Earlier in January I sent a letter to the Scottsdale Arizona Fire Chef asking as an individual with a wife who is disabled, what provisions had been made if the Power goes out, the land line phone system was down and the cellular phone system was overloaded with governmental communications or down itself.

John Moede, the Emergency Management Coordinator for Scottsdale paid us a visit Tuesday afternoon.

He told us about what was going on within the City and plans that were underway to add a Amateur Radio set up to the city’s EOC.  He also told us that he was interested he obtaining his amateur license.   As he had been approached by a local club who showed him a “small radio” and worked a local repeater.

He  brought with him, a number of brochures of the numerous programs for citizens that are up and running.  I have made several calls and have opted to be included in programs that will help us in  an emergency situation.

Details upcoming.

Get’s better with each day!

After spending the better part of 2 years, it’s about time I made a move.

I have to kick myself for having sold a handheld I found in my office closet.  Even though it was not new, according to the ham I sold it to,  a new battery and it was as good as new.

Now you’re just going to have to wait until my new radio gets here and I can include pictures, to find out what I did.

To my surprise, I received several emails back and then a phone call.  That’s what really surprised me.  We talked about what I could do to use a Video Monitor I have from the days when I had a video production company.

Our conversation ended with me deciding that I’m going to bring in from the “cold” of our patio the cable ready 32 inch TV and use it to for now at least be able to view what’s going in with ATV here in Arizona.

I also sent an email to a company that sells Amateur Equipment.  That was Saturday, and here it is Wednesday and no reply.

Guess they don’t want my business.

When I got it, what should appear but the directory from 1996 – 1997.    I have not spent a lot of time comparing the two to see just where the changes are and what is new.  My first glance didn’t find that many.  Keep in mind, it’s not that important to me.

Now the problem I still face, regardless of which of the directories I use, what am I going to purchase so that I can go on VHF/UHF?  Or should I limit it to VHF or just UHF?  And there is the question Handheld or Mobile that I can use in our van or here in the house?

Seems like there are always questions.

Check out the January Arizona Newsletter.

Here we go Again.

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Happy New Year.

I’m back to blogging on Amateur Radio Dreaming and I have also asked Tom Fagan to reinstate me as the Public Information Coordinator for Arizona.  He accepted.

Here on ARD, my plans are to begin with blog at least once a week about what I’m doing with my station KI7UP.

Now if I can come up with more blogs each week, they will see the light of day.  Let me assure you, your comments are welcomed and appreciated.

As to returning to the P I C  post here in Arizona, I plan to change my attitude and take a very active part in things happening in the Arizona Section.

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