I have been a amatuer radio operator for some time.

And this year I have notice a high level increase of testing and repeat testing of the system..

I hear State police testing, local police, DHS testing.

What gives. Its almost on a daily basis.

It seams they are testing the system weekly.

I will start a journal of the testing activities.

I find it very odd.

What gives with the military operations going on in california also.

Fore sure here. PDX just did a "TOTAL FLOP" test. The system failed totally. Out of the total state, only 2100 people were notified. That was only a local list and then only a,b,and c on the list. What a joke. We paid for the system? Want my money back. Said they would go back to TV/Radio

I am also an amateur radio op, and have noticed a general ramping up of EBS also. I personally think that the reason they are ramping up the EMS testing on amatuer radio is due to the fact that when everything else fails, communication wise, they will have to rely on those of us with that special skill set and license to communicate with others. Ham radios are the one thing that will still function even if cell phones, etc...fail. Since most of us are inclined mechanically and electronically, we know how to run our rigs off the grid if necessary and usually have the equipment to do so.

Peace
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