A Break From The Arguements

[ac3p]

The following is an email I received a few years ago from Chuck K3FT(SK). He may have posted it on QRZ at the time.

I think this is a good time to remember what Ham Radio is really about;

From Chuck:

Put another log on the campfire.



--- K3FT <k3ft@starpower.net> wrote:
> You've all seen the flames, debates, and the like
> about 'this level of licensee' and 'that level of
> licensee.' #I got tired of it all and figured 'CAN'T
> WE ALL JUST GET ALONG!!??' #So, in the spirit of
> bringing all the hams together, around the campfire,
> and having a good old fashioned sing-a-long...I've
> come up with a little song that will help bring us
> all together..
>
> You ALL know the tune..and I betcha.. just betcha..
> that once you sing it to yourself.. you'll be
> hummin' it all day long.
>
> ENJOY
>
> 73
> K3FT
>
> Sung to the tune of 'This Land Is Your Land!'
> ================================
> (CHORUS)
> These bands are your bands..
> These bands are my bands..
> From one point eight megs..
> To the microwave end..
> From the longest wavelengths..
> To the shortest ones we've got..
> These bands are there for you and me!
>
> It doesn't matter..
> What type emission..
> Your rig produces...
> or how you're sendin'..
> or what you're doin'..
> It makes no difference..
> These bands are there for you and me!
>
> (CHORUS WITH GUSTO!
>
> These bands are your bands..
> These bands are my bands..
> From one point eight megs..
> To the microwave end..
> From the longest wavelengths..
> To the shortest ones we've got..
> These bands are there for you and me!
>
>
>
> If you're a Novice..
> or a long-time Extra..
> or just got licensed..
> or are quite grizzled..
> No matter how short..
> or long you've been a ham..
> THESE BANDS ARE THERE FOR YOU AND ME!
>
> **NOW BIG BIG FINISH!! ALL TOGETHER NOW!!!**
>
> These bands are your bands..
> These bands are my bands..
> From one point eight megs..
> To the microwave end..
> From the longest wavelengths..
> To the shortest ones we've got..
> These bands are there...
> These bands are there....
>
> THESE BANDS.... ARE THERE... FOR YOU AND
MEEEEEEEEEE!

[kc7mrq]

Thank you K3FT(SK), your legacy lives on!!!

[N1VAU]

Bravo!

[k0ews]

Bravo indeed. Chuck was a class act all the way. Boy, is he sure missed on here. His advice, however is still great advice. Thanks for posting this.

[W3MIV]

TU, Frankie. I miss ol' Kilowatt Three Fried Tomatoes!

[WA2ZDY]

I know I miss Chuck. It will be my eternal regret that I had planned a get together with Chuck and Charlie Chickenbander and it just didn't happen in time.

First class were his commercial phone and telegraph tickets. The man himself was more than that. I'm sure I speak for all here who knew him when I say Chuck's words of wisdom will remain relevent for many years to come.

[W3MIV]

Quote[/b] (WA2ZDY @ Mar. 02 2007,13:27)]I'm sure I speak for all here who knew him when I say Chuck's words of wisdom will remain relevent for many years to come.
Hear! Hear!

[w4rot]

Chuck was hilarious.
Thanks for the reminder. #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
rot

[ky5u]

Didn't know him that well, but we swapped PMs a few times.

[kn4ds]

I never knew him, but this piece is priceless, and I thank you for sharing it with us...

It reminds me of an Elmer of mine who's now SK (and someone else has his last callsign nowadays)... K4YC, Charlie McCook... that ol' boy had the true spirit of ham radio, and I hope I picked up a little bit from him, too.

[k0cmh]

You will get no argument from me.

[KI4PEQ]

You wanted an argument? I'm sorry, this thread is for conversations. The argument thread is three levels up.

Argument (http://www.ibras.dk/montypython/finalripoff.htm#Argument)

[va7aax]

Quote[/b] (ac3p @ Mar. 02 2007,08:16)]The following is an email I received a few years ago from Chuck K3FT(SK). He may have posted it on QRZ at the time.

I think this is a good time to remember what Ham Radio is really about;

From Chuck:

Put another log on the campfire.



--- K3FT <k3ft@starpower.net> wrote:
> You've all seen the flames, debates, and the like
> about 'this level of licensee' and 'that level of
> licensee.' #I got tired of it all and figured 'CAN'T
> WE ALL JUST GET ALONG!!??' #So, in the spirit of
> bringing all the hams together, around the campfire,
> and having a good old fashioned sing-a-long...I've
> come up with a little song that will help bring us
> all together..
>
> You ALL know the tune..and I betcha.. just betcha..
> that once you sing it to yourself.. you'll be
> hummin' it all day long.
>
> ENJOY
>
> 73
> K3FT
>
> Sung to the tune of 'This Land Is Your Land!'
> ================================
> (CHORUS)
> These bands are your bands..
> These bands are my bands..
> From one point eight megs..
> To the microwave end..
> From the longest wavelengths..
> To the shortest ones we've got..
> These bands are there for you and me!
>
> It doesn't matter..
> What type emission..
> Your rig produces...
> or how you're sendin'..
> or what you're doin'..
> It makes no difference..
> These bands are there for you and me!
>
> (CHORUS WITH GUSTO!
>
> These bands are your bands..
> These bands are my bands..
> From one point eight megs..
> To the microwave end..
> From the longest wavelengths..
> To the shortest ones we've got..
> These bands are there for you and me!
>
>
>
> If you're a Novice..
> or a long-time Extra..
> or just got licensed..
> or are quite grizzled..
> No matter how short..
> or long you've been a ham..
> THESE BANDS ARE THERE FOR YOU AND ME!
>
> **NOW BIG BIG FINISH!! ALL TOGETHER NOW!!!**
>
> These bands are your bands..
> These bands are my bands..
> From one point eight megs..
> To the microwave end..
> From the longest wavelengths..
> To the shortest ones we've got..
> These bands are there...
> These bands are there....
>
> THESE BANDS.... ARE THERE... FOR YOU AND
MEEEEEEEEEE!
we need to have more hams like him . what a great role model for amateur radio

[k0cmh]

"You wanted an argument? I'm sorry, this thread is for conversations. The argument thread is three levels up."

Huuuuh? It is a play on words. "You will get no argument from me" means that a person agrees with the point presented.