I am not surprised about your helping people.

Your just a nice guy.

73 De Anthony W2AJV
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: decline in ham radio?


> I'm always helping new hams get on the air, when it comes to other things, 
> I
> strongly suggest they actually get on the air, often with success, if not, 
> I
> don't even know where to send them around here because I don't do that. I
> even sold my TS-520 to get a new ham on the air, and spent a whole day
> helping another figure out his new HT, missing auto racing on TV which I
> never miss. I'm always helping someone but then, it's the main hobby I 
> have,
> though I'm starting to think rebuilding this house, 1 broken thing by
> another broken thing, is another hobby. While not my favorite, there's a
> sense of pride when I can do major work on the house successfully, and do 
> it
> alone which is the only way things get done over here. I'd probably still
> drop it all if someone stopped by or called for help with a radio or
> something though. I don't get the help I once did but still offer it.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:56 AM
> Subject: decline in ham radio?
>
>
>> Hello;
>> As for the decline in elmering etc because folks are to busy I guess I
>> feel
>> that folks make time for what they feel is important.  When I was working
>> everyone had time to watch American idle or similar meaningless stuff.
>> There are lots more choices these days and if you want to chat with
>> someone
>> in California pick up the phone.  I think that innovation linking ham
>> radio
>> with computer use may be the only thing that might interest today's
>> younger
>> generation.
>> Richard


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