Thank you, Tom, for consolidating old threads on the new HAM topic.{On the airwaves).
Seems there is a definite interest in it judging by the number of posts over the years.
Let's see how it goes in the future.
In defense of hamming, not to be confused with CB operation, I like to think of it as having a "touch of magic" to it. Many of us know the history behind it all and it is impressive. It is the ultimate communication method, other than shouting aloud across the land. When landlines,cell phones, computers, satellites, TV etc are down and out, radio will still be there. A battery, a radio and a piece of wire can keep you in touch with your fellow man across the globe. Only Mother Nature can put the occasional temporary pitfall in the way.
Nothing is perfect but 'something is better than nothing', especially in an emergency.
Hamming is fundamentally a (scientific) hobby, just like RV'ing; from the very inexpensive to the ultimate in cost but basically it's all the same, find your own level. Besides it is a huge industry worldwide with benefits for all mankind; there is no downside.
So much for my Saturday morning thoughts.
Thanks again, Tom
carson FL VE7WCX/W4 (since 1958)