How to start a riot in 7 easy lessons.. [Archive]

KD7KOY

11-20-2002, 05:59 AM

How do you transform clean cut american guys and girls and pillars of the ham community into an angry slobbering lynch mob? Start the "Topic from Hell" (Or the "Thread that would'nt die..Part XIII") with:

1. Tell someone you still have your CB

2. Talk about the CW requirement

3. Hollingsworth..thats all..just Hollingsworth

4. Say you love/hate the ARRL

5. K1MAN (Who is this guy??? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif )

6. "OO"...(Is that "Uh oh! or "oh-oh"??)

7. Say you sent a whole bunch of money, to a person you never met, to a place you never been, for a rig you never saw, and ask why you never got back an email. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Some things never change... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

wb4zoh

11-20-2002, 11:14 AM

8 . Calling CQ on 2 meter FM repeaters
9. Using Q-Signals on other modes than CW
10. Is Echolink really ham radio
11. My wife will not learn the code.

I'm sure many shall have additions - http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

WB2GOF

11-20-2002, 03:11 PM

12. Talk about threads that won't die.
13. Dr. Wally (Who is THAT guy?).
14. Newly upgraded Amateur Extras.
15. Wearing of HT's in publc.

n0xu

11-20-2002, 04:14 PM

16. "Dork Radio" badges

17. Say you sent a two dollars to a person you never met, to a place you never been, for a QSL card you never got.

Drew N0XU (blatantly plagiarizing KOY #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif )

K9STH

11-20-2002, 04:41 PM

Yes, but you guys don't have to read all of these if you don't want to! Unfortunately, I do!

Glen, K9STH

WB2GOF

11-20-2002, 04:46 PM

18. This mode (or band) is superior to that one.
19. Linking of Amateur Radio to the internet is good/bad.

kc4zgp

11-20-2002, 04:54 PM

Amateur radio is not a public service.

Kraus

KA8NCR

11-20-2002, 06:20 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (K9STH @ Nov. 20 2002,09:41)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Yes, but you guys don't have to read all of these if you don't want to! #Unfortunately, I do!

Glen, K9STH[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Yeah, but that's more than paid for by the great qrz.com freebies you get, right?

w1pmc

11-20-2002, 06:30 PM

20. Love/Hate contesters.
21. The rudeness of hams nowadays.

K9STH

11-20-2002, 06:32 PM

For NCR:

I did get a free copy of the callbook ROM about a year ago!

Seriously, you can eliminate all but the code / no code discussions from the lists. All of the rest of them usually go away for a while before raising their "ugly" heads again. The code / no code is like the head of Medusa, you can't cut the heads of the snakes fast enough to kill it. Right now there are several active threads on QRZ.com basically on this very subject. None of them have any additional information. But, if they don't violate the "rules of the road", according to Fred Lloyd, the owner of QRZ.com, they are free to remain.

Glen, K9STH
One of the QRZ.com moderators

W8FAX

11-20-2002, 10:55 PM

22. Post a question on the AM reflector asking about P.E.P and AM power output. That brawl/name calling went on for over two weeks.

W5ATX

11-21-2002, 01:10 AM

23. Point out that AMers can no longer run a kilowatt of carrier

n3mvf

11-21-2002, 01:18 AM

Per Yogi Berra:
24) No one goes to 20 meters
anymore because it's always busy.

n0xu

11-21-2002, 04:43 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (n3mvf @ Nov. 19 2002,19:18)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Per Yogi Berra:
24) No one goes to 20 meters
anymore because it's always busy.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Do you mean to say that 20 meters is full of nobodies? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Drew N0XU

kc4zgp

11-21-2002, 03:48 PM

How about

Democrats and liberals are necessary to this country's
health.

Minorities should stay off the air

Kraus

WB2GOF

11-21-2002, 04:02 PM

24. Way back when I was.....operators were more courteous and professional.

w3sy

11-21-2002, 04:45 PM

25. How about a thread ripping 8-kc-wide "Hi Fi Audio SSB Snobs?"

Hey did ya hear about the DX station that was so rare, you had to send him two "Green Stamps" just to get an eQSL?

