Well, I've written to Bob Heil, and will see what he says.

I think it would be a great opportunity to show the many roles that people 
with various kinds of disabilities can play in this great hobby, both in 
terms of its fun aspects, and in terms of its public service activities.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: Ham Nation Idea


Great idea Tom, and I'd be up for helping out if they need people, which =
I'm sure they won't find a shortage of.=20
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Jun 2, 2011, at 3:47 PM, tom behler wrote:

> Hi, all.
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> Well, thanks to the "heads up" from Harvey, I just got done listening =
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> first Ham Nation podcast on the history of ham radio.
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> http://twit.tv/hn
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> What a fascinating program!
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> I'll check out the one on emergency communications when I get the time =
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> All of this brings me to an idea:
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> I think it would be neat to have a program on ham radio and people =
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> disabilities.  The program could feature how people with disabilities =
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> involved.
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> I might propose this to Bob Heil, and see what his reaction might be.
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> Would there be an interest in helping out with such a thing?
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> Obviously, we'd want to get Pat Tice and the folks from Handihams in =
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> whole thing.
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> Just a thought.
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> Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