Actually, I don't think it would save them much money... They sell advertising space based on how many magazines they sell and how many people will see the ads. If they were to lose a lot of readers
It seems that many people have the idea that the large number of "Shack-on-a-belt" hams are the answer to the future of ham radio.. That their poll numbers will translate into big bucks for those org
Super Bowls and contests on the same weekend are why VCRs were invented... Jerry W3DMB -- The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland! THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 2002 now on professional DVD a
I heard that football owners are getting plans set for their teams for the next football season. I suggest that going into this next season for the games this year each team should be spotted the poi
"No Kids. No Lids. and No Space Cadets" was a 75 meter AM tradition of W2OY back in the early and mid 50's when I was a kid, possibly a lid, but no space cadet. I don't remember anyone else using it
There are still about 65,000 Novice Class operators and 144,000 Tech+ hams (a few might not jump to the new so-called General Class license) who will still be limited to the Novice CW bands... IMHO -
My eye doctor was able to give me a pair of glasses with single focus perscription that is set for about 20 - 24 inches - that way the radio, computer and keyboard are all in focus - and it just requ
Hi Jim, Good reply... Maybe we should have a contest that only allowed Straight Keys and paper logs using ink pens (quill pens prefered) -- however, I think the scores would be very low and the numbe
Hi Jim, Good reply... Maybe we should have a contest that only allowed Straight Keys and paper logs using ink pens (quill pens prefered) -- however, I think the scores would be very low and the numbe
NOSTALGIA - is like a grammar lesson.. You find the present 'tense' and the past 'perfect.' [But I like it ! - operating then was more difficult and more satisfying] Jerry - W3DMB Hi Pete. Yeah, when
Bill, If rules are "changed only to benefit the the majority of the participants." Then contests would only allow tri-banders, dipoles, and single 100-watt max rigs.. since that is what the majority
Since my check was 55 (no sense changing that) I guess I have to find another way to get an edge. Perhaps just use initials (GW) like the real OOTs did or change my area or if that doesn't help - jus
RE:Club callsigns.... Sean, The class of license of the License Trustee of the club callsign determines what class the club license can be used as without very awkward composite callsigns such as W3U
Hi Tom, Actually - They (Able, Baker, Charlie... ) were the US Military standard phoenetics Before the mid 50s. They were changed after joint operations with NATO in 1950 revealed a problem with the
There can't that many AD5s in Mississippi - there's only 676 AD5s total who would ever have been licensed. I think you can search callbook CDs by prefix ? Stu KC1F complaint one adventure. __________
In the latest view on this subject - a local writer suggested that the Federal Government eliminate Daylight Saving Time to reduce the amount of sunlight by about 9% which would slow down the "Global
Bob, "55 is cool and fast" and there are still a bunch of us who were first licensed in 1955 when we got on with 15-20 watts to a piece of wire with what was then (and still are) lousy receivers, thr
Yes, I operated from Quang-Tri [ Northernmost province bordering the then "DMZ" ] in Jan-March 1972... Bootleg - until the US Army "Radio Research Unit" from Phu Bai {army security agency} visited in
I have a friend - K3LL - who would probably qualify for 5 band WAZ and 5 band DXCC if he used the cards sent to him in error over the years that should h ave gone to K3LR... Jerry W3DMB ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You are right Dave, but when I am sailing, it is a rule that Power gives way to sail.. and Sail gives way to rowboats. It is not acceptable for Power to run over the canoes and rowboats.. - but those