In article ,
Bill Horne, W1AC wrote:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...86&ft=1&f=1019

"Newcomers to ham radio include Helen Schlarman, 89..." You go, Helen!

"15-year-old Jonathan Dunn is attending along with his father. He
says Facebook and texting are fun, but making friends using a $200
radio that doesn't come with monthly fees is more rewarding."

See, that's just it: You can use phones to call people you know,
but you need something like ham radio to meet people you don't
know. And as he says, no monthly fees!


Patty N6BIS