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![]() wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 23:25, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 22:41, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Ralph Mowery wrote: wrote in message ... Despite its high price and snazzy interface, does it provide any more useful information then the tried-and-trusted (transistorised!) GDO? That depends on whether or not you have the skills to utilize the information such devices provide. Most of the hams I have seen with the MFJ do not have the skills to really use it and a simple swr meter would do just as well or beter for them. That's a sad comment and contrary to my experience, though most of the hams I know are also engineers or technicians in real life. professionals should take up another hobby ...... Why? because they are a pain in the arse trying to lord it over non-professionals trying to enjoy their hobby ... You mean like when they disparage old wives tales that have been passed down from the days of spark but contradict the laws of physics? yes...and boy do they love to make you feel small.... Sounds like sour grapes to me. Most hams I know are eager to learn new things. Jim Pennino you mean fuel guru status? ... I said what I meant. Jim Pennino Kowtow to a professional then? ... |
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In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jimbo in the Borders ... wrote:
wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 23:25, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 22:41, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Ralph Mowery wrote: wrote in message ... Despite its high price and snazzy interface, does it provide any more useful information then the tried-and-trusted (transistorised!) GDO? That depends on whether or not you have the skills to utilize the information such devices provide. Most of the hams I have seen with the MFJ do not have the skills to really use it and a simple swr meter would do just as well or beter for them. That's a sad comment and contrary to my experience, though most of the hams I know are also engineers or technicians in real life. professionals should take up another hobby ...... Why? because they are a pain in the arse trying to lord it over non-professionals trying to enjoy their hobby ... You mean like when they disparage old wives tales that have been passed down from the days of spark but contradict the laws of physics? yes...and boy do they love to make you feel small.... Sounds like sour grapes to me. Most hams I know are eager to learn new things. Jim Pennino you mean fuel guru status? ... I said what I meant. Jim Pennino Kowtow to a professional then? ... I guess some people perfer to remain ignorant ****s. -- Jim Pennino |
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On Mon, 28 Dec 2015 07:57:37 -0000, "Jim GM4DHJ ..."
wrote: professionla bounce up with snide comments ...... Nothing of value has ever been written on one line. -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Mon, 28 Dec 2015 07:57:37 -0000, "Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote: professionla bounce up with snide comments ...... Nothing of value has ever been written on one line. A bird in the hand is always greener on the other side. -- STC // M0TEY // twitter.com/ukradioamateur |
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![]() wrote in message news ![]() In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jimbo in the Borders ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 23:25, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 22:41, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Ralph Mowery wrote: wrote in message ... Despite its high price and snazzy interface, does it provide any more useful information then the tried-and-trusted (transistorised!) GDO? That depends on whether or not you have the skills to utilize the information such devices provide. Most of the hams I have seen with the MFJ do not have the skills to really use it and a simple swr meter would do just as well or beter for them. That's a sad comment and contrary to my experience, though most of the hams I know are also engineers or technicians in real life. professionals should take up another hobby ...... Why? because they are a pain in the arse trying to lord it over non-professionals trying to enjoy their hobby ... You mean like when they disparage old wives tales that have been passed down from the days of spark but contradict the laws of physics? yes...and boy do they love to make you feel small.... Sounds like sour grapes to me. Most hams I know are eager to learn new things. Jim Pennino you mean fuel guru status? ... I said what I meant. Jim Pennino Kowtow to a professional then? ... I guess some people perfer to remain ignorant ****s. Jim Pennino nice professional attitude that ...... |
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![]() "Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message ... On Mon, 28 Dec 2015 07:57:37 -0000, "Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote: professionla bounce up with snide comments ...... Nothing of value has ever been written on one line. Jeff Liebermann very true... I spelt that the wrong way.... |
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On 12/28/2015 2:41 PM, Jimbo in the Borders ... wrote:
wrote in message news ![]() In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jimbo in the Borders ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 23:25, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 22:41, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Ralph Mowery wrote: wrote in message ... Despite its high price and snazzy interface, does it provide any more useful information then the tried-and-trusted (transistorised!) GDO? That depends on whether or not you have the skills to utilize the information such devices provide. Most of the hams I have seen with the MFJ do not have the skills to really use it and a simple swr meter would do just as well or beter for them. That's a sad comment and contrary to my experience, though most of the hams I know are also engineers or technicians in real life. professionals should take up another hobby ...... Why? because they are a pain in the arse trying to lord it over non-professionals trying to enjoy their hobby ... You mean like when they disparage old wives tales that have been passed down from the days of spark but contradict the laws of physics? yes...and boy do they love to make you feel small.... Sounds like sour grapes to me. Most hams I know are eager to learn new things. Jim Pennino you mean fuel guru status? ... I said what I meant. Jim Pennino Kowtow to a professional then? ... I guess some people perfer to remain ignorant ****s. Jim Pennino nice professional attitude that ...... You're starting to learn... -- ================== Remove the "x" from my email address Jerry, AI0K ================== |
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![]() "Stephen Thomas Cole" wrote in message ... Jeff Liebermann wrote: On Mon, 28 Dec 2015 07:57:37 -0000, "Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote: professionla bounce up with snide comments ...... Nothing of value has ever been written on one line. A bird in the hand is always greener on the other side. STC // M0TEY // twitter.com/ukradioamateur Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain? |
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![]() "Jerry Stuckle" wrote in message ... On 12/28/2015 2:41 PM, Jimbo in the Borders ... wrote: wrote in message news ![]() In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jimbo in the Borders ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 23:25, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 22:41, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Ralph Mowery wrote: wrote in message ... Despite its high price and snazzy interface, does it provide any more useful information then the tried-and-trusted (transistorised!) GDO? That depends on whether or not you have the skills to utilize the information such devices provide. Most of the hams I have seen with the MFJ do not have the skills to really use it and a simple swr meter would do just as well or beter for them. That's a sad comment and contrary to my experience, though most of the hams I know are also engineers or technicians in real life. professionals should take up another hobby ...... Why? because they are a pain in the arse trying to lord it over non-professionals trying to enjoy their hobby ... You mean like when they disparage old wives tales that have been passed down from the days of spark but contradict the laws of physics? yes...and boy do they love to make you feel small.... Sounds like sour grapes to me. Most hams I know are eager to learn new things. Jim Pennino you mean fuel guru status? ... I said what I meant. Jim Pennino Kowtow to a professional then? ... I guess some people perfer to remain ignorant ****s. Jim Pennino nice professional attitude that ...... You're starting to learn... it was nothing ... |
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