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Pierian Spring December 22nd 05 08:16 PM

FAQ - revised version
 
If you wish forever henceforth to be perceived as a Childish
Broadcaster (CBer) then just continue with your aggressive
assaults in the manner of Childish Broadcasting (CB) that
you emit below.

Grow up, Galen!

Stupid child.

W8LNA wrote:
Frankly I don't care how you perceive me.
You, on the other hand, seem to be perceived by the others on this group
as just that you decry, childish.
Whose standards? Yours? Do those 'standards' involve assisting
newcomers, or do you just call them 'childish' and gloat from your
soiled, ivory tower?
Oh for pity's sake.
It seems everyone here knows who you are, where you live etc. So why
can't you post under your own name and call sign, instead of some
fantastically pompous delusion that you're representative of some font
of wisdom?
A font of pomposity, yes. Wisdom and knowledge? I'd laugh if you
weren't so incredibly pitiful.
Go build something, follow your own FAQ,
W8LNA



bigamps December 22nd 05 08:22 PM

FAQ - revised version
 
Pierian Spring wrote:
If you wish forever henceforth to be perceived as a Childish
Broadcaster (CBer)...


I don't care how *you* perceive me, your authority and superiority on
the matter stops at the edge of your minuscule cranial contents.

Get stuffed, Olde Springy,
W8LNA

W8LNA December 22nd 05 08:27 PM

FAQ - revised version
 
Pierian Spring wrote:
If you wish forever henceforth to be perceived as a Childish
Broadcaster (CBer)...


Make an attempt to grasp the following:

I don't care what you forever henceforth perceive of me, your authority
and superiority in the matter extends only to the ends of the contents
of your cranium, whatever that may be.

Grow up, Galen!

Stupid child.


Get stuffed, Springy Old Boy.

Pompous ass (arse).

-W8LNA

[email protected] December 23rd 05 12:10 AM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 

Gareth "The Jailbird" Evans (G4SDW) wrote:
Typo (in the third word as well!)


FWIW, I thought the first three words were pretty good.

Unfortunately it went downhill rapidly after the fourth.

73
Mike G4KFK


Pierian Spring December 23rd 05 09:28 AM

FAQ - revised version
 
For as long as you are prepared to illustrate so graphically
the difference between a CBer, an M3/CB Fools' Licensee, a
CBer-Masquerading-As-A-Radio-Ham and a _REAL_ Radio
Ham with his gentlemanly traditions, I am prepared to
watch you bemusedly from the sidelines and to chastise
you for your ridiculous outbursts.

It is important that we as Radio Hams make a stand for
civilised behaviour and decency against the vile CBer,
no matter how he might have slipped into our midst.

Don't you realise how silly and ridiculous you make yourself
look, by indulging in what are essentially very infantile
abusive tirades in an international forum that is broadcast to
the whole world?

However, if you wish to be perceived as a Childish Broadcaster (CBer)
then just carry on as you are with your Childish Broadcasting (CB).

Shame on you.

Grow up, Galen Watts!

Stupid child.


bigamps wrote:
Pierian Spring wrote:
If you wish forever henceforth to be perceived as a Childish
Broadcaster (CBer)...


I don't care how *you* perceive me, your authority and superiority on
the matter stops at the edge of your minuscule cranial contents.

Get stuffed, Olde Springy,
W8LNA



Pierian Spring December 23rd 05 09:29 AM

FAQ - revised version
 
For as long as you are prepared to illustrate so graphically
the difference between a CBer, an M3/CB Fools' Licensee, a
CBer-Masquerading-As-A-Radio-Ham and a _REAL_ Radio
Ham with his gentlemanly traditions, I am prepared to
watch you bemusedly from the sidelines and to chastise
you for your ridiculous outbursts.

It is important that we as Radio Hams make a stand for
civilised behaviour and decency against the vile CBer,
no matter how he might have slipped into our midst.

