Will do. The interest seems to be there, now I just need to find out how to set it up.
I thought with the internet, people would forget about ham radio but boy was I wrong. I forgot most of the morse code I learned too. The other day I was eyeing a nice transceiver at Radio Shack (as if I need to spend more money).
It seems worth mentioning that there are programs for your computer, to interface it with the HAM radio, for purposes of translating and transcribing the information, as well as practising your code.
There are also techniques to use the signal for slow-scan television. I think it is of VITAL importance that interested FReepers should join forces in this enterprise, as a means of ensuring the dissemination of information in spite of political or natural calamities.
Another resource for you will be amateur space satellite enthusiasts. There are uplinks and downlinks available.
Good luck with your efforts.