In any conflict, it is sometimes a little used - or at least until then underutilized - resource that can tip the scales. And the war on terror is no exception. In order to fight this worldwide scourge, we have to use any and all resources at hand.
One of these little known wells of ability that the United States possesses is perfect to help fight the war on terror. Namely Ham Radio Operators.
These amateur radio broadcasters can help us in ways that no professional can. Often called "Ham"s, this nickname is a reference to the history of many of these amateurs building their own radio equipment from the versatile parts of the pig. Whether it's using a pig's ear to make a speaker, or a set of ribs as an antenna array they find ways to use virtually every part of the pig. (Except for the naughty bits. Using them will get you banned by the FCC.)
Why, your typical "Ham" if dropped in the middle of a pig farm could be on the air in just a few hours. Even less if there is a Radio Shack nearby.
This partly explains the reasoning behind the Sharia prohibition against all pork products. If people have access to pigs, there is no way to stifle the free exchange of ideas across the electromagnetic spectrum. And once the people living under a terrorist supporting government hear what the "Ham"s have to say, they'll know the truth. And knowing is half the battle!
Best of all, the "Ham"s can be inserted into Islamo-fascist controlled countries with impunity. With their pork product radios, they will be unassailable by the terrorists. No Islamo-fascist will attack a radio operator if there's a chance if the bacon broadcast tower could touch them. It's like wearing an SEP field. Everyone ignores it and hopes that someone else will take care of it... so no one does.
So, if you'd like to help in the fight against terror, give your local "Ham" Radio Operator all your support. If you've got a Bar-B-Que and you've got some of that pig left over, donate it. Remember, there's no part of the pig that can't be used in fighting the war against Islamo-fascists!
Posted by GEBIV at March 1, 2006 10:39 PM | TrackBackYeaH! Are YOU a ham? I'm a Ham. Everybody should be a Ham. Meet me, N4OYM, handle Trixie, into slow scan Television, preferably analog but also digital. I try to post articles on Ham radio on my site, Right Truth. Most folks don't understand what Ham (Amateur) radio is. I'm an Extra Class, what about you? I got my license when we actually had to learn Morse code, before they started 'handing out' licenses.
Posted by: Debbie at March 2, 2006 07:51 PMYou might be interested in this, it sort of relates to your post: Islamic terrorists learning ham radio?
http://righttruth.typepad.com/right_truth/2006/02/islamic_terrori.html
Ham Radio training materials were found in a New York terrorist training camp, along with some really scary other stuff.
I thought hammers used the electrohognetic spectrum?
Posted by: Harvey at March 5, 2006 10:53 AM