activities and interest in emergency
- activities beyond just that of operating equipment and handling
- traffic. Many skills can be implemented just as there are many
- skills utilized in Field Day activities, whether its cook,
- driver, operators, registrar or other essential task.
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