Don't you realise how silly and ridiculous you make yourself
look, by indulging in what are essentially very infantile
abusive tirades in an international forum that is broadcast to
the whole world?

However, if you wish to be perceived as a Childish Broadcaster (CBer)
then just carry on as you are with your Childish Broadcasting (CB).

Shame on you.

Grow up, Galen Watts!

Stupid child.



W8LNA wrote:
Pierian Spring wrote:
If you wish forever henceforth to be perceived as a Childish
Broadcaster (CBer)...


Make an attempt to grasp the following:

I don't care what you forever henceforth perceive of me, your authority
and superiority in the matter extends only to the ends of the contents
of your cranium, whatever that may be.

Grow up, Galen!

Stupid child.


Get stuffed, Springy Old Boy.

Pompous ass (arse).

-W8LNA



Pierian Spring December 23rd 05 09:30 AM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 
For as long as you are prepared to illustrate so graphically
the difference between a CBer, an M3/CB Fools' Licensee, a
CBer-Masquerading-As-A-Radio-Ham and a _REAL_ Radio
Ham with his gentlemanly traditions, I am prepared to
watch you bemusedly from the sidelines and to chastise
you for your ridiculous outbursts.

It is important that we as Radio Hams make a stand for
civilised behaviour and decency against the vile CBer,
no matter how he might have slipped into our midst.

Don't you realise how silly and ridiculous you make yourself
look, by indulging in what are essentially very infantile
abusive tirades in an international forum that is broadcast to
the whole world?

However, if you wish to be perceived as a Childish Broadcaster (CBer)
then just carry on as you are with your Childish Broadcasting (CB).

You, coming as you do from a background as a ship's radio
"officer", really ought to know better. Shame on you.

Grow up, Mike Gathergood!

Stupid boy.


wrote:
Gareth "The Jailbird" Evans (G4SDW) wrote:
Typo (in the third word as well!)


FWIW, I thought the first three words were pretty good.

Unfortunately it went downhill rapidly after the fourth.

73
Mike G4KFK



realradioham December 23rd 05 09:33 AM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 

"Pierian Spring" wrote in message
ups.com...
Don't you realise how silly and ridiculous you make yourself
look, by indulging in what are essentially very infantile
abusive tirades in an international forum that is broadcast to
the whole world?



Do you ever read your own posts??? Same repetitive twaddle.

rrh



[email protected] December 23rd 05 09:37 AM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 

Pierian Spring wrote:
You, coming as you do from a background as a ship's radio
"officer", really ought to know better. Shame on you.


You keep posting this, like you've dug up some interesting piece of
trivia from an obscure source.

Rather puzzling, since I mentioned it myself last week in response to
the thread about the "numbers station" conspiracy theory - and it's on
my website www.g4kfk.co.uk

The good news is that I phoned SIPgate's head office in Germany to see
what I could learn about your malicious caller. The bad news is that
until you stop calling me a stupid boy, I'm not going to tell you what
they told me.

73
Mike G4KFK


Pierian Spring December 23rd 05 09:49 AM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 
For as long as you are prepared to illustrate so graphically
the difference between a CBer, an M3/CB Fools' Licensee, a
CBer-Masquerading-As-A-Radio-Ham and a _REAL_ Radio
Ham with his gentlemanly traditions, I am prepared to
watch you bemusedly from the sidelines and to chastise
you for your ridiculous outbursts.

It is important that we as Radio Hams make a stand for
civilised behaviour and decency against the vile CBer,
no matter how he might have slipped into our midst.

Don't you realise how silly and ridiculous you make yourself
look, by indulging in what are essentially very infantile
abusive tirades in an international forum that is broadcast to
the whole world?

However, if you wish to be perceived as a Childish Broadcaster (CBer)
then just carry on as you are with your Childish Broadcasting (CB).

You, coming as you do from a background as a ship's radio
"officer", really ought to know better. Shame on you.

Grow up, Mike Gathergood!

Stupid boy.


wrote:
Pierian Spring wrote:
You, coming as you do from a background as a ship's radio
"officer", really ought to know better. Shame on you.


