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Msgid: $RACESBUL.228
TO: ALL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES/OFFICES VIA THE ARS
INFO: ALL RACES OPERATORS IN CA (ALLCA: OFFICIAL)
ALL AMATEURS U.S. (@ USA: INFORMATION)
FROM: CA STATE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (W6HIR @ WA6NWE.CA)
2800 Meadowview Rd., Sacramento, CA 95832 (916)427-4281
RACESBUL.228 DATE: June 29, 1992
SUBJECT: OPS: "Don't ask me to do that -- I'm a
communications expert!"
At critiques hams occasionally contend they are "communication
experts" and shouldn't provide other work. That viewpoint has its
merit, and points to some possibilities worth considering.
Certainly, being asked to be a "go-fer" is below our ability and
is taken advantage of in on occasion.
Preparing for the need for "go-fers", messengers and such is what
good Radio Officers provide. You find this in top-quality Field
Day managers who plan for the varied tasks to be performed, not
just operators. In effect, they match need and people in accord
with their interest and unique talents, whether they are 'hams'
or not. Those very good at "go-fering" are given those tasks.
[Civil Air Patrol cadets and Scouts are good at this. They don't
have to be a licensed Amateur to participate.] Example: In one
county, a Radio Officer enlisted local farmers as members. Why?
So their gasoline reserves (for tractors, etc.) can be used for
emergency generators if local gas stations no longer can pump gas.
There are many skills required in modern communications, not just
that of a radio operator and message handler. An astute Radio
Officer learns to expand activities and interest in emergency
activities beyond just that of operating equipment and handling
traffic. Many skills can be implemented just as there are many
skills utilized in Field Day activities, whether its cook,
driver, operators, registrar or other essential task.
EOM.