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FCC Seeks Tech Donations for Katrina Aid

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the without-a-paddle dept.

An anonymous reader writes "BoingBoing is reporting on the FCC accepting donations of tech services and equipment: 'Lack of communications systems has been identified as a critical issue holding back aid, missing persons, law enforcement, etc. in crisis areas. FCC personnel are working throughout the weekend to coordinate these efforts with private industry, with wireless technology groups, FEMA, and state governments in Mississippi, Louisiana, etc.' Efforts are being organized through PART-15.ORG."

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  1. Re:Where's the HAM operators? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    Where are we? You can find us at any of these frequencies (below). By the way, where are *you*?

    I have to go now. I just received another block of 100 names and addresses to notify next of kin, and will pay my long-distance charges to call them to let them know their aunt / uncle / parents / kids / brother is alive and well.

    I'll take care of that - you rest.

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    03845.0 LSB Gulf Coast West Hurricane
    03862.5 LSB Mississippi Section Traffic
    03873.0 LSB Central Gulf Coast Hurricane
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    03873.0 LSB Texas ARES Emergency (night)
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    03935.0 LSB Mississippi ARES (health & welfare)
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    03995.0 LSB Gulf Coast Wx

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    07265.0 LSB Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio (SATERN) (altn)
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