[Boatanchors] NPRM

[james.liles at comcast.net]

Well stated Francesco, different time and world.  Spent a couple of hours 
last weekend with a couple of the grandchildren hunting through some 
decorative marble chips for iron pyrite crystals.  Found a few and built a 
crystal radio set.  They were absolutely amazed --- this was as good for me 
as for them.

Kindest regards Jim K9AXN

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Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012 12:19:13 -0500
From: "Francesco Ledda" <frledda at att.net>
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] relicensing NPRM
To: "'Richard Knoppow'" <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com>, "'Todd, KA1KAQ'"
<ka1kaq at gmail.com>, "'Boatanchors'" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
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In Italy, the local Ham Radio organization (ARI) works very closely with
local churches and Scouts to spread the love for radios and seek new Ham
Radio recruits.  Sardinia Radio QRP (look on the WEB) is an organization
that I support, and has done  wonderful job getting kids to learn CW and get
a Ham Radio license.  They don't use expensive gear, and strongly support
home radio building.

As no regulation can create jobs, no regulation can make people join ham
radio.  The reality is that today there are so many distraction, that I am
pretty sure that it is hard for a kid to discover ham radio on his own.
Furthermore, kids today have a very busy schedules with sports and other
activities, and they have no time for self search.

When I was a kid, I was on my own to find things to do and discover my real
interest (with no money). That is how I developed a passion for radios,
airplanes and engineering.....


BR,

Francesco
KF5RXV