"brad" wrote in message
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chances of a ham radio operator being 'at hand' at that time,
is about the same as flagging down a squad or a police car.

I'm sure you have the statistics to back that up. It's obvious you see no
value in the ham radio system as it is today- that's fine with me. I think
redundant, reliable 2 way communications can only help when things go to
hell.

Actaually no I don't have statistics, to back that up, (The number of sworn
officers of local agencies in USA is 1.5 per 1,000 of population.) that
means
that there would be at least 450,000 police alone, but there are well over
1 million police and fire personel in the USA, somehow I don't believe
ham radio carries quite that number, last I heard.( the ARRL reports
150,000-members ) So actually finding a police or EMS/Fire person,
should be easier.


The Fiero is getting a new exhaust system, but the Corvette is running
fine,
thanks I'll bear that in mind. (2 seater plastic cars, you gotta love
them )

Plastic fantastic- no thanks I'll pass.

NO RUST