27-06-2011, 06:34 PM
Yes, David, Amateur Radio, alas, is simply no longer the 'Amateur Radio' that you & I once found - and subsequently enjoyed - which is a great shame. I believe the rot really started with the spread of single-sideband on H.F. (although, and yes, I do realise its merits over AM). But the point is this: an A.M. rig could be constructed cheaply with little test gear and is conceptually easier to get to grips with, theory-wise. Hence, the word 'Amateur' preponderates. Of course, when Two Metres was opened up to the newly-created G8 + 3 licensees, at first it was a case of 'back to the kitchen table' - but those halcyon days of yesteryear are now long gone - which is a shame. 
I'm sure that there must be many now-inactive Radio Amateurs who would readily return to the VHF & UHF bands if there was a significant amount of A.M. activity on them: there isn't any, as far as I know - with the possible exception of Four Metres).
Finally, can anyone here confirm that suspicion of mine?
Al.
I'm sure that there must be many now-inactive Radio Amateurs who would readily return to the VHF & UHF bands if there was a significant amount of A.M. activity on them: there isn't any, as far as I know - with the possible exception of Four Metres). Finally, can anyone here confirm that suspicion of mine?
Al.
