[LARC-CQ] H. Helene and Comm plans

[Robert Westbrook]

The Recording would be best since I will be Out of town until 8pm or so
from St. Pete airport.
Thanks so much!!
Robert KJ4FZS


On Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 12:07 PM Jim Stewart, W4XDS <w4xds at proton.me> wrote:

> Robert - we currently don't have access to the church's Internet, but let
> me see if we can set something up using a Zoom on cellular service.  If
> nothing else, maybe can record it and put it on the blog.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim Stewart
> W4XDS
>
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> On Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at 11:22 AM, Robert Westbrook via CQ <
> cq at lists.lakelandarc.org> wrote:
>
> That sounds like a great Idea. I could certainly use some help.
> Will there be a virtual option or possibly some notes or suggestions for
> those that may not be able to attend?
>
> I have just started working with some of my family members (non-hams
> currently) in KY for their communication set up (100 mile radius).
> Thanks
> Robert
> KJ4FZS
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 10:02 AM Steve Schultz via CQ <
> cq at lists.lakelandarc.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi Jim (and LARC Group),
>>
>> This is a timely message. Similarly, Helene has us completely rethinking
>> our emergency communications plans. I’d be happy to share some ideas at the
>> next meeting. Thank you.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Steve Schultz, N7HUQ
>>
>> *From:* CQ <cq-bounces at lists.lakelandarc.org> *On Behalf Of *Jim
>> Stewart, W4XDS via CQ
>> *Sent:* Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:43 AM
>> *To:* LARC Discussion List <cq at lists.lakelandarc.org>
>> *Cc:* Jim Stewart, W4XDS <w4xds at proton.me>
>> *Subject:* [LARC-CQ] H. Helene and Comm plans
>>
>> With Hurricane Helene fresh on our minds, a question for our membership.
>>
>> How many of you have family outside of Polk County? Of those, how many do
>> you have some sort of a communication plan (other than call me when you
>> can)? Something with contingency options, like no power or cell.
>>
>> As an amateur radio operator, it pains me to say that I have not
>> established a plan, and I have family in Alabama and up in Western North
>> Carolina. It has been a tough couple of days trying to find out if they are
>> ok and what I can do to help them, especially since I sit here with running
>> water, AC and a working toilet, as some of them don't even have cell
>> coverage or even a means to charge a phone - and won't for awhile.
>>
>> Those of you that do have established plans, would you be willing to
>> share them with the club at our October meeting? It may go along way with
>> helping a fellow ham establish a plan with his or her family.
>>
>> Let me know, and if you want to include any slides in a presentation I
>> can set that up.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Jim Stewart
>> W4XDS
>>
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