Armed and Safe: New Year's resolution: Become a 'Militia of One'#links
I had decided to do exactly what this article suggests before I read it, but it reinforces my idea. Kurt is wheelchair bound, but I am simply an out of shape, late 50s slug.
So far, I have stocked up on food, and laid in a supply of ammunition. I need to get to the range more regularly. I need to get in shape. I recently renewed my Ham license, and have committed to upgrading my skills in this area as well.
Incidentally, Amateur Radio is one area where a person can provide skills while sitting in a wheel chair. In an emergency, teams of people, whether they be a fire team, or a rescue team, need communications. But communications are often overloaded, or out of service at precisely such times. I can recall that Ham radio operators were the first to provide emergency communications during the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. Amateur radio operators often work with the professionals to provide Emergency communications during exercises designed to simulate real world events.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
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Just got my first HAM. Getting ready to get the FCC go ahead. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteJason
Jay,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Not sure where you are, but I am assuming that you are ready to take the test for Technician. If you can answer all 100 questions they could potentially throw at you, you'll do fine.
Good luck,
PolyKahr