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The weather's nice.. Spring is coming..
So for no other reason than 'because I CAN'..
for your enjoyment, amusement, or frustration - whichever you prefer - a few lyrics to some well known songs.
(Note.. the MAQP refers to the Mid Atlantic QSO Party which is coming up in May 2004)
73
k3FT
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A take off of the Simon & Garfunkel hit 'The Sounds of Silence'
"The Sounds of Contacts"
(Music © Simon & Garfunkel)
(Lyrics © 2004 K3FT)
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Hello, HF my old friend!
I've come to operate again!
Tune around and try some S&P!
Maybe work a net, send QTC!
And the sounds.... of the QSO's
that I hear... sound so clear!!
(Bands echo........with the sounds....OF CONTACTS!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
Stations far and stations near,
Domestic or DX I hear,
Some are operating ESS ESS BEE
Others packet, others try RITTY
But the mode they call A-1 is something that I love to hear
Nice and clear
(bands echo.. with the sounds.. of signals!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
Fin-ally M-A-Q-P!!
Watch out, Here come's Ol 'F-T'
Running stations 6 a min or more!
Racking up a really awesome score!
And the others who hear it know
that one thing they know for sure..
Losing more!
Bands echo... with the sounds.. of contacts!!
THE END!
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(yet another takeoff of 'The Sound Of Music'http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
THE SOUND OF MAQP
(to the tune of "The Hills Are Alive!"
(lyrics © 2004 K3FT)
Music © Rogers & Hammerstein)
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My score is so high....
(my rate meter's spinning!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
My Q-total grows....
(by great leaps and bounds!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
My signal's so strong..
(Other's ears are ringing!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
My freq is kept clear..
(kay-cee's around!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
I can work all I hear
and I hear all I work!
(No one es-capes my call!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
When I take a short break,
Potty run now to take
I know one things clear!
That no station will reach
(the score that I'm posting!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
That plaque on #my wall
I shall soon now receive!
I shall Q-R-T!
(from this song I'm singing!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
Cuz it's almost time for.
(big finish)
M-A-Q-P!!!!!!!!
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W3MIV
04-13-2004, 12:25 PM
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w5klb
04-13-2004, 05:23 PM
I like the Rolling Stones. Here's a little parody written to the tune of "Mother's Little Helper" with #appologies to Sir Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones.
"Old Ham's Little Helper"
I hear every old ham say
New hams are different today
That they won't take the time to learn the code
And they do not want to mess
With earning all those privileges
They go runn'n for the shelter
Of the Old ham's little helper
So the new techs they can show
How to properly QSO
(Chorus)
Oh, FCC
No "gimmes" please
Give Techs a test
Earn priviledges
What a drag-this is getting old
Sorry, I couldn't resist. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
I am envisioning a song sung to the tune of Randy Newman's "Short People" called "No Coders"....
And... some more little ditties I have come up with from time to time!
Enjoy and hum along!
73
K3FT
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'MAGIC STRAIGHT KEY RIDE!'
(to the tune of 'Magic Carpet Ride!')
(music by 'Steppenwolf')
(Lyrics © 2003 K3FT)
I like to dream…
Right besides my morse machine.
Where my fingers tap a merry beat..
See double-you can't be beat!
(chorus)
Close your eyes, now!
Give it a try, now,
Let the code take you awayyyyyyyy!
I held that straight key in my hand!
Sent some signals on the band!
With a firm light touch I pound that brass!
With a certain touch of class!
(chorus)
Close your eyes, now!
Listen up, now,
Let the code take you awayyyyyyyy!
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"OPERATOR MAN!"
(to the tune 'The Pusher Man")
(Lyrics © 2003 K3FT
Man, I sent a lot a'code!
(OH LORD!)
Usin' mah straight key!!
But I never, ever copied..
Code a'usin' my P-C!
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"C-W!"
(to the tune of "Purple Haze)
(music © Jimi Hendrix)
(Lyrics © 2003 K3FT)
SEE DOUBLE-U!
