View Full Version : Is it still okay for hams to do this?
KC9JIQ
11-04-2007, 11:08 PM
and I am wondering should I stop by the OM's house and ask if he needs some help with his antennas?
he used to have a 40m dipole and a vertcally stacked 2m array, but clearly the tower collapsed right above #the house roof and fell in the yard.
Does this Mutual co-operation and brothership still exsist in ham radio today, should I stop by the ham operators(extra class) house or pass him by which is the norm these days?
KI4ITV
11-04-2007, 11:12 PM
Sure,
It's only OK to be an @ss on the internet. Not on the ground or on the air, so go for it.
It is the right thing to do, even if you're just asking.
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KD4IFB
11-04-2007, 11:16 PM
If its where you can, and have the time to help this individual.. I see nothing wrong with it... That of course if he want to mess with it...Helping to get even a few dipoles in the air doesnt take alot of time..And does a good job of getting them on the air.. As for this...Its your call!
k3wrv
11-05-2007, 12:16 AM
If it happened to your antennas, would you accept an offer of assistance?
Out here in what passes for the "country" in MD, or in the MidWest, where I grew up, we all kind of try to pitch in to the best of our abilities.
If you saw a neighbor with a flat tire, would you stop to help?
Worst thing that can happen is the guy says no. Best thing is that you'll make a new friend.
This is what Ham Radio is all about, whether it's a 2 M Beam on one for 80.
Not trying to be "preachy" but trhe old "do unto others" thing mostly works out pretty well.
Absolutely stop and ask him if he needs help. It is the right thing to do. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
KC2PBJ
11-05-2007, 01:11 AM
Besides, every time I've worked with a more experienced op, I've been the winner because I learned something new. It is still the fraternity of amateur radio to my stodgy philosophy of life.
KC9ECI
11-05-2007, 01:16 AM
Don't know about you, but if I could help the guy and didn't at least offer, I'd feel kind of bad about that.
WA9SVD
11-05-2007, 01:24 AM
No offense, but do you really have to ASK if it's OK?
What makes yoiu think it would NOT be OK?
N5FOG
11-05-2007, 01:52 AM
Quote[/b] (wa9svd @ Nov. 03 2007,20:24)]
What makes yoiu think it would NOT be OK?
Liability would be a quick reason not to help. You help him put his tower back up and it falls over again and hurts someone you could be civilly or criminally liable.
I know it sucks but people today are very litigious and quick to file a law suit if they think they can gain anything.
That being said, I personally would offer to help.
Just be careful and CYA
FOG
Quote[/b] (KC9JIQ @ Nov. 04 2007,19:08)]and I am wondering should I stop by the OM's house and ask if he needs some help with his antennas?
he used to have a 40m dipole and a vertcally stacked 2m array, but clearly the tower collapsed right above #the house roof and fell in the yard.
Does this Mutual co-operation and brothership still exsist in ham radio today, should I stop by the ham operators(extra class) house or pass him by which is the norm these days?
You're kidding, right?
Of course, stop over, make sure he's OK, and offer to help.
A71AN
11-05-2007, 02:20 AM
My tower and antenna falled down once and I got many of other ham helping me to re install the system, infact 2 friends from Germany treavilled down to Qatar to help me, one of them was high up on the tower do the work, I think this is the spirt of hams for each others
73
k0cmh
11-05-2007, 04:57 PM
"Out here in what passes for the "country" in MD, or in the MidWest, where I grew up, we all kind of try to pitch in to the best of our abilities."
I always volunteer to test . . . errr, I mean cook, the hamburgers and keep the beer cold at an tower raising party.
Seriously, one more vote as the previous posters. It can't hurt to ask if he would like some help.
KI4NGN
11-05-2007, 07:37 PM
Quote[/b] (wa9svd @ Nov. 04 2007,18:24)]No offense, but do you really have to ASK if it's OK?
# #What makes yoiu think it would NOT be OK?
My sentiments exactly! I read the post and all I could think of was "Huh?http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif" No liability in asking!
n2cfj
11-05-2007, 08:19 PM
An antenna party might be a good way for you to get to know another ham and if an invitation is made via the local repeater it can be a really good antenna party.
Of course it's OK to ask!!!
FWIW, about three weeks after I put up my tower and put it on air, a local ham broke in on a pileup I was running.
He said he's glad there are other hams who are interested in HF and DXing in our area. He also turned out to be a (professional) tower installer, and said that he'd help me out if I wanted, free of charge.
Of course I feel bad about asking him for his services gratis, so I will do my own work as far as possible, but it just goes to show that the ham fraternity spirit is alive.
K8MHZ
11-05-2007, 10:20 PM
My double bazooka got blown out of it's tree for the third time last week. This time it will have to come all the way down and be re-hoisted as the uppermost support broke.
So....what are you guys up to this weekend?? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
I agree with the rest of the gang. Go for it. It sounds like a new friendship just waiting to happen.