Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

no
 

On Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:44:46 GMT, Slow Code wrote:

Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.
no CW involved SC you lose again

SC
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/

--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

I guess this means if you were in the tower others would die because
you cant recongnise a flashing light on a boat as a distrress call
unless its in morse.

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

"JIMMIE" wrote in message
ps.com...

Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

I guess this means if you were in the tower others would die because
you cant recongnise a flashing light on a boat as a distrress call
unless its in morse.


Unless one does know the distress signal in Morse, why would anyone consider
that someone was signaling a problem. They could just as easily have
thought it was some kids goofing off.

Dee, N8UZE

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.

Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.

Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour?

Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS. Bring your
lunch and fire extinguisher.

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

"JIMMIE" wrote in
ps.com:


Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

I guess this means if you were in the tower others would die because
you cant recongnise a flashing light on a boat as a distrress call
unless its in morse.


No, Only if you were in the boat.

SC

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

wrote in
ups.com:


Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.

Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.

Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour?

Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS. Bring your
lunch and fire extinguisher.


ROFL! What a dip****.

In the UK, a flashlight is a torch. You're getting to be as bad as Mark
in the Dark. I knew if you two put your cards together you still wouldn't
be playing with a full deck.

SC

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

wrote:
Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.

Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.

Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour?

Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS.

In the UK, one of the common meanings of "torch" is what Americans call
a "flashlight".

Bring your
lunch and fire extinguisher.

This may explain your confusion:

Story:

http://www.local6.com/education/10097181/detail.html

Rankings:

http://www.local6.com/education/10097048/detail.html

PA: 10th
MN: 13th
TN: 30th
OH: 34th
CA: 47th

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Slow Code wrote:
wrote in
ups.com:


Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.

Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.

Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour?

Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS. Bring your
lunch and fire extinguisher.

ROFL! What a dip****.

In the UK, a flashlight is a torch.

Must be a plastic one. My aluminum maglight won't catch fire unless
you jack it up in a 225 amp lincoln stick welder.

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

wrote:
wrote:
Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.

Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.

Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour?

Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS.

In the UK, one of the common meanings of "torch" is what Americans call
a "flashlight".

I guess that's the difference between Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals.

Bring your
lunch and fire extinguisher.

This may explain your confusion:

I happen to know the difference between flashlights and torches.
Cavemen carry torches.

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

In message .com,
writes

wrote:
wrote:
Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.

Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.

Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour?

Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS.

In the UK, one of the common meanings of "torch" is what Americans call
a "flashlight".

I guess that's the difference between Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals.

Bring your
lunch and fire extinguisher.

This may explain your confusion:

I happen to know the difference between flashlights and torches.
Cavemen carry torches.


Oops! I didn't spot that problem. I should realised that 'torch' would
cause confusion among you benighted Merkins. Being British, but having a
Merkin daughter-in-law, I am reasonably bilingual these days. It's very
interesting how the English language has diverged. However, be assured
that, in the UK, we have progressed to using flashlights and torches
interchangeably these days.
Ian.
--

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Dee Flint wrote:
"JIMMIE" wrote in message
ps.com...

Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

I guess this means if you were in the tower others would die because
you cant recongnise a flashing light on a boat as a distrress call
unless its in morse.


Unless one does know the distress signal in Morse, why would anyone consider
that someone was signaling a problem. They could just as easily have
thought it was some kids goofing off.

Dee, N8UZE

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Dee Flint wrote:
"JIMMIE" wrote in message
ps.com...

Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

I guess this means if you were in the tower others would die because
you cant recongnise a flashing light on a boat as a distrress call
unless its in morse.


Unless one does know the distress signal in Morse, why would anyone consider
that someone was signaling a problem. They could just as easily have
thought it was some kids goofing off.

Dee, N8UZE

Good thing you dont stand watch.

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

I haven't really been following this thread, so I'll assume it
originated by someone who thinks the code requirement (here in the USA)
should be removed from the license requirements. Personally, I don't
think it needs to be removed because with a little practice, anyone can
do 5 WPM. In fact, I recall a young man of about 5 years old getting his
license many years ago...it used to be written up in one of the chapters
of the ARRL handbook. If you don't want to learn code, we have the
Technician class license for that. Anyhow, where in the rules does it
say a ham is required to know code to possibly save a life one day?
It's just something they came up with to use in testing for a license.
From the FCC rules:

97.3 Definitions.
(a) The definitions of terms used in Part 97 a


(4) Amateur service. A radiocommunication service for the purpose of
self-training,
intercommunication and technical investigations carried out by amateurs,
that is,
duly authorized persons interested in radio technique solely with a
personal aim
and without pecuniary interest.


