Hmm.. What *IS* the real difference between a modern "Amateur" operator and a CB'er, anyway. Yes, back in the old days (before the dumbing down of the amateur radio test) there was a real technical d
OK Steve, Since you asked, the *REAL* difference between CB'ers who are operating out-of-band or using illegal power is that what they are doing is ILLEGAL! Hams, by virtue of their license, are allo
There is still a difference Ham: Have call signs, identify themselves and do so proudly Have standards of operation and rules that must be followed Have system of monitoring and reporting problems wi
** Last week, I received several e-mails and telephone calls from a CBer who was constructing a 3cx15,000A7 AB2 g-g amp. using a 3kV anode supply. He was having problems getting it to work properly,
Hi! This particular thread seems to be staying at an intelligent level But, my experience contradicts the last set of comments ..... to wit: SOMETIMES - sometimes, not. We *regularly* have problems w
I get jammed regularly on 7255kHz by Hams. Some Hams run tetrode with handles amplifiers in contests and have no qualms about signing the FCC rules compliance statement on the contest entry form. I
Yes, there are exceptions to the rule. But, you are talking of a small number of hams in the community. A few bad apples do sour the barrel. However, the "illegal CB" operators are all bad apples. 73
Sorry if that bothers you. Too, many think hams are a lazy bunch and confuse us with CBers. If you have knowledge it is best to share it. My ham related class is aimed at younger students. That does
Didn't I ask friendly to go back to normal amplifier issues? Please leave it alone and let?s talk about amplifiers! Best Regards, Will, K6ND Co-List administrator Yes, there are exceptions to the rul