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will, so how would you do it differently?  A directed, controlled
system of educated observers is what is needed during such a
situation.  (Hmm could it be that a military model just fits this
description?)  How would you do it differently so that we could get
the same level or better in information about storm situations?

will@epix.net wrote:


>On Sat, 30 Mar 1996, Brad Case wrote:

>> Date:    Fri, 29 Mar 1996 07:49:46 +0000
>> From:    Kevin Heyboer <kheyboer@PINEGOV.CO.PINELLAS.FL.US>
>> Subject: RACES Operations
>> 
>> The purpose of the regulation is to limit radio traffic during an FCC
>> declared communication emergency, at which time only RACES operators can
>> operate on defined RACES frequencies and other HAMS are excluded by law.
>> 
>> That is why our program operates as ARES net vice a RACES net.  We will
>> take a report from anyone, but will cross-check reports from spotters
>> that we do not know.
>> 
>> I think some Skywarn operations are using the RACES umbrella to exclude
>> people who may or may not know what they are doing.  If that is the case
>> why don't you use PL tones to deny repeater access to spotters who may
>> have crediable reports.  I would think that your NWS office would want
>> all reports.


>Allow me to add 2 cents' worth re: RACES, ARES, SKYWARN, et al.

>Interest and participation by hams in my area (NE PA) has approached zero
>in recent times.  Certainly part of the problem is the lack of exciting
>weather here in the tranquil Endless Mountains.  But a significant part of
>the problem (IMO) is excessive preoccupation with militaristic protocols,
>buzzwords, and procedures.  Much as I realize the need for consistent,
>uniform reporting of observations, I think you guys who are in leadership
>positions need to get a grip on the fact that there are thousands of
>people out here who COULD be a part of the system, but who are turned off
>by what they perceive as bureaucracy.  

>Please don't read this as a plea to abandon orderly process - but to be
>more careful to distinguish between lockstep and agreement.

>will@epix.net - KD3XR - W F Sill, Tunkhannock, PA