Come to think of it, my cousin had an exchange student nearly my age who was a real peach. Ah wistful memories. ### BRETT WINCHESTER KD7JN [log in to unmask] 208-639-8386 ### -----Original Message----- From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Shaun Oliver Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:07 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: antennas possibly off topic I don't have a ham call yet, I'm after attaining my license. my QTH is sydney australia. I'm actually slightly west of sydney. On 27/02/2008 2:39 AM, the old scribe known as Brett Winches was able to impart this pearl of wisdom: > Shawn, What is your qth please, or ham call? =20 > > > ### > BRETT WINCHESTER KD7JN=20 > [log in to unmask] > 208-639-8386 > ### > > > -----Original Message----- > From: For blind ham radio operators > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Shaun Oliver > Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 8:00 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: antennas possibly off topic > > 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,=20 >> I was about 1/2 of a mile from their nightly hang out and more than=20 >> 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=20 >> 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=20 >> 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 >> =20 >> =20 >>> I've found that as well but, unfortunately, I got bitten. however,=20 >>> that was CB so not surprised. my XYL is reluctant to allow any ham=20 >>> near here to help out with any antenna erection or the like. so will=20 >>> 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=20 >>>> 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=20 >>>>> someone to put up their 2 meter antenna. I'm wondering if anyone=20 >>>>> has found any good ideas for getting competent antenna help? I'm=20 >>>>> not really active in my "local" club and there isn't lots of=20 >>>>> 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=20 >>>>> 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=20 >>>>> newer ham and nobody else in the club wanted to help him with this=20 >>>>> little project. >>>>> Unfortunately I said "yes" to the first offer and later discovered=20 >>>>> that another club was considering making me a club project. Not=20 >>>>> sure if I want to be a club project. Somehow this shouldn't be=20 >>>>> quite so complicated. >>>>> Once >>>>> upon a time we had a local radio store and for a not to=20 >>>>> unreasonable fee the owner would put up most anything. =20 >>>>> Unfortunately those days are long gone. >>>>> Not complaining just looking for constructive suggestions. >>>>> Richard >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>>>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >>>>> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.1/1298 - Release Date:=20 >>>>> 2/25/2008 >>>>> 8:45 PM >>>> Louis Kim Kline >>>> A.R.S. 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