Re: [digitalradio] Re: Winlink Can Be Reliable in Emergencies

2007-12-18 Thread Walt DuBose
Roger J. Buffington wrote: Demetre SV1UY wrote: Well, Do we really need contests, ragchewing, voice qsos, voice nets, cw qsos, cw nets, on HF? Realy it all depends on what each individual wants to do! Your millage might vary! It's a hobby OM! Each guys pleasure might be someone else's

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Winlink Can Be Reliable in Emergencies

2007-12-18 Thread W2XJ
I think anything that depends on interconnected infrastructure is vulnerable in an emergency. In a real emergency SSB AM FM and CW are the only viable modes that you know will work. Everyone likes to tout emergencies and homeland security to support whatever position they wish to champion.