@ClaraListensprechen@universeodon.com @SrRochardBunson @sergio_101 @LGsMom

Hah. Back in the 1990s, I was seriously into RACES. It was a great group because we were composed of 35 engineers and comm experts, and deeply embedded into the emergency systems of the county. Our meetings were held in government buildings and the county EOC bunker. Our repeaters were in the same racks with the Sheriffs. We consulted on the designs of county systems including 911 and county fire. We wore county uniforms. We were called in for any major event, emergency, or fire. It was educational and a good way to apply our skills.

Talking with fellow members on our repeaters was fine. And that's about the full extent of my use of VHF.

I have nothing in common with the local repeater hams. I'm no longer into hunting, fishing, guns, ammo reloading, pickup trucks, or sharing my medical problems. Not interested in the latest scuttlebutt heard on Fox.

If I lived in Los Angeles it would probably be different.

On HF it's different. We're all on the same page there.