| On Mon, 28 Mar 2005, Mike Fatchett, W0MU wrote:
> It seems to me that people are relying on "cheap" ham radios for emergency
> communications.....If they can afford an expensive boat why in the world
> would you skimp on your emergency communications equipment?  Are these folks
> cheaper than the average ham???!!!!!
> 
> When will NASA start using Ham HT for shuttles?
> 
They already are (when a ham is on board)!  But not as priority comm.  
Mainly to give other hams the thrill of talking to the shuttle.
73, Zack W9SZ
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