[Elecraft] [OT] Fires

[K8TE]

My heart goes out to Alan and Bob for their losses.  Thankfully, they got out
OK.

Walter points to a scientific fact (so many dead trees) that explains the
huge fuel source available to burn.  That is not a "normal" situation.  We
face similar challenges in NM where we have experienced drought and bark
beetle infestation for many years.  We're hoping to avoid "the big one" that
starts in the mountains east of Albuquerque and takes out all the TV/FM/LMR
stations along with ham repeaters on Sandia Crest.

I helped clear brush and small trees from another ham's property when a fire
(human-caused like most) was approaching his property several years ago.  We
moved all valuables from his home to his metal "barn" in case the fire got
to that point.  Fortunately, it stopped within a mile.  Two other hams in
those mountains were not as fortunate.

We have sent NM fire crews to CA again this year.  Like COVID-19, this
subject is now too often linked to politics instead of science.  As members
of a science-based avocation, let's keep the discussion (probably too long
already) based on science.

73, Bill, K8TE



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