You know that and I know that, but in the public eye where these decisions
are made, often one bad apple spoils the whole barrel.
--Lou K2LKK
At 12:32 PM 5/3/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>no, it doesn't make their case because small instances like this are so rare
>and the bennifits to the general public that amateur radio provides far far
>far out weighs the occasional rogue operators.
>In a natural disaster situation where all infra systems are gone, completely
>and there is no powerlines for BPL to travel over then who picks up the
>communications, the essential communications between government agencies,
>relief agencies and citizens?
>I am sure you know all this and we have to keep in mind that amateur radio
>offten is the essential link in different areas around the world when all
>other systems are damaged or destroyed.
>Ham operators and those who support us must keep a strong face to agencies
>like the FCC and industry canada and others to make sure we arent phased out
>because of a perception that we dont offer the general public an adequate
>service.
>Just because  some aspects of the hobby are not aimed at public service
>doesn't mean we deserve to be phased out due to lack of public service.
>
>if anyone has differing oppinions, just email me off list and we can discuss
>it.
>email: [log in to unmask]
>73's
>Colin, V A6BKX
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 11:36 AM
>Subject: Re: Repeater
>
>
> > Hi.
> >
> > My first thought when I read Kevin's post was "And they wonder why the FCC
> > doesn't give spit about Amateur Radio anymore."  Could it be that the FCC
> > truly believes that BPL would be of far more benefit to the general public
> > than amateur radio.  And doesn't crap like this really make their case?
> >
> > 73, de Lou K2LKK
> >
> >
> > Louis Kim Kline
> > A.R.S. K2LKK
> > Home e-mail:  [log in to unmask]
> > Work e-mail:  [log in to unmask]
> > Work Telephone:  (585) 697-5753
> >

Louis Kim Kline
A.R.S. K2LKK
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