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My Take on CW
The need for CW has been waining for many years now and technology has
eliminated a need for it. Why do we still need CW? How many Hams still use CW? I think technical knowledge far outweighs the CW requirement. If it's eliminated, more people will PROBABLY take the test, however, you must also understand that it takes a lot of money to set up a proper station, and an operator that's devoted to the hobby. I don't think you will see a lot of folks running out purchasing $1000 Yaesu's and Kenwoods to get on the air if CW is eliminated. The FCC eliminated the requirement for a fricken CB license (KABE 1356) long ago and you sure don't see folks yapping away on CB's. They have cell phones now to communicate and GPS' to know where they are going. I have a couple GMRS/FRS radios and even paid the $80 FCC license fee. I believe in being legal. It doesn't pay to get caught and fined. Therefore, if CW is eliminated, I do not think it will harm Ham Radio one bit. Things change with time. There won't even be an exam to talk on Ham frequencies in the future either. You young folks may see that happen. The cost of equipment will keep those that only want to screw around away from the hobby, believe me. Cost is one of the reasons I haven't got a ticket. I had a good friend of mine that had a Technician Class license (WB7RFL Tom Buckner, deceased) that was willing to teach me what I needed to know. However, the sheer cost of equipment kept me out of it. Anyone looking for a couple Cobra CB's? One is SSB. Besides, what are all of you Ham operators afraid of? Sure you had to take the CW test and passed. Like I said, things change with time. Take a young person interested in the hobby and teach them the proper way to operate and pass the exam. QRT. |
My Take on CW
Who cares! CW doesn't belong in a SCANNER group. Discuss it in a more
appropriate group; there are MANY of them, and this is not one of them! "ToeJam" stuck his ToeJammed bigfoot up his ass and wrote in message ... The need for CW has been waining for many years now and technology has eliminated a need for it. Why do we still need CW? How many Hams still use CW? SNIP |
My Take on CW
PowerHouse Communications wrote:
Who cares! CW doesn't belong in a SCANNER group. Discuss it in a more appropriate group; there are MANY of them, and this is not one of them! "ToeJam" stuck his ToeJammed bigfoot up his ass and wrote in message ... The need for CW has been waining for many years now and technology has eliminated a need for it. Why do we still need CW? How many Hams still use CW? SNIP You could have fooled me. From what I see here, there are more Ham related postings than Scanner postings. Are you jummping all over the other folks that are posting Ham related material too? Or did you just get up on the wrong side of the bed? I'm not new to Usenet and don't normally post off topic material, but when I see more postings concerning a subject not related to the newsgroup, I figure maybe folks gyrated from scanners to Ham. So don't go preaching to me with your ****ty attitude. You could have phrased your response a bit kinder instead of being an asshole about it. I'll lurk and see how you personally deal with the other Ham related postings. And FWIW, Scanners are strongly related to Ham radio, always have been and always will be. |
My Take on CW
ToeJam wrote in :
The need for CW has been waining for many years now and technology has eliminated a need for it. Why do we still need CW? How many Hams still use CW? I think technical knowledge far outweighs the CW requirement. If it's eliminated, more people will PROBABLY take the test, however, you must also understand that it takes a lot of money to set up a proper station, and an operator that's devoted to the hobby. I don't think you will see a lot of folks running out purchasing $1000 Yaesu's and Kenwoods to get on the air if CW is eliminated. The FCC eliminated the requirement for a fricken CB license (KABE 1356) long ago and you sure don't see folks yapping away on CB's. They have cell phones now to communicate and GPS' to know where they are going. I have a couple GMRS/FRS radios and even paid the $80 FCC license fee. I believe in being legal. It doesn't pay to get caught and fined. Therefore, if CW is eliminated, I do not think it will harm Ham Radio one bit. Things change with time. There won't even be an exam to talk on Ham frequencies in the future either. You young folks may see that happen. The cost of equipment will keep those that only want to screw around away from the hobby, believe me. Cost is one of the reasons I haven't got a ticket. I had a good friend of mine that had a Technician Class license (WB7RFL Tom Buckner, deceased) that was willing to teach me what I needed to know. However, the sheer cost of equipment kept me out of it. Anyone looking for a couple Cobra CB's? One is SSB. Besides, what are all of you Ham operators afraid of? Sure you had to take the CW test and passed. Like I said, things change with time. Take a young person interested in the hobby and teach them the proper way to operate and pass the exam. QRT. You're just Lazy. Good ops aren't lazy ops. SC |
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Had to learn CW in 1956. Last time I used it was 1956.