Out.

g4rek

12-27-2002, 12:02 PM

Or you could point out failings in their equipment

jim g4rek http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

w8ob

12-27-2002, 03:18 PM

You guys are passing over the most obvious dead horse yet.

the winner is ta da
code no code this post will surely like a diamond last forever

w8ob

12-27-2002, 03:20 PM

sorry guys guess that one was covered in #2 so lets change it a little
I can copy code faster than you can
that should start a lively discussion

kd5kfl

12-27-2002, 04:14 PM

For the Wind Expelled Without Visible Results category: Intruders on 10 meters.

Runner up: Language on the HF bands.

M3TMC

12-28-2002, 12:10 AM

Complain about a "Porn" icon used on QRZ and your sure to start a barrage of abusive emails!!! From the man you complain about and friends!

AC7UX

12-28-2002, 12:12 AM

the truth hurts! Make your complains to the STAFF at QRZ not in a post bashing someone about it.

K9STH

12-28-2002, 12:35 AM

AC7UX and M3TMC: I posted a comment on the No Code thread about you two. Basically, NO MORE! I don't want to hear, see, or even smell anything about your feud! I don't want any messages from either of you, I don't want any E-Mails from either of you. All I want is NOT to see anything, anywhere on QRZ.com about your feud.

Enough is enough! NO MORE!

Glen, K9STH
One of the QRZ.com moderators

AC7UX

12-28-2002, 01:05 AM

you got it glen. I apologize.

KC9CFB

12-28-2002, 02:08 AM

25. GIVE 11 METERS BACK TO THE HAMS!

I can't believe this one was skipped...or maybe I just missed it http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif.

AC7UX

12-28-2002, 02:18 AM

"does alittle dance across the board." I thought that was cute. anyway better yet, give ten meters to the CBers. that always gets ray going.

kc0kvu

12-28-2002, 05:08 AM

Ack!...c'mon, just include "Radio Shack" in a post and you've got a 5-page gripe session.

12-28-2002, 05:27 AM

how about amateur radio is a "MAN THING"? someone tell me I have been in the wrong hobby for 27 plus years?http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

ka1kjz

12-29-2002, 03:32 AM

Dispute the validity of the "fractenna" in rec.radio.ham.antenna (or somesuch) and receive...

1. Threats of litigation from Chip for unfair trade practices.
2. Accusations of child molestation from several regulars.
3. Accusations of beastiality from the other regulars.

That fued went on for years, it might still be going on, I havent read that newsgroup in a while.

KG4RYT

12-31-2002, 05:51 PM

JUST SAY HAM RADIO IS JUST A FANCY CB TERM. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

KC2KQH

01-01-2003, 01:37 AM

What about "some older operators not accepting younger hams who have extra class licenses"?

KB0IEY

01-01-2003, 09:52 AM

Yeah... RatShack. #You got questions, We got cobs. #That dead horse will always invite plenty of good beatings, I agree. #Then, you have the OF's gritching about how they had to pass the 20 WPM CW exam to get their extra while the new "Extra Lite" Hams are the direct cause of the riff-raff (a simple scan of 80M will usually show that the riff-raff is usually caused by both factions somewhat equally). #How about the Homebrew Hams who are doomsayers because they perceive the future of Ham Radio as full of "Appliance Operators", yet they fail to Elmer these same Hams so that the old "tricks of the trade" might not fade away. #Finally, there was a Ham who got edged because of the use of the term "Elmer" to mean a mentor to a Ham learning the hobby. #To me, Elmer = Mentor. #To him, Elmer = Fudd.

Truth is, there are as many dead horses to beat as there are Hams, so go ahead, lay the smack down on the threads. #Then, you will have released some tension so that you are ready to get back on the bands all calm and with an improved demeanor, and the aggravation will be, for the most part, contained here in the threads where most people are Hams or working on obtaining their ticket, rather than on the air where the whole world can hear it and cause our image to get tarnished.

