M Peraaho wrote:
The Indians use to communicate with smoke signals. Learning smoke signals
should be mandatory. This would separate the men from the boys. Smoke
signals are not dependent on electricity. You can use a match or rub two
sticks together. This is the only reliable way of passing messages when all
else fails.


Hey:

Everybody knows if you were in a plane crash and the mic for your vhf am
radio broke, you could always key the transmitter and send morse to
convey your SOS. So, what you propose is very logical, also have the
radio operator learn smoke signals! Then, if not only the mic was
busted, but also the radio itself was busted, you could build a fire,
take your coat and send your SOS!

You fit in here rather well! They like that thinking! grin

JS