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August 18th 03, 05:50 PM

(Vshah101) wrote in message ...

Amateur radio is not an EE friendly hobby. Those that like to build circuits
are not welcomed as those that want to learn Morse code, contest, or work DX.
EEs that are put off by Hams don't join the hobby.

This is so absolutely false and rediculous as to make one wonder
what you were consuming when you wrote it, Vipul.

Secondly, EEs are not joining amateur radio clubs. Some Profs that teach rf
courses that I took do not have amateur radio licenses. People in the rf field
are not attending club meetings.

Most people who do "x" for a living generally do not do it for a
past time either, Vippy. So what?

The ARRL should make more efforts in this area. This would increase the number
of people in the hobby. Also, there is a strong connection between EE and
amateur radio that is not being realized.

How? Hit them over the head with a mallet then drag them off to
the shack?

Sheeesh.

Steve, K4YZ