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gareth November 22nd 15 05:07 PM

Scratchy?
 
On the basis that someone must manufacture the things in the first place,
has anyone much experience of disassembling volume controls and
the like to deal with scratchiness, for AIUI, injecting WD40 although
seeming
to provide an interim solution (sic) only stores up problems for the future.



Michael Black[_2_] November 22nd 15 06:45 PM

Scratchy?
 
On Sun, 22 Nov 2015, gareth wrote:

On the basis that someone must manufacture the things in the first place,
has anyone much experience of disassembling volume controls and
the like to deal with scratchiness, for AIUI, injecting WD40 although
seeming
to provide an interim solution (sic) only stores up problems for the future.



WD40 is not a good choice, though some may have used it in emergencies.

IT depends on the potentiometer. A lot of the old ones could be pried
open, little tabs at the front. But there are also fancier ones that are
sealed up in plastic casing, I'm not sure if those can be opened, though
hopefully some of the dirt problem is fixed. Maybe drilling a tiny hole
(like for component leads on a circuit board) and then dripping some
cleaner in would work?

Michael


Jerry Stuckle November 22nd 15 07:48 PM

Scratchy?
 
On 11/22/2015 1:45 PM, Michael Black wrote:
On Sun, 22 Nov 2015, gareth wrote:

On the basis that someone must manufacture the things in the first place,
has anyone much experience of disassembling volume controls and
the like to deal with scratchiness, for AIUI, injecting WD40 although
seeming
to provide an interim solution (sic) only stores up problems for the
future.



WD40 is not a good choice, though some may have used it in emergencies.

IT depends on the potentiometer. A lot of the old ones could be pried
open, little tabs at the front. But there are also fancier ones that
are sealed up in plastic casing, I'm not sure if those can be opened,
though hopefully some of the dirt problem is fixed. Maybe drilling a
tiny hole (like for component leads on a circuit board) and then
dripping some cleaner in would work?

Michael


I remember some 40+ years ago when I part-timed for a CB shop. A guy
brought in a radio with a broken squelch control. His son tried to fix
it with WD-40 or something similar.

Of course, it didn't work (taking the control apart, the wiper was
broken). Charged him $15 for the repair (remember this was a long time
ago!) and $25 to clean up the oil all over the case.

I doubt his son tried that one again!

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==================

Ian Jackson[_2_] November 22nd 15 08:41 PM

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In message , Jerry Stuckle
writes
On 11/22/2015 1:45 PM, Michael Black wrote:
On Sun, 22 Nov 2015, gareth wrote:

On the basis that someone must manufacture the things in the first place,
has anyone much experience of disassembling volume controls and
the like to deal with scratchiness, for AIUI, injecting WD40 although
seeming
to provide an interim solution (sic) only stores up problems for the
future.



WD40 is not a good choice, though some may have used it in emergencies.

IT depends on the potentiometer. A lot of the old ones could be pried
open, little tabs at the front. But there are also fancier ones that
are sealed up in plastic casing, I'm not sure if those can be opened,
though hopefully some of the dirt problem is fixed. Maybe drilling a
tiny hole (like for component leads on a circuit board) and then
dripping some cleaner in would work?

Michael


I remember some 40+ years ago when I part-timed for a CB shop. A guy
brought in a radio with a broken squelch control. His son tried to fix
it with WD-40 or something similar.

Of course, it didn't work (taking the control apart, the wiper was
broken).


WD40's good - but not good enough to mend broken wipers!

Charged him $15 for the repair (remember this was a long time
ago!) and $25 to clean up the oil all over the case.

I doubt his son tried that one again!

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems. But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.

--
Ian

gareth November 22nd 15 08:44 PM

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"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1511221343390.19205@darkstar. example.org...
On Sun, 22 Nov 2015, gareth wrote:

On the basis that someone must manufacture the things in the first place,
has anyone much experience of disassembling volume controls and
the like to deal with scratchiness, for AIUI, injecting WD40 although
seeming
to provide an interim solution (sic) only stores up problems for the
future.

WD40 is not a good choice, though some may have used it in emergencies.

IT depends on the potentiometer. A lot of the old ones could be pried
open, little tabs at the front. But there are also fancier ones that are
sealed up in plastic casing, I'm not sure if those can be opened, though
hopefully some of the dirt problem is fixed. Maybe drilling a tiny hole
(like for component leads on a circuit board) and then dripping some
cleaner in would work?