You keep posting this, like you've dug up some interesting piece of
trivia from an obscure source.

Rather puzzling, since I mentioned it myself last week in response to
the thread about the "numbers station" conspiracy theory - and it's on
my website
www.g4kfk.co.uk

The good news is that I phoned SIPgate's head office in Germany to see
what I could learn about your malicious caller. The bad news is that
until you stop calling me a stupid boy, I'm not going to tell you what
they told me.

73
Mike G4KFK



Howard Long December 23rd 05 09:54 AM

FAQ - revised version
 
"huLLy" wrote in message
...
How your wife puts up with you I shall never know. Maybe she's locked in a
trunk in the attic or mummified in a rocking chair?


Or a pen perhaps?

73, Howard G6LVB



Howard Long December 23rd 05 10:08 AM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 
wrote in message
ups.com...

Pierian Spring wrote:
You, coming as you do from a background as a ship's radio
"officer", really ought to know better. Shame on you.


You keep posting this, like you've dug up some interesting piece of
trivia from an obscure source.


Not that obscure to most as it's a web link on your website's home page that
you often quote. But then it would be obscure to Pierian Spring who said in
this thread:

I don't follow web links


Or is there was some other really credible explanation, like a lucky guess,
divine inspiration, someone else followed the link and told him... or some
other dog-ate-my-homework reason?

Cheers & season's greetings.

73, Howard G6LVB



Galen, W8LNA December 23rd 05 11:51 AM

FAQ - revised version
 
Pierian Spring wrote:
For as long...


(another warm breeze snipped)

Let me guess: You're the inspiration for the Monty Python character
'Upper Class Twit of the Year'? That's amazing, considering you were
about 15 years old when they filmed that skit, you were quite
accomplished at such a tender age, my accolades!

If you are the example of a _REAL_ Radio Ham the hobby has definately
sunk to a low much lower than I had ever suspected possible.

W8LNA

Pierian Spring December 23rd 05 11:58 AM

FAQ - revised version
 
For as long as you are prepared to illustrate so graphically
the difference between a CBer, an M3/CB Fools' Licensee, a
CBer-Masquerading-As-A-Radio-Ham and a _REAL_ Radio
Ham with his gentlemanly traditions, I am prepared to
watch you bemusedly from the sidelines and to chastise
you for your ridiculous outbursts.

It is important that we as Radio Hams make a stand for
civilised behaviour and decency against the vile CBer,
no matter how he might have slipped into our midst.

Don't you realise how silly and ridiculous you make yourself
look, by indulging in what are essentially very infantile
abusive tirades in an international forum that is broadcast to
the whole world?

However, if you wish to be perceived as a Childish Broadcaster (CBer)
then just carry on as you are with your Childish Broadcasting (CB).

Shame on you, you really ought to know better.

Grow up, Galen Watts!

Stupid child.

Galen, W8LNA wrote:
(another warm breeze snipped)
Let me guess: You're the inspiration for the Monty Python character
'Upper Class Twit of the Year'? That's amazing, considering you were
about 15 years old when they filmed that skit, you were quite
accomplished at such a tender age, my accolades!
If you are the example of a _REAL_ Radio Ham the hobby has definately
sunk to a low much lower than I had ever suspected possible.
W8LNA



[email protected] December 23rd 05 12:03 PM

FAQ - revised version
 

Galen, W8LNA wrote:
Let me guess: You're the inspiration for the Monty Python character
'Upper Class Twit of the Year'? That's amazing, considering you were
about 15 years old when they filmed that skit, you were quite
accomplished at such a tender age, my accolades!


There's nothing upper class about Gareth.

He's more like another Monty Python character, "The Black Knight" from
The Holy Grail. He just keeps coming back for more and more, never
knowing when to admit defeat.

73
Mike G4KFK


bigamps December 23rd 05 12:15 PM

FAQ - revised version
 
Pierian Spring wrote:
For as long as you are prepared...



