I'll agree with that statement.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Ringwald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 5:08 PM
Subject: New Hams


>I am a CW traffic handler. I deliver a lot of messages to hams who have =
> just received their license. I would say that 90% of them do not yet =
> have a radio, have gotten their license because they are a member of =
> volunteer fire spotting or other public service groups. They usually =
> have no idea as to what ham radio really is. Their knowledge goes no =
> further than a friend=E2=80=99s HT.=20
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> Perhaps a few of these new hams will remain in ham radio and eventually =
> migrate to HF.=20
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> -Bob Ringwald K6YBV
> www.ringwald.com
> 916/ 806-9551
> 
> Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you =
> can feel the true warmth.