It's the dual gang vol / tone on an FRG7700, which is a plumber's nightmare
of disassembly,
so I want to be sure of my route before setting out on it.



Mike Tomlinson November 22nd 15 09:05 PM

Scratchy?
 
En el artículo , Ian Jackson
escribió:

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems.


"proper" contact cleaner works better and doesn't pick up contaminants
like WD40 does.

But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.


Indeed, and at the force it comes out of the can, that can be tricky.
Spraying it into a small snootiness and using the tip of a screwdriver
to transfer it works. But for pots, switches, etc., it's still better
to use contact cleaner made for the job.

--
(\_/)
(='.'=) Bunny says: Windows 10? Nein danke!
(")_(")

Geoffrey S. Mendelson November 22nd 15 09:09 PM

Scratchy?
 
gareth wrote:

It's the dual gang vol / tone on an FRG7700, which is a plumber's nightmare
of disassembly,
so I want to be sure of my route before setting out on it.


I have had good results with old volume controls by carefully putting
ONE DROP of the red DeOxit liquid inside and ONE DROP of their "fader lube".

Slowly move it from low to high and back again a few times with the power off.

Occasionally, I have had to repeat it several times, but never more than
one drop at a time.

Geoff.

--
Geoffrey S. Mendelson, N3OWJ/4X1GM/KBUH7245/KBUW5379


Ian Jackson[_2_] November 22nd 15 09:30 PM

Scratchy?
 
In message , Mike Tomlinson
writes
En el artículo , Ian Jackson
escribió:

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems.


"proper" contact cleaner works better and doesn't pick up contaminants
like WD40 does.

But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.


Indeed, and at the force it comes out of the can, that can be tricky.
Spraying it into a small snootiness and using the tip of a screwdriver
to transfer it works. But for pots, switches, etc., it's still better
to use contact cleaner made for the job.

Unfortunately, the last time I saw my Electrolube dispenser (with the
pull-out nozzle) was over 40 years ago - but I've always got some WD40
(or similar) at hand. Actually, white spirit etc also works, and has the
advantage (or disadvantage) of eventually leaving no lubrication.
--
Ian

Jerry Stuckle November 22nd 15 10:12 PM

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On 11/22/2015 4:05 PM, Mike Tomlinson wrote:
En el artículo , Ian Jackson
escribió:

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems.


"proper" contact cleaner works better and doesn't pick up contaminants
like WD40 does.

But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.


Indeed, and at the force it comes out of the can, that can be tricky.
Spraying it into a small snootiness and using the tip of a screwdriver
to transfer it works. But for pots, switches, etc., it's still better
to use contact cleaner made for the job.


Exactly. I would never use WD40 on an electrical/electronic device.

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Remove the "x" from my email address
Jerry, AI0K

==================

Rambo November 22nd 15 10:23 PM

Scratchy?
 
On Sun, 22 Nov 2015 17:12:50 -0500, Jerry Stuckle
wrote:

On 11/22/2015 4:05 PM, Mike Tomlinson wrote:
En el artículo , Ian Jackson
escribió:

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems.


"proper" contact cleaner works better and doesn't pick up contaminants
like WD40 does.

But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.


Indeed, and at the force it comes out of the can, that can be tricky.
Spraying it into a small snootiness and using the tip of a screwdriver
to transfer it works. But for pots, switches, etc., it's still better
to use contact cleaner made for the job.


Exactly. I would never use WD40 on an electrical/electronic device.


Correct..Servisol is the way to go. But if the track is worn or
damaged then replacement is the only long term solution.

gareth November 22nd 15 10:25 PM

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"Rambo" wrote in message
...
Correct..Servisol is the way to go. But if the track is worn or
damaged then replacement is the only long term solution.


But someone must have manufactured the track in the first place, so it
should not be beyond the bounds of possibility for us to attempt such.




Rambo November 22nd 15 11:19 PM

Scratchy?
 
On Sun, 22 Nov 2015 22:25:29 -0000, "gareth"
wrote:

"Rambo" wrote in message
.. .
Correct..Servisol is the way to go. But if the track is worn or
damaged then replacement is the only long term solution.


But someone must have manufactured the track in the first place, so it
should not be beyond the bounds of possibility for us to attempt such.

Well it's going to very difficult to find and if you do it'll be very
expensive to buy an OEM part.

