The evening’s discussion segment, each participant was asked to present two suggestions: one net topic idea, and one training that would be of use to them. We went “round robin”. The suggested topics did not fall neatly into one or the other category, and some fell into the “Ask Andy Davis about this” category. Here is a summary of the ideas presented:
Possible Net Topics
- Winlink
- Village Hub (Matt KJ7CNL)
- Immediate Actions to take right after an emergency situation occurs
- Meshtastic & Other Mesh Technologies
- Gear Swap
- HF Bands and conditions
- Working with Neighborhood groups and Associations
- How to bring in 2 Weeks Ready participants
- Encourage wider preparedness engagement
- Fairs
- Incorporate frequency changes in Wednesday evening nets
- Research what other similar groups around the country are doing
Training Topics
- Discussion of FEMA and interface with them
- Antenna Installation
- Emergency Power gear, operation and portability (a gathering and “show & tell”)
- Winlink
- What about Mac users?
- Mesh Technologies
- Procedures and the Manual
For Andy
- Is there a list of available shelters in our neighborhoods where we might operate in an emergency?
- What do schools need with regards to radio communications?
- What Red Cross connections do we have, or that we need to cultivate?