[Geysers] visitor center radio reception

[Tim Holmes]

some of us are already amateurs -- although 2500 miles is a bit far for me
to observe often, however when im there -- im on the FRS and doing my best
to report

TIM
W8TAH


On 8/23/07, Freund, Udo <udo.freund at lmco.com> wrote:
>
> GMRS hand-helds are capable of ~2 mile range in the Upper Basin but the
> license now runs $85 per family unit.  That's more than the cost of a
> pair of decent radios and must be renewed every 5 years.  That fee was
> $70 a few years back, so who knows how much it'll be in 5 years.  I do
> not advocate illegal activity nor am I suggesting that anyone do so, but
> what do you think the likelihood is of the FCC appearing in the Park to
> enforce illegal radio usage (of any kind)?  [Those darn geyser gazers
> are talking again - let's get 'em.  Heck, gotta find 'em first!  Okay,
> who among the 27 of you in the monkey cage with radios called out "Water
> is rising in Mastiff"?  You're busted!  Yeah, that's likely to happen
> alright!  LOL]
>
> Unless I misunderstood FCC rules, each person that wishes to use amateur
> radios should be licensed separately, which may adversely affect
> families, especially with children.  What if the husband flunks and the
> wife passes the test (or vice-versa) and what about the youngsters?
> There is no fee for the license itself unless you wish to have a "Vanity
> License", which is $20.80.
>
> The best options IMO boil down to expensive amateur gear for long-range
> for a few gazers or cheap FRS for short range for everyone.  I think it
> would be beneficial to take a survey to see who's willing to take the
> plunge for the amateur gear.  If enough say yes, then it could become
> the new GOSA "standard" radio.  Any takers?  Any other recommendations
> besides using cell phones?
>
> Thanks,
> Udo Freund
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-- 
Tim Holmes
W8TAH - Amateur Extra Operator
Medina County AEC
Skywarn Advanced Storm Spotter Certified
StormNet Chase 9
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