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