I used to be on a group on 10 meters locally, not many new hams came in and
we all knew each other personally, had been to each other's houses in many
cases, and all, and a lot of people were uncomfortable jumping in with a
group like that but those who did were more than welcome, that I don't mind
and I like meeting new people either. The groups that keep new people out,
honestly I have nothing to do with them, I don't even try, plenty of other
places to go and there are good groups on 75 and bad groups on every band if
you look for them but the majority of them will let anyone in any time.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Kwan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 1:55 AM
Subject: Re: canadian regulation changes


Keep in mind that those operators you're hearing on 75 aren't out there to
make contacts and meet new people, and maybe establish long lost contacts
with dear friends before. They talk to the same bunch every night and they
make a choice to tune out anyone not in their circle. Perhaps then they
don't care to make a positive example for you and I and others who might be
tuning in for the first time. With that said, how boring? If they consider
it fun to be amongst themselves day after day so be it. I would rather talk
to others from different places where I can learn and have some quality that
mean something.I have a little group I talk to on 2 meters and we always
welcome others. It would be boring if it were only us.