....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzHuh? Oh, still at it?

hmmh....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

Pierian Spring December 23rd 05 12:19 PM

FAQ - revised version
 
The pursuit of decency and of civilised behaviour should
never admit defeat in the face of an onslaught by a horde
of vulgar and abusive infants.

If we in Radio Hammery retreat in the face of such vulgarity, then
the gates will be left open for the Mongolian Hordes.

For as long as you are prepared to illustrate so graphically
the difference between a CBer, an M3/CB Fools' Licensee, a
CBer-Masquerading-As-A-Radio-Ham and a _REAL_ Radio
Ham with his gentlemanly traditions, I am prepared to
watch you bemusedly from the sidelines and to chastise
you for your ridiculous outbursts.

It is important that we as Radio Hams make a stand for
civilised behaviour and decency against the vile CBer,
no matter how he might have slipped into our midst.

Don't you realise how silly and ridiculous you make yourself
look, by indulging in what are essentially very infantile
abusive tirades in an international forum that is broadcast to
the whole world?

However, if you wish to be perceived as a Childish Broadcaster (CBer)
then just carry on as you are with your Childish Broadcasting (CB).

You, coming as you do from a background as a ship's radio
"officer", really ought to know better. Shame on you.

Grow up, Mike Gathergood!

Stupid boy.

wrote:
Galen, W8LNA wrote:
Let me guess: You're the inspiration for the Monty Python character
'Upper Class Twit of the Year'? That's amazing, considering you were
about 15 years old when they filmed that skit, you were quite
accomplished at such a tender age, my accolades!


There's nothing upper class about Gareth.

He's more like another Monty Python character, "The Black Knight" from
The Holy Grail. He just keeps coming back for more and more, never
knowing when to admit defeat.

73
Mike G4KFK



Pierian Spring December 23rd 05 12:23 PM

FAQ - revised version
 
I am pleased that you tire of your infantile behaviour. There
is hope for you, yet. But please remember that it is not
just you who is made to look a fool by your behaviour; your
behaviour affects the public face of Radio Hammery, and
thereby affects us all.

Sleep on, awaken refreshed and hopefully of a more mature
perspective than you have presented in your recent posts.

bigamps wrote:
Pierian Spring wrote:
For as long as you are prepared...



...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzHuh? Oh, still at it?

hmmh....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...



Galen, W8LNA December 23rd 05 12:24 PM

FAQ - revised version
 
Pierian Spring wrote:
For as long...




....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzHuh? Oh, still at it?

hmmh....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

(shhh!)
(-W8LNA)

Pierian Spring December 23rd 05 12:30 PM

FAQ - revised version
 
I am pleased that you tire of your infantile behaviour. There
is hope for you, yet. But please remember that it is not
just you who is made to look a fool by your behaviour; your
behaviour affects the public face of Radio Hammery, and
thereby affects us all.

Sleep on, awaken refreshed and hopefully of a more mature
perspective than you have presented in your recent posts.


Galen, W8LNA wrote:

...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzHuh? Oh, still at it?

hmmh....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

(shhh!)
(-W8LNA)



Galen, W8LNA December 23rd 05 01:00 PM

FAQ - revised version
 
Pierian Spring wrote:
I am pleased that you tire of your infantile behaviour...


Nahhh, you're just boring me near to death!

Got to go, Springy Ol' Chap(ped arse), it's sunrise and I'm hearing good DX.

-W8LNA

Spike December 23rd 05 02:31 PM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 

realradioham wrote:


"Pierian Spring" wrote


snip

Do you ever read your own posts?


He must do, as he sometimes replies to them.....

from
Aero Spike

Pierian Spring December 23rd 05 03:27 PM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 
That looks to all intents and purposes like you are abusing
your privileged position that your employer has given you.

Who do you work for?

wrote:

The good news is that I phoned SIPgate's head office in Germany to see
what I could learn about your malicious caller. The bad news is that
until you stop calling me a stupid boy, I'm not going to tell you what
they told me.



