unfortunately with the advent of foundation licenses, most of the newer
hams now are those that were on cb and a good portion of teh
cbers I knew own amateur gear and thought nothing of pirating.
but, should I ever eyeball anybody they will be most assuredly vetted to
ensure they're the genuine article.
On 27/02/2008 12:42 AM, the old scribe known as John Miller was able to
impart this pearl of wisdom:
> My CB days were 1 of the many reasons I had to move from where I was, I was
> about 1/2 of a mile from their nightly hang out and more than one tried
> every trick in the book to steal equipment from me or get me off the air or
> what ever just because they thought it was funny. I had stashed away radios
> all over the house no one ever knew about and was too smart for it but
> eventually it wasn't safe there. I have never had a problem with hams though
> and again, all the hams in the area know where I live and most have been
> here, actually invited.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:46 AM
> Subject: Re: antennas possibly off topic
>
>
>> I've found that as well but, unfortunately, I got bitten. however, that
>> was CB so not surprised. my XYL is reluctant to allow any ham near here
>> to help out with any antenna erection or the like. so will have to do
>> all the work myself. not that I don't want to,
>>
>>
>> On 26/02/2008 12:52 PM, the old scribe known as Lou Kline was able to
>> impart this pearl of wisdom:
>>> Hi.
>>>
>>> Not sure how things are in the Buffalo area, but generally if I talk it
>>> up
>>> on the radio, I can usually find a few fellows ready to help. I've found
>>> that it helps to feed them well for their efforts.
>>>
>>> Also, being willing to reciprocate at some point in the future is a
>>> pretty
>>> good idea.
>>>
>>> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> At 03:40 PM 2/25/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>>>> Hi;
>>>> While I'm thinking about spring, someone mentioned that they paid
>>>> someone to
>>>> put up their 2 meter antenna. I'm wondering if anyone has found any
>>>> good
>>>> ideas for getting competent antenna help? I'm not really active in my
>>>> "local" club and there isn't lots of uhf/vhf activity although it could
>>>> just
>>>> be my timing.
>>>> A few years ago when I put up my last r8 I sent e-mails to area clubs
>>>> asking
>>>> for help. That turned out to be not such a good idea. I got an eager
>>>> volunteer but eventually discovered that he was a newer ham and nobody
>>>> else
>>>> in the club wanted to help him with this little project.
>>>> Unfortunately I said "yes" to the first offer and later discovered that
>>>> another club was considering making me a club project. Not sure if I
>>>> want
>>>> to be a club project. Somehow this shouldn't be quite so complicated.
>>>> Once
>>>> upon a time we had a local radio store and for a not to unreasonable fee
>>>> the
>>>> owner would put up most anything. Unfortunately those days are long
>>>> gone.
>>>> Not complaining just looking for constructive suggestions.
>>>> Richard
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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