Unless one does know the distress signal in Morse, why would anyone consider
that someone was signaling a problem. They could just as easily have
thought it was some kids goofing off.

Dee, N8UZE


Good thing you dont stand watch.

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

"Ian Jackson" wrote in message
...
In message .com,
writes

wrote:
wrote:
Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse
had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.

Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch
to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.

Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour?

Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS.

In the UK, one of the common meanings of "torch" is what Americans call
a "flashlight".

I guess that's the difference between Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals.

Bring your
lunch and fire extinguisher.

This may explain your confusion:

I happen to know the difference between flashlights and torches.
Cavemen carry torches.


Oops! I didn't spot that problem. I should realised that 'torch' would
cause confusion among you benighted Merkins. Being British, but having a
Merkin daughter-in-law, I am reasonably bilingual these days. It's very
interesting how the English language has diverged. However, be assured
that, in the UK, we have progressed to using flashlights and torches
interchangeably these days.
Ian.
--


One place I worked where we sometimes bid on jobs from the UK kept a list of
terms with the UK versus US definitions because of the differences in
terminology.

Dee, N8UZE

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

"JIMMIE" wrote in message
oups.com...

Dee Flint wrote:
"JIMMIE" wrote in message
ps.com...

Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

I guess this means if you were in the tower others would die because
you cant recongnise a flashing light on a boat as a distrress call
unless its in morse.


Unless one does know the distress signal in Morse, why would anyone
consider
that someone was signaling a problem. They could just as easily have
thought it was some kids goofing off.

Dee, N8UZE

Good thing you dont stand watch.

Since I know Morse code, it wouldn't be a problem. Just because a light is
being flashed, doesn't mean it is a distress signal. If I were standing
watch, I'd make sure that I was conversant with the various distress signals
that might be used.

Dee, N8UZE

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

"Scott" wrote in message
.. .
I haven't really been following this thread, so I'll assume it originated
by someone who thinks the code requirement (here in the USA) should be
removed from the license requirements. Personally, I don't think it needs
to be removed because with a little practice, anyone can do 5 WPM. In fact,
I recall a young man of about 5 years old getting his license many years
ago...it used to be written up in one of the chapters of the ARRL handbook.
If you don't want to learn code, we have the Technician class license for
that. Anyhow, where in the rules does it say a ham is required to know
code to possibly save a life one day? It's just something they came up with
to use in testing for a license.

[snip]

Personally I happen to believe it should be kept simply because it is one of
the basics of ham radio. Even if one never uses it after, it should be
learned at a basic (i.e. 5wpm) level. This later enables the individual to
later decide if they want to pursue it to a higher level. If they are not
required to learn the basic level, they may forever falsely believe that
code is too hard for them.

Dee, N8UZE

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Scott wrote:
... with a little practice, anyone can do 5 WPM.

Please prove that by teaching 5 WPM to my 96 year
old aunt, suffering from Alzheimer's.
--
73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

"Cecil Moore" wrote in message
...
Scott wrote:
... with a little practice, anyone can do 5 WPM.

Please prove that by teaching 5 WPM to my 96 year
old aunt, suffering from Alzheimer's.
--
73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com

Since she would also not be able to pass the writtens, it's a moot point.

The discussion is only relevant to those that can pass the written but say
that they cannot pass the code.

Dee, N8UZE

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Ian Jackson wrote:
In message .com,
writes


wrote:

wrote:
Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether
morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.

Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his
torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.

Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour?

Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS.

In the UK, one of the common meanings of "torch" is what Americans call
a "flashlight".


I guess that's the difference between Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals.

Bring your
lunch and fire extinguisher.

This may explain your confusion:


I happen to know the difference between flashlights and torches.
Cavemen carry torches.


Oops! I didn't spot that problem. I should realised that 'torch' would
cause confusion among you benighted Merkins. Being British, but having a
Merkin daughter-in-law, I am reasonably bilingual these days. It's very
interesting how the English language has diverged. However, be assured
that, in the UK, we have progressed to using flashlights and torches
interchangeably these days.
Ian.
Ian;

Remember what that great American statesmen Winston Churchill once
said" We are one people divided by a common language".

Dave N grandson of a Brit and a Scot

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

wrote:

SNIPPED

bull**** Maxwell equations are the true basis of Radio
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/


Ignoring the profanity [when profanity surfaces in a discussion it is evidence
that you are losing the argument], Maxwell's Equations are first of all NOT
Maxwell's equations. They are Heaviside's Equations [go do a rigorous check].

Secondly, the equations describe physics, not operating practice.

Thirdly, the equations and their understanding are not requirements for a
license. Most hams cannot perform the vector calculus or solve the second order
differential equations necessary to solve those equations [Many professional
broadcast engineers probably can't solve them either]. After 40+ years from my
EE degree I know I can't solve them without some refresher math courses.

Finally, increasing one's personal skills in the radio communications art and
technique for personal improvement, not $ gain, is the requirement for a ham
license, at least here in the USA.

Increasing personal skills ... does not mean becoming an appliance operator.

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

David G. Nagel wrote:

SNIPPED

Remember what that great American statesmen Winston Churchill once
said" We are one people divided by a common language".

Dave N grandson of a Brit and a Scot


A M E R I C A N S T A T E S M A N ???????????????????????

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Dave wrote:
wrote:

SNIPPED

bull**** Maxwell equations are the true basis of Radio
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/


Ignoring the profanity [when profanity surfaces in a discussion it is evidence
that you are losing the argument], Maxwell's Equations are first of all NOT
Maxwell's equations. They are Heaviside's Equations [go do a rigorous check].
nope he lost any credit years ago

and Bull**** is not profanity is is vulagrity and the spellcop has lost
befor e he starts

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Dave wrote:
wrote:

SNIPPED

Thirdly, the equations and their understanding are not requirements for a
license.
never said they were

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Dave wrote:
wrote:


Finally, increasing one's personal skills in the radio communications art and
technique for personal improvement, not $ gain, is the requirement for a ham
license, at least here in the USA.

no it is gaol not a requirement but Morse Code in no way advances the
radio anymore that went out decades ago

I have seen 3 point and 3 lies from you on my posts today other than
making a another decent about churchill your fact seems to be off at
best

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

wrote:

On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 08:57:45 -0400, "Dee Flint"
wrote:


"Scott" wrote in message
...

I haven't really been following this thread, so I'll assume it originated
by someone who thinks the code requirement (here in the USA) should be
removed from the license requirements. Personally, I don't think it needs
to be removed because with a little practice, anyone can do 5 WPM. In fact,
I recall a young man of about 5 years old getting his license many years
ago...it used to be written up in one of the chapters of the ARRL handbook.
If you don't want to learn code, we have the Technician class license for
that. Anyhow, where in the rules does it say a ham is required to know
code to possibly save a life one day? It's just something they came up with
to use in testing for a license.

[snip]

Personally I happen to believe it should be kept simply because it is one of
the basics of ham radio.

bull**** Maxwell equations are the true basis of Radio
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/



"BASICS" AND "BASIS" are two different words with different meanings.

Basics include Basis among other topics, while Basis is Basic to any topic.

What is meant here, which you deliberately misunderstand, is that to
obtain the title of "Amateur Radio Operator" you must first understand
"Basic" electronics, Elementary communications "LAW", "Basic" radio
operating procedures, "Basic" radio theory, multiple operating
techniques, including: Voice, Digital, various modes i.e. AM, FM, etc.
Those of us that support the inclusion of a "BASIC" understanding of CW
communications do so because CW is "BASIC" to Amateur Radio
Communications. With out the CW ability you are just a partial HAM. With
the CW ability you have a more rounder understanding of our hobby. There
is no necessity to use CW at anytime in your Amateur Radio lifetime
after you demonstrate the ability to receive 25 letters/numbers/punction
characters within one minute with out error.
One of the reasons that I don't use CW is that years ago when I got my
Novice I was in a QSO with a station and it took me atleast 5 minutes to
correctly "HEAR" his call sign. I kept running the letters together. So
much for my CW ability. I did , however, pass the Element 1 CW test
twice. Once for my novice and once when I went for Tech before I got my
Novice ticket. This was taken at the FCC examination site.

Remember your opinions are just as valuable as mine and are of equal
status no matter what you may think of mine.

Dave WD9BDZ

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Dave wrote:

David G. Nagel wrote:

SNIPPED


Remember what that great American statesmen Winston Churchill once
said" We are one people divided by a common language".

Dave N grandson of a Brit and a Scot



A M E R I C A N S T A T E S M A N ???????????????????????



Well, he did do his statesmanship in Great Britain but he was the First
and so far only "Honorary American Citizen".

See Wikipedia. Appropriate extract: In 1963 U.S. President John F.
Kennedy acting under authorization granted by an Act of Congress,
proclaimed Churchill the first Honorary Citizen of the United States.
Churchill was too ill to attend the White House ceremony, so his son and
grandson accepted the award for him.

Besides his mother was an American Citizen conferring upon Winnie
eligibility for his own status of "American Citizen" should he have
chosen to exercise it.

Dave N.

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Ian Jackson wrote:
In message .com,
writes

wrote:
wrote:
Slow Code wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.

Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.

Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.

SC

Is it still Morse Code if the speed is measured in words per hour?

Imagine lighting and extinguishing a torch to send SOS.

In the UK, one of the common meanings of "torch" is what Americans call
a "flashlight".

I guess that's the difference between Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals.

Bring your
lunch and fire extinguisher.

This may explain your confusion:

I happen to know the difference between flashlights and torches.
Cavemen carry torches.

Oops! I didn't spot that problem. I should realised that 'torch' would
cause confusion among you benighted Merkins. Being British, but having a
Merkin daughter-in-law, I am reasonably bilingual these days. It's very
interesting how the English language has diverged. However, be assured
that, in the UK, we have progressed to using flashlights and torches
interchangeably these days.
Ian.

Just having a little fun with a people divided by a common language.

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

an_old_friend wrote:
Dave wrote:

wrote:

SNIPPED


bull**** Maxwell equations are the true basis of Radio
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/


Ignoring the profanity [when profanity surfaces in a discussion it is evidence
that you are losing the argument], Maxwell's Equations are first of all NOT
Maxwell's equations. They are Heaviside's Equations [go do a rigorous check].

nope he lost any credit years ago

and Bull**** is not profanity is is vulagrity and the spellcop has lost
befor e he starts



It doesn't matter which. It's use indicated an inability to express ones
self in an informed and educated manner. Such use is generally
indicative of losing ones side of the argument.

a different Dave

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

wrote:

On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 14:47:47 -0500, "David G. Nagel"
wrote:


Dave wrote:


David G. Nagel wrote:

SNIPPED


Remember what that great American statesmen Winston Churchill once
said" We are one people divided by a common language".

Dave N grandson of a Brit and a Scot



A M E R I C A N S T A T E S M A N ???????????????????????



Well, he did do his statesmanship in Great Britain but he was the First
and so far only "Honorary American Citizen".


well that is a nice comeback
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/



Thank you.

BTW it seems that I have been wrong on the attribution of the
observation. Someone else pointed out the another great person made the
comment not Churchill. At least I can't find where Churchill may have
made it.

My apologies for the error but the sentiment still stands.

Dave N

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

"Dave" wrote in message
. ..
David G. Nagel wrote:

SNIPPED

Remember what that great American statesmen Winston Churchill once said"
We are one people divided by a common language".

Dave N grandson of a Brit and a Scot


A M E R I C A N S T A T E S M A N ???????????????????????


Yep, He had his nose in our business enough.

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

"Jimmie D" wrote in message
. ..

"Dave" wrote in message
. ..
David G. Nagel wrote:

SNIPPED

Remember what that great American statesmen Winston Churchill once said"
We are one people divided by a common language".

Dave N grandson of a Brit and a Scot


A M E R I C A N S T A T E S M A N ???????????????????????


Yep, He had his nose in our business enough.

