"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
...

No doubt similar utterances were made when spark transmitters were
phased
out.

Technology moves on, that is the nature of things. No one is forcing you
to
use ILRP or any of the other modes.


Kindly indicate how IRLP is a moving on of technology?

I can do EVERYTHING that IRLP or Echolink can do by eliminating the
silly Handi-Talkie on the end.

It would all work better if the radio part was eliminated.

So you've moved on "even further".

Personally, I like the radio bit and, to me, Echolink (or the other VOIP
systems) aren't "real amateur radio". However, I don't feel the urge to tell
you how you should enjoy your hobby. If Echolink does it for you, please
enjoy the hobby in your own way.

--
Brian Reay
www.g8osn.org.uk
www.amateurradiotraining.org.uk
FP#898