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N1TAI 2008
 I got into Amateur Radio in the late 60's. My Elmer was Bob Landis,
N6FRV.Bob and I ran a small FM radio Station in California and he
dabbled in amateur radio also where I watched and learned.Unfortunately Bob got convicted of a nasty crime and is sitting in an extended stay facility in California. But I must admit, this guy did know radio. As the years wore on and I let my license lapse, then renew and let it lapse again I finally decided that I would hang on to it forever since 1984. My purpose with amateur radio was to get involved with emergency service. This I did, Hurricane Agnes in the early 70's and continuing with other disasters from earthquakes to tsunamis. I have gladly given my time to the amateur service. With all of the changes that the amateur service has experienced I feel that there is a need for a more solid direction for the section. As digital communications is starting to evolve into our repeater systems, packet communications becoming a needed mode for EOC's and other modes becoming more and more popular, Connecticut needs to become more involved. I can say with sincerity that Connecticut Hams have a one up on other sections with the best radio practitioners in the service. But there is still more room for understanding that we can be much better and less stingy with our time. 73 de N1TAI |