Make sure that you read the comments at the end of that item #16. The author of the article got it wrong! In the last 5 years the ham ranks have decreased by about 26,000 NOT the 50,000 that the author came up with. But even more important than that is:
1. There's been an increase in the last year or two.
2. Compared to 10, 20, and 30 years ago, the ham ranks are way bigger now!!!
Still it takes all of us to get others interested in the hobby. If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. If you're whining and complaining, you're NOT helping.
Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY (no code EXTRA) licensed in 2004 - age 54 CN94
----- Original Message ----- From: "Bauer, Frank H. (GSFC-590.0)" frank.h.bauer@nasa.gov
All,
I received this URL today. Read number 16.
http://www.walletpop.com/specials/top-25-things-vanishing-from-america?i cid=100214839x1205495530x1200282778
This hobby can continue. But only if we build it up through positive actions. And not tear it down through venom and unkind words.
Think about it....as YOU can make that difference.
73,
Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO AMSAT-NA V.P. for Human Spaceflight Programs