[Amps] Amps Digest, Vol 170, Issue 4

[Scott McDonald]

Well Ron for me there is a bit more to it.

As a serious lurker, when I see a call like Jim's, or W9AC, or KM1H, or 4CX250B,  and many other regulars, as opposed to an unsigned, potentially unknown internet troll, I know its probably ok to learn from and take a chance on, and based on substantial experience.  And even better when they disagree and get into the weeds.

So I think its more than fair to encourage the use of a call, rather than debate it.

Scott ka9p

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> On Feb 7, 2017, at 7:30 AM, Ron Youvan <ka4inm at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>>  On 02/07/2017 12:16 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>> 
>> Is this post from a ham?  I don't see a call anywhere. Not in the spirit
>> of the ham radio that I grew up with and still try to practice.
> /* snip */
> 
>  There are a lot of misconceptions in the two HAM radio societies.
> 
>  One is "last names" some think they are not allowed, when actually we
> are automatically on a first name (and call) basis with all other hams.
> 
>  Another is the use of assigned call signs other than when required.
> (after 10 minutes, every 10 minutes and at the end of every QSO)
>  The uses otherwise is simply a matter of pride.
> -- 
>  Ron  KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
>                Every action results in unwanted side effects.
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