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Telamon wrote:
Hams used to build at least some of their equipment. ....and many still do. Looked at any of the construction articles in QST lately? (like for the last 15 or 20 years) I think it should be a requirement that you built your own transmitter that passes FCC specifications to transmit. Why? And do you have *any* clue as to how complex modern transceivers are? The test equipment to verify that it "passes FCC specifications to transmit"? (Priced any spectrum analyzers lately?) Furthermore, why build just the transmitter? Why wouldn't you require them to build their receiver too? Most Hams can't fix their own equipment You say "Most hams can't fix their own equipment". So what is your point? Most modern equipment uses surface mount technology, which requires 20 year old eyes and special equipment to solder/de-solder. How many people can fix their own TVs/DVDs/VCRs? For that matter, can you fix your own modern car? Why not? You have the privelege of having a driver's license. Heck, to follow -your- logic, you should -build- your own car. and they don't understand how their antennas systems work Again, so what? Some hams are indeed engineers but plenty are mail delivery persons or plumbers or any number of non-engineering occupations that enjoy radio as a hobby. I happen to believe that is one of the strengths of ham radio. so the country can't depend on them when the chips are down. Well, there seemed to be a lot of good press and good buzz about the ham radio performance during Katrina. Maybe you should do just a little research before you tar -everyone- with the same brush. Sorry, but you come across like a ham wannabee that couldn't cut the mustard...(and just use a bag full of excuses as to why you never became a ham). Or, due to the thoughtlessness and foolishness of your statements, maybe you are just trolling. :-( 73, Carter K8VT |
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