[ubuntu-np-discuss] [FOSS Nepal] Ham radios

[Ishwor Gurung]

On 19 September 2011 02:13, Jitendra kumar <jitendra.harlalka at gmail.com> wrote:
> +1 - Training/Awareness about Ham Radio would be an important step in
> disaster preparedness.
>
> As a measure of disaster preparedness, *Cellular broadcast*
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast>
> may be another important tool. It is a part of GSM standard but I am not
> sure if NTC/NCell are equipped with this technology. Can anyone get
> information from them about this? This can be effective tool for a govt/NGO
> wanting to broadcast some important updates/alerts in a specific area during
> such disasters.

Jitendra, Hi :-)

Either way, I doubt that this is a infrastructure / equipment issue.
Pardon me if I am wrong. This is AFAIK more of a awareness and
"enough" enthusiasts / do'ers issue. If enough people are interested
in ham radio or other forms of emergency communication channel, do you
think the equipment wouldn't be ordered from overseas? If it's
beneficial for everyone in the community be it small or large, I
personally think that the equipment wouldn't be of a issue but I could
be wrong (totally and disgustingly :p) but yeah as I said this is more
about knowing what's out there and gathering as much information as
possible to be able to communicate effectively during times of
confusion, dilemma and major breakout in society; for future i.e.;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_over_Avian_Carriers (aka RFC 1149)
also comes to my mind but I doubt it'd be handy heh ;-)

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