I think you are right on the money, Craig. That's my concern, that we are all living a long-standing myth which DID have a basis in fact 30 years ago, but is irrelevant to the world today. LOCAL hams can provide a vital communication link with VHF from the immediate area hit to the outside world. But ham emergency ops outside the area are an anachronism or at best a minor player.
The longer we hold onto this myth, the more likely we are going to be "found out" by those who regulate ham radio. We need leaders who can help shape ham radio to fit the current reality, not bemoan the dirth of skilled CW operators as a problem. Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig Rairdin Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 8:32 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] CW in Emergencies? (WAS: Dropping the Code Test) I suspect that both ham radio and the federal government are living in the past. The Internet has eliminated much of the traditional ham radio activity surrounding disasters (with the exception of course of local VHF activity), and 24-hour news networks have become better eyes and ears than the "official" government communication channels. Craig _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
