Ham licenses soar...
 

I pray this doesn't turn into another CB radio moron fest...not even in
Michigan.


http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/11/17/radio-days-are-back-ham-radio-licenses-at-all-time-high/



mike


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Ham licenses soar...
 

On 11/24/2011 7:26 PM, m II wrote:
I pray this doesn't turn into another CB radio moron fest...not even in
Michigan.


http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/11/17/radio-days-are-back-ham-radio-licenses-at-all-time-high/



mike


Let's hope they have gotten their licenses to join The Great Liberty Net!

Regards,
JS
The calendar says 2011, the heart says 1776!

Ham licenses soar...
 

Too late. It already has.

Fueled by empty-headed grandkids, obsessed hams' reluctant spouses and
nitwits, the
license has become nothing more than a meaningless memory exercise and the
simpletons have rushed
to take advantage of getting into ham radio now that they've made it easy
enough.

Thank you. FCC , ARRL.

There's still some knowledgeable guys left but they're being overrun by
morons.


On 11/24/2011 7:26 PM, m II wrote:
I pray this doesn't turn into another CB radio moron fest...not even in
Michigan.

Ham licenses soar...
 

On 11/25/2011 6:33 AM, Ernie wrote:
Too late. It already has.

Fueled by empty-headed grandkids, obsessed hams' reluctant spouses and
nitwits, the
license has become nothing more than a meaningless memory exercise and
the simpletons have rushed
to take advantage of getting into ham radio now that they've made it
easy enough.

Thank you. FCC , ARRL.

There's still some knowledgeable guys left but they're being overrun by
morons.


On 11/24/2011 7:26 PM, m II wrote:
I pray this doesn't turn into another CB radio moron fest...not even in
Michigan.



I don't think an amateur license was ever meant to support any single
view, political affiliations/beliefs, clubs, events, activities, etc. --
other than the experimentation, use and enjoyment of radio.

All the license should require is that one is familiar with the rules
and proper operation of radio transmitting equipment ... end of story.

If you want to make anymore of it, you are just some type of criminal,
control freak or nutcase ...

Regards,
JS
The calendar says 2011, the heart says 1776!

Ham licenses soar...
 

Huh?

"Familiar with the rules" "proper operation of transmitting equipment"?

Are you sure you haven't raised the bar too high?

You've just described a cell phone.

To prefer that there be some STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE is hardly
"criminal."

We'll see what remains of "ham radio" in the not too distant future from
diminished requirements.

All the license should require is that one is familiar with the rules
and proper operation of radio transmitting equipment ... end of story.

If you want to make anymore of it, you are just some type of criminal,
control freak or nutcase ...

Ham licenses soar...
 

On 11/26/2011 5:38 AM, Ernie wrote:
Huh?

"Familiar with the rules" "proper operation of transmitting equipment"?

Are you sure you haven't raised the bar too high?

You've just described a cell phone.

To prefer that there be some STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE is hardly
"criminal."

We'll see what remains of "ham radio" in the not too distant future from
diminished requirements.

All the license should require is that one is familiar with the rules
and proper operation of radio transmitting equipment ... end of story.

If you want to make anymore of it, you are just some type of criminal,
control freak or nutcase ...


True, the cell phone is a much more usable piece of equipment, and in
most cases, much more powerful equipment than your average ham station,
but good point, it doesn't require anymore effort than the ham equipment
.... there are many more rules in amateur radio, though ...

And, one mans poison is another mans medicine ... and again, neither one
should be allowed to "control freak" amateur radio.

But, the worst cases are the nutcases who confuse a simply radio license
with a Ph.D. Those bassterds tend to be long winded, control freaks of
the most evil type, hear only their opinions, too busy giving advise to
everyone around them to take any, are avoided the by the sane mind,
etc., etc.

You know 'em, we have all seen 'em and heard 'em, even on the ray-de-oh!

Regards,
JS
The calendar says 2011, the heart says 1776!

Get off my lawn!
 

On Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:33:04 -0600, Ernie wrote:

Too late. It already has.

Fueled by empty-headed grandkids, obsessed hams' reluctant spouses and
nitwits, the
license has become nothing more than a meaningless memory exercise and
the simpletons have rushed
to take advantage of getting into ham radio now that they've made it
easy enough.

Thank you. FCC , ARRL.

There's still some knowledgeable guys left but they're being overrun by
morons.


On 11/24/2011 7:26 PM, m II wrote:
I pray this doesn't turn into another CB radio moron fest...not even
in Michigan.

Like Radioteletype is cutting edge. Damn kids. Am glad for fresh blood,
if you know what I mean.

The government can kill your phone at will
 

On Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:54:47 -0800, John Smith wrote:

On 11/26/2011 5:38 AM, Ernie wrote:
Huh?

"Familiar with the rules" "proper operation of transmitting equipment"?

Are you sure you haven't raised the bar too high?

You've just described a cell phone.

To prefer that there be some STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE is hardly
"criminal."

We'll see what remains of "ham radio" in the not too distant future
from diminished requirements.

All the license should require is that one is familiar with the rules
and proper operation of radio transmitting equipment ... end of story.

If you want to make anymore of it, you are just some type of criminal,
control freak or nutcase ...


True, the cell phone is a much more usable piece of equipment, and in
most cases, much more powerful equipment than your average ham station,
but good point, it doesn't require anymore effort than the ham equipment
... there are many more rules in amateur radio, though ...

And, one mans poison is another mans medicine ... and again, neither one
should be allowed to "control freak" amateur radio.

But, the worst cases are the nutcases who confuse a simply radio license
with a Ph.D. Those bassterds tend to be long winded, control freaks of
the most evil type, hear only their opinions, too busy giving advise to
everyone around them to take any, are avoided the by the sane mind,
etc., etc.

You know 'em, we have all seen 'em and heard 'em, even on the ray-de-oh!

Regards,
JS
The calendar says 2011, the heart says 1776!

Ham licenses soar...
 

On Nov 26, 2:54*pm, John Smith wrote:

[...]

True, the cell phone is a much more usable piece of equipment, and in
most cases, much more powerful equipment than your average ham station,
but good point, it doesn't require anymore effort than the ham equipment

[...]

At least most ham stations don't have that ****ty "gurgle gurgle" cell
phone audio.

Ham licenses soar...
 

"DEFCON 88" wrote in message
...

On Nov 26, 2:54 pm, John Smith wrote:

[...]

True, the cell phone is a much more usable piece of equipment, and in
most cases, much more powerful equipment than your average ham station,
but good point, it doesn't require anymore effort than the ham equipment

[...]

At least most ham stations don't have that ****ty "gurgle gurgle" cell
phone audio.


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