Lest we forget other great statesemen, it will be a mere matter of minutes
before Mark Morgan steps up to the plate to tell us (in 100 posts or more)
that he majored in statesmanship while obtaining one of his many alleged
degrees. What else can one expect from a former Colonel, Geophysicist, and
all around authority on every topic from Programming to Morse Code to
Bisexuality?
The guy is a veritable fountain of endless knowledge.

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

wrote in message
...
On Sun, 29 Oct 2006 06:34:12 -0500, "Mark's Best Buddy" anon@anon
wrote:


"Jimmie D" wrote in message
t...

"Dave" wrote in message
m...
David G. Nagel wrote:

SNIPPED

Remember what that great American statesmen Winston Churchill once
said"
We are one people divided by a common language".

Dave N grandson of a Brit and a Scot


A M E R I C A N S T A T E S M A N ???????????????????????


Yep, He had his nose in our business enough.

Lest we forget other great statesemen, it will be a mere matter of minutes
before Mark Morgan steps up to the plate to tell us (in 100 posts or more)
that he majored in statesmanship while obtaining one of his many alleged
degrees.
an obvious lie Chris or Lloyd or bell like your current nick the
statemeent is dishonest
What else can one expect from a former Colonel, Geophysicist, and
all around authority on every topic from Programming to Morse Code to
Bisexuality?
no former about it
The guy is a veritable fountain of endless knowledge.

thank you are now poccessing the beginings of wisdom


So, will you now STFU?

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

wrote in message
...
On Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:51:51 GMT, "U-Know-Who"
wrote:


wrote in message
. ..
On Sun, 29 Oct 2006 06:34:12 -0500, "Mark's Best Buddy" anon@anon
wrote:


"Jimmie D" wrote in message
. net...

"Dave" wrote in message
news:r6WdnaDWGJ5TJKbYnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcast. com...
David G. Nagel wrote:

SNIPPED

Remember what that great American statesmen Winston Churchill once
said"
We are one people divided by a common language".

Dave N grandson of a Brit and a Scot


A M E R I C A N S T A T E S M A N ???????????????????????


Yep, He had his nose in our business enough.

Lest we forget other great statesemen, it will be a mere matter of
minutes
before Mark Morgan steps up to the plate to tell us (in 100 posts or
more)
that he majored in statesmanship while obtaining one of his many alleged
degrees.
an obvious lie Chris or Lloyd or bell like your current nick the
statemeent is dishonest
What else can one expect from a former Colonel, Geophysicist, and
all around authority on every topic from Programming to Morse Code to
Bisexuality?
no former about it
The guy is a veritable fountain of endless knowledge.

thank you are now poccessing the beginings of wisdom


So, will you now STFU?
why would I? Tom you are not making sense but that is par for the
course


Can't you see you've won, Mark? It's all over. You've made us understand the
genius that you are. The mere fact that you are the most intelligent one
here should surely be enough to cause you to step aside and let us imbeciles
argue amongst ourselves.

Has morse code saved any lives recently?
 

Mark in the Dark, wrote in
:

On Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:40:24 GMT, "U-Know-Who"
wrote:


wrote in message
. ..
On Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:51:51 GMT, "U-Know-Who"
wrote:


wrote in message
m...
On Sun, 29 Oct 2006 06:34:12 -0500, "Mark's Best Buddy" anon@anon
wrote:


"Jimmie D" wrote in message
h.net...

"Dave" wrote in message
news:r6WdnaDWGJ5TJKbYnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d@comcas t.com...
David G. Nagel wrote:

SNIPPED

Remember what that great American statesmen Winston Churchill
once said"
We are one people divided by a common language".

Dave N grandson of a Brit and a Scot


A M E R I C A N S T A T E S M A N ???????????????????????


Yep, He had his nose in our business enough.