Al wrote in message ... On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:45:43 GMT, Slow Code wrote: ToeJam wrote in : The need for CW has been waining for many years now and technology has eliminated a need for it. Why do we still need CW? How many Hams still use CW? I think technical knowledge far outweighs the CW requirement. |
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"Allan9" wrote in message ... Had to learn CW in 1956. Last time I used it was 1956. Al I had to learn CW in 1972. Last time I used it was 1972. H.J. |
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"honestjohn" wrote in
: "Allan9" wrote in message ... Had to learn CW in 1956. Last time I used it was 1956. Al I had to learn CW in 1972. Last time I used it was 1972. H.J. When was the last time you two used you're brains, 56 & 72? SC |
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That wasn't necessary.
Al "Slow Code" wrote in message nk.net... "honestjohn" wrote in : "Allan9" wrote in message ... Had to learn CW in 1956. Last time I used it was 1956. Al I had to learn CW in 1972. Last time I used it was 1972. H.J. When was the last time you two used you're brains, 56 & 72? SC |
My Take on CW
"ToeJam" wrote in message ... PowerHouse Communications wrote: Who cares! CW doesn't belong in a SCANNER group. Discuss it in a more appropriate group; there are MANY of them, and this is not one of them! "ToeJam" stuck his ToeJammed bigfoot up his ass and wrote in message ... The need for CW has been waining for many years now and technology has eliminated a need for it. Why do we still need CW? How many Hams still use CW? SNIP You could have fooled me. From what I see here, there are more Ham related postings than Scanner postings. Are you jummping all over the other folks that are posting Ham related material too? Or did you just get up on the wrong side of the bed? I'm not new to Usenet and don't normally post off topic material, but when I see more postings concerning a subject not related to the newsgroup, I figure maybe folks gyrated from scanners to Ham. So don't go preaching to me with your ****ty attitude. You could have phrased your response a bit kinder instead of being an asshole about it. I'll lurk and see how you personally deal with the other Ham related postings. And FWIW, Scanners are strongly related to Ham radio, always have been and always will be. No offense, but I don't see the other HAM related postings... All that off-topic crap is filtered out by my newsreader... Sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel like I was singling you out, I just don't see the other crap, there for I don't have a need to "deal" with it... |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
PowerHouse Communications wrote:
"ToeJam" wrote in message ... PowerHouse Communications wrote: Who cares! CW doesn't belong in a SCANNER group. Discuss it in a more appropriate group; there are MANY of them, and this is not one of them! "ToeJam" stuck his ToeJammed bigfoot up his ass and wrote in message ... The need for CW has been waining for many years now and technology has eliminated a need for it. Why do we still need CW? How many Hams still use CW? SNIP You could have fooled me. From what I see here, there are more Ham related postings than Scanner postings. Are you jummping all over the other folks that are posting Ham related material too? Or did you just get up on the wrong side of the bed? I'm not new to Usenet and don't normally post off topic material, but when I see more postings concerning a subject not related to the newsgroup, I figure maybe folks gyrated from scanners to Ham. So don't go preaching to me with your ****ty attitude. You could have phrased your response a bit kinder instead of being an asshole about it. I'll lurk and see how you personally deal with the other Ham related postings. And FWIW, Scanners are strongly related to Ham radio, always have been and always will be. No offense, but I don't see the other HAM related postings... All that off-topic crap is filtered out by my newsreader... Sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel like I was singling you out, I just don't see the other crap, there for I don't have a need to "deal" with it... No offense taken. And yes, if you turn your filer off or use another reader, you will see a flood of HAM related material here, more so than scanners. It actually took me by surprise to see so much. I usually try to stay on topic on Usenet but with this newsgroup, it's hard to tell what the on topic discussion should be about. Later. |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
ToeJam wrote in :
PowerHouse Communications wrote: "ToeJam" wrote in message ... PowerHouse Communications wrote: Who cares! CW doesn't belong in a SCANNER group. Discuss it in a more appropriate group; there are MANY of them, and this is not one of them! "ToeJam" stuck his ToeJammed bigfoot up his ass and wrote in message ... The need for CW has been waining for many years now and technology has eliminated a need for it. Why do we still need CW? How many Hams still use CW? SNIP You could have fooled me. From what I see here, there are more Ham related postings than Scanner postings. Are you jummping all over the other folks that are posting Ham related material too? Or did you just get up on the wrong side of the bed? I'm not new to Usenet and don't normally post off topic material, but when I see more postings concerning a subject not related to the newsgroup, I figure maybe folks gyrated from scanners to Ham. So don't go preaching to me with your ****ty attitude. You could have phrased your response a bit kinder instead of being an asshole about it. I'll lurk and see how you personally deal with the other Ham related postings. And