RE: [AMRadio] 40M AM?
That is not necessarily so. If you wanted a ticket you would have done what was needed to pass the exam. If it was essay and drawing schematics you would have learned that. Now it is multiple choice questions. So you study the multiple choice questions. That seems to be the trend in most educational endeavors. The multiple choice exam is the examination method of choice. Just because you took and passed a multiple choice exam does not mean that you are not interested in learning more about radio. I passed the extra multiple choice exam; to me it is a hobby and I try and learn as much as I can by reading and asking questions. Would the amateur radio world be better off if the exam was much more difficult and less people joined the ranks--I think not. I got my ham ticket when I was in my fifties. I had the money to acquire a substantial amount of equipment and I grew nostalgic for tube type of equipment so I started collecting boat anchors. I will learn how to work the radios and keep them repaired. I know who to call for help and know when I am in over my head. If you want something badly enough you will do what it takes. If you want excuses not to upgrade you will find them also. Glenn kc2fzv Still deployed with the USSF in Herat Afghanistan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Geoff/W5OMR Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 11:12 AM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 40M AM? Bob Macklin wrote: I did but there are other people that can't memorize 700 questions! You wouldn't have survived the 50's, when you had to actually draw a schematic, answer questions with a short essay and rely on actual knowledge in comparison to a multiple guess question type of test, with a published question and answer pool. There's simply no reason, or excuse why someone can't upgrade from General, these days. The ARRRghL has petitioned the FCC to create the current 'dumbed-down' mind-set of the so-called 'ham' of today. -- Driving your AM Rig without a scope, is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV) -- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship
I had an R390a shipped by UPS. They managed to bend the front panel. It worked but a crystal filter was bad also. They really had to drop it from a height. I put in a claim and the adjuster showed up and took pictures and left. I got a letter a couple of days later stating that the claim was denied. I called the guy who sold it to me who told me he just dropped the R390a at a UPS store for packing and shipping. They originally denied the claim as item improperly packed They eventually coughed up about $450.00 when they were given the proof that their UPS store had packed it. My other claims from UPS have been denied as improperly packed item. I have had better luck with Fed Ex. Glenn kc2fzv from Herat Afghanistan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Brashear Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 9:31 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Subject: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship I am thinking seriously about selling my Valiant and NC-183 and wonder if I should take a chance on shipping either or both? The Valiant is very heavy as you all know and the NC-183 is no light weight. If I don't agree to ship it will certainly limit the possibility of selling them. What do ya'll have to say? I received both via FedEx or UPS, I don't remember now, and both were undamaged. Thanks for any input.. Rick/K5IAR __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] US Constitution? What's that?
I disagree I like to hear some good political arguments and banter over the air. Lots of guys that are well educated and have interesting opinions and experiences. Get tired of hearing about antennas, tubes and rigs. That is why I like the AMers in the Northeast --lots of other interesting rag chew topics. The argument that the Constitution is a living document like taught in Law School is Orwellian newspeak. It is really a dead document if it can constantly be adjusted and interpreted --it serves no purpose. Part of my political rant- feel that I have the right as I am leaving on my 5th combat tour as a GI so others can speak openly here at least for awhile longer. Also what is the definition of reasonable?? Glenn kc2fzv --on my way to the sandbox again. Sorry to continue this thread as it probably is against list regs but I just had to comment -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rbethman Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 12:30 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [AMRadio] US Constitution? What's that? I happen to think that POLITICS and RELIGION should NOT be gotten into over the AIR NOR on maillists. It provokes things beyond REASONABLE limits. My $0.02 Bob - N0DGN Joe Malloy wrote: Hah. Think of the ways our *own* president overrules our Constitution, never mind the IARU. The Constitution is only so much old paper, I guess. Joe, W2RBA __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] AM in Iraq?
The first time I was in Afghanistan before Iraq kicked off I brought a Ten Tec Jupiter with me. It was 100 watts and had more power than the HF radio at the time we were using. I had some connectors and cables put together and used the Ten Tec on SSB with the encryption module going into the mike jack.The ten Tec was Mars capable and I was able to get into the military freqs. Worked great wish I took pictures for ten tec. I brought an SGC 2020 with me the second time in AF and used the 2 letter call before my call sign with a small ladder line dipole and tuner and hooked up to a military battery a BB5590 for the 12V. Reached some Europe and Norway and Belorusse and a couple of other countries. I tried to make it back to the US had guys listening but no luck. The last couple of times in Iraq I did not have a radio with me. The Iraq govt there shut down Ham Radio. The bad guys use cellphones and internet not HF. I did not try on AM. The HF radio we use is automatic link --a handshake between trans and receiver--not used much works good low power. I knew some guys did a 6000mile test shot on less than a watt. Everything is FM and Sat Com. I do have an official call sign given to me by the Kyrgyzstan Radio Ministry and in the process of putting a shack together there for use when I visit. I will try an AM shot from there when I get there. Chris w2JBL formerly KD2XA is the AMer that has helped me a lot Glenn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 6:02 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] AM in Iraq? When I was there, (04-05) I was able to get a local call (YI9HYS) and operate using a kenwood TS-520 that I bought off line and had shipped over. No AM operations that I noticed, other than Shortwave broadcasting. Though I mostly stuck to 20 meters SSB/CW. Besides broadcasting I never ran into an AM ops. Though if it was an old buzzard in another language, I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference. I THINK the tactical coms are all FM now. In a message dated 10/7/2007 3:59:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: - Original Message From: Glenn Zemanek [EMAIL PROTECTED] Glenn kc2fzv --on my way to the sandbox again. Sorry to continue this thread as it probably is against list regs but I just had to comment Glen, I was wondering if you could describe to the group how AM might take part in military communications in Iraq. Also, is there any Ham Radio operating being allowed? Regards, Jim Candela WD5JKO ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
