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Working with — and through — radio amateurs

First responder agencies never seem to have enough money for communications equipment. Tapping into radio amateurs is a good way to extend your reach and network capacity for free. Most radio amateurs are highly knowledgeable operators who are more than happy to offer their time and equipment.

Worth noting: Federal law prevents amateurs from turning their bands over to first responders. To use their capacity, you need to work with them and through them.