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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>It could be John. He did remove the
target....</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Please, guys, please. I love all of you so
much, we all have things, sensitivites. Hot spots, etc. But judging
outwardly, should never come in to play. The view from the outside of it
is not pretty..... </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Just stop and think from time to
time. Take care. Please. Great minds can create great
things. Together. </FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=k1fsy@vhfwiki.com href="mailto:k1fsy@vhfwiki.com">David McKenzie</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=450@lists.vhfwiki.com
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, February 11, 2012 10:08
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [450] AND
FURTHER......</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>With great respect Bob, I do find it just a little ironic that
someone who takes such pleasure in finding out what pushes someone's buttons
and then stomping on them repeatedly would have such a problem with some
harmless teasing. I'm sure the boys know you are always listening when they
bring up these subjects and do it to get a rise out of you. And look, it
worked!<BR><BR>That said, I do appreciate all you have done to enrich this
hobby and enjoy shooting the shit with you on the rare occasion that we are
both on at the same time, which seems rare these days.<BR><BR>If you ask me, I
think the root of the problem is that John ran off to Germany. With out him
there's nobody to pick on. (Just kidding John please dont reply with hate
mail!)<BR><BR>I think everybody needs to take a deep breath.<BR><BR>
<DIV class=gmail_quote>On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 3:57 AM, Bob <SPAN
dir=ltr><<A href="mailto:n1ujs@toast.net"
target=_blank>n1ujs@toast.net</A>></SPAN> wrote:<BR>
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<DIV>The question was asked (in a sneery fashion)"What is Bob's infatuation
with this 979 guy?"</DIV>
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<DIV>If you had been paying attention, this should be obvious. </DIV>
<DIV>First, the guy loves radio and utilizes it. He's intelligent ,
polite, and well spoken.</DIV>
<DIV>He commands a following of at least 100 radio-heads (maybe even 200+),
all interested in ground wave communications and radio in general. Of
these followers, many have tickets, are in the process of getting tickets,
or have jst upgraded their tickets. All are new to ham radio and have
yet to find a niche. What better opportunity to teach them how to have
fun with it and guide them away from repeaters and toward simplex and
beyond. </DIV>
<DIV>Again, for THOSE OF YOU HUNG UP ON LICENSE CLASS, one of these guys,
Pete from Pearl River, went from no license to Extra in just a few
weeks.</DIV>
<DIV>Now the way I see it, these are all potential 450 folk, and this "DX
Tour" is far more likely to include ham bands if all the followers are
already recruited, set up, and running on multiple bands.</DIV>
<DIV>As you all know, I take it upon myself to keep the hobby alive, and
specifically the 450/simplex part of it. I have always recruited and
attempted to inspire.</DIV>
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<DIV>That all being said..........<B>after assuring them that ham radio is
NOT all stuffy arrogant stuck up CB hating bastards, and that "my friends"
on 450 are totally laid back, 'dig what you dig " and "do what you want"
kind of hams who would be glad to welcome them into our social events and
willing to help them get up and running by sharing knowledge, manpower,
etc., what will I tell them after they encounter you
guys?????????????</B></DIV>
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<DIV>Like I said, it's a damn shame.</DIV>
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<DIV>I'll give you this, you guys are doing a great job of proving my "extra
class novice" argument.</DIV>
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<DIV>For the record, I am not the least bit embarrassed by what I do or do
not do in radio. I know what my accomplishments are and am quite proud
of not only what I've learned through the years but also what I have
taught. Bash away....I will continue in the path I have chosen with or
without you guys. Always have, always
will.</DIV><BR>_______________________________________________<BR>450
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