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Old 06-12-2007, 12:36 PM   #16
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Am I correct in assuming that HAM radio is analogous to a pre-internet internet, IE social networking infrastructure?
For thousands of engineering retirees between age 70-80 across the world with a beer in one hand an and a microphone in the other, it still is.
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Old 06-12-2007, 12:38 PM   #17
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Oh, I know. I just meant it pre-dated the internet.
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Old 06-12-2007, 12:46 PM   #18
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I was being a bit facetious. I think it has always been more about radios and tinkering than it ever was about socializing, although the two meter band is more of a modern day citizen's band and is a good way to chat with random people while on the road.
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Old 06-12-2007, 12:47 PM   #19
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you need to accessorize

You need you a ham radio belt and clock
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Old 06-12-2007, 12:49 PM   #20
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and a sign for you

and a bumpersticker for your wife
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Old 06-12-2007, 12:58 PM   #21
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My wife might have room for a few more bumper stickers...
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Old 06-12-2007, 01:03 PM   #22
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When last heard from, MaggieL was still into the ham thing. She mentioned that the test is easier now since you don't have to learn Morse code anymore. (anybody hear from Mags lately?)
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Old 06-12-2007, 01:26 PM   #23
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Time for morse code versus SMS (WMV). Battle of the centurah!
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Old 06-12-2007, 01:50 PM   #24
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You need you a ham radio belt and clock
Is that a belt for homophobic Norse prostitutes?
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Old 06-12-2007, 03:54 PM   #25
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Few hobbies bring the same high level of pissing off the neighbors.
Oh, I don't know. During the backyard cookout we had for the Delaware Valley Pink Pistols chapter, the neighbor boy and his associated cohort decided it would be a great time for tactical games with their paintball rigs.

I didn't mind much until stray rounds started hitting our gazebo. They might have been more careful if they'd known what percentage of us were packing.

At xob's prodding I'm adding my two $.02 on ham radio; having been otherwise GAFIAted from The Cellar of late.

There's actually a few non-octogenarian hams around, even some relative kids who just think it's a neat arcane toy. There's also a younger cohort enticed by other roles in first-responder contexts. Still others are active in space operations, high-power WiFi or software-defined radio technology

Field Day (a combination contest/emergency drill/camp-out even organized by the ARRL will be happening soon; check your local amateur radio clubs to find out if they'll be participating with a public demonstration.


Flint: I'm an ARRL Volunteer Examiner, so if there's anything you want to know about the licencing process I can fill you in.

My wife doesn't need a bumper sticker; her callsign is NG3P. :-)

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Old 06-12-2007, 06:05 PM   #26
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MAGGIE!

Gone since February?! We've missed you, Mags.
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Old 06-12-2007, 09:34 PM   #27
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Thanks, maggie.
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Old 06-13-2007, 12:16 AM   #28
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hello Maggie
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Old 06-13-2007, 07:59 AM   #29
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Hi Maggie!
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Old 06-13-2007, 08:43 AM   #30
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Thanks, Maggie.

I knew you couldn't resist this one! . . . I won't even mention the Gun Cult thread with sexy pics of Sean Connery...
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio
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