Hello, I was introduced to amateur radio by a OM down the street from me when I was a Cub Scout back in 1968.In 1972- I was a Lone Eagle Scout . Ive held the 1st radiotelephone-with radar indorsement- the 2nd class radio telegraph with the GDMS and radar ,all expired now- USN 18 yrs Spec Ops I have elmered many Novices, gave many exams.I think all amateur radio oprs.should have a working knowledge of the code, It was a sad day when the FCC ended the cw requirements- I operate 99% cw.I am a Life member of the ARRL-O.O.-Life member of WFF #300, A-1 Operators Club -SKCC #118T- FH#114-WARCC#163-10-10 #12581-GACW#893-FP#1267-30MTRDG#2558-EPC#8221-NAQCC#1034-MIQRP#1696-GERITOL #1991-DMC #2993,BOZO #900.Active SKYWARN storm watcher/reporterI like Real paper QSls-and enjoy getting them. I enjoy DXing /Rag Chewing . I enjoy riding my Harley Davidson motorcycles,been riding HD since 17. THE AMATEUR Bands have Become full of Appliance operators and KNOW IT ALLS- QRMERS -POLICEMEN-Be carefull letting your children listen, it is terrible the language you will hear now at anytime-The FCC has little budget and only enforces the worst offenders (sometime) they really do not care they have many other agendas .Sorry to say these things but true.Our society has so many Whine Cats,Gloaters, Cheaters,Crooks,Liars Spoiled People it makes One Sick ,Amateur Radio is so full of them these days,very few can repair their equipment and really give a Real Report or carry on in a decent conversation,Read and understand an ARRL Operating Manuel For starters would help,using a PC/ Code copy machine is never going to work to copy CW reliably,Use your Brain. Sure has changed so much in the last 20 yrs-the ARRL cites large numbers of licenses right- DUMB DOWN operators- Quantity- Not Quality -as with all in these times low Quality Quick Licensees that do not have to Achieve a Real WORKING Knowledge of Electronics.I DO NOT QRMTEST ( Contest) I call them QRMTESTs a bunch of reports,letters,numbers that are meaningless-they Impede real communications, you never hear Most QRMTESTERS on the air -with the exception of very few- only on QRMTESTING weekends do you hear their call ,then YOUR communications means Nothing to them- they QRM you and Care-less that you had the freq.QRMTESTERS are the Most Arrogant People I have Ever Engaged in Amateur Radio. The Good Overwhelms the Bad in this Endeavor of Amateur Radio,we need to reach out and instruct/show how to operate,act,build- be ones " Elmer" take control and be an Example by leading the new/old -How to Do it Correctly. I like to contact Special Event Stations-they have interesting QSLs. Take Care Hope to QSO 73/DX/GL.
HOW MANY OF YOU CAN COPY UP UP UP UP UP WITH YOUR PC/MFJ CW COPY MACHINE-NOT MANY .
------ WANT TO PIRATE MY CALL----- THE FCC MIGHT GET YOU SOME DAY ----- RETTYSNITCH GET WITH IT
I will listen, and listen, and then listen again.
I will only call if I can copy the DX station properly.
I will not trust the cluster and will be sure of the DX station's call sign before calling.
I will not interfere with the DX station nor anyone calling him and will never tune up on the DX frequency or in the QSX slot.
I will wait for the DX station to end a contact before I call him.
I will always send my full call sign.
I will call and then listen for a reasonable interval. I will not call continuously.
I will not transmit when the DX operator calls another call sign, not mine.
I will not transmit when the DX operator queries a call sign not like mine.
I will not transmitwhen the DX station calls other geographic areas than mine.
When the DX operator calls me, I will not repeat my call sign unless I think he has copied it incorrectly.
I will be thankful if and when I do make a contact.
I will respect my fellow hams and conduct myself so as to earn their respect.
The Amateur's Code
CONSIDERATE. never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.
LOYAL. he offers loyalty, encouragement and support to fellow amateurs, local clubs, and National Society through which Amateur Radio is represented to the Government, the International Amateur Radio Union and the International Telecommunication Union.
PROGRESSIVE. with knowledge abreast of science, well-built and efficient station and operation above reproach.
FRIENDLY. slow and patient operationg when requested; friendly advice and counsel to the beginner, kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.
BALANCED. Radio is a hobby never interfering with duties owed to his family, job, school or community.
PATRIOTIC. station and skill always ready for the service to country and community.
Paul M. Segal, W9EEA
I am looking for Amateur Radio License Plates from any state for my WAS collection .I need MT,WYO,ARZ,NMX,TN,SC,NC,NJ,
ID,VT,ME,AK,ARK,CT,DE,MD,MA,MS,LA,SD,IN,KY,UT,GA and NH.I have been working on this for 25 yrs-all are appreciated-I
can re-imburse cost for shipping,THEY WILL NOT BE SOLD/TRADED Please send me your OLD PLATEs to QRZ address
Thank you.
Please signThe Web Contact. Thank You!
