er
recommendations :
Communications reliability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, over a region the
size
of
the
Marshall
Islands
can
geos ynchronous satellite-based systems.
be
achieved
most
effectively
using
Numberous problems - political, policy,
and budgetary - appear to be delaying installation of such a system.
A hard wired
system appears unrealistic due to low density use and cost of a submarine cable
network.
Until a satellite-based system can be installed, high frequency radio
communications
must
be
restored
for
the
outer
island
maintenance must be provided on a regular basis.
replaced with
disrupted
loan
units
until
repaired.
clinics.
Preventive
Defective units must be
Communicative
links must not
be
if adequate consultation and emergency service is to be provided.
Communication modes at secondary care facilities and supervisory sites must be
monitored continuously for emergency traffic.