FWIW, Scanners are strongly related to Ham radio, always have been and always will be. No offense, but I don't see the other HAM related postings... All that off-topic crap is filtered out by my newsreader... Sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel like I was singling you out, I just don't see the other crap, there for I don't have a need to "deal" with it... No offense taken. And yes, if you turn your filer off or use another reader, you will see a flood of HAM related material here, more so than scanners. It actually took me by surprise to see so much. I usually try to stay on topic on Usenet but with this newsgroup, it's hard to tell what the on topic discussion should be about. Later. No matter what facet of radio you enjoy, the topic is to protect it by improving the quality of the hobbiests involved. That's why most will agree if you know morse code, you'll be a better skilled hobbiest and will improve your nich of the hobby and/or radio service you're involved with. A valuable knowledge base for those of coming into the services and hobby. Tnx, 73 Good luck in the contest. SC |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
So, in other words, if you don't know how to develop film, you have no
business doing digital photography? Brilliant! -- Brian Denley http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html "Slow Code" wrote in message ink.net... No matter what facet of radio you enjoy, the topic is to protect it by improving the quality of the hobbiests involved. That's why most will agree if you know morse code, you'll be a better skilled hobbiest and will improve your nich of the hobby and/or radio service you're involved with. A valuable knowledge base for those of coming into the services and hobby. Tnx, 73 Good luck in the contest. SC |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
You know, CW may be obsolete, but having to learn the code instilled a
bit of discipline and sense of purpose in getting a ham license. Of course things like mathematics, science and such that require mental discipline are no longer politically correct so are generally not required in education today because we certainly don't want to bruise anyone's ego or tax their MTV indoctrinated brains. So, I guess the code will have to go. Frank K3YAZ Tucson Brian Denley wrote: So, in other words, if you don't know how to develop film, you have no business doing digital photography? Brilliant! -- Brian Denley http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html "Slow Code" wrote in message ink.net... No matter what facet of radio you enjoy, the topic is to protect it by improving the quality of the hobbiests involved. That's why most will agree if you know morse code, you'll be a better skilled hobbiest and will improve your nich of the hobby and/or radio service you're involved with. A valuable knowledge base for those of coming into the services and hobby. Tnx, 73 Good luck in the contest. SC |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
Increase the theory test requirements. Kick some life into the hobby!
-- Brian Denley http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html wrote in message ups.com... You know, CW may be obsolete, but having to learn the code instilled a bit of discipline and sense of purpose in getting a ham license. Of course things like mathematics, science and such that require mental discipline are no longer politically correct so are generally not required in education today because we certainly don't want to bruise anyone's ego or tax their MTV indoctrinated brains. So, I guess the code will have to go. Frank K3YAZ Tucson Brian Denley wrote: So, in other words, if you don't know how to develop film, you have no business doing digital photography? Brilliant! -- Brian Denley http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html "Slow Code" wrote in message ink.net... No matter what facet of radio you enjoy, the topic is to protect it by improving the quality of the hobbiests involved. That's why most will agree if you know morse code, you'll be a better skilled hobbiest and will improve your nich of the hobby and/or radio service you're involved with. A valuable knowledge base for those of coming into the services and hobby. Tnx, 73 Good luck in the contest. SC |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
wrote in message
ups.com... You know, CW may be obsolete, but having to learn the code instilled a bit of discipline and sense of purpose in getting a ham license. Of course things like mathematics, science and such that require mental discipline are no longer politically correct so are generally not required in education today because we certainly don't want to bruise anyone's ego or tax their MTV indoctrinated brains. So, I guess the code will have to go. Frank K3YAZ Tucson It isn't so much the "code" being removed which has dumbed it down, it used to be you "had" to know electronics to get a license. Blame it on the Study Guides which really don't teach ****. Personally, instead of seeing this CODE argument going on forever and not solving a damned thing, using the above post of the other necessities of life - if you intend to get anywhere - let's argue - and understandably so and more welcome than the code argument - why the classes are being dumbed down for our kids! Around here, the schools are wanting to build near professional sports arenas and I'm speaking "millions of dollars" - for the "Football" games - to hell with the studies. They "used" to give you basic supplies when you went to school, now you buy your own. The "School Board" seats are more hotly contested than some of the "State and Local" government seats. Yet the education level isn't improving. No child left behind? Eh, not if they're foot ball players. IF NOT - they're screwed. Just my 2 cents. |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
