"Ron" anon @anon wrote in message ...
Back when I had this problem I used a loop of copper wire around the
ceiling of my apartment. I put another loop around the floor around the
base boards for a radial and I was actually able to transmit quite well
and didn't cause any interference to my neighbors televisions.

But I was only runnning 25 watts out.


I still run that setup in my apartment and I'm too stupid to pass the
no-code test so I'll remain a technichian for life!

Don't count yourself out on a general license. You don't have to be
smart. You just have to be committed. I got my general when I was 11. I
did not understand the theory at all. However, I was committed and
memorized all of the questions.

I realize that this was probably a poor way to get my license, but I
really wanted it and I was too young and stupid to understand the theory.



Lloyd Davies wrote:
"Ron" anon @anon wrote in message ...
Back when I had this problem I used a loop of copper wire around the
ceiling of my apartment. I put another loop around the floor around the
base boards for a radial and I was actually able to transmit quite well
and didn't cause any interference to my neighbors televisions.

But I was only runnning 25 watts out.


I still run that setup in my apartment and I'm too stupid to pass the
no-code test so I'll remain a technichian for life!

On Aug 27, 1:30 pm, Michael wrote:
Don't count yourself out on a general license. You don't have to be
smart. You just have to be committed. I got my general when I was 11. I
did not understand the theory at all. However, I was committed and
memorized all of the questions.

I realize that this was probably a poor way to get my license, but I
really wanted it and I was too young and stupid to understand the theory.

sorry ole boy but you are not responding to lloyd davies but somebody
faking being him thinking (after years of trying the same things over
and over) that he can humilate lloyd by posting in his name this
stupid notes everywhere he can

the most likely posters is Roger Wisemen AB8MQ

OTOH the license is not that hard to get I agree my wife manged and on
that and something of a lucky draw of questions

Lloyd Davies wrote:
"Ron" anon @anon wrote in ...
Back when I had this problem I used a loop of copper wire around the
ceiling of my apartment. I put another loop around the floor around the
base boards for a radial and I was actually able to transmit quite well
and didn't cause any interference to my neighbors televisions.

But I was only runnning 25 watts out.

I still run that setup in my apartment and I'm too stupid to pass the
no-code test so I'll remain a technichian for life!

"Michael" wrote in message
m...


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I got my general when I was 11. I
did not understand the theory at all. However, I was committed and
memorized all of the questions.

I realize that this was probably a poor way to get my license, but I
really wanted it and I was too young and stupid to understand the theory.

But you overcame that (or you'd not be in this NG). Good for you.

Some older adult hams show a similar lack of understanding and, being in
their sixties and seventies, will probably not become technically savvy.
For a few, the gear cannot be made automatic enough. They need constant
coaching.

[I had to delete a rambling, ill-mannered rant from here. Everything I said
applied to me at some point, too.]

But you overcame that (or you'd not be in this NG). Good for you.

Some older adult hams show a similar lack of understanding and, being in
their sixties and seventies, will probably not become technically savvy.
For a few, the gear cannot be made automatic enough. They need constant
coaching.

[I had to delete a rambling, ill-mannered rant from here. Everything I
said
applied to me at some point, too.]

It's like the guy that buys a sailboat and can't find the start button. Too
late to realize you need a Capt., 1st mate, Navigator, Engineer,
Electrician, Bilge Rat, Chief, Cook and bottle washer on board. If not you
better bring a friend who is.

"JB" wrote in message
news:Qqotk.1016$w51.1003@trnddc01...
But you overcame that (or you'd not be in this NG). Good for you.

Some older adult hams show a similar lack of understanding and, being in
their sixties and seventies, will probably not become technically savvy.
For a few, the gear cannot be made automatic enough. They need constant
coaching.

[I had to delete a rambling, ill-mannered rant from here. Everything I
said
applied to me at some point, too.]

It's like the guy that buys a sailboat and can't find the start button.
Too
late to realize you need a Capt., 1st mate, Navigator, Engineer,
Electrician, Bilge Rat, Chief, Cook and bottle washer on board. If not
you
better bring a friend who is.

Oh, that reminds me of a radio call I heard on a VHF Marine radio. Bunch
of happy young drunks offshore on somebody's Dad's boat, lost at night, in
the fog off Dana Point CA.

NOBODY knew a whit about navigation. Asked the USCG to come get them.
CG radio op said he could refer them to a commercial tow outfit for big
bucks.
They figured it out.