[TenTec] wither CW?

[John Molenda]

Consider this ,  A good book to entertain and learn about CW .
The Art & Skill of Radio-Telegraphy
-Second Revised Edition-
William G. Pierpont N0HFF
I have read this book on line (just google it and you can read it on line ) 
I liked it so much I ordered one .  It talks alot about high speed guys and 
how they got so fast.  John kb2huk





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richards" <jruing at ameritech.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] wither CW?


> Some clubs are very supportive, positive, and embracing.   So, it really
> depends on the nature of the club in your bailiwick.
>
> In my area, the two largest clubs are populated with a number of old
> dinosaurs who most often speak negatively on just about everything,
> especially putting criticizing new operators as mere  "appliance
> operators" or "no code @#$@#@s"  and  talking about how the only good
> rigs are tube rigs . . . etc.     These guys do a huge disservice to the
> hobby, in general, and deter many potential members from getting into
> ham radio, in particular.   You know these guys... there are several of
> them on the public forums on QRZ.com.  and they constantly spoil the
> thread by hijacking it and working these old, tired and worn-out
> perspectives.
>
> Instead, I have found a lot of support on this group, and others
> concerning ham radio, it especially one called
> "hamradiohelpgroup at yahoogroups.com"  where none of that negativism or
> personal invective is tolerated and ham radio flourishes among friends.
> It's a remarkable thing.
>
> So, I guess it really depends on the nature of the club in your town and
> whether it is supportive or detrimental at this point.    Jim B,  Bob,
> Art, and so many others have treated this group alike they would a club
> meeting by sharing what they know, and straightening me out when I'm on
> the wrong track.  I generally travel 40 miles to get to a club that is
> vibrant, fun, and supportive in this same manner.    Otherwise, the only
> local group to attend, is the Friday Lunch Bunch - a loose group of
> local hams who meet for lunch every Friday noon and are great
> ambassadors for the hobby.   None of them are in the local clubs.
>
> You are lucky to have such a good, large group to work with.
>
> Happy trails.
>
> ====================  Richards - K8JHR ====================
>
>
> .
> On 5/24/2010 5:09 PM, Jim Brown K9YC wrote:
>
>> I suspect that many members of this list are not members of local clubs. 
>> I
>> also suspect that those who are not would have a happier view of the 
>> current
>> state of ham radio and have a lot more fun with it if they found and 
>> joined a
>> good local club.
>
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