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Yep. I think you nailed it. Field Day is aggregated magic. It doesn't get any better than that!
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When it all goes down
in KE8HNK's Blog
A blog by KE8HNK in Member Blogs
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In this day and age, folks (especially the young folks) are very reliant on their cell phones. If you try to explain to them that there may come a day when their cell phones won't work, I'm thinking they'll respond, "That's OK. I'll still be able to text..."
In other words, I agree wholeheartedly with your blog entry. Unfortunately, getting family members licensed is just the beginning of the challenge. There often is a gulf between having a license and being able to operate a radio. As you pointed out, GMRS is often an excellent alternative, but it still requires a modicum of skill which needs to be practiced.
73 de MaryAnn, NS7X
(By the way, keep writing. You have a talent for it. Just sayin'.)