Yes, I am encouraging non-hams to carry a 2-meter radio for
emergencies. Public service is one of the benefits the amateur
community provides and I know of few hams who would be too
thick-skinned to help a non-ham who had a problem.

Mike

(ex GW4KBF, ZS6BUF, AA4KU and AA7CT and still good for morse at 30wpm)