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June 9th 06, 05:55 AM
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Give up CB for ham?
Give up CB for Ham.....what the hell would you be giving up?
"Bill Turner" wrote in message ... ORIGINAL MESSAGE: On Tue, 6 Jun 2006 09:36:21 -0400, "clfe" wrote: I am of the opinion that a 5 WPM at least - should be kept on as a requirement - as someday - it may be needed. Think not? Say you're in the midst of an attack - of terrorism, a war on our homefront OR a large scale natural disaster, a microphone isn't working or available. You can key the radio but don't know code - now what? With code, even at 5 WPM - you could get some very important information to those needing it to help save you - to them. You could tell them WITH code, what is needed, exact whereabouts, how many people involved, etc........ Just clicking a mic pin with a wire won't tell anyone anything and could delay any help or a response big enough to do much good. In these times with the large scale disasters as we've seen and attacks - even for any said to be planned, NOW is a good time to WANT to know code. IT may save you........ It is one of those skills you learn - just like CPR or whatever - you hope you never have to use, but you're glad you have it - when you need it. *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** Your priorities are skewed. Since there are only so many hours allotted to us, what would be a better way to spend your spare time: 1. Learning morse code for the above mike-failure scenario? 2. Stocking up food, water and ammo for the above mike-failure scenario? You have been reading too many stories of the valiant radio op on the Titanic. Ain't gonna happen. Bill, W6WRT 20 wpm Extra, but realistic about it |
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