I know this is getting OT, but I agree. Ever see the stats on what the
school board people and administrators get paid compared to teachers? Ever look at the ratio of school board administrative staff to teachers? In New York some years ago investigative reporting indicated that there were approximately 7 administrators per teacher and most had "company" cars. Now we know where the money goes and why real education doesn't matter. Frank Radiosrfun wrote: wrote in message ups.com... You know, CW may be obsolete, but having to learn the code instilled a bit of discipline and sense of purpose in getting a ham license. Of course things like mathematics, science and such that require mental discipline are no longer politically correct so are generally not required in education today because we certainly don't want to bruise anyone's ego or tax their MTV indoctrinated brains. So, I guess the code will have to go. Frank K3YAZ Tucson It isn't so much the "code" being removed which has dumbed it down, it used to be you "had" to know electronics to get a license. Blame it on the Study Guides which really don't teach ****. Personally, instead of seeing this CODE argument going on forever and not solving a damned thing, using the above post of the other necessities of life - if you intend to get anywhere - let's argue - and understandably so and more welcome than the code argument - why the classes are being dumbed down for our kids! Around here, the schools are wanting to build near professional sports arenas and I'm speaking "millions of dollars" - for the "Football" games - to hell with the studies. They "used" to give you basic supplies when you went to school, now you buy your own. The "School Board" seats are more hotly contested than some of the "State and Local" government seats. Yet the education level isn't improving. No child left behind? Eh, not if they're foot ball players. IF NOT - they're screwed. Just my 2 cents. |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
Radiosrfun wrote: wrote in message ups.com... You know, CW may be obsolete, but having to learn the code instilled a bit of discipline and sense of purpose in getting a ham license. Of course things like mathematics, science and such that require mental discipline are no longer politically correct so are generally not required in education today because we certainly don't want to bruise anyone's ego or tax their MTV indoctrinated brains. So, I guess the code will have to go. Frank K3YAZ Tucson It isn't so much the "code" being removed which has dumbed it down, it used to be you "had" to know electronics to get a license. Blame it on the Study Guides which really don't teach ****. Regarding testing for a ham license, I think that is a good idea. I just think we should be testing for skills that show some ability by the operator to set up and operate a rig safely. And we should test his ability to communicate effectively and courteously in a widely used form of communication that can be understood by emergency responders: voice. Personally, instead of seeing this CODE argument going on forever and not solving a damned thing, using the above post of the other necessities of life - if you intend to get anywhere - let's argue - and understandably so and more welcome than the code argument - why the classes are being dumbed down for our kids! Around here, the schools are wanting to build near professional sports arenas and I'm speaking "millions of dollars" - for the "Football" games - to hell with the studies. They "used" to give you basic supplies when you went to school, now you buy your own. The "School Board" seats are more hotly contested than some of the "State and Local" government seats. Yet the education level isn't improving. I don't know about your area, but mine has two distinct tracks for kids. Those that are headed for a college education receive various levels of advanced classes based on ability (more or less). Those that are on the vocational track receive math and english at a level to get them past NCLB requirements and the equivalent of shop classes. The stadiums are for the most part outdoor with bleachers looking over a multipurpose playing field that has a running track around it. And this is one of the higher income areas of the country. I do agree that sports in high school and college can be taken to absurd levels of importance. In many locations, especially urban ones the high school is essentially a farm club for colleges which are a farm club for major league sports. I would love to see the system taken back several notches but there is too much money at stake for that to happen. No child left behind? Eh, not if they're foot ball players. IF NOT - they're screwed. Just my 2 cents. |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
wrote in message
