[TowerTalk] Equipment suggestions or donations

[Michael Tope]

Pete Smith wrote:

>Boy, was that way over the top, Bill.  As someone who's been reading his 
>e-mails for years, I doubt that Marlon was even considering "break[ing] 
>several parts of the law we live by."  Does anyone doubt that he would have 
>obtained the necessary licenses, including the ham license you are so proud 
>of?  After all, his business is radio - why would he stick a finger in the 
>FCC's eye.
>
>I don't think he deserves such abuse.
>
>73, Pete N4ZR
>
>At 09:32 AM 3/27/2009, Bill Aycock wrote:
>  
>
>>Marlon-- Thanks for the clarification.
>>
>>As you  have probably noted, your post had several "Triggers" that were
>>contrary to Ham tradition, law, and Mores.  In addition, there were
>>indications that you (if unlicensed) were about to break several parts of
>>the law we live by.
>>
>>We, as hams, are proud of our identity as hams ...
>>    
>>
I agree, Pete. If you look in the Towertalk archives you'll see that 
Marlon is a long time contributor. I for one think its nice that we have 
professional communications people on the reflector who bring that 
perspective to the table. I think one of the biggest negatives in 
Amateur Radio today is the pervasive crotchetiness that seems to 
permeate the ranks. I hope I don't turn into one of those "get off my 
lawn, kid" types when I grow older.

73, Mike W4EF.......