Richard:

I battle "tons" (at least it feels like that) of those who oppose my views
in the cb newsgroup(s)... I have not the energy to reopen that discussion
here... I must divorce myself from this thread--I support your right to your
opinion(s) and right to disagree--I always have... this thread goes in my
"bit bucket", I am weak and easily tempted yanno! grin

Warmest regards,
John

"Richard Harrison" wrote in message
...
| John Smith wrote:
| "Kinda the 3rd world "family radio" (Ham VHF)."
|
| CB is much more valiable than Amateur Radio because it can be legally
| used for profit as well as for pleasure. FCC rules prohibit amateur
| radio use in profitable pursuits.- It`s FCC protection for broadcasters,
| common carriers, and other radio services.
|
| Pubkic protection agencies make a business of preparedness for disaster
| and give mostly lip-service to cooperation with hams. Amateur radio may
| be competition for homeland protection. Professionals may not need
| amateur help. You can`t pay amateurs to be ready, so you can`t order
| them to do anything.
|
| Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI
|