[email protected] December 23rd 05 03:39 PM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 

Pierian Spring wrote:
That looks to all intents and purposes like you are abusing
your privileged position that your employer has given you.

Who do you work for?


I work for the Mental Health Department of Wiltshire Primary Healthcare
Trust. That's how I know so much about you :-)


Pierian Spring December 23rd 05 03:42 PM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 
For as long as you are prepared to illustrate so graphically
the difference between a CBer, an M3/CB Fools' Licensee, a
CBer-Masquerading-As-A-Radio-Ham and a _REAL_ Radio
Ham with his gentlemanly traditions, I am prepared to
watch you bemusedly from the sidelines and to chastise
you for your ridiculous outbursts.

It is important that we as Radio Hams make a stand for
civilised behaviour and decency against the vile CBer,
no matter how he might have slipped into our midst.

Don't you realise how silly and ridiculous you make yourself
look, by indulging in what are essentially very infantile
abusive tirades in an international forum that is broadcast to
the whole world?

However, if you wish to be perceived as a Childish Broadcaster (CBer)
then just carry on as you are with your Childish Broadcasting (CB).

You, coming as you do from a background as a ship's radio
"officer", really ought to know better. Shame on you.

Grow up, Mike Gathergood!

Stupid boy.

wrote:
Pierian Spring wrote:
That looks to all intents and purposes like you are abusing
your privileged position that your employer has given you.

Who do you work for?


I work for the Mental Health Department of Wiltshire Primary Healthcare
Trust. That's how I know so much about you :-)



huLLy December 23rd 05 03:46 PM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 
Pierian Spring wrote:
For as long as you are prepared to ....


Your repeated spamming is not very gentlemanly to the newsgroup users with
dialup access.

Think about ceasing your vitriol until next year.

informed again.



[email protected] December 23rd 05 03:51 PM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 

Pierian Spring wrote:
Grow up, Mike Gathergood!

Stupid boy.


Well I'm definitely not going to tell you what SIPgate said now!


white van driver December 23rd 05 04:49 PM

FAQ - the voices in my head told me to post it again
 
Gareth,

You remind me of the advert years ago about Ariston....and on.....and
on......and on.....and on.....and on.....and on.....and on.....and
on.....and on.....and on.....and on.....and on.....and on.....and on

P.S. Before you post a response, here's the text you keep pasting with
Control + V on the keyboard,

Gareth's boring text

For as long as you are prepared to illustrate so graphically
the difference between a CBer, an M3/CB Fools' Licensee, a
CBer-Masquerading-As-A-Radio-Ham and a _REAL_ Radio
Ham with his gentlemanly traditions, I am prepared to
watch you bemusedly from the sidelines and to chastise
you for your ridiculous outbursts.


It is important that we as Radio Hams make a stand for
civilised behaviour and decency against the vile CBer,
no matter how he might have slipped into our midst.


Don't you realise how silly and ridiculous you make yourself
look, by indulging in what are essentially very infantile
abusive tirades in an international forum that is broadcast to
the whole world?


However, if you wish to be perceived as a Childish Broadcaster (CBer)
then just carry on as you are with your Childish Broadcasting (CB).

If at all possible, any chance you could give a constructive response
without the usual M3/CB twaddle ?

?
?
?
Bet you can't !


Pierian Spring December 23rd 05 08:36 PM

Bringing Wood & Douglas into Disrepute
 
At one time, Wood & Douglas was a respectable supplier to the
Ham Radio market, although it has long since devoted itself
to commercial markets only.

However, the behaviour of its EXPORT SALES MANAGER, one
Mike Gathergood, who has contributed a great number of grossly
offensive
and abusive publications to this NG in recent days would suggest
that the company has gone downhill very rapidly, and is no
longer a respectable organisation.

It is sad that a once respected company should be reflected
so badly in the appaling behaviour of its senior managers, especially
when his infantile and aggressive comments have been published
into various international news groups.

