Dee Flint wrote:

How about the best way to "elmer" the flood of upgraders? We're apt to get
a bunch all at once before it levels out once again.

There's no one best way for everyone, but here's one idea:

Demos. Show folks how it's done, rather than talking. This can be
a display/talk/station setup at a hamfest, a club meeting talk, a
website, or a magazine article, just for starters. Then there's Field
Day, a whole weekend of demos.

73 de Jim, N2EY

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Dee Flint wrote:

How about the best way to "elmer" the flood of upgraders? We're apt to
get
a bunch all at once before it levels out once again.

There's no one best way for everyone, but here's one idea:

Demos. Show folks how it's done, rather than talking. This can be
a display/talk/station setup at a hamfest, a club meeting talk, a
website, or a magazine article, just for starters. Then there's Field
Day, a whole weekend of demos.

73 de Jim, N2EY


The demo/display/talk at a hamfest is a good idea as this has a chance of
getting those hams who don't belong to clubs. As far as websites go, there
are already so many (some are very good) that I think additional websites
may get lost in the crowd so to speak. Our club already has a presentation
at almost every meeting so at least our club is already covered here.

I'm really thinking in terms of the many hams who are not involved with any
groups. That could be a large percentage. "Elmering" them over the air
could be miscontrued yet they too will need help to succeed in a smooth
transition.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

Dee Flint wrote:
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Dee Flint wrote:

How about the best way to "elmer" the flood of upgraders?
We're apt to get
a bunch all at once before it levels out once again.

There's no one best way for everyone, but here's one idea:

Demos. Show folks how it's done, rather than talking. This
can be
a display/talk/station setup at a hamfest, a club meeting
talk, a
website, or a magazine article, just for starters. Then
there's Field Day, a whole weekend of demos.

The demo/display/talk at a hamfest is a good idea as this
has a chance of
getting those hams who don't belong to clubs.

One thing that generates interest is to see stuff
actually in use. The AM folks in these parts have
gotten into the idea of setting up a demo station
at big hamfests like Gaithersburg. They use classic
hollow-state gear, and show what both the gear and
the mode are like. Usually it's a group effort, so
the station is always on the air and nobody has
to bring a complete setup.

Another venue is specialized events like air shows.
Some military-radio collectors set up a demo and
display (with permission of course) and show the
radio gear in action.

As far as
websites go, there
are already so many (some are very good) that I think
additional websites
may get lost in the crowd so to speak.

I think there's always room for more *good* online info.
The big challenge is making it easy to find.

Our club already has a presentation
at almost every meeting so at least our club is already covered here.

I'm really thinking in terms of the many hams who are not
involved with any
groups. That could be a large percentage. "Elmering" them over the air
could be miscontrued yet they too will need help to succeed in a smooth transition.

That's a classic problem. But if the advice is offered the right
way, most folks will take it.

73 de Jim, N2EY

N2EY:

Gee, and we wonder why kids raised with computers and state-of-the-art
communications are not turned on...

John

On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 16:47:49 -0700, N2EY wrote:

Dee Flint wrote:
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Dee Flint wrote:

How about the best way to "elmer" the flood of upgraders?
We're apt to get
a bunch all at once before it levels out once again.

There's no one best way for everyone, but here's one idea:

Demos. Show folks how it's done, rather than talking. This
can be
a display/talk/station setup at a hamfest, a club meeting
talk, a
website, or a magazine article, just for starters. Then
there's Field Day, a whole weekend of demos.

The demo/display/talk at a hamfest is a good idea as this
has a chance of
getting those hams who don't belong to clubs.

One thing that generates interest is to see stuff
actually in use. The AM folks in these parts have
gotten into the idea of setting up a demo station
at big hamfests like Gaithersburg. They use classic
hollow-state gear, and show what both the gear and
the mode are like. Usually it's a group effort, so
the station is always on the air and nobody has
to bring a complete setup.

Another venue is specialized events like air shows.
Some military-radio collectors set up a demo and
display (with permission of course) and show the
radio gear in action.

As far as
websites go, there
are already so many (some are very good) that I think
additional websites
may get lost in the crowd so to speak.

