Keep in mind that it's not just upgrading the ticket to General. The tech may only have a 6m or VHF+ rig (FT-726, FT-736, Ten-Tec 6n2, FT-690r][, IC-551, TS-60 and others) . So for some it's also an antenna for 20m as well as a new rig... Running the net on 20m and Echolink lets everyone participate. Food for thought, Dana N1OFZ