Check out Electronic Design's online site for a short article on ham radio. http://electronicdesign.com/Articles/Index.cfm?AD=1&ArticleID=19467&bypass=1 Analog/Power Editor Don Tuite (NR7X) is asking what people think about the state of ham radio in the post-Morse, post-9/11 era. But along with his question is a strong message of ham radio's role in preparedness. Don's question is whether all of this is rejuvenating ham radio; he's asking for reader comments. With the examples he shows, and those we all know of in our own Divisions, we have to say "yes!" -- 73, Greg, KØGW Vice Director, Dakota Division