I disagree with you there. To welcome and to encourage
newcomers who have already demonstrated their future relevance
by being technically motivated is one thing, but to
swell the ranks, just for the sake of swelling, with those
who are CBers, and who will always remain CBers, and
will never be more than CBers-Masquerading-As-Radio-Hams
is quite another.

BTW, It is CB Radio that is a "hobby". Ham Radio is a technical
pursuit.

"Dr. Anton T. Squeegee" wrote in message
...
Amateur radio's real enemy is not those who don't know an
oscilloscope probe from a soldering pencil. No, the real danger to
amateur radio comes from those, like you, who display nothing but
intolerance to newcomers who are interested in the hobby, but who may
never have picked up a multimeter in their lives.
So: Instead of responding to newcomers with elitism and arrogance,
try responding as an "Elmer." Inform them about the purposes behind the
service, and explain about the responsibilities that a license carries.
Also explain that the Amateur Radio service, like any other hobby, is a
mirror: The 'reward' one gets out is directly proportional to what one
puts into it.

I don't agree that it is OT. The manufacture of one's
own equipment, "homebrew" is the essence of _REAL_
Ham Radio, and that was reflected in my article.

"Phillip Jockell" wrote in message
...
I know this thread will have a much longer life than it should
and it is close to being off topic (if not entirely), but I
couldn't resist agreeing with you.

I don't agree that it is OT. The manufacture of one's
own equipment, "homebrew" is the essence of _REAL_
Ham Radio, and that was reflected in my article.

"Phillip Jockell" wrote in message
...
I know this thread will have a much longer life than it should
and it is close to being off topic (if not entirely), but I
couldn't resist agreeing with you.

Mr.Turner's outburst below says, perhaps, more about his own
psyche than he intended to reveal?

There is no "self-centred, holier-than-thou" proclamation
that I am "vastly superior" ..... "to the unwashed masses" in what
I assert.

In my book, _ALL_ comers of whatever race, colour, creed,
occupation, previous pursuits, are welcome to join the technical
pursuit that is Ham Radio, and in so doing, to tackle and pass the
examinations that are set to guarantee technical competence.

Those that demonstrate their technical motivation and competence
are welcome as Radio Hams. Those that lack either attribute are
not Radio hams by any stretch of the imagination.

The mobile phone and the CB transceiver cater for such non-Hams.

"Bill Turner" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 16:46:51 +0000, Walt Davidson
wrote:
I hope you will not allow it to happen to you on your side of the
"pond"! All the signs are there and the same loud-mouthed agitators
are rattling at the gates.
:-(
I hope it doesn't happen here, too. However, Airyhead and his like are
not the solution to the problem. His (their) self-centered,
holier-than-thou attitude will only make the CB'ers more strident than
ever.
He might be a good technical guy (maybe) but he is a lousy psychologist.
You can not convince people of the rightness of your cause by
proclaiming how vastly superior you are to the unwashed masses.

Mr.Turner's outburst below says, perhaps, more about his own
psyche than he intended to reveal?

There is no "self-centred, holier-than-thou" proclamation
that I am "vastly superior" ..... "to the unwashed masses" in what
I assert.

In my book, _ALL_ comers of whatever race, colour, creed,
occupation, previous pursuits, are welcome to join the technical
pursuit that is Ham Radio, and in so doing, to tackle and pass the
examinations that are set to guarantee technical competence.

Those that demonstrate their technical motivation and competence
are welcome as Radio Hams. Those that lack either attribute are
not Radio hams by any stretch of the imagination.

The mobile phone and the CB transceiver cater for such non-Hams.

"Bill Turner" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 16:46:51 +0000, Walt Davidson
wrote:
I hope you will not allow it to happen to you on your side of the
"pond"! All the signs are there and the same loud-mouthed agitators
are rattling at the gates.
:-(
I hope it doesn't happen here, too. However, Airyhead and his like are
not the solution to the problem. His (their) self-centered,
holier-than-thou attitude will only make the CB'ers more strident than
ever.
He might be a good technical guy (maybe) but he is a lousy psychologist.
You can not convince people of the rightness of your cause by
proclaiming how vastly superior you are to the unwashed masses.

"Bill Turner" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 16:31:15 -0000, "Airyhead R. Bean"
wrote:

while the Mongolian hordes
of turnip-brained CBers

__________________________________________________ _______

Your JT QSL card is hereby canceled.


You really must excuse Mr Bean, Bill. As you have no doubt worked out, after
four years at university, the only thing he has to show for his efforts, is
a drinking degree :-(

Regards
tox

"Bill Turner" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 16:31:15 -0000, "Airyhead R. Bean"
wrote:

while the Mongolian hordes
of turnip-brained CBers

__________________________________________________ _______

Your JT QSL card is hereby canceled.


You really must excuse Mr Bean, Bill. As you have no doubt worked out, after
four years at university, the only thing he has to show for his efforts, is
a drinking degree :-(

Regards
tox

Airy R. Bean wrote:
The CBer reveals himself every time that he opens his mouth.....

Oh no, he's wet himself again. NURSE!

Airy R. Bean wrote:
The CBer reveals himself every time that he opens his mouth.....

Oh no, he's wet himself again. NURSE!

God's gift to women wrote:
"Bill Turner" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 16:31:15 -0000, "Airyhead R. Bean"
wrote:

while the Mongolian hordes
of turnip-brained CBers

__________________________________________________ _______

Your JT QSL card is hereby canceled.


You really must excuse Mr Bean, Bill. As you have no doubt worked
out, after four years at university, the only thing he has to show
for his efforts, is a drinking degree :-(

Regards
tox

That's why he keeps wetting himself, every time he opens his mouth.