"highlandham" wrote in message
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In ham radio , for most licensees ,the prime focus is on operating

Then they are indistinguishable from CBers


That is a fact and IMHO there is no reason to keep moaning about it.

There is every reason to speak out against the dumbing down of a proud
technical pursuit

"gareth" wrote in message
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"highlandham" wrote in message
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In ham radio , for most licensees ,the prime focus is on operating

Then they are indistinguishable from CBers

As ably illustrated by the following :-

"Hello OM. My name is John Doe.

I live in Dopey Dumbsville Alabama.

My rig is an XYZ123 for which I paid 2345 dollars to the local emporium.

The antenna is a Butternut Squash.

I have neither interest nor knowledge in how
anything works because if it goes wrong the said CB emporium will fix
it for me.

It's been nice metting you, 73 and goodbye"

In rec.radio.amateur.equipment gareth wrote:
"highlandham" wrote in message
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In ham radio , for most licensees ,the prime focus is on operating

Then they are indistinguishable from CBers


That is a fact and IMHO there is no reason to keep moaning about it.

There is every reason to speak out against the dumbing down of a proud
technical pursuit

I take it obtaining an amateur radio license is your only notable
accomplishment in life which would explain why you are such a self
rightous ass hole.

Here's a news flash for you:

Children were passing the tests over 50 years ago when they were much
more difficult.

Passing such tests shows nothing more than you are willing to put forth
the effort to learn a subject; it does NOT make you any better than
anyone else.


--
Jim Pennino

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In rec.radio.amateur.equipment gareth wrote:
"highlandham" wrote in message
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In ham radio , for most licensees ,the prime focus is on operating

Then they are indistinguishable from CBers

That is a fact and IMHO there is no reason to keep moaning about it.

There is every reason to speak out against the dumbing down of a proud
technical pursuit

I take it obtaining an amateur radio license is your only notable
accomplishment in life which would explain why you are such a self
rightous ass hole.

Here's a news flash for you:

Children were passing the tests over 50 years ago when they were much
more difficult.

Passing such tests shows nothing more than you are willing to put forth
the effort to learn a subject; it does NOT make you any better than
anyone else.


+1
--
;-)
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73 de Frank Turner-Smith G3VKI - mine's a pint.
..
http://turner-smith.uk

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In rec.radio.amateur.equipment gareth wrote:
"highlandham" wrote in message
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In ham radio , for most licensees ,the prime focus is on operating

Then they are indistinguishable from CBers


That is a fact and IMHO there is no reason to keep moaning about it.

There is every reason to speak out against the dumbing down of a proud
technical pursuit

I take it obtaining an amateur radio license is your only notable
accomplishment in life which would explain why you are such a self
rightous ass hole.

Here's a news flash for you:

Children were passing the tests over 50 years ago when they were much
more difficult.

Passing such tests shows nothing more than you are willing to put forth
the effort to learn a subject; it does NOT make you any better than
anyone else.


Yes you used to see all the precocious little brats in QST...thank god in
the UK it used to be 14 years old before you could get a Licence...

In rec.radio.amateur.equipment Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

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In rec.radio.amateur.equipment gareth wrote:
"highlandham" wrote in message
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In ham radio , for most licensees ,the prime focus is on operating

Then they are indistinguishable from CBers


That is a fact and IMHO there is no reason to keep moaning about it.

There is every reason to speak out against the dumbing down of a proud
technical pursuit

I take it obtaining an amateur radio license is your only notable
accomplishment in life which would explain why you are such a self
rightous ass hole.

Here's a news flash for you:

Children were passing the tests over 50 years ago when they were much
more difficult.

Passing such tests shows nothing more than you are willing to put forth
the effort to learn a subject; it does NOT make you any better than
anyone else.


Yes you used to see all the precocious little brats in QST...thank god in
the UK it used to be 14 years old before you could get a Licence...

If someone passes the tests and follows the rules, what difference does
age make?



