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Ham radio saves the Day in NJ with 2m repeater and APRS

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by KD2GIY, Oct 19, 2023.

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  1. KD2GIY

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    I was in right place at the right time. This is how I used a 2m repeater and APRS to help this person in need out. Not even other cell towers could get my 911 call out.
    73 KD2GIY
     
    KD2GIY, Oct 19, 2023
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  2. WR2E

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    Nice job Dave! Lady is lucky you came by! She might have been there for hours!
     
    WR2E, Oct 19, 2023
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  3. WN1MB

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    Well done - both the comms and the video presentation.
     
    WN1MB, Oct 19, 2023
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  4. KF9BD

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    Good job. Nice to see something positive about ham radio.
     
    KF9BD, Oct 19, 2023
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  5. KL7KN

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    Nice report.

    Did you get out of your vehicle to check the driver?
    Would a goof first aid kit been of any help?
     
    KL7KN, Oct 19, 2023
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  6. N0TZU

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    Excellent! Thanks for posting it.
     
    N0TZU, Oct 19, 2023
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  7. N5CM

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    Well done!
     
    N5CM, Oct 21, 2023
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  8. KD2GIY

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    I did get out and had to take the keys off the pilled up lady that tried to start her car. she was high as a kite!
     
    KD2GIY, Oct 22, 2023
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  9. KL7KN

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    Sad, but all too common these days. Good on ya.
     
    KL7KN, Oct 22, 2023
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  10. KQ4GUI

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    When all else fails ham radio is there! Get your license
     
    KQ4GUI, Oct 22, 2023
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  11. KC2NGH

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    Fantastic job brother.
     
    KC2NGH, Oct 24, 2023
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  12. KE2CBA

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    Great job! You were certainly in the right place at the right time for that person and with the right equipment and training.
     
    KE2CBA, Oct 24, 2023
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  13. KQ1V

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    @KD2GIY Bravo Zulu!

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    Where are all the anti-ARRL / anti-EMCOMM naysayers?!
     
    KQ1V, Oct 24, 2023
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  14. KY5U

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    Good job. Well that's one....
     
    KY5U, Oct 25, 2023
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  15. KY5U

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    Right here. Letting this guy have his moment as "Ham Radio saves the day" dude. Might be the only one this year.
     
    KY5U, Oct 25, 2023
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