Aw, c'mon Dee. I respect your point of view, but PLEASE LEARN HOW TO SNIP.

Jim

Just to expand a bit on that, the control operator must be where he/she
can immediately take action if any problems arise. Basically
standing/sitting right there to grab the mike or hit the off switch or
whatever if need be. Say the radio goes bad and is stuck in transmit, the
control operator needs to be where he/she can correct it.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE