> Curt, but interesting comments... I attended Dayton in 1999, and
> found I was one of the few "younger" men there. I was 33 years old at
> the time. I also finding it VERY difficult to converse with others in
> my age group on ANY amateur band. I suppose now I can consider myself
> a youngster, at least as far this hobby goes. This IS worrisome.
It isn't a promotional or license requirement problem, it is a social
change. All technical or skilled hobbies are declining at a rapid
rate with younger people, from automotive interests to radios.
You can't promote or give away something that people don't want to
do.73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com
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