XPost: uk.radio.amateur, rec.radio.amateur.policy   
   From: headstone255.but.not.these.five.words@yahoo.com   
      
   On 03/08/2017 17:51, highlandham wrote:   
   > On 03/08/17 12:55, Gareth's Downstairs Computer wrote:   
   >> On 03/08/2017 08:38, RSGB via rec.radio.info Admin wrote:   
   >>>   
   >>> Congratulations to Lauren, M6HLR who completed the Wainwrights on the   
   >>> Air challenge yesterday  she has climbed all 214 Wainwrights and been   
   >>> portable on amateur radio from each one. At just 12 years old she is   
   >>> the youngest person to complete the challenge. BBC Look North caught   
   >>> up with her on Monday after her 213th []   
   >>   
   >>   
   >> But how would that be different in essence from the million other   
   >> young people with sporting outdoor interests who climbed the same   
   >> peaks and then sent an email with photo attached for proof on their   
   >> smartphones?   
   >>   
   >> Not really anything to do with amateur radio   
   >>   
   > Nothing to do with Amateur Radio ? Come-on Gareth . Pedestrian AR or   
   > operating from a pedal bike ,obviously with low power, is excellent and   
   > very stimulating for those enjoying the outdoors + our common hobby . It   
   > also increases operating skills, possibly with simple (home-brewed)   
   > equipment .   
   > Rather than being stationary, sitting in a comfy chair like most of us   
   > (old farts) these young ,and perhaps also not that young radio amateurs   
   > combine 2 activities possibly resulting in a long active life in good   
   > health .   
   >   
   > Let's keep positive   
      
   I am positive that it's the mistaken approach of forcing children   
   into amateur radio, something that they will drop when they seek   
   to distance themselves from childish pursuits as they mature.   
      
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