On 8/18/2017 8:47 AM, Bob Burns W9BU wrote:
On 8/17/2017 3:41 PM, Ria Jairam wrote:
In my old country (9Y), if you had a ham tower you were regarded as a
well respected person since you possessed that capability and engaged
in such as well regarded scientific hobby.
Maybe that's where the problem lies. The amateur radio community in
the U.S. apparently has not done a good enough job over the years
educating the U.S. public about the value of amateur radio for
promoting international good will, assisting in emergencies, and
scientific experimentation. OTOH, we, at least many folks in this
group, sit in front of our computer screens and argue about contest
rules.
AND, we as a country have been doing a lousy job of educating our
younger citizens about many subjects, including, but not limited to,
science, math, geography, history, and civics.
73, Jim K9YC
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