Modern technology has launched our methods of communication far beyond what might have been comprehensible just a few years ago. The microprocessor has literally changed the world in almost every sense. No matter how far away a target audience may be, chances are great that you can reach them with your message. Cell phone technology and the internet may appear to have replaced all other methods of communication, but don't be fooled into complacency.
What would happen when the power grid fails or a backup generator runs out of fuel? How would you communicate without the modern and necessary convenience of electricity? You may never be without your cell phone, but chances are that at one time or another you forgot or misplaced the charger. Inevitably the battery will go dead. Without the added skill of Morse code, you may find yourself stuck in an undesirable location and no means to gain the attention of those in a position to assist you.
Imagine being aboard a ship stranded at sea with a failed generator and dead batteries. There's another ship on the distant horizon, but without a functional radio, how could you establish communication with them? If you happen to have a decent flashlight, chances are great that you could send them a message and avert total disaster. With a few simple clicks on the flashlight, you could transmit the message above and very well receive the help you need to get out of harm's way.
Morse code may be an old technology, but it has survived the test of time because it remains an effective method of communication. With a personal knowledge of Morse code, you can communicate with a global community of ham radio operators; people trained to