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> HAM seems to be a novelty these days. The main reason I got one was
> because I'm a member of the local CERT (Community Emergency Response
> Team) which arms you with a lot of knowledge. Some of that is that when
> all hell breaks loose, the only way to communicate over distances may
> be with a HAM radio due to cell towers being down.

Back in early 1994, we had a big snow storm here where it snowed around 2'
and then the temperatures dropped below zero for several days.  The local
authorities enlisted the assistance of the local HAMs because phone lines
were failing and travel was limited.

I am not a HAM but had a scanner back then.  Along with the BBS and my
model railroad, it gave me something to do to keep the cabin fever from
setting in.

> If guess if kids can't games on it, they're not interested.

Yes.

> That said, the Plano radio club seems to be pretty strong. I went to
> one of their meetings after doing my General testing and it was fairly
> well attended.

That is good to know.  There will no doubt come other times where those
skills are very important.

Mike


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