RandyS (Colorado)
Posts: 29
Posts: 29
Posted:
Good Day All,
I'm bringing this to light, as I feel it is something that the BOD's out there need to be concerned with, and this is one of those situations where a BOD and an HOA can show that, even though restrictions are inplace to ensure that propertty values don't go down, and so that things are consistant and junk don't pile up.
Anyway, I am referencing something that directly impacts EVERYONE OF US. I'm sure the events of 9-1-1 effected you in some way shape or form. I'm certain that there were feelings that you had never experienced that were felt for the first time.
Now add to this the fact, that if you had a loved one, or someone you knew that was living in or around these areas, and when the rest of the world heard of the news, immediately the first thing that was reached for was the telephone. Some were able to get through, via the conventional method of telephone service, until they became overloaded and could no longer handle the influx of continuous calls. Then, there were those that immediately began the process of attempting the same via their cell phones, only to be met with the same or getting the message of no service.
I truely hope that anyone reading this was not impacted peesonally by the events of 9-1-1.
Are any of you aware that when the towers fell, the antennas atop were used by cell phone companies and by the Authorties.
When this event took place, communication as we all know it STOPPED!
There was no one that was able to get through...Well, that's not true either...Let me explain;
Most, if not all of you reading this, have either heard of, know personally, or expressed interest in, or are in fact among the few.
What I am referencing is a HAM or offically known as an Amateur Radio Operator. These individuals were able to communicate, to get messages in and out of the areas effected, and back to those that were wanting to know. This also included the media. The local Authorities, without effective communications were unable to locate their people, and to relay the whereabouts of the locations that victims were sent to.
The HAM's in the area immediately reacted to this by sending people to the area to assist with getting communications flowing again. These individuals asked for nothing in return, but simply wanted to help their fellow man.
As you all know of the Hurricane's that have impacted us of late, well this too was another area where these individuals, at their own expense, risk, and of wanting to help were welcomed by the Authorities. HAM's were able to establish communications when no one else was able to do so.
Many are unaware that individuals like this even exist, reason for this, is because they don't ask for TV coverage or even wish to be in the spot-light...Not at all, you see they all MUST take a test, the contents of which are governed by the FCC, you know them, the one's that said you have to allow satellite dishes.
Well, without boring you all with an even longer book here. I would like for you all to think about something. I am one of those Amateur Radio Operators, I volunteer my time, not only to my HOA, but also to a group known as A.R.E.S. (Amateur Radio Emergency Service), these groups are located all over the country, and work closely with your local authorities to ensure that if communications should become interrupted through the efforts of terrorists or mother nature. That we all will get the assistance needed.
We are consistantly denied the ability to place an antenna on property that we have purchased, by HOA's. I've not heard of ANY HOA that has allowed one HAM to so much as plaace an antenna where it would be useful. Many say, wait, I've seen those unsightly big antennas when I drive to the grocery store, it has this tower that stands what must be 300' high! and I don't want this next door to me.
All I can say is this, STOP for a minute, we are not asking to put a tower in place, nor do we wish to effect property values negatively, as this would not only impact ourselves, but that of our neighbors. NO, we are not asking for this at all. We are asking to place an antenna so that operations of communications can take place.
There are antennas that don't look like that of those towers you feel are so unsightly. Remember, someone with one of those towers, if you got word of a loved one during any of these events that have taken place, chances are, it was because of one of those unsightly towers with the antenna on top.
What I'm asking for on behalf of other Amateur Radio Operators is actually simple... Allow for the antenna, it don't have to be unsightly, work with the operator you might find you could l earn something, afterall they are licensed by the Federal Government.
We enjoy communications with others, and perhaps many HOA's could learn a few things about communications. There are some other things that ALL of you should know about us HAM's.
Yes, we enjoy communications and we use radio's to do so, but we are also viewed as a valuable resource to your local law enforcement, and fire departments. In addition to this, keep in mind, that your local Emergency Prepardness Office, also has us train year round just incase of a servre winter storm, flood, tornado, hurricane, terrorist attack, wild fire, and even to help in Search & Rescue.
Oh, and did you know that this all cost you all NOTHING! not one of us gets paid to do anny of this, wee do it so we can help our communiities, but because of the lack of education on the subject the only thing that is seen is the antenna. Did you also know that you can send a message at NO COST via a HAM, it is through the National Traffic Network. We can not, as a condition of our license, be paid for the service we offer.
This is just a few things, that Amateur Radio Operators do, there are many many more, but you'll be reading forever. You all probably alse enjoying it when you use that cell phone, sure makes things else don't it... Well, you can Thank a HAM for this, the experimenting that a HAM does is what leads to many of today's conviences.
Remember, a HAM can, when no one else is able too. Many are also disabled, but they can still communicate via Amateur Radio...But you have to let them, maybe your son or daughter would enjoy it, perhaps even yourself?
You never too old to get your license, and the youngest I myself know of is around 7 years old!
At least think of allowing something to let them, and myself communicate and be of service to our communities.
That's all I wanted to say, thanks for reviewing, hopefully you will at least allow a 2 Meter antenna, no it's NOT CB Radio, please don't confuse the two. That's a whole other entity and topic.
