Thom R LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the qrplist gang
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On Fri, 2 Sep 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey Jeff and the gang;
If I told you that your idea was both good and not original, I hope you'll
understand.
About ten years or so ago at 3am during Dayton weekend, Doug Hendricks
remarked to Chuck Adams and myself just how stupid it was to seek out
youngsters when the disposable income and desire was with the middle aged
among us. He said that was the key to Norcal's growth, as that group was
specifically to whom he aimed his efforts. He also said the ARRL was very
curious about why all of a sudden, or so it seemed, the qrp community was
vibrant and was growing by record numbers. Doug claimed that he was candid
with the league folks, but I am sure they found it too odd to believe.
Certainly since then they have NOT acted as if Doug told them anything of
value.
Sad really. And for my money I will be willing to bet against your idea(s)
having any ability to serve as something to sway the hearts and minds of
our league.
Let's consider this...Jeff's idea, while not origianl, has a lot of merit....and
I believe the concept of pitching Amateur Radio to folks who can afford it, have
the time and enjoy challenges makes sense.
So, instead of having the concept misunderstood by organized groups, perhaps
members of this list would work towrds promoting the concept.
Might we have to/agree to start an organization to do so? Perhaps.
I'm willing to devote energy, time and resources like mailing lists and web
space to promote the concept.
This may be a unique opportunity for hams to have a stake in the preservation of
the hobby....and do it on a grass roots basis.
73,
Thom k3hrn
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