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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>>
>> Louis Kim Kline
>> A.R.S. K2LKK
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