I think there's always room for more *good* online info.
The big challenge is making it easy to find.

Our club already has a presentation
at almost every meeting so at least our club is already covered here.

I'm really thinking in terms of the many hams who are not
involved with any
groups. That could be a large percentage. "Elmering" them over the air
could be miscontrued yet they too will need help to succeed in a smooth transition.

That's a classic problem. But if the advice is offered the right
way, most folks will take it.

73 de Jim, N2EY

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I'm really thinking in terms of the many hams who are not involved with any
groups. That could be a large percentage. "Elmering" them over the air
could be miscontrued yet they too will need help to succeed in a smooth
transition.

A smooth transition? I don't know who you think is expecting that,
certainly not any Techs I know, they are expecting anything but smooth.
most are expecting to be insulted and put down , and then told how to
operate

I am marginaly involved in the local club the only tech class they see
on a regular basis, and it is clear by how certain folks suddenly stop
talking whne I wander near (with sharper ears than most, I had to get
something to compendsate for my lousy writing) it is clear the biggest
barriar to a "smooth" transition is most likely the folks already on HF

Some techs are cluessless and need hand holding (as do some extras,
general etc) most that have stuck arround a bit are pretty
resuourcefull and fairly pataint
Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

AOF:

You know, you have a point there. To tell you the truth, the full impact
just brought me awake alike a slap in the face!

Those ancient HF's with their fondness for mimicking pseudo-military
communications, dreaming of saving-the-world-with-a-brass-key and
using army protocols are going to wage a war like
all-hell-has-broke-loose. And, while providing some entertainment, is
likely to result in complete chaos!

May take a decade just for the flack to clear the air...

John

On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:25:00 -0700, an_old_friend wrote:


Dee Flint wrote:
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I'm really thinking in terms of the many hams who are not involved with any
groups. That could be a large percentage. "Elmering" them over the air
could be miscontrued yet they too will need help to succeed in a smooth
transition.

A smooth transition? I don't know who you think is expecting that,
certainly not any Techs I know, they are expecting anything but smooth.
most are expecting to be insulted and put down , and then told how to
operate

I am marginaly involved in the local club the only tech class they see
on a regular basis, and it is clear by how certain folks suddenly stop
talking whne I wander near (with sharper ears than most, I had to get
something to compendsate for my lousy writing) it is clear the biggest
barriar to a "smooth" transition is most likely the folks already on HF

Some techs are cluessless and need hand holding (as do some extras,
general etc) most that have stuck arround a bit are pretty
resuourcefull and fairly pataint
Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

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Dee Flint wrote:
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cut
I'm really thinking in terms of the many hams who are not involved with
any
groups. That could be a large percentage. "Elmering" them over the air
could be miscontrued yet they too will need help to succeed in a smooth
transition.

A smooth transition? I don't know who you think is expecting that,
certainly not any Techs I know, they are expecting anything but smooth.
most are expecting to be insulted and put down , and then told how to
operate


This is a problem that needs to be addressed. Those that come in with this
type of attitude and expectation are at great risk of creating a
self-fulfilling prophecy.

I am marginaly involved in the local club the only tech class they see
on a regular basis, and it is clear by how certain folks suddenly stop
talking whne I wander near (with sharper ears than most, I had to get
something to compendsate for my lousy writing) it is clear the biggest
barriar to a "smooth" transition is most likely the folks already on HF


Your club has a problem in that case. However we do not have that problem
in the club to which I belong. It is approximately half Technicians. Two
of our club officers are Technicians. Our club satellite guru was a
Technician until quite recently as was our club VHF guru. They all have
enthusiasm for the club and ham radio and there is mutual respect. The
mutual respect is the key to it.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

Dee Flint wrote:
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Dee Flint wrote:
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cut
I'm really thinking in terms of the many hams who are not involved with
any
groups. That could be a large percentage. "Elmering" them over the air
could be miscontrued yet they too will need help to succeed in a smooth
transition.

A smooth transition? I don't know who you think is expecting that,
certainly not any Techs I know, they are expecting anything but smooth.
most are expecting to be insulted and put down , and then told how to
operate


This is a problem that needs to be addressed. Those that come in with this
type of attitude and expectation are at great risk of creating a
self-fulfilling prophecy.

and also with a fair chance of not being blind sided as well, there is
no free launch as AMSAT would say


I am marginaly involved in the local club the only tech class they see
on a regular basis, and it is clear by how certain folks suddenly stop
talking whne I wander near (with sharper ears than most, I had to get
something to compendsate for my lousy writing) it is clear the biggest
barriar to a "smooth" transition is most likely the folks already on HF


Your club has a problem in that case. However we do not have that problem
in the club to which I belong. It is approximately half Technicians. Two
of our club officers are Technicians. Our club satellite guru was a
Technician until quite recently as was our club VHF guru. They all have
enthusiasm for the club and ham radio and there is mutual respect. The
mutual respect is the key to it.

Indeed it does, as did the club I belonged in Springfield IL and
several other clubs I have vistied over the years


Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

AOF:

As I have been pointing out to you, with my last few posts, taking newbies
under your wing and showing them there is nothing to fear. The gov't has
granted them their license, certainly no one here is able to question the
validity, and those who stoop so low are to be pitied... but, it is only
those who can demonstrate this ability now, who will be able to help them
then...

John

On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 15:40:43 -0700, an_old_friend wrote:


Dee Flint wrote:
"an_old_friend" wrote in message
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Dee Flint wrote:
wrote in message
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cut
I'm really thinking in terms of the many hams who are not involved with
any
groups. That could be a large percentage. "Elmering" them over the air
could be miscontrued yet they too will need help to succeed in a smooth
transition.

A smooth transition? I don't know who you think is expecting that,
certainly not any Techs I know, they are expecting anything but smooth.
most are expecting to be insulted and put down , and then told how to
operate


This is a problem that needs to be addressed. Those that come in with this
type of attitude and expectation are at great risk of creating a
self-fulfilling prophecy.

and also with a fair chance of not being blind sided as well, there is
no free launch as AMSAT would say


I am marginaly involved in the local club the only tech class they see
on a regular basis, and it is clear by how certain folks suddenly stop
talking whne I wander near (with sharper ears than most, I had to get
something to compendsate for my lousy writing) it is clear the biggest
barriar to a "smooth" transition is most likely the folks already on HF


Your club has a problem in that case. However we do not have that problem
in the club to which I belong. It is approximately half Technicians. Two
of our club officers are Technicians. Our club satellite guru was a
Technician until quite recently as was our club VHF guru. They all have
enthusiasm for the club and ham radio and there is mutual respect. The
mutual respect is the key to it.

Indeed it does, as did the club I belonged in Springfield IL and
several other clubs I have vistied over the years


Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

John Smith wrote:
AOF:

As I have been pointing out to you, with my last few posts, taking newbies
under your wing and showing them there is nothing to fear. The gov't has
granted them their license, certainly no one here is able to question the
validity, and those who stoop so low are to be pitied... but, it is only
those who can demonstrate this ability now, who will be able to help them
then...

Indeed we techs have been taking care of our own quite awhile now

Not as other might like prehaps but I was taught my starting stuff by a
Tech plus (now extra class friend) and I have my feldglings as well,
some of whom since they had the talent for manual Morse 5 in fact some
in the Fm repater zone some into other things too

these days been working with guy localy he is a bit slow (not stupid or
anything just takes quite awhile to muddle through) and therefore been
brushed aside by many trys my pataince at times. We met atthe club
meeting after the NPRM day both having shown up to show off a shiny new
radio, exactly the Same Model shiny new radio, the Icom 910 H with 23
cm module, he was having touble installing it I helped showing off the
insides and such we chatt most days indeed thanks to him I remeber to
turn my radio on more, but I also hear hecklers when he come the
repteater to get my attenion they don't give their calls, but they are
not nice. We then change freqs up to 1.2 gig simplex


I have encouaged several new licensees myself and most of thm have
found niches in Ham radio to suit them a couple are even realy into CW
as an interesting karmic turn

John

But I am not expecting a smooth transition, I wish I were

On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 15:40:43 -0700, an_old_friend wrote: