[AMPS] ARRL and QST

James D. Duffer jduffer@mnsinc.com
Wed, 27 Jan 1999 10:07:44 -0500


> Ham radio is the only hobby I can think of where one is "forced" to
> learn a skill they don't want and will probably never use.  If you're
> taking up photography, are you forced to learn developing?  If you're
> taking up woodworking, are you forced to learn the art of inlays?  I
> could go on and on, but you get the point.  I have an extra class and
> am proud of it, but I don't see any point in forcing someone else to
> learn something against their will.  The operative word here is HOBBY,
> remember?

HOBBY  HOBBY  HOBBY......are you sure?  Is that the definition and
purpose of the Amateur Radio Service??  Review Part 97.

73,
Jim, WD4AIR

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