oups.com... Radiosrfun wrote: wrote in message ups.com... You know, CW may be obsolete, but having to learn the code instilled a bit of discipline and sense of purpose in getting a ham license. Of course things like mathematics, science and such that require mental discipline are no longer politically correct so are generally not required in education today because we certainly don't want to bruise anyone's ego or tax their MTV indoctrinated brains. So, I guess the code will have to go. Frank K3YAZ Tucson It isn't so much the "code" being removed which has dumbed it down, it used to be you "had" to know electronics to get a license. Blame it on the Study Guides which really don't teach ****. Regarding testing for a ham license, I think that is a good idea. I just think we should be testing for skills that show some ability by the operator to set up and operate a rig safely. And we should test his ability to communicate effectively and courteously in a widely used form of communication that can be understood by emergency responders: voice. Personally, instead of seeing this CODE argument going on forever and not solving a damned thing, using the above post of the other necessities of life - if you intend to get anywhere - let's argue - and understandably so and more welcome than the code argument - why the classes are being dumbed down for our kids! Around here, the schools are wanting to build near professional sports arenas and I'm speaking "millions of dollars" - for the "Football" games - to hell with the studies. They "used" to give you basic supplies when you went to school, now you buy your own. The "School Board" seats are more hotly contested than some of the "State and Local" government seats. Yet the education level isn't improving. I don't know about your area, but mine has two distinct tracks for kids. Those that are headed for a college education receive various levels of advanced classes based on ability (more or less). Those that are on the vocational track receive math and english at a level to get them past NCLB requirements and the equivalent of shop classes. The stadiums are for the most part outdoor with bleachers looking over a multipurpose playing field that has a running track around it. And this is one of the higher income areas of the country. I do agree that sports in high school and college can be taken to absurd levels of importance. In many locations, especially urban ones the high school is essentially a farm club for colleges which are a farm club for major league sports. I would love to see the system taken back several notches but there is too much money at stake for that to happen. No child left behind? Eh, not if they're foot ball players. IF NOT - they're screwed. Just my 2 cents. Regarding the "education". They teach "some" college level prep classes. As to those with lesser ambition/grades, they have "classes" - period. There is "Vo Tech" - but you had to have a certain grade average to get in "there". As to shop, one school I know of - sold all their shop equipment years ago - that being the same school "I" went to and got my start in electronics training. I've never heard much of other schools having "shop" class around here. The "stadiums" at some of these schools here reach into the "millions" of dollars, upping the taxes on all who live there. Those stadiums are damned close to being equivalent to a "Pro" Field. Hell, our local "state" University doesn't even match some of them. That is pathetic. Yes, kids need sports to teach sportsmanship and competition, but come on - "EDUCATION" being "reading, writing, arithmatic" and so on are more important. AND as I said, they fight for school board seats hotter than some local and state government races. It is "sickening". They've eliminated the "Wood, Electronics, Metal (including welding) and Electrical" shops here. Now, I realize "Electronics" may not be as hot to some as it once was, but it still has value in our country. So too does "Electrical" systems/wiring, "Welding", etc. Do we not need "skilled" labor anymore? No wonder this country is going to hell. Pretty soon all other countries will out smart us in every field. Those who were pushing "no child left behind" - need to get things back on track for "develpment" of "marketable" skills." We're still going to need things wired, welded, soldered, electronics to mainain the "cell phone craze" and so on. I realize most parents are working and unlike the past - at least one parent made sure we did our chores, studying and so on..... things have changed dramatically. They need to change dramatically again. Get these kids interested in something. Even computers seem to be falling out of grace with a lot of them - aside from chatting. I guess they equate computers to "work". |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
"Brian Denley" wrote in
: So, in other words, if you don't know how to develop film, you have no business doing digital photography? Brilliant! -- Brian Denley Right, That why there is CB. You don't have to know how it works you just get on it and act stupid. We can't have ham radio be like that, we want skill. Quality, not quantity. I know a lot of you don't like that because it means more work, but we get a higher quality operator. "Slow Code" wrote in message ink.net... No matter what facet of radio you enjoy, the topic is to protect it by improving the quality of the hobbiests involved. That's why most will agree if you know morse code, you'll be a better skilled hobbiest and will improve your nich of the hobby and/or radio service you're involved with. A valuable knowledge base for those of coming into the services and hobby. Tnx, 73 Good luck in the contest. SC |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
"Slow Code" wrote in message ink.net... "Brian Denley" wrote in : So, in other words, if you don't know how to develop film, you have no business doing digital photography? Brilliant! -- Brian Denley Right, That why there is CB. You don't have to know how it works you just get on it and act stupid. We can't have ham radio be like that, we want skill. Quality, not quantity. I know a lot of you don't like that because it means more work, but we get a higher quality operator. "Slow Code" wrote in message ink.net... No matter what facet of radio you enjoy, the topic is to protect it by improving the quality of the hobbiests involved. That's why most will agree if you know morse code, you'll be a better skilled hobbiest and will improve your nich of the hobby and/or radio service you're involved with. A valuable knowledge base for those of coming into the services and hobby. Tnx, 73 Good luck in the contest. SC But at the end of the day SC, no one wants to talk to you. 10-4 good buddy? |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
