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December 23rd 03, 04:38 PM
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Subject: Why I Like The ARRL
From: (Len Over 21) Date: 12/23/03 12:00 AM Central Standard Time Message-id: To you it doesn't count that "interest in radio" AND electronics can lead to very enjoyable hobby activities in building, testing, designing new electronics things ('electronics' includes radio). But to be a Radio Amateur, as defined by the Federal Communicaitions Commission, one must be a licensee. You can call yourself a "radio hobbyist", radio afficionado, CBer, or whatever else may fit. But "Radio Amateur" is not one of them. You could say that you have a great interest in flying an airplane, but if your interest extends to buying a ticket to fly to Chicago, you aren't an aviator. I don't have a great interest in flying an airplane now. Too expensive. But..but...but...LENNIE! YOU have been the one flaunting his copious retirement holdings and telling us how grand it is to be you! Are you now telling us you can't afford it...?!?! The average cost of obtaining a Private Pilot's license in 1974 (when I finished up my ticket) was around $2700. Todays it's just a bit over $3500. I was once a student pilot. Still no license required for that. Not even to operate a radio...already had the First Phone, so no 3rd Class Restricted permit necessary. Yes, Lennie...When you were a "student pilot" (snickering under my breath here!!!!!) a permit was required to operate the radios...One is STILL required if you intend to operate across an international boundry. Your "first phone" was not acceptable for operating an aircraft radio. The FAA did not accept ANYTHING except the Restricted Radiotelephone Permit as late as the 1980's. An amateur radio license isn't legal to use on civil airways frequencies, is it? Only you keep suggesting that "someone" suggests it is. I am into flying R/C model aircraft on a casual basis...and have on and off for 40+ years. NO license required there to use the 72 MHz band channels. I've been into flying model aircraft for 60 years and even worked as a professional at Testors before they got into the plastic model side of that hobby. I was an International contestant in that some time ago. Then at one time you were required to have a station license for your Part 95 (Subpart C) operations. No...one is not required now. However YOU suggest that it was not required "40+" years ago. Again, you are in error, "Mr. Radio Professional". Reality points to the fact that you have nothing to do with amateur radio other than to make submissions to the FCC regarding an avocation in which you take no part. Reality points to the fact that you CANNOT accept any opinions contrary to your own with grace or gentle manner...you constantly, beligerantly go after any person who can stand up to you and show where your ideas aren't valid. So far, Your Putziness, you ahve FAILED to make any argument that suggests Dave's "ideas aren't valid". You HAVE demonstrated your gross ignorance on a great number of radio topics, and an even far greater number of issues (all, actually) relating to Amateur Radio. The FCC accepts ALL input on ALL radio services, Herr Robust. They don't need "licenses" in any radio service to accept comments. I know that is a very foreign thought to your proud, arrogant holiness, but that IS true. Again...YOUR assertion rings hollow. An error. A falsehood. I'd like to see YOU address the FCC in the same manner as you address others. Good luck on that one now! Dave! Did you forget to bow in deep reverence to His Radio Holiness, Sir Anderscum the First? I am soooooooooo (NOT!) ashamed of you! Steve, K4YZ |
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