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August 26th 05, 08:28 PM
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"Polymath" wrote Ham Radio is a technical pursuit for those who are interested in the science of radio wave propagation and who are also interested in the way that their radios function. It has a long-standing tradition of providing a source of engineers who are born naturals. ============================= I do not wholely agree. There are many radio amateurs who are, or have been, professional engineers, not necessarily radio engineers, who contribute in their many various ways towards the hobby. 'Hobby' is perhaps not the best of descriptions. It is an international affair. ---- Reg, G4FGQ |
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August 26th 05, 08:46 PM
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why is amateur radio not a hobby ?
Definition of a hobby A spare-time recreational pursuit "Reg Edwards" wrote in message ... "Polymath" wrote Ham Radio is a technical pursuit for those who are interested in the science of radio wave propagation and who are also interested in the way that their radios function. It has a long-standing tradition of providing a source of engineers who are born naturals. ============================= I do not wholely agree. There are many radio amateurs who are, or have been, professional engineers, not necessarily radio engineers, who contribute in their many various ways towards the hobby. 'Hobby' is perhaps not the best of descriptions. It is an international affair. ---- Reg, G4FGQ |
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August 27th 05, 03:36 AM
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On the individual/personal level,
for a great many of us it IS a hobby. Strictly speaking, however, amateur radio is, by FCC rules definition, a service. Cheers, Bill K2UNK "..." ..@.. wrote in message ... why is amateur radio not a hobby ? Definition of a hobby A spare-time recreational pursuit "Reg Edwards" wrote in message ... "Polymath" wrote Ham Radio is a technical pursuit for those who are interested in the science of radio wave propagation and who are also interested in the way that their radios function. It has a long-standing tradition of providing a source of engineers who are born naturals. ============================= I do not wholely agree. There are many radio amateurs who are, or have been, professional engineers, not necessarily radio engineers, who contribute in their many various ways towards the hobby. 'Hobby' is perhaps not the best of descriptions. It is an international affair. ---- Reg, G4FGQ |
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#4
August 28th 05, 11:43 AM
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On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 20:46:53 +0100, "..." ..@.. wrote:
why is amateur radio not a hobby ? Definition of a hobby A spare-time recreational pursuit Sadly, for many it's a way of life... takes over from family, kids, work etc... hardly a hobby then! |
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#5
August 28th 05, 12:04 PM
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"Peter" wrote in message ... On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 20:46:53 +0100, "..." ..@.. wrote: why is amateur radio not a hobby ? Definition of a hobby A spare-time recreational pursuit Sadly, for many it's a way of life... takes over from family, kids, work etc... hardly a hobby then! That's true for every hobby or recreational sport. There's always a minority of enthusiasts (hams, golfers, you name it) that are extremists. Cheers, Bill S. |
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