--
Jim Pennino

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In rec.radio.amateur.equipment Jim GM4DHJ ...
wrote:

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In rec.radio.amateur.equipment gareth wrote:
"highlandham" wrote in message
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In ham radio , for most licensees ,the prime focus is on operating

Then they are indistinguishable from CBers


That is a fact and IMHO there is no reason to keep moaning about it.

There is every reason to speak out against the dumbing down of a proud
technical pursuit

I take it obtaining an amateur radio license is your only notable
accomplishment in life which would explain why you are such a self
rightous ass hole.

Here's a news flash for you:

Children were passing the tests over 50 years ago when they were much
more difficult.

Passing such tests shows nothing more than you are willing to put forth
the effort to learn a subject; it does NOT make you any better than
anyone else.


Yes you used to see all the precocious little brats in QST...thank god in
the UK it used to be 14 years old before you could get a Licence...

If someone passes the tests and follows the rules, what difference does
age make?


because you think some nice burd is calling CQ then you find out it is a
little boy ....

"Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message
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In rec.radio.amateur.equipment Jim GM4DHJ ...
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In rec.radio.amateur.equipment gareth
wrote:
"highlandham" wrote in message
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In ham radio , for most licensees ,the prime focus is on operating

Then they are indistinguishable from CBers

That is a fact and IMHO there is no reason to keep moaning about it.

There is every reason to speak out against the dumbing down of a proud
technical pursuit

I take it obtaining an amateur radio license is your only notable
accomplishment in life which would explain why you are such a self
rightous ass hole.

Here's a news flash for you:

Children were passing the tests over 50 years ago when they were much
more difficult.

Passing such tests shows nothing more than you are willing to put forth
the effort to learn a subject; it does NOT make you any better than
anyone else.

Yes you used to see all the precocious little brats in QST...thank god
in
the UK it used to be 14 years old before you could get a Licence...

If someone passes the tests and follows the rules, what difference does
age make?

because you think some nice burd is calling CQ then you find out it is a
little boy ....


and if you call him you risk being accused of grooming.
--
;-)
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73 de Frank Turner-Smith G3VKI - mine's a pint.
..
http://turner-smith.uk

"FranK Turner-Smith G3VKI" wrote in message
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"Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message
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In rec.radio.amateur.equipment Jim GM4DHJ ...
wrote:
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In rec.radio.amateur.equipment gareth
wrote:
"highlandham" wrote in message
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In ham radio , for most licensees ,the prime focus is on operating

Then they are indistinguishable from CBers

That is a fact and IMHO there is no reason to keep moaning about
it.

There is every reason to speak out against the dumbing down of a
proud
technical pursuit

I take it obtaining an amateur radio license is your only notable
accomplishment in life which would explain why you are such a self
rightous ass hole.

Here's a news flash for you:

Children were passing the tests over 50 years ago when they were much
more difficult.

Passing such tests shows nothing more than you are willing to put
forth
the effort to learn a subject; it does NOT make you any better than
anyone else.

Yes you used to see all the precocious little brats in QST...thank god
in
the UK it used to be 14 years old before you could get a Licence...

If someone passes the tests and follows the rules, what difference does
age make?

because you think some nice burd is calling CQ then you find out it is a
little boy ....


and if you call him you risk being accused of grooming.

GM3YS would have loved things these days ...

"Brian Reay" wrote in message
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Only by malicious people like Evans.

Untrue. Once again it is The Three Amigos who originate unpleasnat and
insulting material.

That kind of thing is one part of his standard techniques when he gets
upset,

Untrue. Once again it is The Three Amigos who originate unpleasnat and
insulting material.


Brian, what is your personal problem of late in the past few months whereby
almost
all of your posts to this NG are negative, destructive, anti-social and
picking on one
person or another to spit out snide comments?

You used to represent yourself as someone who speaks up for newcomers, but
the
only effect recently of you and your fellow Three Amigos can be to drive
people away.

Shame on you.

Why do you behave in such a way that makes you appear to be a fool?