What makes a real ham
On Apr 14, 4:03 pm, John from Detroit wrote:
What makes a real ham, as opposed to something else, is a willingness to
study and learn about the hobby, and to try new and different things.
That's certainly part of it.
I think the "real ham" is distinguished by a set of attitudes and
actions that include what you wrote and a lot more.
For example, there's:
- friendliness to and support of other hams
- high standards of conduct, on and off the air
- setting a good example for both hams and non-hams
- technical and operational know-how
- fairness and true competitive spirit
- being a good neighbor and a good citizen
- respect for Amateur Radio traditions, history, and the contributions
of the past, yet being open to real progress in the present and facing
the challenges of the future.
I think the combination of all those things are what makes "a real
ham".
A person can have lots of willingness to study and learn about the
hobby, and to try new and different things, but if they lack those
other things, I don't think they're "a real ham".
IMHO
73 de Jim, N2EY
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