[CQ-Contest] 14.300 MHz

[Zack Widup]

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