Lest we forget other great statesemen, it will be a mere matter of
minutes
before Mark Morgan steps up to the plate to tell us (in 100 posts or
more)
that he majored in statesmanship while obtaining one of his many
alleged degrees.
an obvious lie Chris or Lloyd or bell like your current nick the
statemeent is dishonest
What else can one expect from a former Colonel, Geophysicist, and
all around authority on every topic from Programming to Morse Code
to Bisexuality?
no former about it
The guy is a veritable fountain of endless knowledge.

thank you are now poccessing the beginings of wisdom


So, will you now STFU?
why would I? Tom you are not making sense but that is par for the
course


Can't you see you've won, Mark?
won what?
It's all over.
hardly
You've made us understand the
genius that you are. The mere fact that you are the most intelligent one
here should surely be enough to cause you to step aside and let us
imbeciles argue amongst ourselves.

even if true you logic is ****ed, and by your own statement you can't
argue with that one

you re main a coward and lier and jealous tom just get over over it
and craw back under your rock


You don't make any sense Mark in the Dark. If ever there was a reason for
people to see why we need a code requirement, it's you.


SC

no
 

wrote in message
...
On Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:44:46 GMT, Slow Code wrote:

Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.
no CW involved SC you lose again

SC
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/

--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com


HUH? Morse is Morse regardless if it is done with a key, a Navy ship's
lamp, a flashlight, or it is pecked out with a hammer or stick!! ... ---
....! It DID save someone's life and a sinking boat...well, maybe not the
boat!;)

If someone taps out code, it may not be Continuous Wave Telegraphy, but it
is still the same principle.


J

no
 

"Jerry" wrote in message
. ..

wrote in message
...
On Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:44:46 GMT, Slow Code wrote:

Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.
no CW involved SC you lose again

SC
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/

--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com


HUH? Morse is Morse regardless if it is done with a key, a Navy ship's
lamp, a flashlight, or it is pecked out with a hammer or stick!! ... ---
...! It DID save someone's life and a sinking boat...well, maybe not the
boat!;)


Yeah! I remember. Wasn't that on the original Posiedon Adventure movie?



If someone taps out code, it may not be Continuous Wave Telegraphy, but it
is still the same principle.


J

no
 

"Jerry" wrote in
:


wrote in message
...
On Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:44:46 GMT, Slow Code wrote:

Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.
no CW involved SC you lose again

SC
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/

--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com


HUH? Morse is Morse regardless if it is done with a key, a Navy ship's
lamp, a flashlight, or it is pecked out with a hammer or stick!! ...
--- ...! It DID save someone's life and a sinking boat...well, maybe
not the boat!;)

If someone taps out code, it may not be Continuous Wave Telegraphy, but
it is still the same principle.


J


Arguing with Mark in the Dark futile. Only do it if you have nothing
better to do.

SC

no
 

"U-Know-Who" wrote in
:


"Jerry" wrote in message
. ..

wrote in message
...
On Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:44:46 GMT, Slow Code wrote:

Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.
no CW involved SC you lose again

SC
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/

--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com


HUH? Morse is Morse regardless if it is done with a key, a Navy ship's
lamp, a flashlight, or it is pecked out with a hammer or stick!! ...
--- ...! It DID save someone's life and a sinking boat...well, maybe
not the boat!;)


Yeah! I remember. Wasn't that on the original Posiedon Adventure movie?


No, it was was to save a sailer so he could buy an evening with your mom.

SC

no
 

"Slow Code" wrote in message
t...
"U-Know-Who" wrote in
:


"Jerry" wrote in message
. ..

wrote in message
...
On Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:44:46 GMT, Slow Code wrote:

Ian Jackson wrote in
:

There was recently a thread here on the subject of whether morse had
saved any lives recently. Well it has in the UK!

Have a look at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...re/6070444.stm

"Torch used in Morse code rescue.
Coastguards in Hampshire have rescued a sailor who used his torch to
flash an SOS message in Morse code."

Ian.


Boy, Lenny Anderson is going to be ****ed. That's not the sort
of CW news he likes to hear. Lucky for the sailor there was
still someone out there that knew code.
no CW involved SC you lose again

SC
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/

--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com


HUH? Morse is Morse regardless if it is done with a key, a Navy ship's
lamp, a flashlight, or it is pecked out with a hammer or stick!! ...
--- ...! It DID save someone's life and a sinking boat...well, maybe
not the boat!;)


Yeah! I remember. Wasn't that on the original Posiedon Adventure movie?


No, it was was to save a sailer so he could buy an evening with your mom.

SC

Oh my! You really outdid yourself with that one! And my Mom? Wow, she's 79.
Dude must really want some company.

The hell with CW. Let's all learn binary code and use it instead. Hell,
we'll even be digital then!