Indeed, it is surprising that the services someone who exhibits such
silly and infantile outbursts into the public fora that are NG
should be retained after giving the company such a bad press.

wrote:
Pierian Spring wrote:
That looks to all intents and purposes like you are abusing
your privileged position that your employer has given you.

Who do you work for?


I work for the Mental Health Department of Wiltshire Primary Healthcare
Trust. That's how I know so much about you :-)



huLLy December 23rd 05 08:38 PM

Bringing Wood & Douglas into Disrepute
 
Pierian Spring wrote:
At one time, Wood & Douglas was a respectable supplier to the
Ham Radio market, although it has long since devoted itself
to commercial markets only.

Crossing the line again, Gareth.

informed again.
--
huLLy
Tel: 07976 123278



Pierian Spring December 23rd 05 08:41 PM

FAQ - revised version
 
Would we be talking about....

Mike Gathergood,
Formerly P-Com Wireless Access Group,
6 Sylverns Court,
Warfield,
Bracknell,
RG42 3SL

Mob: (07717) - 728290
Tel: (01344) 310610
Fax: (01344) 310611?

Pierian Spring wrote:
OK - are you a man, or a yellow-bellied coward?

I notice that your own personal details are withheld
in the callbook.

How brave of you to publish someone else's, including
their phone number while you yourself hide shaking
and quivering behind the safety of the playground fence
while you chant your infantile sneers.

Grow up, Mike Gathergood!



[email protected] December 23rd 05 08:47 PM

Bringing Wood & Douglas into Disrepute
 

Pierian Spring wrote:
At one time, Wood & Douglas was a respectable supplier to the
Ham Radio market, although it has long since devoted itself
to commercial markets only.

However, the behaviour of its EXPORT SALES MANAGER, one
Mike Gathergood, who has contributed a great number of grossly
offensive
and abusive publications to this NG in recent days would suggest
that the company has gone downhill very rapidly, and is no
longer a respectable organisation.


Well, you'd better call Alan (G4EEE) straight after the hols and let
him know how I've been misusing the company's phone and email
facilities. I'm sure he'll be very interested to hear from you!

73
Mike G4KFK


Me December 23rd 05 09:52 PM

Bringing Wood & Douglas into Disrepute
 
Pierian Spring wrote:
At one time, Wood & Douglas was a respectable supplier


At one time I wonder if this company was respectable

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13 HARDENS CLOSE
CHIPPENHAM WILTSHIRE
SN153AA

Std. Industrial Classification (SIC):7372 Prepackaged software
72.20 COMPUTER SERVICES
Turnover:0
Profit:0
Networth:0
Employees:0
Company Registration Number:3144797

[email protected] December 23rd 05 09:54 PM

FAQ - revised version
 

Pierian Spring wrote:
Would we be talking about....

Mike Gathergood,
Formerly P-Com Wireless Access Group,
6 Sylverns Court,
Warfield,
Bracknell,
RG42 3SL

Mob: (07717) - 728290
Tel: (01344) 310610
Fax: (01344) 310611?


That's very good - I bet nobody else reading this would have thought of
putting my name into Google! We can all see now why you're the MD of a
Software Consultancy.

So now, having correctly linked me to senior technical sales positions
within two well-respected UHF and microwave communications companies,
do I still qualify as a "vile CBer" just because I have spoken out
against the repeated posting of your warped self-righteous and
hypocritical "Frequently Asked Questions"? Or because I objected to
your belittlement of the hard work and enthusiasm shown by various
members of our scout group?

If so, there can't be much hope for many of us here, can there?

73
Mike G4KFK


zYYPK December 23rd 05 11:07 PM

FAQ - revised version
 
"huLLy" wrote:

. YOU are the guilty man. YOU are the


oh ?


has hully become judge&jury in the last few days ?


(rest of post cut due to strong legal content)


G4ZWI December 24th 05 12:39 AM

Bringing Wood & Douglas into Disrepute
 
Grow up, Mike Gathergood!!!



stupid boy.......

