On 8 Jan 2007 04:05:30 -0800, "Nomad" wrote:

Obviously he'll be talking to those parts of the country that have not
been hit & to others who are well prepared in his region. In such a
post disaster scenario, communications will be vital & could
potentially save many lives.

He's being courageous, practical & toughtful.

It struck me more as mere survivalism.

What's "disappointing" about that? Why would you give him with the
qualified 73? Both comments say more about you than him.

Probably true. And he will probably have the advantage of not needing
to bother with getting a license to transmit. I'll concede your points
and go back to living for the here and now, rather than for our
eventual doom. It just seems like some almost eagerly anticipate the
latter, which bothers me. I'm sure I'm way off base.

Unqualified 73's to you both.

Dale