"U-Know-Who" wrote in
: "Slow Code" wrote in message ink.net... "Brian Denley" wrote in : So, in other words, if you don't know how to develop film, you have no business doing digital photography? Brilliant! -- Brian Denley Right, That why there is CB. You don't have to know how it works you just get on it and act stupid. We can't have ham radio be like that, we want skill. Quality, not quantity. I know a lot of you don't like that because it means more work, but we get a higher quality operator. "Slow Code" wrote in message ink.net... No matter what facet of radio you enjoy, the topic is to protect it by improving the quality of the hobbiests involved. That's why most will agree if you know morse code, you'll be a better skilled hobbiest and will improve your nich of the hobby and/or radio service you're involved with. A valuable knowledge base for those of coming into the services and hobby. Tnx, 73 Good luck in the contest. SC But at the end of the day SC, no one wants to talk to you. Why talk at all? Skilled operators know CW. SC |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
Well, I'm excited about learning code. I have been given some great
websites for practice. And I'm going to try to test in January 2007. I don't know if I can be ready that quick - but I'm going to give it a shot. Also, I have been encouraged by several hams to learn the sounds as complete thoughts instead of learning just letter recognition. A bit like learning to read, I guess - so I will try that method. Thanks for the hints. Slow Code wrote: ToeJam wrote in : PowerHouse Communications wrote: "ToeJam" wrote in message ... PowerHouse Communications wrote: Who cares! CW doesn't belong in a SCANNER group. Discuss it in a more appropriate group; there are MANY of them, and this is not one of them! "ToeJam" stuck his ToeJammed bigfoot up his ass and wrote in message ... The need for CW has been waining for many years now and technology has eliminated a need for it. Why do we still need CW? How many Hams still use CW? SNIP You could have fooled me. From what I see here, there are more Ham related postings than Scanner postings. Are you jummping all over the other folks that are posting Ham related material too? Or did you just get up on the wrong side of the bed? I'm not new to Usenet and don't normally post off topic material, but when I see more postings concerning a subject not related to the newsgroup, I figure maybe folks gyrated from scanners to Ham. So don't go preaching to me with your ****ty attitude. You could have phrased your response a bit kinder instead of being an asshole about it. I'll lurk and see how you personally deal with the other Ham related postings. And FWIW, Scanners are strongly related to Ham radio, always have been and always will be. No offense, but I don't see the other HAM related postings... All that off-topic crap is filtered out by my newsreader... Sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel like I was singling you out, I just don't see the other crap, there for I don't have a need to "deal" with it... No offense taken. And yes, if you turn your filer off or use another reader, you will see a flood of HAM related material here, more so than scanners. It actually took me by surprise to see so much. I usually try to stay on topic on Usenet but with this newsgroup, it's hard to tell what the on topic discussion should be about. Later. No matter what facet of radio you enjoy, the topic is to protect it by improving the quality of the hobbiests involved. That's why most will agree if you know morse code, you'll be a better skilled hobbiest and will improve your nich of the hobby and/or radio service you're involved with. A valuable knowledge base for those of coming into the services and hobby. Tnx, 73 Good luck in the contest. SC |
My Take on CW - for Powerhouse
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Looking for a manual.
Would anyone happen to have the manual for a radio shack htx-212 2 meter
rig in either pdf format or in .txt? I am blind, and need to try to figure out how to set the pl tones on this rig. If you have one, or can point me to a web site, that would be great. Just e-mail to this address. Tnx. |
Looking for a manual.
"Dana" wrote in message . com... Would anyone happen to have the manual for a radio shack htx-212 2 meter rig in either pdf format or in .txt? I am blind, and need to try to figure out how to set the pl tones on this rig. If you have one, or can point me to a web site, that would be great. Just e-mail to this address. Tnx. http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/u...1125_PM_EN.pdf Hopefully someone can read it for you as I don't know that text to speech can read this PDF. |
Looking for a manual.
Would anyone happen to have the manual for a radio shack htx-212 2 meter rig in either pdf format or in .txt? I am blind, and need to try to figure out how to set the pl tones on this rig. If you have one, or can point me to a web site, that would be great. Just e-mail to this address. Tnx. http://www.mods.dk has both the user manual and the service manual for this radio. You do not have to have an account to get a single download per week. Ed K7AAT |
Looking for a manual.
Hi all. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who responded. I got the
manual, then got it into .txt then got a ham to look for a picture of the rig on the net so he could tell me the button layout. I got all my pl tones in and everything is rorking just fine. Thanks from Dana in Griffin, Georgia. n4pge. |
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