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FSG Members Annual meeting and Board Elections
by Bryan Fields 17 Sep '21

17 Sep '21

The following is a new meeting request: Subject: FSG Members Annual meeting and Board Elections Organizer: bryan(a)bryanfields.net Time: Saturday, September 18, 2021, 3:00:00 PM EDT - 4:00:00 PM EDT Invitees: Florida Simulcast Group Public <FSG-public(a)lists.keekles.org> *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Members Annual meeting and Board Elections. We're meeting in person at Ryan's house Saturday at 2pm, meeting will start at 3pm. Webex: https://nokiameetings.webex.com/meet/bryan.fields Join by phone: +14702263458 US Atlanta Access code: 955 609 940 First we'll have the election, and have the following people running unopposed: President - Bryan Fields VP - Ryan Owens Secretary/Treasurer - Jesse Brown Board Member - James Ashton We'll then have a meeting with a review of finances, previous minutes, and major acheviments of the past year. If you're attending in person please unicast or text me. 73's Bryan

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St Pete NXDN offline
by Bryan Fields 17 Sep '21

17 Sep '21

It's receiving, just the transmitter is burnt out again. I can't even hear it from 500' away this time. We'll have to see about fixing it soon. 73's -- Bryan Fields 727-409-1194 - Voice http://bryanfields.net

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Reuters: Zello ‘walkie-talkie’ natural disaster app requires internet access
by Bryan Fields 02 Sep '21

02 Sep '21

I read this an had a good chuckle... https://www.reuters.com/article/factCheckNew/idUSL1N2Q31SN Social media users are recommending that people who lose service due to Hurricane Ida should use an app that turns their phones into walkie-talkies. The app, Zello, is often used in this way in natural disasters, but requires an internet connection to work. The posts ( here , here , here , here ) say, “NEW ORLEANS FRIENDS NOT EVACUATING: Theres an app called Zello that turns your phone into a walkie talkie if you lose service. Please download and inform your friends and family.” Hurricane Ida, one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, ploughed into Louisiana on August 29 killing at least two people and causing power outages across several states, including Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama Blog posts on the Zello website explain how Zello is indeed a push-to-talk messaging app, like a walkie-talkie, that can be used in a natural disaster. It allows people to communicate without cell phone numbers using channels. Channels can be created for different uses, such as search and rescue efforts, or group efforts to secure supplies and prepare for the natural disaster. However, the app cannot function without the internet. Zello has clarified on its social media channels and blog on multiple occasions here , here , here and here that it requires Wifi or cellular data to work. VERDICT Missing context. Zello is a phone app that can be used like a walkie-talkie, but internet access is required to use it. This article was produced by the Reuters Fact Check team. Read more about our fact-checking work here . -- Bryan Fields 727-409-1194 - Voice http://bryanfields.net

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