Thanks,
Randy
I'm bringing this to light, as I feel it is something that the BOD's out there need to be concerned with, and this is one of those situations where a BOD and an HOA can show that, even though restrictions are inplace to ensure that propertty values don't go down, and so that things are consistant and junk don't pile up.
Anyway, I am referencing something that directly impacts EVERYONE OF US. I'm sure the events of 9-1-1 effected you in some way shape or form. I'm certain that there were feelings that you had never experienced that were felt for the first time.
Now add to this the fact, that if you had a loved one, or someone you knew that was living in or around these areas, and when the rest of the world heard of the news, immediately the first thing that was reached for was the telephone. Some were able to get through, via the conventional method of telephone service, until they became overloaded and could no longer handle the influx of continuous calls. Then, there were those that immediately began the process of attempting the same via their cell phones, only to be met with the same or getting the message of no service.
I truely hope that anyone reading this was not impacted peesonally by the events of 9-1-1.
Are any of you aware that when the towers fell, the antennas atop were used by cell phone companies and by the Authorties.
When this event took place, communication as we all know it STOPPED!
There was no one that was able to get through...Well, that's not true either...Let me explain;
Most, if not all of you reading this, have either heard of, know personally, or expressed interest in, or are in fact among the few.
What I am referencing is a HAM or offically known as an Amateur Radio Operator. These individuals were able to communicate, to get messages in and out of the areas effected, and back to those that were wanting to know. This also included the media. The local Authorities, without effective communications were unable to locate their people, and to relay the whereabouts of the locations that victims were sent to.
The HAM's in the area immediately reacted to this by sending people to the area to assist with getting communications flowing again. These individuals asked for nothing in return, but simply wanted to help their fellow man.
As you all know of the Hurricane's that have impacted us of late, well this too was another area where these individuals, at their own expense, risk, and of wanting to help were welcomed by the Authorities. HAM's were able to establish communications when no one else was able to do so.
Many are unaware that individuals like this even exist, reason for this, is because they don't ask for TV coverage or even wish to be in the spot-light...Not at all, you see they all MUST take a test, the contents of which are governed by the FCC, you know them, the one's that said you have to allow satellite dishes.
Well, without boring you all with an even longer book here. I would like for you all to think about something. I am one of those Amateur Radio Operators, I volunteer my time, not only to my HOA, but also to a group known as A.R.E.S. (Amateur Radio Emergency Service), these groups are located all over the country, and work closely with your local authorities to ensure that if communications should become interrupted through the efforts of terrorists or mother nature. That we all will get the assistance needed.
We are consistantly denied the ability to place an antenna on property that we have purchased, by HOA's. I've not heard of ANY HOA that has allowed one HAM to so much as plaace an antenna where it would be useful. Many say, wait, I've seen those unsightly big antennas when I drive to the grocery store, it has this tower that stands what must be 300' high! and I don't want this next door to me.
All I can say is this, STOP for a minute, we are not asking to put a tower in place, nor do we wish to effect property values negatively, as this would not only impact ourselves, but that of our neighbors. NO, we are not asking for this at all. We are asking to place an antenna so that operations of communications can take place.
There are antennas that don't look like that of those towers you feel are so unsightly. Remember, someone with one of those towers, if you got word of a loved one during any of these events that have taken place, chances are, it was because of one of those unsightly towers with the antenna on top.
What I'm asking for on behalf of other Amateur Radio Operators is actually simple... Allow for the antenna, it don't have to be unsightly, work with the operator you might find you could l earn something, afterall they are licensed by the Federal Government.
We enjoy communications with others, and perhaps many HOA's could learn a few things about communications. There are some other things that ALL of you should know about us HAM's.
Yes, we enjoy communications and we use radio's to do so, but we are also viewed as a valuable resource to your local law enforcement, and fire departments. In addition to this, keep in mind, that your local Emergency Prepardness Office, also has us train year round just incase of a servre winter storm, flood, tornado, hurricane, terrorist attack, wild fire, and even to help in Search & Rescue.
Oh, and did you know that this all cost you all NOTHING! not one of us gets paid to do anny of this, wee do it so we can help our communiities, but because of the lack of education on the subject the only thing that is seen is the antenna. Did you also know that you can send a message at NO COST via a HAM, it is through the National Traffic Network. We can not, as a condition of our license, be paid for the service we offer.
This is just a few things, that Amateur Radio Operators do, there are many many more, but you'll be reading forever. You all probably alse enjoying it when you use that cell phone, sure makes things else don't it... Well, you can Thank a HAM for this, the experimenting that a HAM does is what leads to many of today's conviences.
Remember, a HAM can, when no one else is able too. Many are also disabled, but they can still communicate via Amateur Radio...But you have to let them, maybe your son or daughter would enjoy it, perhaps even yourself?
You never too old to get your license, and the youngest I myself know of is around 7 years old!
At least think of allowing something to let them, and myself communicate and be of service to our communities.
That's all I wanted to say, thanks for reviewing, hopefully you will at least allow a 2 Meter antenna, no it's NOT CB Radio, please don't confuse the two. That's a whole other entity and topic.
Thanks,
Randy