I can usually tell by the tone, but not always.

"Maxprop" wrote in message
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"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message

Max, it's not bobby. It's Gilligan. Check the headers. Gilligan
isn't bull****ting (about this anyway).

I've eliminated the headers from my newsreader (by choice), so I don't see
'em normally. And keeping track of folks in this NG is a challenge.

Max

Glad to hear you are going for it.
Listen for me on the Norwalk repeater.

147.390 MHz Output 147.990 input

There are test sessions near me--one a month.
If you don't pass, he lets you take the test
again without paying for but once. Cost for
the test is only $6.20. So if you are not
sure if you are ready, you still have a good
chance to pass.

The technicians class is great. You get to
use the best band--2 meters. It's lots of fun.
I use a triple 5/8 wave vertical for an
omnidirection pattern and a 14 element beam on
horizontal polarization.

Vertical polarization is common for mobiles
operators who use repeaters. Horizontal is
usually used for direct two way communications
and has better penetration down in the low
valleys.

If you're handy with a propane torch, you can
make a J-pole antenna out of 1/2 copper pipe.
They are indestructible, work great, and don't
cost much. Do a search for J-pole.


Bart


(Bobsprit) wrote

You can expect
you will need two weeks an hour a day study for
each written test and for the code test.

Thanks, Bart. At first I was going to run out and buy a big radio to start.
I'll slow down and take the test, plus listen for a while before springing for
a starter rig for the boat. I've already taken the practice tests...passed and
failed a few times. I'll study the Now You're Talking Book until it's hammered
home. I can't see why anyone wouldn't get at least the tech license.

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote

Bart, do you think hams will become angry at you for encouraging an ass such
as me to pollute their airwaves?
Do you think I'm suddenly am going to become a considerate, nice guy just
because I'm broadcasting on amateur radio?
Why do people promote their own interests and hobbies to others and then
complain when the hobby/interest becomes over run or degraded?
It seems a rational person with a true love of what he has or does would
want to protect and preserve it.
Well, anyway, thanks for opening the door to the devil!

RB, K7UGA

I think Ham have seen worse than you. But if you
want to do it, try a better call sign.

This one is not even believable.

K7UGA
CENTRAL ARIZONA DX ASSN
6545 E MONTGOMERY RD
CAVE CREEK AZ 85331

Bart

"Bobsprit" wrote

"Maxprop" wrote

"Bobsprit" wrote in message

Do you think I'm suddenly am going to become a considerate, nice guy
just
because I'm broadcasting on amateur radio?

more, the ham bands are self-policed and fools and miscreants aren't
suffered gladly. IF you choose to be a jerk on ham radio, you'll discover
just how lonely it can get.

Not if I can find other jerks. Just look at what goes on in this newsgroup.

Bob has a point. I bet he can find some jerks.

Bart

And which Barry used that call sign?

Cheers

N1EE wrote:

"Bobsprit" wrote


Bart, do you think hams will become angry at you for encouraging an ass such
as me to pollute their airwaves?
Do you think I'm suddenly am going to become a considerate, nice guy just
because I'm broadcasting on amateur radio?
Why do people promote their own interests and hobbies to others and then
complain when the hobby/interest becomes over run or degraded?
It seems a rational person with a true love of what he has or does would
want to protect and preserve it.
Well, anyway, thanks for opening the door to the devil!

RB, K7UGA


I think Ham have seen worse than you. But if you
want to do it, try a better call sign.

This one is not even believable.

K7UGA
CENTRAL ARIZONA DX ASSN
6545 E MONTGOMERY RD
CAVE CREEK AZ 85331

Bart