"Peter" wrote in message
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On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 20:46:53 +0100, "..." ..@.. wrote:

why is amateur radio not a hobby ?

Definition of a hobby

A spare-time recreational pursuit

Sadly, for many it's a way of life... takes over from family, kids,
work etc... hardly a hobby then!

That's true for every hobby or recreational sport.
There's always a minority of enthusiasts (hams, golfers,
you name it) that are extremists.

Cheers,
Bill S.