Sorry Mike! didn't know you were connected with W&D..

I did buy a 70cms PA kit from W&D 15 years ago, but then got a FT2700,
so never put it together.
I now have a handheld for 70cms, and so dug it out, and put it
together.Worked first time of powering up, but think I may need to beef
up the heatsinking. It is so nice to spend my time increasing my
knowledge of ham radio, instead of kicking others for any shortfalls
they may have!!! (perhaps, to help and educate is the way
forward?????) Ah, well, night, night, and back to 4 meters for me....


[email protected] December 24th 05 12:57 AM

Bringing Wood & Douglas into Disrepute
 

G4ZWI wrote:
Grow up, Mike Gathergood!!!



stupid boy.......

Sorry Mike! didn't know you were connected with W&D..


I joined W&D well after their activities with amateur radio, though
there remain many licensed amateurs, both within the company itself and
the network of distributors.

The remnants of the amateur products were divested lock, stock and
barrel to G3TUX. Unfortunately Chris closed his business and retired to
Guernsey last year, so the only place you'll find W&D amateur products
sold now is on eBay.

It's a shame, but the reality is that us radio hams are congenital
tightwads!

73
Mike G4KFK


[email protected] December 24th 05 01:17 AM

Bringing Wood & Douglas into Disrepute
 

wrote:
It's a shame, but the reality is that us radio hams are congenital
tightwads!


Before the (G4) Sad Dim Wit spots that grammatical error, I'll correct
it myself...
"It's a shame, but the reality is that WE radio hams are congenital
tightwads!

Merry CHRISTmas
Mike G4KFK


Stuart Crow December 24th 05 01:36 AM

Bringing Wood & Douglas into Disrepute
 
"Pierian Spring" wrote in
oups.com:

At one time, Wood & Douglas was a respectable supplier to the
Ham Radio market, although it has long since devoted itself
to commercial markets only.


Given the representation of Amateur Radio given by one contributor to these
NGs, it's a wonder any sensible professional organisation has anything to
do with it.

The professional engineer, and many overseas Amateurs, must suspect that
the rot set into British Amateur Radio some time late in the G4 series, and
could be forgiven for avoiding contact with it as far as possible.

W&D's reputation has probably never stood higher. Professionals understand
that; some Amateurs can't even tune up an FT101 properly. How technically
inept must they be?

G4ZWI December 24th 05 07:15 AM

Bringing Wood & Douglas into Disrepute
 
As a late G4 callsign, and therefore, it seems, being responsible for
the rot that has set into the hobby, I wil inform you a little of my
background, Stuart. Having joined the RAF after leaving school, I
trained for two years at No:-1 Radio school, RAF Locking, as a Ground
Communications engineer. I left RAF Locking, and was posted to RAF
Cranwell. Upon leaving the forces, I continued in the domestic
electronics trade, (TV, video, computers, etc,) I have 'fiddled' with
electronics all my working life, (I am now in my 50's), and have
half-filled my house with wonderful bargains, and homebrewed kit, as
the love of my life will testify. I have ferric chloride stains on most
of the carpets, a well-scorched bench, (soldering iron......) and, not
only can I tune my FT101B, I have also modified it to accept 6146B
valves in the output stages, as the cost, and availability of the 6JS6
'bottles' became silly.
I do admit to having held a class B callsign, (G8ZWI) , and cheerfully
admit to holding it for a large number of years, because I was too lazy
to get off my backside, and do the Morse. My latest constructional
project (half finished, ) is a home-brew version of the Norcal Sierra,
but with an AD9851 DDS & LCD in place of the normal VFO tuning. I will
try to contact you, if I have any problems, although I am not too sure
you will be willing to help a lowly, late, G4,


(P.S. I believe Santa Claus is bringing me a Yaesu FT817, with c.w.
filter for Christmas. Should I send it back???)


Fred Cooper G4ZWI, GQRP 10981, FISTS 9889



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