Text 11658, 48 rader
Skriven 2005-04-17 01:56:45 av Ed Hulett (1:123/789.0)
  Kommentar till text 11592 av John Massey (1:123/789.0)
Ärende: Off to the Wilderness
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John Massey -> Ed Hulett wrote:
 EH>> If they don't have the time to study for and take a minimum requirement
 EH>> test for a radio, then they deserve the situation they find themself in
 EH>> for not preparing in advance.

 JM> I disagree.

That's fine, you have that right. It doesn't change the facts though.

 JM> I am making  preparations necessary for my own survival when  go to a
store
 JM> to buy a radio that may save my life.

Then, invest in a personal beacon because your intent isn't necessarily
communications but the ability for others to find you if you have a mishap.

 JM> If I can pick up a radio off the shelf push the talk button and talk to
 JM> someone else why should I be forced to lean code? I'm not intrested in
 JM> learning something that I have no plans on ever using.

Then you need to get a CD or FRS/GMRS because a HAM radio would be too
difficult for you to understand. You don't just turn it on switch to a channel
and key the mic.

 EH>> At the very minimum, they should have a personal beacon (similar to the
 EH>> beacons used for downed aircraft) with them so if they become overdue
 EH>> due to a mishap, they can activate the beacon and make it easier for the
 EH>> Search & Rescue people

 JM> That isn't the same as making a call for help with voice radio.

Big deal, it will help those who *HAVE* gone to the effort to use a HAM radio.

 EH>> many of whom *DID* take the time to study and  test for the minimum
 EH>> requirements for HAM radio.

 JM> Good for them, I would bet it would be safe to say they did so because
they
 JM> enjoy what they do. I suspect they enjoy being part of the action.

They do it for many reasons. The one reason they all do it, though, is to help
save others who can't go to the effort to learn something and pass a basic
test.

Ed

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