Rambo November 22nd 15 11:25 PM

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On Sun, 22 Nov 2015 23:19:48 +0000, Rambo
wrote:

On Sun, 22 Nov 2015 22:25:29 -0000, "gareth"
wrote:

"Rambo" wrote in message
. ..
Correct..Servisol is the way to go. But if the track is worn or
damaged then replacement is the only long term solution.


But someone must have manufactured the track in the first place, so it
should not be beyond the bounds of possibility for us to attempt such.

Well it's going to very difficult to find and if you do it'll be very
expensive to buy an OEM part.

I will admit to owning one of these in the past...
http://foxtango.org/frg7700/FRoG-7700.htm
may be usefull.

gareth November 22nd 15 11:59 PM

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"Rambo" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 22 Nov 2015 22:25:29 -0000, "gareth"
wrote:

"Rambo" wrote in message
. ..
Correct..Servisol is the way to go. But if the track is worn or
damaged then replacement is the only long term solution.


But someone must have manufactured the track in the first place, so it
should not be beyond the bounds of possibility for us to attempt such.

Well it's going to very difficult to find and if you do it'll be very
expensive to buy an OEM part.


No, I meant to try to manufacture such a part ourselves.



gareth November 23rd 15 12:00 AM

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"Rambo" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 22 Nov 2015 23:19:48 +0000, Rambo
wrote:

On Sun, 22 Nov 2015 22:25:29 -0000, "gareth"
wrote:

"Rambo" wrote in message
...
Correct..Servisol is the way to go. But if the track is worn or
damaged then replacement is the only long term solution.

But someone must have manufactured the track in the first place, so it
should not be beyond the bounds of possibility for us to attempt such.

Well it's going to very difficult to find and if you do it'll be very
expensive to buy an OEM part.

I will admit to owning one of these in the past...
http://foxtango.org/frg7700/FRoG-7700.htm
may be usefull.


I have the maintenance manual for it plus the ATU and the 2m converter.




Jim GM4DHJ ...[_2_] November 23rd 15 07:11 AM

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On 22/11/2015 20:41, Ian Jackson wrote:
In message , Jerry Stuckle
writes
On 11/22/2015 1:45 PM, Michael Black wrote:
On Sun, 22 Nov 2015, gareth wrote:

On the basis that someone must manufacture the things in the first
place,
has anyone much experience of disassembling volume controls and
the like to deal with scratchiness, for AIUI, injecting WD40 although
seeming
to provide an interim solution (sic) only stores up problems for the
future.



WD40 is not a good choice, though some may have used it in emergencies.

IT depends on the potentiometer. A lot of the old ones could be pried
open, little tabs at the front. But there are also fancier ones that
are sealed up in plastic casing, I'm not sure if those can be opened,
though hopefully some of the dirt problem is fixed. Maybe drilling a
tiny hole (like for component leads on a circuit board) and then
dripping some cleaner in would work?

Michael


I remember some 40+ years ago when I part-timed for a CB shop. A guy
brought in a radio with a broken squelch control. His son tried to fix
it with WD-40 or something similar.

Of course, it didn't work (taking the control apart, the wiper was
broken).


WD40's good - but not good enough to mend broken wipers!

Charged him $15 for the repair (remember this was a long time
ago!) and $25 to clean up the oil all over the case.

I doubt his son tried that one again!

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems. But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.

me too I also ... +1

--
Man at Oxfam
All things DIGITAL do not work
No spare wheel isn't progress
Class A live with it

Jim GM4DHJ ...[_2_] November 23rd 15 07:13 AM

Scratchy?
 
On 22/11/2015 20:41, Ian Jackson wrote:

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems. But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.

also good for squeaky fan belts in cars...increases their life .... .....

--
Man at Oxfam
All things DIGITAL do not work
No spare wheel isn't progress
Class A live with it

Jim GM4DHJ ...[_2_] November 23rd 15 07:26 AM

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On 22/11/2015 22:12, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/22/2015 4:05 PM, Mike Tomlinson wrote:
En el artículo , Ian Jackson
escribió:

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems.


"proper" contact cleaner works better and doesn't pick up contaminants
like WD40 does.

But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.


Indeed, and at the force it comes out of the can, that can be tricky.
Spraying it into a small snootiness and using the tip of a screwdriver
to transfer it works. But for pots, switches, etc., it's still better
to use contact cleaner made for the job.


Exactly. I would never use WD40 on an electrical/electronic device.

