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Vshah101 wrote:
From N2EY: I've seen that happen time and again. The CW setups at Field Day get the most attention from nonhams, for some reason. How did non-Hams see any setup, not even a CW setup, at field day? Were they invited or did they see the field day setup when they were driving by, and decided to stop by? Also, were they male or female, and about what ages were they? Were they anti-social? Did they just stop by, or stay a while? Please explain. ------------------------------------------------------------------ At this year's Field Day, we had a (*rather un-attractive) female non-Ham visitor. Shame on you. Where on earth do you get off saying something like that? ----------------------------------------------------------------- *Sorry I don't qualify for any sensitivity awards. NO you don't. - Mike KB3EIA - |
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How did non-Hams see any setup, not even a CW setup, at field day? Were they invited or did they see the field day setup when they were driving by, and decided to stop by? At our field day -- many many posters were distributed over three cities -- we had lots of non-hams attend. It was held right down town near shopping centers at a local school. All local high school science teachers and Scout groups were informed. We operated on battery, solar, and generator power. They saw CW, Satellite, QRP, bicycle propelled generator, solar cells and dazzling antennas, tuna can homebrew rigs. ATV and videos of Ham Radio. They were able to talk on the radio by virtue of the GOTA station. A giant picture board explaining Amateur Radio, Emergency Communications, and repeaters was fabricated. Also explained what Field Day was for. Handout sheets -- 200 of them disappeared. Also, were they male or female, and about what ages were they? Were they anti-social? They were every gender and age imaginable as though that would be relevant. One gal and her two sons 10 and 12 got their ham tickets later on. Another couple sed wow and both now have tickets. Had a troop of boy scouts show as well. Several of them now have licenses. Several high schools now have Youth Ham Clubs. All were very sociable as if that has any bearing on the matter. We had several volunteers bus in local high school students that were interested. Ya gotta work at PR and it takes effort and time -- GET INVOLVED Did they just stop by, or stay a while? Both, one 11 year old worked Australia and was enthralled --- Mom had to drag him home for dinner. He now has a Ham ticket, passed the code test as well later on. Please explain. Just did |
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"Mike Coslo" wrote in message ... Dee D. Flint wrote: "N2EY" wrote in message ... In article , Mike Coslo writes: I think things like that only help the case for CW. The newbies were looking at that paddle on the bench, and you could see the gears turning.... I've seen that happen time and again. The CW setups at Field Day get the most attention from nonhams, for some reason. 73 de Jim, N2EY Simple, it's more "exotic" than voice or keyboard. When you watch a person using no apparent effort, save what looks like a nervous tremor in their hand, make a QSO - now that is pretty exotic! - Mike KB3EIA - Doing CW at around 28 wpm is like talking to a Southerner. Layed back. Dan/W4NTI |
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The night before fielday we all put on our batboy suits and captured them.
Fed the instant grits and forced them to enjoy. Your in idiot "Vshah101" Dan/W4NTI "Vshah101" wrote in message ... From N2EY: I've seen that happen time and again. The CW setups at Field Day get the most attention from nonhams, for some reason. How did non-Hams see any setup, not even a CW setup, at field day? Were they invited or did they see the field day setup when they were driving by, and decided to stop by? Also, were they male or female, and about what ages were they? Were they anti-social? Did they just stop by, or stay a while? Please explain. ------------------------------------------------------------------ At this year's Field Day, we had a (*rather un-attractive) female non-Ham visitor. (I don't know if she was invited). She was a reporter and claimed to be asking questions for the local paper. No, I didn't stay there the whole time. Also, there was some extra food left over, and I managed to take some with me. ----------------------------------------------------------------- *Sorry I don't qualify for any sensitivity awards. I don't want to (be sensitive) and I don't need to. |
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