And this was found on &quot;The Post-Searchlight&quot; Web site - &quot;The age of<br>cell phones, satellites, computers and wireless access have not<br>eliminated the need and importance of Amateur Radio (HAM) in times of
<br>emergency.&nbsp;&nbsp;When landlines, cell towers, satellite dishes are down or<br>destroyed, dedicated Amateur Radio folk can often provide the only<br>communications links to isolated areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;It may be old, but it's still<br>
reliable.&nbsp;&nbsp;Makes one wonder about the decommissioning of lighthouses<br>and visual navigation and piloting aids, as well.&quot; - Sam Griffin, Jr.<br>Editor and Publisher<br><br>-- <br>Bob Vallio -- W6RGG<br>Pacific Division Director, ARRL
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