On Fri, 13 Aug 2004 16:52:28 -0600, Graybyrd wrote:

If this were 1950, I would agree that ARRL Field Day is a relevant and
valuable exercise. Today, I disagree. Sad truth is, the element least
welcome at the Federal/State civil emergency authorities table is the
amateur radio community.

Maybe where you are. Here it is a key part of both inter-agency
and inter-hospital backup communications.

--
Phil Kane

From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon