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"John Smith" wrote in message ... Dee: Just could explain why all these cars have taken on an "aerodynamic look" to 'em... yes indeed, I think I can see your hand at work here. If fact, now I look closer, some pretty feline lines grace those rigs! grin Just offhand, I'd bet aerospace was much more interesting... John Actually I have nothing to do with the exterior lines of automobiles. I work for a supplier developing underhood components. Well every job I've had has been interesting when you really dive into it. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
Dee:
This is going to sound like a joke (and heaven knows I NEVER JOKE!--but it isn't...), I once heard the little windshield wiper pumps, the ones which spray on the window cleaner were the by-product of nasa technology adopted by the auto industry; you wouldn't know about that, would you? Funny, but that question has stuck in my mind for years. I had made a mental note to ask, if ever given the chance... sometimes doesn't take much to entertain me... frown I actually doubt it... I mean, the cleaner would freeze in the tank in space, immediately freeze and/or crystallize to ice when discharged, etc... or, perhaps they meant the pumps used by nasa were actually for another purpose and just adapted to windshields here on terafirma... John "Dee Flint" wrote in message ... "John Smith" wrote in message ... Dee: Just could explain why all these cars have taken on an "aerodynamic look" to 'em... yes indeed, I think I can see your hand at work here. If fact, now I look closer, some pretty feline lines grace those rigs! grin Just offhand, I'd bet aerospace was much more interesting... John Actually I have nothing to do with the exterior lines of automobiles. I work for a supplier developing underhood components. Well every job I've had has been interesting when you really dive into it. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
"Jim Hampton" wrote in message ... Dan, All kidding aside, I heard he had a heart attack whilst on his tower way back when and that is when he cashed in his chips. 73 from Rochester, NY Jim AA2QA I'm fully aware of that Jim. Dan/W4NTI |
"John Smith"
This particular group of misfits with licenses do NOT represent ham radio. Real hams can be found on 20 meters. And that is where I am right now, BTW. Dan/W4NTI "John Smith" wrote in message ... Dee: I am quite serious. Look over all the posts here. I see where most here are rather anti-social, they don't have much ability to get along well with "other children." Frankly, I would be hard pressed to present the group here as a good reason to enter the hobby of amateur radio and to enjoy an exchange of spoken and mental ideas with others... I include myself in that appraisal also, as I have been direct and to the point also... to do less would seem a waste of time, both theirs and mine... Indeed, some may even be able to see why the Chicken Band is preferable some of the time... still, I am hoping the right people can and will change all that--that is what we are really talking about, and these guys know it, and fear it! John "Dee Flint" wrote in message ... "Dan/W4NTI" wrote in message nk.net... wrote in message oups.com... wrote: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-05-143A1.doc Ugly. Really ugly. But who of us in the PCTA camp, realistically, actually had themselves deluded into thinking the FCC would take any other path? This "NPRM" is not "an opportunity to comment", it's an announcement about the way it's absolutely gonna be. Period. They'll go thru the NPRM motions only because the law sez they have to and they'll patiently tap their fingers on the table until the deluge of desparate commnents is over then declare the POS they published today a done deal. I agree with Dee, the only visible impact this latest "restructing" will be is another quickie bubble of upgrades and nothing more then back then the bands as usual. I could care less about any of it at this late date because none of it has any effect at all on me. I've been allowed to beep, yak and PSK my buns off everywhere band edge to band edge ever since I did 13 wpm fast enough for the examiner to make me a General over a half century ago. With an annoying side trip in 1968 to do 20 wpm to reconfirm my abilty to beep good enough to retain my privs under that particular FCC "restructuring" brainfart. Game over, I'm opting out of any further participation in any of this BS. Seeya in the pileups on 14.020. Ya dunno how to do 14.020? Good: Less QRM for me. Eat yer heart out. 73 de Jim, N2EY w3rv Rest assured the FCC is going to do whatever is easiest for THEM. There may be a upward surge of new "Ultra Lite Extra's" (Did I really say that???).....and in a short time the bands will still sound deserted. There is a lot more at work here then just dropping CW. Check out the bands lately? Where are all those new "light" hams anyway? Danged if I can find them. All you that gloat over losing one of the glues that hold/held ham radio together will rue this day. And no I'm not a stuck in the mud, cw only operator, I just see the hand writing on the wall. Lennie is happy now. He can sneak over to a test session and get his General...... Dan/W4NTI Dollars to donuts that he comes up with another excuse not to. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
"Dan/W4NTI" wrote in message
nk.net... "John Smith" This particular group of misfits with licenses do NOT represent ham radio. Real hams can be found on 20 meters. And that is where I am right now, BTW. Listening on 14020. :-) -- Vy 73 de Bert WA2SI FISTS #9384/CC #1736 QRP ARCI #11782 |
Dan/W4NTI wrote: "John Smith" break This particular group of misfits with licenses do NOT represent ham radio. Real hams can be found on 20 meters. And that is where I am right now, BTW. your statement is proof of why ending codetesting the right way to go Dan/W4NTI "John Smith" wrote in message ... Dee: I am quite serious. Look over all the posts here. I see where most here are rather anti-social, they don't have much ability to get along well with "other children." Frankly, I would be hard pressed to present the group here as a good reason to enter the hobby of amateur radio and to enjoy an exchange of spoken and mental ideas with others... I include myself in that appraisal also, as I have been direct and to the point also... to do less would seem a waste of time, both theirs and mine... Indeed, some may even be able to see why the Chicken Band is preferable some of the time... still, I am hoping the right people can and will change all that--that is what we are really talking about, and these guys know it, and fear it! John "Dee Flint" wrote in message ... "Dan/W4NTI" wrote in message nk.net... wrote in message oups.com... wrote: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-05-143A1.doc Ugly. Really ugly. But who of us in the PCTA camp, realistically, actually had themselves deluded into thinking the FCC would take any other path? This "NPRM" is not "an opportunity to comment", it's an announcement about the way it's absolutely gonna be. Period. They'll go thru the NPRM motions only because the law sez they have to and they'll patiently tap their fingers on the table until the deluge of desparate commnents is over then declare the POS they published today a done deal. I agree with Dee, the only visible impact this latest "restructing" will be is another quickie bubble of upgrades and nothing more then back then the bands as usual. I could care less about any of it at this late date because none of it has any effect at all on me. I've been allowed to beep, yak and PSK my buns off everywhere band edge to band edge ever since I did 13 wpm fast enough for the examiner to make me a General over a half century ago. With an annoying side trip in 1968 to do 20 wpm to reconfirm my abilty to beep good enough to retain my privs under that particular FCC "restructuring" brainfart. Game over, I'm opting out of any further participation in any of this BS. Seeya in the pileups on 14.020. Ya dunno how to do 14.020? Good: Less QRM for me. Eat yer heart out. 73 de Jim, N2EY w3rv Rest assured the FCC is going to do whatever is easiest for THEM. There may be a upward surge of new "Ultra Lite Extra's" (Did I really say that???).....and in a short time the bands will still sound deserted. There is a lot more at work here then just dropping CW. Check out the bands lately? Where are all those new "light" hams anyway? Danged if I can find them. All you that gloat over losing one of the glues that hold/held ham radio together will rue this day. And no I'm not a stuck in the mud, cw only operator, I just see the hand writing on the wall. Lennie is happy now. He can sneak over to a test session and get his General...... Dan/W4NTI Dollars to donuts that he comes up with another excuse not to. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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Wait right there, on 20 meters. As soon as CW hits the bucket, I think
I will be able to supply you with students from my night class, soon... John "Dan/W4NTI" wrote in message nk.net... "John Smith" This particular group of misfits with licenses do NOT represent ham radio. Real hams can be found on 20 meters. And that is where I am right now, BTW. Dan/W4NTI "John Smith" wrote in message ... Dee: I am quite serious. Look over all the posts here. I see where most here are rather anti-social, they don't have much ability to get along well with "other children." Frankly, I would be hard pressed to present the group here as a good reason to enter the hobby of amateur radio and to enjoy an exchange of spoken and mental ideas with others... I include myself in that appraisal also, as I have been direct and to the point also... to do less would seem a waste of time, both theirs and mine... Indeed, some may even be able to see why the Chicken Band is preferable some of the time... still, I am hoping the right people can and will change all that--that is what we are really talking about, and these guys know it, and fear it! John "Dee Flint" wrote in message ... "Dan/W4NTI" wrote in message nk.net... wrote in message oups.com... wrote: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_publi...C-05-143A1.doc Ugly. Really ugly. But who of us in the PCTA camp, realistically, actually had themselves deluded into thinking the FCC would take any other path? This "NPRM" is not "an opportunity to comment", it's an announcement about the way it's absolutely gonna be. Period. They'll go thru the NPRM motions only because the law sez they have to and they'll patiently tap their fingers on the table until the deluge of desparate commnents is over then declare the POS they published today a done deal. I agree with Dee, the only visible impact this latest "restructing" will be is another quickie bubble of upgrades and nothing more then back then the bands as usual. I could care less about any of it at this late date because none of it has any effect at all on me. I've been allowed to beep, yak and PSK my buns off everywhere band edge to band edge ever since I did 13 wpm fast enough for the examiner to make me a General over a half century ago. With an annoying side trip in 1968 to do 20 wpm to reconfirm my abilty to beep good enough to retain my privs under that particular FCC "restructuring" brainfart. Game over, I'm opting out of any further participation in any of this BS. Seeya in the pileups on 14.020. Ya dunno how to do 14.020? Good: Less QRM for me. Eat yer heart out. 73 de Jim, N2EY w3rv Rest assured the FCC is going to do whatever is easiest for THEM. There may be a upward surge of new "Ultra Lite Extra's" (Did I really say that???).....and in a short time the bands will still sound deserted. There is a lot more at work here then just dropping CW. Check out the bands lately? Where are all those new "light" hams anyway? Danged if I can find them. All you that gloat over losing one of the glues that hold/held ham radio together will rue this day. And no I'm not a stuck in the mud, cw only operator, I just see the hand writing on the wall. Lennie is happy now. He can sneak over to a test session and get his General...... Dan/W4NTI Dollars to donuts that he comes up with another excuse not to. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
Dee:
Let us both look at this, we both know I have treated you as "one of the guys" here, I have pulled no punches because you are female; you have not only taken it in stride, you have taken it well. Don't feel I do not value your comments, even if my abrasive nature might lead you to that conclusion. Because you are female, you are one of the most valuable voices here--it is just that way, nothing anyone can do about, nor should really (well, encourage more females so there is something resembling a "balance" here.) Hang tough girl, ya got what it takes... warm smile John "Dee Flint" wrote in message ... "John Smith" wrote in message ... Dee: Just could explain why all these cars have taken on an "aerodynamic look" to 'em... yes indeed, I think I can see your hand at work here. If fact, now I look closer, some pretty feline lines grace those rigs! grin Just offhand, I'd bet aerospace was much more interesting... John Actually I have nothing to do with the exterior lines of automobiles. I work for a supplier developing underhood components. Well every job I've had has been interesting when you really dive into it. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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