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Thats why I say good riddance to ARRL and QST.
"Dee D. Flint" wrote in message igy.com... "JEP" wrote in message om... Just my point. I don't want to belong to ARRL just as I don't care to belong to AARP, NRA, AAA, Skinheads, etc. I just want to read their magazine when it has something that interests me. I wouldn't buy it every month as most of the time it has useless drivel about some clowntest or whether someone died or some such crap. ARRL and QST have a short time left as the active Ham population lessens. Well then you can't expect the magazine to be sold at outlets when you only buy it once in a while. They've got to recoup the costs of printing and distributing and the "once in a while" buyer just doesn't provide that. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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JEP wrote:
Thats why I say good riddance to ARRL and QST. That'll show 'em... Dave K8MN |
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"Dave Heil" wrote in message ... JEP wrote: Thats why I say good riddance to ARRL and QST. That'll show 'em... Dave K8MN I bet it will Dave....maybe they should cut off their noses also, eh? Dan/W4NTI |
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"JEP" wrote in message om... Thats why I say good riddance to ARRL and QST. "Dee D. Flint" wrote in message igy.com... "JEP" wrote in message om... Just my point. I don't want to belong to ARRL just as I don't care to belong to AARP, NRA, AAA, Skinheads, etc. I just want to read their magazine when it has something that interests me. I wouldn't buy it every month as most of the time it has useless drivel about some clowntest or whether someone died or some such crap. ARRL and QST have a short time left as the active Ham population lessens. Well then you can't expect the magazine to be sold at outlets when you only buy it once in a while. They've got to recoup the costs of printing and distributing and the "once in a while" buyer just doesn't provide that. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE Gee ... I've declined the AARP (for now at least - they started sending me membership solicitations on my 50th birthday - maybe some day I'll see a benefit) The NRA would be of interest if I was still a hunter, but alas, the XYL is a biologist and state-licensed wildlife rehabilitator, so for the sake of marital harmony, I've given up that hobby. (I have so many other things going on, I don't know when I'd have the time for it anyway ...) The AAA has never appealed to me ... I get good towing coverage for much less through my car insurance and my new Ford Explorer also comes with roadside assistance. Skinheads ... well 'nuff said, I guess. However, WRT the ARRL - as much as I've had some policy differences with them over the years, they DO do a LOT of good things for ham radio, and their member services and publications are also valuable. All together, I made the value judgment to support the ARRL by maintaining membership for the past 25+ years (I should have become a life member years ago - I'd have really saved money over the years - but I resisted because of my policy differences with the ARRL leadership in a couple of areas.) However, with BPL, CC&Rs (don't affect me, but affect a lot of hams), and the good work that the ARRL/IARU did at the WRC on 40m expansion, I finally decided to become a life member and to work my policy differences from the inside as well as from the outside. If I live an average life span from now, I'll just about break even on the $975.00 life membership. I also sent them $100.00 earmarked to support Ed Hare's work against the BPL threat. I think that ARRL membership (with QST included) is a good value at the current dues rates and find it hard to understand how anyone who's REALLY interested in ham radio and its future could justify NOT joining and supporting the good things that the ARRL does - you don't have to agree with EVERYTHING they do or every position they take (I don't ...), but on balance they do much more right than wrong, so I support them for that and joust with them on the things I disagree with. -- Carl R. Stevenson - wk3c Grid Square FN20fm http://home.ptd.net/~wk3c ------------------------------------------------------ NCI-1052 Executive Director, No Code International Fellow, The Radio Club of America Senior Member, IEEE Member, IEEE Standards Association Chair, IEEE 802.18 Radio Regulatory Technical Advisory Group Chair, Wi-Fi Alliance Regulatory Committee Co-Chair, Wi-Fi Alliance Legislative Committee Member, QCWA (31424) Life Member, ARRL Member, TAPR ------------------------------------------------------ Join No Code International! Hams for the 21st Century. Help assure the survival and prosperity of ham radio. http://www.nocode.org I can't understand how |
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Carl R. Stevenson wrote:
"JEP" wrote in message om... Thats why I say good riddance to ARRL and QST. "Dee D. Flint" wrote in message igy.com... "JEP" wrote in message e.com... Just my point. I don't want to belong to ARRL just as I don't care to belong to AARP, NRA, AAA, Skinheads, etc. I just want to read their magazine when it has something that interests me. I wouldn't buy it every month as most of the time it has useless drivel about some clowntest or whether someone died or some such crap. ARRL and QST have a short time left as the active Ham population lessens. Well then you can't expect the magazine to be sold at outlets when you only buy it once in a while. They've got to recoup the costs of printing and distributing and the "once in a while" buyer just doesn't provide that. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE Gee ... I've declined the AARP (for now at least - they started sending me membership solicitations on my 50th birthday - maybe some day I'll see a benefit) The NRA would be of interest if I was still a hunter, but alas, the XYL is a biologist and state-licensed wildlife rehabilitator, so for the sake of marital harmony, I've given up that hobby. (I have so many other things going on, I don't know when I'd have the time for it anyway ...) The AAA has never appealed to me ... I get good towing coverage for much less through my car insurance and my new Ford Explorer also comes with roadside assistance. Skinheads ... well 'nuff said, I guess. However, WRT the ARRL - as much as I've had some policy differences with them over the years, they DO do a LOT of good things for ham radio, and their member services and publications are also valuable. All together, I made the value judgment to support the ARRL by maintaining membership for the past 25+ years (I should have become a life member years ago - I'd have really saved money over the years - but I resisted because of my policy differences with the ARRL leadership in a couple of areas.) However, with BPL, CC&Rs (don't affect me, but affect a lot of hams), and the good work that the ARRL/IARU did at the WRC on 40m expansion, I finally decided to become a life member and to work my policy differences from the inside as well as from the outside. If I live an average life span from now, I'll just about break even on the $975.00 life membership. I also sent them $100.00 earmarked to support Ed Hare's work against the BPL threat. I think that ARRL membership (with QST included) is a good value at the current dues rates and find it hard to understand how anyone who's REALLY interested in ham radio and its future could justify NOT joining and supporting the good things that the ARRL does - you don't have to agree with EVERYTHING they do or every position they take (I don't ...), but on balance they do much more right than wrong, so I support them for that and joust with them on the things I disagree with. Just like you should! I'm amazed by the number of hams that seem to thing that the ARRL has to agree with all their personal opinions. I wonder how many of those type are married! 8^) I wonder how many of the priveliges we enjoy - and many take for granted - in the ARS, would be around if not for the ARRL. - Mike KB3EIA - |
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"Mike Coslo" wrote in message ... I wonder how many of the priveliges we enjoy - and many take for granted - in the ARS, would be around if not for the ARRL. - Mike KB3EIA - None as the ARS would have remained closed down after World War I. There was no intent on the government part to ever re-establish those privileges. While this is in the distant past, we don't have to look too far back to see loss of spectrum and proposals from the government for loss of spectrum. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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Just like you should! I'm amazed by the number of hams that seem to thing that the ARRL has to agree with all their personal opinions. I wonder how many of those type are married! 8^) I wouldn't say they should have to agree 100% but logic would dictate that at least about 1/2 of all or so should be in agreement. I wonder how many of the priveliges we enjoy - and many take for granted - in the ARS, would be around if not for the ARRL. Prove it. Prove it without circumstantial or coincidental evidence. Ryan KC8PMX -- "The Pope has issued a proclamation on Michael Jackson. If he hears any more allegations about little boys, the Pope says he'll have no choice but to make him a priest." |
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Ryan, KC8PMX wrote:
Just like you should! I'm amazed by the number of hams that seem to thing that the ARRL has to agree with all their personal opinions. I wonder how many of those type are married! 8^) I wouldn't say they should have to agree 100% but logic would dictate that at least about 1/2 of all or so should be in agreement. I wonder how many of the priveliges we enjoy - and many take for granted - in the ARS, would be around if not for the ARRL. Prove it. Prove it without circumstantial or coincidental evidence. Well, the first thing would be getting back on the air after WW1. Some might disagree on the particulars, but ARRL had a big part in it. I read that in "200 Meters and Down". But remember I said I wonder. Wasn't really claiming anything. 8^) Ryan KC8PMX -- "The Pope has issued a proclamation on Michael Jackson. If he hears any more allegations about little boys, the Pope says he'll have no choice but to make him a priest." I love the quotes, Ryan!!! 8^) - Mike KB3EIA - |
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I've declined the AARP (for now at least - they started sending me membership solicitations on my 50th birthday - maybe some day I'll see a benefit) The NRA would be of interest if I was still a hunter, but alas, the XYL is a biologist and state-licensed wildlife rehabilitator, so for the sake of marital harmony, I've given up that hobby. (I have so many other things going on, I don't know when I'd have the time for it anyway ...) The AAA has never appealed to me ... I get good towing coverage for much less through my car insurance and my new Ford Explorer also comes with roadside assistance. Skinheads ... well 'nuff said, I guess. However, WRT the ARRL - as much as I've had some policy differences with them over the years, they DO do a LOT of good things for ham radio, and their member services and publications are also valuable. All together, I made the value judgment to support the ARRL by maintaining membership for the past 25+ years (I should have become a life member years ago - I'd have really saved money over the years - but I resisted because of my policy differences with the ARRL leadership in a couple of areas.) However, with BPL, CC&Rs (don't affect me, but affect a lot of hams), and the good work that the ARRL/IARU did at the WRC on 40m expansion, I finally decided to become a life member and to work my policy differences from the inside as well as from the outside. If I live an average life span from now, I'll just about break even on the $975.00 life membership. I also sent them $100.00 earmarked to support Ed Hare's work against the BPL threat. I think that ARRL membership (with QST included) is a