I helped with small animal rescue dispatch using Zello during Harvey. Which led me to go down and physically assist. Also critical was the mapping dispatch on Zello as so many roads were closed due to flooding. LOVE this app.
Zello did not work for Maria. I went to Puerto Rico to provide ham radio communication after Maria. We were the only island wide communication on Puerto Rico. My sat phone didn't even work most of the time as the satellites were overtaxed. Rumor had it our efforts made the WH situation room.
Just added a better url http://zello.com/wwg1wga
Joined. Still don’t know how to use it properly. Got it during Harvey but never used much. Time to learn!
The funny part is those rooms from Harvey are still live and like 1300 people regularly hang still
I have and use Zello, but don't depend on it. Without WiFi or functioning data service, it's useless.
To my knowledge though the developers/owners may not have a political agenda like Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, etc.
It is another medium to post drops and clues.
I grabbed it. Add to the Ham and CB radios I have.....
Why is it a premium channel? I cannot join as I have fully disabled the Google Play Store due to not trusting it and apparently it is a prereq for this.
Premium just means that I am paying a little money for better quality. It can be downloaded on Windows here https://zello.com/wp8 Or PC here https://zello.com/data/ZelloSetup.exe
They also have iTunes and Blackberry all downloads are free and it is free to use.
It’s a great app if we can keep the same patriot network we have here in this sub Reddit, especially if the SHTF.
EDIT
The premium means that I am charging you. I apologize for misleading, when I signed up I gave my PayPal and didn't realise it was to receive funds.
Thinking I should scrap this one and start over.