MR Matt - Woketman READ what I am saying- You have somehow labeled me as someone who will switch on my radio and then run away as you approach!

I simply can't believe someone would invest that much money/time into a model and stay on the general use frequency band. When your radio is the weakest link in the chain don't you think you should offset the danger a bit. I have not stated one way or the other on the issue of "who must pay" because every situation WILL be different. Sometimes payment will be justified and sometimes it won't.
You make it out to be a criminal offense against you (automatically)

This hobby has people of all ages in it- some with a terrific amount of experience and some with none at all... Mistakes are the only guarantee. I fly at a crowded field and I am switching to Amateur Radio freq for my safety and the safety of poeple arround me. I look forward to flying on "MY" frequency.

The biggest question is WHY would you stay on 72. with EVERYONE else?