73,
KB0IEY

kf4lne

01-02-2003, 12:33 AM

CC&R (waits for nuclear explosion)

KC7ATO

01-28-2003, 08:52 PM

------New "Dead Horse" candidate.------------

FCC copies FAAs "Bi-Annual" review policy for Pilot Licenses and requires CODE proficiency retesting or you lose your ticket.

01-28-2003, 09:52 PM

The thread to tuff to die.
"Ask Doctor Wally"
A Classic, A Hall of Fame, A Wonder, A Marvel, whata Bowler, strokin' this morning at a 190 pace for 6 at 1269 total pins. Whata Wally Guy.

ai4ep

01-31-2003, 10:18 PM

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif how to staart a riot # 8 ....I KNOW this is an AMATEUR forum and such, but I DO have a question referring to 27.185 ( cb channel 19 ) :: Why are truckers SO interested in POLICE (bear ) reports ? 1 ) illegal truck ( bad brakes, worn tires, defective safety parts, etc ) or 2 ) drivers with warrants for them from their past ( or possible cdl violations )... or 3) hauling drugs from point A to point B to make some extra money or 4) your guess . I am asking out of curiosity, since it seems to be such a never-ending issue as to WHY the 18-wheelers are usually the main ones transmitting the "bear reports " and not " 4 wheelers ".... kd4amg

KD5UJZ

01-31-2003, 10:21 PM

its kinda like a verbal radar detector. they tell each other what bridge/over pass the "bear" is hiding near, so others will slow down when they get in the area.

ai4ep

01-31-2003, 10:25 PM

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif # PLUS: in the 12+ years I have been an AMATEUR radio operator, I have never heard one mobile ham say to another about #" smokey #seen at ___ ", but then I have just been on 2 meters in North ALABAMA, so I just dont hear that stuff .... b t w: #decent "band opening " last night on 2 meters in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, etc... may all be over with by now, but it was interesting to listen to folks talk in other states on 2 meters repeaters #and 146.520 simplex...only problem was folks #did not leave 146.520 simplex when they made a contact, and it was hard to hear other stations from ?? ...but it was all " fine & dandy " all evening long......GOD bless the U S A ...kd4amg

ai4ep

01-31-2003, 10:32 PM

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif plus over half of the time when you DO hear a "bear report" when you actually DO drive by the location... there is NO cop to be seen ( like a cop is gonna be sitting there waiting for you 5- 30 minutes later )...there aint enuf cops around so they got to be moving to try to keep up with the ACCIDENT reports to fill out, etc.... *** we need more cops ***, out ON the road out enforcing the traffic laws there are in EXISTENCE now......kd4amg http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

KD5UJZ

01-31-2003, 10:34 PM

I would think a ham would have more sense than to use his call sign to tell ham that there is a trooper hiding behind the wal-mart bill-board. Im sure they might be a little bias towards this ham in the future. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

ai4ep

02-01-2003, 11:50 PM

http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif well i got to re=track my words....listening this morning ( 2 - 1 - 03 ...around 8 am ) to 147.240 repeater in Huntsville, Alabama I heard an amateur talk about seeing "Huntsville finest" ( referring to a police officer ) being parked at several spots along highway 431 near the South edge of the city... he even gave his call sign ( but I dont remember it ...he said it too fast and muffled )...so I have to remember February 1, 2003 for 3 seperate reasons ...1) Columbia shuttle disaster....2)hering my first "smokey report" on an amateur frequency ....3) passing my written test and morse code test for the GENERAL class licence of amateur radio ( only missed 3 too many to pass the EXTRA class of licence with NO studying ).....so it has been an eventful day ...and it aint over yet !! GOD bless AMERICA !---kd4amg/ag

ai4ep

02-01-2003, 11:52 PM