I would and do all the time ......

--
Man at Oxfam
All things DIGITAL do not work
No spare wheel isn't progress
Class A live with it

Jerry Stuckle November 23rd 15 01:19 PM

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On 11/23/2015 2:26 AM, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 22/11/2015 22:12, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/22/2015 4:05 PM, Mike Tomlinson wrote:
En el artículo , Ian Jackson
escribió:

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems.

"proper" contact cleaner works better and doesn't pick up contaminants
like WD40 does.

But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.

Indeed, and at the force it comes out of the can, that can be tricky.
Spraying it into a small snootiness and using the tip of a screwdriver
to transfer it works. But for pots, switches, etc., it's still better
to use contact cleaner made for the job.


Exactly. I would never use WD40 on an electrical/electronic device.

I would and do all the time ......


It figures YOU would.

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Remove the "x" from my email address
Jerry, AI0K

==================

Jim GM4DHJ ...[_2_] November 23rd 15 01:23 PM

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On 23/11/2015 13:19, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/23/2015 2:26 AM, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 22/11/2015 22:12, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/22/2015 4:05 PM, Mike Tomlinson wrote:
En el artículo , Ian Jackson
escribió:

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems.

"proper" contact cleaner works better and doesn't pick up contaminants
like WD40 does.

But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.

Indeed, and at the force it comes out of the can, that can be tricky.
Spraying it into a small snootiness and using the tip of a screwdriver
to transfer it works. But for pots, switches, etc., it's still better
to use contact cleaner made for the job.


Exactly. I would never use WD40 on an electrical/electronic device.

I would and do all the time ......


It figures YOU would.

yes what ever works well ... ignore the "experts" .....
--
Man at Oxfam
All things DIGITAL do not work
No spare wheel isn't progress
Class A live with it

Jerry Stuckle November 23rd 15 02:29 PM

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On 11/23/2015 8:23 AM, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 23/11/2015 13:19, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/23/2015 2:26 AM, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 22/11/2015 22:12, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/22/2015 4:05 PM, Mike Tomlinson wrote:
En el artículo , Ian Jackson
escribió:

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems.

"proper" contact cleaner works better and doesn't pick up contaminants
like WD40 does.

But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.

Indeed, and at the force it comes out of the can, that can be tricky.
Spraying it into a small snootiness and using the tip of a screwdriver
to transfer it works. But for pots, switches, etc., it's still better
to use contact cleaner made for the job.


Exactly. I would never use WD40 on an electrical/electronic device.

I would and do all the time ......


It figures YOU would.

yes what ever works well ... ignore the "experts" .....


Ignore the "idiots".

--
==================
Remove the "x" from my email address
Jerry, AI0K

==================

Jim GM4DHJ ...[_2_] November 23rd 15 02:36 PM

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On 23/11/2015 14:29, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/23/2015 8:23 AM, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 23/11/2015 13:19, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/23/2015 2:26 AM, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 22/11/2015 22:12, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/22/2015 4:05 PM, Mike Tomlinson wrote:
En el artículo , Ian Jackson
escribió:

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems.

"proper" contact cleaner works better and doesn't pick up contaminants
like WD40 does.

But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.

Indeed, and at the force it comes out of the can, that can be tricky.
Spraying it into a small snootiness and using the tip of a screwdriver
to transfer it works. But for pots, switches, etc., it's still better
to use contact cleaner made for the job.


Exactly. I would never use WD40 on an electrical/electronic device.

I would and do all the time ......


It figures YOU would.

yes what ever works well ... ignore the "experts" .....


Ignore the "idiots".

what ever works for you ...

--
Man at Oxfam
All things DIGITAL do not work
No spare wheel isn't progress
Class A live with it

Jerry Stuckle November 23rd 15 03:14 PM

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On 11/23/2015 9:36 AM, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 23/11/2015 14:29, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/23/2015 8:23 AM, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 23/11/2015 13:19, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/23/2015 2:26 AM, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 22/11/2015 22:12, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/22/2015 4:05 PM, Mike Tomlinson wrote:
En el artículo , Ian Jackson
escribió:

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems.

"proper" contact cleaner works better and doesn't pick up
contaminants
like WD40 does.

But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.

Indeed, and at the force it comes out of the can, that can be
tricky.
Spraying it into a small snootiness and using the tip of a
screwdriver
to transfer it works. But for pots, switches, etc., it's still
better
to use contact cleaner made for the job.


