Dee D. Flint wrote:


The actual problem is stems from several elements. 1) Most people outside
of amateur radio have never heard of it. So even if they might be inclined
to pursue this hobby, they will never be involved. 2) Amateur radio, as
with any specialized activity, is only going to appeal to a limited number
of people in the first place. 3) There is a greater multitude of hobbies
and activities available today than ever before. People have to make
choices on how to spend their time and money.



Some people probably will choose a hobby that doesn't require taking a test
to get a license to do it. So we have to get a prospective ham person past
that chore. Not a big chore, but still a chore.

"Robert Casey" wrote in message
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Dee D. Flint wrote:


The actual problem is stems from several elements. 1) Most people
outside
of amateur radio have never heard of it. So even if they might be
inclined
to pursue this hobby, they will never be involved. 2) Amateur radio, as
with any specialized activity, is only going to appeal to a limited
number
of people in the first place. 3) There is a greater multitude of
hobbies
and activities available today than ever before. People have to make
choices on how to spend their time and money.



Some people probably will choose a hobby that doesn't require taking a
test
to get a license to do it. So we have to get a prospective ham person
past
that chore. Not a big chore, but still a chore.


It only takes a very tiny bit of encouragement to get them to take the test
if their interest is more than just a "that's kind of interesting" level.

The biggest problem remains the fact that so few people have heard of
amateur radio. Today we are at the point where there are even people who
haven't even heard of CB.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE