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I'll take a run at why a promoting amateur radio is important.

1. Hams develop highly technical skills while interacting socially.

2. With entry low cost and no subscription fees, hams have global communication abilities without cellular, internet, and power grids.

3. Hams support community, often with important emergency comms roles during disasters, war, or search and rescue efforts.

Why parks? They're easily accessed. They're free. They're visible to newcomers who wouldn't otherwise know amateur radio could be fun and social.

on 1. it's not really realistic to learn effective radio skills during an emergency that necessitates the use of radio.

(There is actually a lot more to operating in a Situation beyond just being able to turn the radio on and tune it, but even just getting a radio on the right channel is a challenge for a lot of people without some practice).

Agreed. That's why promoting ham skills and events it is important: Learn it before you need it! Cheers.