Hello Buddy,
It seems like there is no respect left in this world.
It's a very self-centered society.
I've learnt this lesson and I'm sure if more people lived by the code it
would be a better world.
So how much should one have to spend on there first radio to decide they
want to become a ham?
I'm ready to write my test and will do so soon I hope.
Seems like a waste of money just getting something that one can listen to
when the objective is to get on the air...

Thanks for saying this for us people trying to decide if this culture is
worth the effort to get into....
Have a nice day!
 


 
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:30 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: intro

I'm even more sorry that these intolerant attitudes are likely not making
our newcomers feel very welcome. Say, has anyone read the Amateur's Code
lately? I paste it below for your consideration. More than using RF to do
our communicating, I think we'd do well to remember that it isn't the
license class but the class of the amateur.  
Unfortunately, some holders of amateur radio licenses are not acting in any
manner becoming of a ham. At least, not the ones that brought me up in this
wonderful hobby, the ones that treated a new 14-year-old kid with the same
respect they showed the 50-year ham veterans. Where has that gone?

The Amateur's Code
The Radio Amateur is

CONSIDERATE...never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the
pleasure of others.

LOYAL...offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local
clubs, and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in
the United States is represented nationally and internationally.

PROGRESSIVE...with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficient
station and operation above reproach.

FRIENDLY...slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and
counsel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration
for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.

BALANCED...radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to
family, job, school or community.

PATRIOTIC...station and skill always ready for service to country and
community.

--The original Amateur's Code was written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928.