On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 16:43:01 -0500, "Doug Dotson"
wrote:

I'm sure that in 4-5 years the world will have changed alot. Right
now a SSB with Sailmail seems like a good solution. I don't consider
$250/yr to be prohibitive. But the up front cost of the equipment is
several BU. Then again it is multipurpose so not all that cost can be
applied to support the writing activity.

Agreed. I already have a SW receiver to monitor cruiser nets so I can
pick up on people like Herb H., and the etiquette/usage.

Cost: $20 at a ham swap meet. Oh, and $10 for 150 of antenna
wire...luckily I have a long yard!

R.