> Andy K3UK wrote: > Bonnie, I have no doubts about automatic > link establishment. It seems like a most > logical method of establishing communications. > I added the rather provocative end to my > earlier post because I am not sure WHY ALE, > in its present amateur radio configuration, > is needed .
Perhaps the best answer to your question may be in the form of questions for you: Why is "CQ Contest" needed? Why is "You are 5-9" needed? Why is a repeater needed? Why is a weekly net needed? The purpose is similar. Bonnie KQ6XA
