wrote:
Agreed. This is why people like us are leaving the hobby. And why we
are selling this equipment.

When HF turns into CB with little spark between the ears, then it's
time to pull the plug. Me personally, I've said good bye to HF years
ago when the band conditions and QRM stomped out QRP operation. Maybe
someday I'll buy another one when I'm over 500 miles from the nearest
metropolis. Till then, what goes on in this thread is a perfect
example of why a code requirement should still be maintained.

don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out

the Ars clearly doesn't jerk like you