"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1601111547210.15034@darkstar. example.org...
I suspect a difference to watch is whether the kid shows an interest in
the hobby, or are doing it because someone in their family is a ham and
steers them,

There you have it, in a nutshell, for there is on record here in Brit of a
would-be prominent amateur saying to his child that his parental love was
dependant on that child sitting the exam.

This is where the RSCB fail, they try to sweep in as many as possible
off the streets, rather than letting those, as you described yourself, with
a real interest to gravitate towards us.

"Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message
...
wrote in message
...
In rec.radio.amateur.equipment Jim GM4DHJ ...
wrote:
wrote in message
...
In rec.radio.amateur.equipment gareth
wrote:
"highlandham" wrote in message
...

In ham radio , for most licensees ,the prime focus is on operating

Then they are indistinguishable from CBers

That is a fact and IMHO there is no reason to keep moaning about it.

There is every reason to speak out against the dumbing down of a proud
technical pursuit

I take it obtaining an amateur radio license is your only notable
accomplishment in life which would explain why you are such a self
rightous ass hole.

Here's a news flash for you:

Children were passing the tests over 50 years ago when they were much
more difficult.

Passing such tests shows nothing more than you are willing to put forth
the effort to learn a subject; it does NOT make you any better than
anyone else.

Yes you used to see all the precocious little brats in QST...thank god
in
the UK it used to be 14 years old before you could get a Licence...

If someone passes the tests and follows the rules, what difference does
age make?

because you think some nice burd is calling CQ then you find out it is a
little boy ....


and if you call him you risk being accused of grooming.
--
;-)
..
73 de Frank Turner-Smith G3VKI - mine's a pint.
..
http://turner-smith.uk

In rec.radio.amateur.equipment gareth wrote:
"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1601111547210.15034@darkstar. example.org...
I suspect a difference to watch is whether the kid shows an interest in
the hobby, or are doing it because someone in their family is a ham and
steers them,

There you have it, in a nutshell, for there is on record here in Brit of a
would-be prominent amateur saying to his child that his parental love was
dependant on that child sitting the exam.

This is where the RSCB fail, they try to sweep in as many as possible
off the streets, rather than letting those, as you described yourself, with
a real interest to gravitate towards us.

I take it the presence of the peasants annoys your royal highness.


--
Jim Pennino

wrote in message
...
In rec.radio.amateur.equipment gareth wrote:
"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1601111547210.15034@darkstar. example.org...
I suspect a difference to watch is whether the kid shows an interest in
the hobby, or are doing it because someone in their family is a ham and
steers them,

There you have it, in a nutshell, for there is on record here in Brit of
a
would-be prominent amateur saying to his child that his parental love was
dependant on that child sitting the exam.

This is where the RSCB fail, they try to sweep in as many as possible
off the streets, rather than letting those, as you described yourself,
with
a real interest to gravitate towards us.

I take it the presence of the peasants annoys your royal highness.


I KNEW the peasants were here for a reason, now I know the reason. Cheers.
--
;-)
..
73 de Frank Turner-Smith G3VKI - mine's a pint.
..
http://turner-smith.uk

"gareth" wrote:
"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1601111547210.15034@darkstar. example.org...
I suspect a difference to watch is whether the kid shows an interest in
the hobby, or are doing it because someone in their family is a ham and
steers them,

There you have it, in a nutshell, for there is on record here in Brit of a
would-be prominent amateur saying to his child that his parental love was
dependant on that child sitting the exam.

This is where the RSCB fail, they try to sweep in as many as possible
off the streets, rather than letting those, as you described yourself, with
a real interest to gravitate towards us.

The problem is, deranged headcases like you, OM, exert an
anti-gravitational effect and actively repel newcomers, old and young, away
from the hobby.

--
STC // M0TEY // twitter.com/ukradioamateur

"FranK Turner-Smith G3VKI" wrote in message
...
"Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message
...
wrote in message
...
In rec.radio.amateur.equipment Jim GM4DHJ ...
wrote:
wrote in message
...
In rec.radio.amateur.equipment gareth
wrote:
"highlandham" wrote in message
...

In ham radio , for most licensees ,the prime focus is on operating

Then they are indistinguishable from CBers

That is a fact and IMHO there is no reason to keep moaning about
it.

There is every reason to speak out against the dumbing down of a
proud
technical pursuit

I take it obtaining an amateur radio license is your only notable
accomplishment in life which would explain why you are such a self
rightous ass hole.

Here's a news flash for you:

Children were passing the tests over 50 years ago when they were much
more difficult.

Passing such tests shows nothing more than you are willing to put
forth
the effort to learn a subject; it does NOT make you any better than
anyone else.

Yes you used to see all the precocious little brats in QST...thank god
in
the UK it used to be 14 years old before you could get a Licence...

If someone passes the tests and follows the rules, what difference does
age make?

because you think some nice burd is calling CQ then you find out it is a
little boy ....


and if you call him you risk being accused of grooming.

GM3YS would have loved things these days ...

"Brian Reay" wrote in message
...

Only by malicious people like Evans.

Untrue. Once again it is The Three Amigos who originate unpleasnat and
insulting material.

That kind of thing is one part of his standard techniques when he gets
upset,

Untrue. Once again it is The Three Amigos who originate unpleasnat and
insulting material.


Brian, what is your personal problem of late in the past few months whereby
almost
all of your posts to this NG are negative, destructive, anti-social and
picking on one
person or another to spit out snide comments?

You used to represent yourself as someone who speaks up for newcomers, but
the
only effect recently of you and your fellow Three Amigos can be to drive
people away.

Shame on you.

Why do you behave in such a way that makes you appear to be a fool?