Exactly. I would never use WD40 on an electrical/electronic device.

I would and do all the time ......


It figures YOU would.

yes what ever works well ... ignore the "experts" .....


Ignore the "idiots".

what ever works for you ...


Yes, I prefer the advice of professionals with many years of experience
to that of idiots.

--
==================
Remove the "x" from my email address
Jerry, AI0K

==================

Jim GM4DHJ ...[_2_] November 23rd 15 04:14 PM

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On 23/11/2015 15:14, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/23/2015 9:36 AM, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 23/11/2015 14:29, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/23/2015 8:23 AM, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 23/11/2015 13:19, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/23/2015 2:26 AM, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 22/11/2015 22:12, Jerry Stuckle wrote:
On 11/22/2015 4:05 PM, Mike Tomlinson wrote:
En el artículo , Ian Jackson
escribió:

On the occasions when I've used WD40 on pots, fan bearings etc, it
hasn't caused any subsequent problems.

"proper" contact cleaner works better and doesn't pick up
contaminants
like WD40 does.

But, of course, you must use it
vary sparingly.

Indeed, and at the force it comes out of the can, that can be
tricky.
Spraying it into a small snootiness and using the tip of a
screwdriver
to transfer it works. But for pots, switches, etc., it's still
better
to use contact cleaner made for the job.


Exactly. I would never use WD40 on an electrical/electronic device.

I would and do all the time ......


It figures YOU would.

yes what ever works well ... ignore the "experts" .....

Ignore the "idiots".

what ever works for you ...


Yes, I prefer the advice of professionals with many years of experience
to that of idiots.

I don't ......I find "idiots" know what they are talking about ....

--
Man at Oxfam
All things DIGITAL do not work
No spare wheel isn't progress
Class A live with it

A. non Eyemouse November 23rd 15 04:39 PM

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On 23/11/2015 16:14, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 23/11/2015 15:14, Jerry Stuckle wrote:



Yes, I prefer the advice of professionals with many years of experience
to that of idiots.

I don't ......I find "idiots" know what they are talking about ....


Strangely enough I see the word /amateur/ in the newsgroup names but
nowhere do I see /professional/.

--
Mouse.
Where Morse meets House.

Jim GM4DHJ ...[_2_] November 23rd 15 05:25 PM

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On 23/11/2015 16:39, A. non Eyemouse wrote:
On 23/11/2015 16:14, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 23/11/2015 15:14, Jerry Stuckle wrote:



Yes, I prefer the advice of professionals with many years of experience
to that of idiots.

I don't ......I find "idiots" know what they are talking about ....


Strangely enough I see the word /amateur/ in the newsgroup names but
nowhere do I see /professional/.

yes...professionals should be banned anyway....

--
Man at Oxfam
All things DIGITAL do not work
No spare wheel isn't progress
Class A radio hams do exist
I was never beat up
I never asked to join the freemasons

Michael Black[_2_] November 23rd 15 07:22 PM

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On Mon, 23 Nov 2015, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

On 23/11/2015 16:39, A. non Eyemouse wrote:
On 23/11/2015 16:14, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 23/11/2015 15:14, Jerry Stuckle wrote:



Yes, I prefer the advice of professionals with many years of experience
to that of idiots.

I don't ......I find "idiots" know what they are talking about ....


Strangely enough I see the word /amateur/ in the newsgroup names but
nowhere do I see /professional/.

yes...professionals should be banned anyway....

"Amateur" had never referred to quality, it's always been about not making
money from it.

You can get beginners, you can get fools, but you can also get people who
know an awful lot, sometimes I think some have been the expert in the
field despite not getting paid.

Michael


gareth November 23rd 15 07:27 PM

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"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1511231421430.21011@darkstar. example.org...

"Amateur" had never referred to quality, it's always been about not making
money from it.


Au contraire, for it has always been about being a lover of the art, so that
even a professional can be an amateur given the right positive mindset



[email protected] November 23rd 15 07:35 PM

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In rec.radio.amateur.homebrew gareth wrote:
"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1511231421430.21011@darkstar. example.org...

"Amateur" had never referred to quality, it's always been about not making
money from it.


