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Originally Posted by Ed in Tx
FCC rules might have thrown cold water on their notion to use amateur radio for news reporting, as amateur radio must not include any commercial monetary or pecuniary interests (other than non-profit, like fund raisers to support the radio club or public service activities, stuff like that).
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But in an emergency situation, certainly hams may assist broadcast services in providing information germane to public safety.
http://www.arrl.org/news-gatherings-and-amateur-radio
A major snowstorm in the Chicago area, knocking out power, transportation and some communications would certainly be a life threatening situation.
jr
edit add: more detail of the situation here:
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/201...9#.V3VPxpBHaK2
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