Between 1983-1988 I operated the first Ugandan Ham Radio Station since the Amin's xenophobic madness closed down the airwaves In the three governmemts prior to Museveni and for 18 months during his regime, 5X5GK operated on Bukasa island associated with DL0MAR (Medical Assistance Radio. Daily medical rounds were held, emergency contacts assistance was given, medications were flown in and a vehicle by a German donor was made available. I spoke to many physicians in many countries, shared their knowledge and experience, used their input in situations which were beyond my skill level.Twenty-one years ago using packet radio we were planning on sending and receiving medical data. It was all brought to a crashing halt because of xenophobic fear, the nonsense of the ever present spy and ignorence. Glory to God that you have been able to cross that line to help the citizens of East Africa.
I remain,
5X5GK