Au contraire, for it has always been about being a lover of the art, so that
even a professional can be an amateur given the right positive mindset


amateur

noun

: a person who does something (such as a sport or hobby) for pleasure
and not as a job

professional

adjective

: paid to participate in a sport or activity

http://www.merriam-webster.com/

--
Jim Pennino

Stephen Thomas Cole[_3_] November 23rd 15 08:23 PM

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"gareth" wrote:
"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1511231421430.21011@darkstar. example.org...

"Amateur" had never referred to quality, it's always been about not making
money from it.


Au contraire, for it has always been about being a lover of the art, so that
even a professional can be an amateur given the right positive mindset


Rank amateur in your case, Gareth Alun Evans G4SDW.

--
STC // M0TEY // twitter.com/ukradioamateur

A. non Eyemouse November 23rd 15 08:30 PM

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On 23/11/2015 19:35, wrote:
In rec.radio.amateur.homebrew gareth wrote:
"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1511231421430.21011@darkstar. example.org...

"Amateur" had never referred to quality, it's always been about not making
money from it.


Au contraire, for it has always been about being a lover of the art, so that
even a professional can be an amateur given the right positive mindset


amateur

noun

: a person who does something (such as a sport or hobby) for pleasure
and not as a job


adjective
- taking ​part in an ​activity for ​pleasure, not as a ​job

professional



adjective

: paid to participate in a sport or activity



noun
- a ​person who has the ​type of ​job that ​needs a high ​level of ​
education and ​training

http://www.merriam-webster.com/


http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dict...nglish/amateur
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dict...h/professional

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Where Morse meets House.

Brian Reay[_5_] November 25th 15 12:27 PM

Scratchy?
 
Stephen Thomas Cole wrote:
"gareth" wrote:
"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1511231421430.21011@darkstar. example.org...

"Amateur" had never referred to quality, it's always been about not making
money from it.


Au contraire, for it has always been about being a lover of the art, so that
even a professional can be an amateur given the right positive mindset


Rank amateur in your case, Gareth Alun Evans G4SDW.


Positive mind set, how hypocritical can Evans get?


Brian Reay[_5_] November 25th 15 12:27 PM

Scratchy?
 
A. non Eyemouse wrote:
On 23/11/2015 19:35, wrote:
In rec.radio.amateur.homebrew gareth wrote:
"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1511231421430.21011@darkstar. example.org...

"Amateur" had never referred to quality, it's always been about not making
money from it.

Au contraire, for it has always been about being a lover of the art, so that
even a professional can be an amateur given the right positive mindset


amateur

noun

a person who does something (such as a sport or hobby) for pleasure

and not as a job


adjective
- taking ​part in an ​activity for ​pleasure, not as a ​job

professional



adjective

paid to participate in a sport or activity




noun
- a ​person who has the ​type of ​job that ​needs a high ​level of ​
education and ​training

http://www.merriam-webster.com/


http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dict...nglish/amateur
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dict...h/professional


So those who falsely claim to the Dr title or pretend to be legally trained
are not professionals. Assuming they even work.




Jim GM4DHJ ...[_2_] November 25th 15 02:39 PM

Scratchy?
 
On 25/11/2015 12:27, Brian Reay wrote:
A. non Eyemouse wrote:
On 23/11/2015 19:35, wrote:
In rec.radio.amateur.homebrew gareth wrote:
"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1511231421430.21011@darkstar. example.org...

"Amateur" had never referred to quality, it's always been about not making
money from it.

Au contraire, for it has always been about being a lover of the art, so that
even a professional can be an amateur given the right positive mindset

amateur

noun

a person who does something (such as a sport or hobby) for pleasure
and not as a job


adjective
- taking ​part in an ​activity for ​pleasure, not as a ​job

professional



adjective

paid to participate in a sport or activity



noun
- a ​person who has the ​type of ​job that ​needs a high ​level of ​
education and ​training

http://www.merriam-webster.com/


http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dict...nglish/amateur
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dict...h/professional


So those who falsely claim to the Dr title or pretend to be legally trained
are not professionals. Assuming they even work.



professionals are OK as long as they have a different hobby ....

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No spare wheel isn't progress
Class A radio hams do exist
I was never beat up
I never asked to join the freemasons

gareth November 25th 15 04:16 PM

Scratchy?
 
"Brian Reay" wrote in message
...

Positive mind set, how hypocritical can Evans get?


As always, the daily episode of spiteful abuse comes from you and from
nobody else.

Why do you behave like that; like a loser in the school plyaground who
wasn't
selected by either side to join their football team?




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