N2EY wrote:
In article , Leo
writes:
On 5 Nov 2004 17:31:32 -0800, (Brian Kelly) wrote:
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Here, from the FCC R&O, is what that money bought us:
"We similarly do not find that Amateur Radio
frequencies warrant the special protection afforded
frequencies reserved for international aeronautical
and maritime safety operations. While we
recognize that amateurs may on occasion assist
in providing emergency communications," it described
typical amateur operations as "routine communications
and hobby activities."
Oh oh. We've been caught. The FCC said the dreaded "hobby" word.
Then we should grab that ball and run with it!
Most of what goes over the internet is "routine communications and hobby
activities" isn't it?
Is surfing porn a hobby?
Jim, it looks like your "it's an avocation, not a hobby" arguement
didn't work - they seem to have seen right through it and figured out
what Amateur Radio is anyway! Nice try, though.
I say we go forward on all fronts - hobby, avocation, public service,
education, emergency comms, tinkering, advancing SOTA, etc. If they're gonna
call us hobbyists, then make it a badge of honor, same as was done with the
title "ham operator".
Ain't nuthin wrong wit it bein a hobby!
And this goes beyond the BPL battle. Take CC&R struggles - would they try to
ban other "hobbies"?
I like the term "antenna-hugger" myself.
Just watch which part you hug when its operating....
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The phrase I object to is "*just* a hobby" - which denies the components of
public service, education, etc.
Correct. Calling it Just a hobby is like calling Nascar racing "just a
bunch of people in cars. Self illuminated ignorance.
- Mike KB3EIA -