Hi Ed-
Interesting point-of-view. I am a "younger ham" (e.g. 33 years old) and I have been around since I was 17. What got me involved was a club reaching out to the youth, and making them interested in the value of the hobby.
The current amateur clubs and organizations I am with that actually DO reach-out to the youth population are usually successful at generating interest. I do what I can to reach into the university clubs, and go to events that have younger people, especially if there is a science/engineering "twist" to the event.
The great thing is, at the same time I am trying to mentor younger folks, I am still being mentored by great guys (AJ6T, AD6IW, and yourself included through emails and your public works). There is so much collective knowledge out there!
73,
Dave AF6KD (ex n0tgd)
On Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 11:09 PM, Edward Cole kl7uw@acsalaska.net wrote:
I do believe (hope) that ham radio continues for the remainder of my lifetime as it has been central in my life interest (both hobby and profession). Another 20-30 years? Or will quantum communicators obsolete us in a shorter time span?