Len Over 21 wrote:
"Real ham" = One who abides by 1930s standards and practices

That is incorrect, Leonard. A "real ham" is one who holds an amateur
radio license. You don't. You have no stake whatever in amateur radio.

This is the year 2004, over 6 decades later.

....and despite your self-declared several decades interest in amateur
radio, you have yet to show enough interest to become a participant.

Dave K8MN