"Dwight Stewart" wrote in message thlink.net...
"JEP" wrote:

Service means just that. Broadcasters
have to do public service to keep
broadcastings. Why do you think they
do PSA's. No money involved, they
do it free. (snip)


Nonsense. What public service is performed by those in the Citizens Band
Radio Service? Or the Family Radio Service? Or what public service,
especially free public service, is provided by the radio services used by
business, commerce, or industry?

I'll play a bit of "Devil's Advocate" here, Dwight...There are
some very well respected REACT teams utilizing GMRS which is,
unfortunately, "Citizen's Band". (ie: Crest REACT in SoCal)

They are far and few between, however, and many of the more
functional REACT Teams have blended Amateur Radio into their teams.

(snip) You also would have to prove
that 75% of the amareurs provide a
public service. Lets see, chasing DX,
rag chewing with Barny down the
road and checking the weather
outside. Yep, thats sure public
service-----NOT!

After reading that, it is obvious you have no intent to honestly discuss
the issue. And, since I have no desire to provide you with an opportunity to
spread misinformation, I will refrain from further comment.

He is, at the very least, predisposed to trying to disparge the
Amateur Service.

Facts undermine his attack, however.

73

Steve, K4YZ