On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 14:48:40 GMT, "Bill Sohl"
wrote:


"Dee Flint" wrote in message
...

wrote in message
ups.com...
These are the numbers of current, unexpired
amateur radio licenses held by individuals
cut

Perhaps, once the Novice class has died out or come close to it, the
"decline" in the numbers of amateur radio operators will cease (although
1.85% total or 1/3 of 1% per year is barely a decline).

Personally, I believe that we are simply stabilizing our numbers. I.e. the
"market" for ham radio is "saturated" and so we will not experience
significant growth and, so long as we do a decent job of recruiting, will
not experience a significant decline.
Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

I agree with Dee's analysis. Amateur radio is not likly to suddenly become
a new "hot" hobby and is, therefore, going to be fairly stable. Remember
too that unlike years ago the US population is fairly stable and not
growing at anywhere near the rate it was in the 50s.

Cheers & Happy New Year to all
Bill K2UNK

the term satuated seems uncalled for and if anyone thinks what is
going on a decent job of recruiting...


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