Now here is the matter in question, "Whether people should design the radio
to fit them--or, if the people should be designed to fit the radio?"

If you look at ham radio it is just un-progressive. If you can't see
that--get new glasses!

The world is passing them by and they are becomming a road block to
innovation... all for the sport of their hobby...
You are correct, NOT all hams are like this, I personally know of two who
are not--and I am one of them... (OK, there are a few more who don't think
themselves "radio Gods" and seek to have all non-hams placed in
restraints...)

However, I am not here to worship innovative hams anymore than the others...
but, the ("others") ones with self-serving nature, and control freak
attitude are at need of repair and an attitude adjustment...

Anyway, I think most will agree this needs to be brought out in the light of
day and examined and discussed. People need to be aware that a lot of their
radio spectrum is being used just to give a chosen few some hobby
privilages... in fact, write your congressman about this and complain!!!

And, you don't think there are "bootlegger hams?" Ones with
LARGE-multi-kilowatt linears? Ones who chat with citizens of other
countries on freqs not allowed by this country? THINK AGAIN!

The hams are like the gays, a few loud voices are controlling laws which
affect us all! This is simply un-called for and unnecessary...

Warmest regards,
John

"Lancer" wrote in message
ews.com...
On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:48:23 -0700, "John Smith"
wrote:

Lancer:

I only wish you were correct. Hams are a tight-knit group which looks
down
on all other radio-users, with the possible exception of gov't.

Get to know some hams in your area, I think you will find a common
"control
freak" nature amongst them. If even another ham suggests possible changes
to their ancient methods they "black ball" him/her.

Most of all their activities center around a "good ole boys rationale."
You
have to meet and participate with them to see just how deep this runs...

Get your ham license!!! But, play along with them, make it a mission to
study and learn about them... I think you will be back to
freeband/"Chicken
Band", but you will have a greater appreciation of radio on these bands!



Regards,
John


John, I think you are making to much of a generalization about
hams. There are a lot iin this group, and so far no one has jumped on
you about "freebanding"
Some of the attitude real or not is from what a sewer CB has
become. After all , look what you guys have done with the legal
frequencies you were given. Why should you get any additional
spectrum to trash up... You get the idea?
Both groups have their trouble makers, I just don't see the vast
majority as you describe..