On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:27:50 -0700, "John Smith"
wrote:

Facts are...



There are millions of CB Radios out there. Some of these radios are in
attics, basements and storage sheds--waiting and forgotten.

The hams picture themselves as the source of ALL communications (well, along
with gov't) in the event of a major catastrophe. This is quite obliviously
ridiculous. It will be truckers and 4-wheelers out on the road, with their
radios, in vast numbers, which will first begin to set up communications.
They will be providing information and aiding in re-routing traffic around
hazardous, dangerous and questionable areas the hams will be monitoring
their communications picking up important information as it is happening.
CB radios will be supplying hundreds or even thousands (tens-of-thousands,
hundreds-of-thousands?) as the few hams with their hobby radios.

Truckers are living in the real world, their radios are used in real world
situations--reporting accidents, traffic conditions, emergencies and in
conduction commerce--they WILL be the most valuable communication
lines--their training has been continuous and ongoing....

Freebanders and CB'ers will shine in the event of such an event--let us all
hope it never happens...

But, don't hang your head in shame as the hams would have it; hold it high,
you are clearly head-and-shoulders in the defense, protection and
communications of this great country!

Hopefully, either the hams have CB equipment--or can quickly modify their
equipment and do a quick catch-up!!! grin



While debate and argument are good things and will help make it common
knowledge that the hams have their heads up their A$$'s--the facts stated
above are simply too obivious to argue. However, if/when you do run into
hams which cannot face the real world--perhaps it would be a kindness to
suggest a three-day observation in their local mental health facility....



Regards,
John


John, What is your problem with hams?

Regards
Cory