Doug Dotson wrote:
$500? The GROL is free. Just a small fee to the testing center.

The point is that Larry was whining and moaning about how his "expired"
license was so much more a measure of his skills and qualities than the
GROL that he claims he keeps "hidden in a drawer ..." He also claims to
possess what he calls a "DB" license (GMDSS operator/maintainer to those
of us who have one) that the FCC doesn't give him credit for holding.
Maybe they don't know about his drawer.

He stated:

"Just like the Volunteer Examiner ham licenses, it wouldn't
surprise me if you could buy one for $500 under the table."

The object of my post was to expose what appears on the surface to be a
long running fraud on Larry's part regarding his license status and his
self asserted superiority above those holding what he describes as
lesser certificates. According to the FCC, Larry holds nothing more than
a ham license.

It is entirely possible that the FCC has somehow missed entering Larry's
licenses into its database, or Larry has changed his name or some other
strange set of circumstances, but yours are there, mine are there. The
only licenses missing seem to be Larry's.

It just seems odd after all Larry's talk about acting as radio guru and
engineer on his friend's sailboat and all his lecturing on the training,
skills, and licensing yachties need before using their radios. I just
can't imagine Larry breaking all those regulations he was always quoting.

Larry is strangely quiet on the issue.

Rick K7TUG

Silence is golden

"Rick" wrote in message
k.net...
Doug Dotson wrote:
$500? The GROL is free. Just a small fee to the testing center.

The point is that Larry was whining and moaning about how his "expired"
license was so much more a measure of his skills and qualities than the
GROL that he claims he keeps "hidden in a drawer ..." He also claims to
possess what he calls a "DB" license (GMDSS operator/maintainer to those
of us who have one) that the FCC doesn't give him credit for holding.
Maybe they don't know about his drawer.

He stated:

"Just like the Volunteer Examiner ham licenses, it wouldn't
surprise me if you could buy one for $500 under the table."

The object of my post was to expose what appears on the surface to be a
long running fraud on Larry's part regarding his license status and his
self asserted superiority above those holding what he describes as
lesser certificates. According to the FCC, Larry holds nothing more than
a ham license.

It is entirely possible that the FCC has somehow missed entering Larry's
licenses into its database, or Larry has changed his name or some other
strange set of circumstances, but yours are there, mine are there. The
only licenses missing seem to be Larry's.

It just seems odd after all Larry's talk about acting as radio guru and
engineer on his friend's sailboat and all his lecturing on the training,
skills, and licensing yachties need before using their radios. I just
can't imagine Larry breaking all those regulations he was always quoting.

Larry is strangely quiet on the issue.

Rick K7TUG

Doug Dotson wrote:
Silence is golden

In Larry's case I think another cliche is appropriate; his silence
speaks volumes.

Rick

On Mon, 12 Jul 2004 19:12:38 GMT, Rick wrote:

It is entirely possible that the FCC has somehow missed entering Larry's
licenses into its database, or Larry has changed his name or some other
strange set of circumstances, but yours are there, mine are there. The
only licenses missing seem to be Larry's.

Hi Rick,

Not to change the subject, but I am wondering how to do a search of the
ULS. For example, I hold both an Amateur Extra Class (W1HJF) and a
commercial radiotelephone, but when I search on my full name, I come up
with nothing. If I search on just my last name, I show my commercial
ticket, but no amateur license. Yet, if I search on my callsign (W1HJF),
it is there. What's the trick?
--

Larry Rappaport W1HJF
email is rapp at lmr dot com

Larry wrote:

Not to change the subject, but I am wondering how to do a search of the
ULS. For example, I hold both an Amateur Extra Class (W1HJF) and a
commercial radiotelephone, but when I search on my full name, I come up
with nothing. If I search on just my last name, I show my commercial
ticket, but no amateur license. Yet, if I search on my callsign (W1HJF),
it is there. What's the trick?

Go to:
http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsS...chAdvanced.jsp


Enter your NAME - LAST, FIRST M.I. just as it was displayed when you
found your entry via your callsign. Do not enter any other information
or check any other boxes.

Entering your name will provide all the licenses you hold. Entering your
call sign will only provide info on that license.

It is a tricky database, but very complete. I went through the same
thing the first time I used it. I couldn't find anything even though I
was holding the paper in my hand and entering the numbers.

Rick

On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:37:03 GMT, Rick wrote:

Larry wrote:

Not to change the subject, but I am wondering how to do a search of the
ULS. For example, I hold both an Amateur Extra Class (W1HJF) and a
commercial radiotelephone, but when I search on my full name, I come up
with nothing. If I search on just my last name, I show my commercial
ticket, but no amateur license. Yet, if I search on my callsign (W1HJF),
it is there. What's the trick?

Go to:
http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsS...chAdvanced.jsp

Enter your NAME - LAST, FIRST M.I. just as it was displayed when you
found your entry via your callsign. Do not enter any other information
or check any other boxes.

Entering your name will provide all the licenses you hold. Entering your
call sign will only provide info on that license.

It is a tricky database, but very complete. I went through the same
thing the first time I used it. I couldn't find anything even though I
was holding the paper in my hand and entering the numbers.

Rick

Thanks, Rick,

As soon as I figured out that it didn't want to see a period after the
middle initial, it worked. Btw, you can also eliminate the middle initial.
It shows the FRN for the amateur callsign and land mobile station license,
but not the commercial ticket.
--

Larry W1HJF
email is rapp at lmr dot com

A LONG time ago, I had a CB license. That's not in the database. I guess
they just dumped them all when licensing was no longer required. Amazing I
still remember the call sign... KZN1725.

--


Keith
__
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of
everything. They just make the best of everything.
"Larry" wrote in message
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On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:37:03 GMT, Rick wrote:

Larry wrote:

Not to change the subject, but I am wondering how to do a search of the
ULS. For example, I hold both an Amateur Extra Class (W1HJF) and a
commercial radiotelephone, but when I search on my full name, I come up
with nothing. If I search on just my last name, I show my commercial
ticket, but no amateur license. Yet, if I search on my callsign
(W1HJF),
it is there. What's the trick?

Go to:
http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsS...chAdvanced.jsp

Enter your NAME - LAST, FIRST M.I. just as it was displayed when you
found your entry via your callsign. Do not enter any other information
or check any other boxes.

Entering your name will provide all the licenses you hold. Entering your
call sign will only provide info on that license.

It is a tricky database, but very complete. I went through the same
thing the first time I used it. I couldn't find anything even though I
was holding the paper in my hand and entering the numbers.

Rick

Thanks, Rick,

As soon as I figured out that it didn't want to see a period after the
middle initial, it worked. Btw, you can also eliminate the middle
initial.
It shows the FRN for the amateur callsign and land mobile station license,
but not the commercial ticket.
--

Larry W1HJF
email is rapp at lmr dot com

"Keith" wrote in message
...
A LONG time ago, I had a CB license. That's not in the database. I guess
they just dumped them all when licensing was no longer required. Amazing I
still remember the call sign... KZN1725.

Wasn't that the call I used to hear "shooting skip" on the amateur 10M band?

Dunno... wasn't me though!

--


Keith
__
A good captain is one who is hoisting his first drink in a bar when the
storm hits.
"Vito" wrote in message
...
"Keith" wrote in message
...
A LONG time ago, I had a CB license. That's not in the database. I guess
they just dumped them all when licensing was no longer required. Amazing
I
still remember the call sign... KZN1725.

Wasn't that the call I used to hear "shooting skip" on the amateur 10M
band?