Don't feel sorry for me. For while it lasted I have had loads of fun, learned a lot, met many new friends, and travelled to places some can only dream of; all because of amateur radio. Yes I agree that the ARRL has 'sold it's soul to the devil'. Money.
Doug I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I got here as soon as I could. -----Original Message----- I'm sorry for you!. I'm alive, we are alive. Ham Radio is more exciting and alive than ever. 700.000 licensed in US only. Don't look in the mirror, just do what works for you. Ham Radio is an option and a hobby based on each one individual interest. I just worked my country # 278 o 160m since 2006, my first DXCC on 160 from Brazil started in 1972 and worked my #100 in 1992. Do I trade the first 20 years to work 100 with the last 9 that I worked #278. Definitively not. What I don't like about HRH is the commercial aspect of it, U$ /min air time. The legality of it depends on the money behind each side. We can lose our privileges with this precedent. It depends in how much money will in the table. Best strategy is do not play it, if you don't want to live with the doubt to lose it. Regards JC N4IS --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband