For any latecomers joining the net already in progress, there will be an opportunity at the end of the stations reporting in alphabetically. This is Net Control for the Richwood Area FRS Emergency NetworkĪll stations will please check in ONE AT A TIME, Alphabetically, using the first letter of their last name. I will now open the formal portion of the net: After the formal portion closes then those who wish to stay may join in for an informal session or “ragchew.”Īll radio operators are asked to use proper radio procedures and refrain from using profanity or any other language that would be offensive in nature. The Monday evening net will always open with a formal portion with stations reporting in. Also, all radios should be set so that a tone will sound when the person transmitting has released their push to talk button. This net will never use coded squelch or “quiet codes.” In the case of weak reception, operators are encouraged to listen with their radios with the squelch function turned off. The sole purpose of the Net is to establish a list of dependable radio volunteers who may be called upon during an emergency to provide alternate communications for their neighborhood.ĭuring an emergency situation, this net may also be used to pass important information to Richwood area residents which could include road closures, where to find emergency shelter and other information. Until further notice, this Net will meet every Monday evening at 2100 (9:00 p.m.) Eastern Standard Time. My name is _ and I am referred to as Net Control. It is requested that all personnel refrain from using this frequency until after the Network has concluded at approximately 9:15 PM. This is the Richwood Area FRS Emergency Network, broadcasting on Channel (1) in the FM mode on 462.5625 Mhz. Keep in mind that these aren’t trained emergency personell behind Richwood FRS Network, they are regular, untrained citizens who think they have a good plan.įor more comedic gold, here’s their weekly net format script: I’m sure my crushed leg isn’t nearly as serious as your problem. “Other traffic on this frequency, please go ahead. Not only that, in a widescale emergency, relying on FRS as an emergency tool would become entirely pointless, as regular ‘net protocol’ would go totally out the window if more than one person decides to call for help on the same channel. Depsite the ads that claim FRS radios have ‘multi-mile range’, effective use of the radio in real world environments (especially in a dense urban setting) totally eliminates it’s effectiveness as an emergency communications tool. A low-dynamic range 500mW public-domain license-free cheap plastic radio is no effective emergency tool. But, to the sick whacktastic mind, they say “what a great way to pretend to be an emergency worker!”. Most people, when they look at FRS radios, they think either “what a fun toy” or “it’s a handy way to communicate with friends and family at events”. So, in that light, we are proud to bring you the RICHWOOD FRS NETWORK of Richwood, West Virginia. Good day my friends – the following is a sad example of what happens when the urge to be a whacker isn’t as strong as the desire to put in the effort to get your ham radio license.
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