K5VM says:
>A ship today can maintain satellite communications with a handheld
>transceiver--it is called Iridium.
I understand the drawback is $3/ minute. But that's probably cheaper than a
radioman.
CW is fun for those of us that like it. As for outdated technology, think of
fishing. If I want to do it commercially and efficiently, I use a net - or
even dynamite. Not hanging around in the rain with a rod and line.
73
Peter G3RZP
--
FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/ampfaq.html
Submissions: amps@contesting.com
Administrative requests: amps-REQUEST@contesting.com
Problems: owner-amps@contesting.com
Search: http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search.htm
|