From: Michael G. Heitmann (n0so@charter.net)
Date: Thu Feb 06 2003 - 21:07:51 CST
On Thu, 6 Feb 2003, Mark R Alman wrote:
>
> Morse Code and Semaphore SHOULD go the way of the chariot. Hated it back in
> the 70's and see no use for either then or now.
>
> Cooking on the other hand...
>
>
While I agree cooking is a necessary skill...
The licensed amateur radio operator in me takes issue with the statement
that morse code has no use. Tune in to some of the shortwave radio bands
and you'll find quite a bit of cw (morse code) activity every day! In fact,
I've used it several times while backpacking at Philmont with lightweigth,
small amateur radio equipment, as well as on many a troop outing. My
scouts
enjoy it. They are always interested in knowing who I'm talking to and
what we are saying to each other.
YiS,
Mike Heitmann, Troop 975
Amateur Radio Callsign N0SO
St. Charles, Missouri
(who can still send and receive cw at 25 words per minute)
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