good value at the current dues rates and find it hard to understand how anyone who's REALLY interested in ham radio and its future could justify NOT joining and supporting the good things that the ARRL does - you don't have to agree with EVERYTHING they do or every position they take (I don't ...), but on balance they do much more right than wrong, so I support them for that and joust with them on the things I disagree with. -- Carl R. Stevenson - wk3c Grid Square FN20fm http://home.ptd.net/~wk3c ------------------------------------------------------ NCI-1052 Executive Director, No Code International Fellow, The Radio Club of America Senior Member, IEEE Member, IEEE Standards Association Chair, IEEE 802.18 Radio Regulatory Technical Advisory Group Chair, Wi-Fi Alliance Regulatory Committee Co-Chair, Wi-Fi Alliance Legislative Committee Member, QCWA (31424) Life Member, ARRL Member, TAPR ------------------------------------------------------ Join No Code International! Hams for the 21st Century. Help assure the survival and prosperity of ham radio. http://www.nocode.org I can't understand how Your SIG says it all. An EXTRA in NO CODE INTERNATIONAL? I see you are a joiner. The more you belong to the better it is. Help insure the survival and prosperity of ham radio? I think not. Insure the life of the ARRL and manufacturers? YES! No code is killing ham radio. See you on channel 22 good buddy. |
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"JEP" wrote in message om... "JEP" snipped the headers - I said the stuff below that's prefaced with " " I've declined the AARP (for now at least - they started sending me membership solicitations on my 50th birthday - maybe some day I'll see a benefit) The NRA would be of interest if I was still a hunter, but alas, the XYL is a biologist and state-licensed wildlife rehabilitator, so for the sake of marital harmony, I've given up that hobby. (I have so many other things going on, I don't know when I'd have the time for it anyway ...) The AAA has never appealed to me ... I get good towing coverage for much less through my car insurance and my new Ford Explorer also comes with roadside assistance. Skinheads ... well 'nuff said, I guess. However, WRT the ARRL - as much as I've had some policy differences with them over the years, they DO do a LOT of good things for ham radio, and their member services and publications are also valuable. All together, I made the value judgment to support the ARRL by maintaining membership for the past 25+ years (I should have become a life member years ago - I'd have really saved money over the years - but I resisted because of my policy differences with the ARRL leadership in a couple of areas.) However, with BPL, CC&Rs (don't affect me, but affect a lot of hams), and the good work that the ARRL/IARU did at the WRC on 40m expansion, I finally decided to become a life member and to work my policy differences from the inside as well as from the outside. If I live an average life span from now, I'll just about break even on the $975.00 life membership. I also sent them $100.00 earmarked to support Ed Hare's work against the BPL threat. I think that ARRL membership (with QST included) is a good value at the current dues rates and find it hard to understand how anyone who's REALLY interested in ham radio and its future could justify NOT joining and supporting the good things that the ARRL does - you don't have to agree with EVERYTHING they do or every position they take (I don't ...), but on balance they do much more right than wrong, so I support them for that and joust with them on the things I disagree with. -- Carl R. Stevenson - wk3c Grid Square FN20fm http://home.ptd.net/~wk3c ------------------------------------------------------ NCI-1052 Executive Director, No Code International Fellow, The Radio Club of America Senior Member, IEEE Member, IEEE Standards Association Chair, IEEE 802.18 Radio Regulatory Technical Advisory Group Chair, Wi-Fi Alliance Regulatory Committee Co-Chair, Wi-Fi Alliance Legislative Committee Member, QCWA (31424) Life Member, ARRL Member, TAPR ------------------------------------------------------ Join No Code International! Hams for the 21st Century. Help assure the survival and prosperity of ham radio. http://www.nocode.org Your SIG says it all. An EXTRA in NO CODE INTERNATIONAL? Most of the NCI Directors are extras, of their national equivalent thereof. One has DXCC CW only. What's your point? I see you are a joiner. The more you belong to the better it is. I am ACTIVE in the things I've listed, except for TAPR. I am into digital communications but have not been active in TAPR projects for a number of reasons. However, I am VERY active in all of the others. (I didn't list my local club/RACES/ARES ...) So, it's not a "the more you belong to the better it is" thing. What's your point? Help insure the survival and prosperity of ham radio? I think not. Insure the life of the ARRL and manufacturers? YES! No code is killing ham radio. Were it not for the no-code tech license since 1990, I'd bet we'd have about 1/2 the number of licensed hams in the US that we have now. (and commercial interests would be better positioned to take some of our prime spectrum for lack of use) So, how is no code "killing ham radio" ??? See you on channel 22 good buddy. Sorry, you'll have to find someone else to talk to on your favorite frequency. I don't have any equipment that will transmit there. (But I do have 3 rigs that cover all of the amateur bands (except the 5 channels at 5 MHz) from 160m-70cm, all modes, and can be run without AC mains power - main station rig, mobile (I'm in the process of installing that rig in a new vehicle), and a QRP station I use for backpack/travel use.) How many (ham band) rigs do you have? Can you run for extended periods (weeks or more, if need be) without commercial power? How active and well-prepared are you? Oh, you're just trolling? That's become abundantly clear ... why not try another stream? I think the bites are about to dry up here. Carl - wk3c |
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