Regardless of your definition of "sport", this is one of the best articles I've seen (especially from 1958) that explains in layman's terms, the idiosyncrasies of our fine hobby and the hobby-within-a-hobby that is DX contesting. It was a very enjoyable read and I've shared it with others.
(Wayne's totally accurate "desoldering" article is a very close second!) Thank you, Paul. (You too Wayne) 73, Terry, W0FM -----Original Message----- From: Paul VanOveren [mailto:p...@nf8j.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:44 PM To: elecraft reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Is ham radio a sport ?? The link is to a 1958 Sports Illustrated article, about Ham Radio being a sport. If you have seen it before, sorry for the bandwidth, but I found it interesting reading, maybe some others will also... < http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1002473/index.htm -- Paul VanOveren NF8J 5911 Snow Av Alto, Mi 49302 (616) 868-7149 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html