We're slightly ahead on this one, Dick. Staff is already talking to Ward about doing precisely that. His piece is almost long enough as it is but he will try to flesh it out slightly. Dave HB9/K1ZZ -----Original Message----- From: Isley, Dick (Dir, Central) Sent: Wed 11/20/2002 6:13 PM To: arrl-odv Cc: Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7967] Re: Good Words 20 NOV, 2002 - 1200 CST The only alteration I would make to Kay's comment is to change her subject line to read: "Excellent Words". I particularly like his last paragraph as it illustrates exactly what he is talking about from his own "newbie" days in Amateur Radio. As for giving his commentary wider coverage, I strongly suggest that it be expanded into "It Seems To Us" column in QST. I would hope it would cause many of our old cranks to reassess their view of ham radio. BTW, the term "old cranks" is not limited to those over a half century old. 73 - Dick, W9GIG