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January 22nd 04, 12:30 AM

On 21 Jan 2004 23:14:48 GMT, (Len Over 21) wrote:

ROTFL etc.... again!

Not sure where moralizing, assessing levels of taste and
inappropriateness, and passing vengeful judgement on fellow hams fits
in, though. - 9 kinda fits, with its 1940s flavour. It could also be
combined with 10, but that would annoy the CBers and other scum as it
is at least a layer of decency down from that.

Do we perhaps need to consider an Item 11? Hmmmm.....

73, Leo

1. When meeting an Extra in person, always salute and show
respect at all times as required by the Geneva Convention.

2. Always call Extras "sir" or "madam" as the case may be,
always using military courtesy. After all, amateur radio IS a
service..

3. If an Extra wants to use the frequency you are operating on,
apologize and immediately QSY to another frequency. The
bands really belong to him.

4. Allot 10 percent of one's income to the League. This is the
the tithe that binds better than duct tape.

5. Always defer to the Extra's desires. If they like a particular
boatanchor, profess to show an interest in the clunker and
praise them for their choice. If they can afford a top-of-the-
line expensive transceiver, express deep envy for same and
congratulate them on being able to go into hock to get it.

6. Above all, profess a deep and sincere love for morse code, the
most elegant and sophisticated means of communications used
by amateurs today. Always say you are working hard on code to
demonstrate your committment to the ideals of the amateur
community.

7. Remember that the Extra is Always Right in technical matters
and never ever contradict him/her even if they make a moronic
mistake about any radio theory or amateur regulations. Their
rank/status/privilege plus that important certificate (suitable for
framing) from the federal government shows that They Are Right.

8. In the Amateur Service try to remember General Order #1 - You
will walk the bands in a military manner being always on the
alert for "the rare one" and always deferring to an Extra's need to
play on your frequency whenever they wish.

9. Never ever use any jargon or phrases that were not used in
amateur radio prior to 1940. Use morse mode abbreviations
wherever possible in written communications...to show a
dedication and committment to the amateur way and that you
belong with them, heart and soul. Even thinking of using 10
codes will get you excommunicated without forgiveness.

10. Always treat CB users as river bottom scum and call them all
bad names and do not permit them to drink from the same
water fountains as you do. They deserve to ride in the back of
the EM bus...as they have for 46 years.

LHA / WMD