Yah Richard, I is in the 90's here too. We don't get snow except for onceevery few years. The last time we hd snow was Christmas day 2004. In August of 2005 we had Katrina so we aren't looking for snow any time soon. Katrina i what prompted me to get involved with ham radio. After th storm no phones, limted cell phone and lace of gas to go places. At least with ham radio and a generator I will be able to communicate.