"Walt Davidson" wrote in message
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On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 20:03:42 +1100, Simon VK3XEM
wrote:

What is there to debate, there is a large network of IRLP nodes all over
the world on Amateur Radio which proves it is a popular and valid part
of the hobby.

There are plenty of CBers all over the world, but that doesn't prove
CB is part of amateur radio.

However, to use IRLP you must be a licensed amateur AND be using amateur
frequencies. Those facts alone make it just as much a part of the amateur
radio service as Packet, RTTY, SSTV, repeater linking, etc, etc, etc, etc...

If you so strongly disagree then perhaps you need to take your debate to
those that regulate the service, rather than just those that use it......