[Fists] ARRL: Hams say "Hello"

[Tony May]

> This looks like another nail in the coffin for the technical service,
> ham radio as we knew it, and a big push toward making Ham radio a
> generic radio hobby.
>

I believe that as long as we have spectrum to enjoy morse code, those of us  
that feel that morse code sings to our hearts will have opportunities to 
excite others about this wonderful form of communications.  I don't think 
morse code will die until every last amateur radio operator in the 
universe stops caring.

The same goes for the amateur radio service; as long as their are those of 
use that value giving our time to help others, there will always be a 
place for us.  Whether it's acknowledged beforehand or not, it all comes 
down to what we each do personally to help others.

Sometimes it takes a little creativity to get more people involved and to 
see that amateur radio can be a lot more than tinkering with electronics 
and using antiquated communications methods.  Whatever it takes, within 
reason of course, to inject some more enthusiasm, can only lead to better 
things in the future.

Rather than, letting some public  relations articles take the wind out of 
our sails, it should push us to spread the word even more than we have in 
the past and show people how rewarding it can be to be prepared for the 
unexpected and ready to lend a helping hand to your neighbors when the 
time comes.

72/3,
Tony