All in my brain!
Learned the code!....
Thing's ain't the same!...
Contests I'm runnin'...
All them Q's!
Scuze me, while I stop and tune!
(di-di-di-dah… di-di-di-dah!!!!!)
C-W!
All around!
No matter whether you tune up or down!
Anytime.. Day or night!
You'll hear code, you got that right!!
(dah de dahh! Da de dah!!)
C-W!!! Here to stay!
No matter what those 'no-codes' say!
They sneer and make snide comments too!
But while they bitch.. I'm workin' you!
(dah di dahh!! Dah di dahhh!)
Help them!!! Help them!!
OH YESS! HELP THEM!!
C-W….
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'And the beat goes on!'
(sung to the tune of the same name #by Sonny and Cher)
(Music © Sonny and Cher)
(Lyrics © 2003 K3FT)
And the beat goes on…
And the beat goes on..
Keys keep sending a'rhythm on the air!
Dah de dah de dah!!!! #Dah de dah de dah!
Even kids of 3 can learn to key!
Ages range from 3 to nintey three!
And people operate there more and more!
Straight keyes bugs and keyers by the score!
And the beat goes on..
And the beat goes on!
Etc..
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And LAST.. but CERTAINLY NOT least..
HOW can one end a group of parody songs without a lifting of the ceremonial baton to a ham who is known by MANY on QRZ.COM 'Talk and Opinions' section as 'THE GREAT DEBATER!'
(Although he has departed our area, I still wish to honor him with this little tune.)
(Sung to the tune of 'The Great Pretender'
(Music by Mr. Jackson Browne.
Lyrics © K3FT)
# # # # # # # # # # #'THE GREAT DEBATER'
# # # # # # # # # # #Oh yes! He's the great debater!
# # # # # # # # # # #On most any topic around!
# # # # # # # # # # #He'll surely respond,
# # # # # # # # # # #To most anyone..
# # # # # # # # # # #And loudly and longly expound!!
# # # # # # # # # # #(And spreading his wisdom around!)
# # # # # # # # # # #AHH YES! He's the great debater!
# # # # # # # # # # #His style and his words show great wit!
# # # # # # # # # # #But others may find,
# # # # # # # # # # #That his words jar their minds,
# # # # # # # # # # #And seem like a load of bull------
# # # # # # # # # # #(you thought, I was gonna say IT!)
# # # # # # # # # # #So please! Thank the Great Debater!
# # # # # # # # # # #For helping our health and our minds!
# # # # # # # # # # #Endorphins that he,
# # # # # # # # # # #helps us all to release!
# # # # # # # # # # #By laughter, providing for Free!
# # # # # # # # # # #So we can all be
# # # # # # # # # # #quite healthy!
# # # # # # # # # # #==========================
W3MIV
04-13-2004, 05:40 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (K3FT @ April 13 2004,10:33)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"># # # # # # # # # # #'THE GREAT DEBATER'
# # # # # # # # # # #Oh yes! He's the great debater!
# # # # # # # # # # #On most any topic around!
# # # # # # # # # # #He'll surely respond,
# # # # # # # # # # #To most anyone..
# # # # # # # # # # #And loudly and longly expound!!
# # # # # # # # # # #(And spreading his wisdom around!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
# # # # # # # # # # #AHH YES! He's the great debater!
# # # # # # # # # # #His style and his words show great wit!
# # # # # # # # # # #But others may find,
# # # # # # # # # # #That his words jar their minds,
# # # # # # # # # # #And seem like a load of bull------
# # # # # # # # # # #(you thought, I was gonna say IT!http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
# # # # # # # # # # #So please! Thank the Great Debater!
# # # # # # # # # # #For helping our health and our minds!
# # # # # # # # # # #Endorphins that he,
# # # # # # # # # # #helps us all to release!
# # # # # # # # # # #By laughter, providing for Free!
# # # # # # # # # # #So we can all be
# # # # # # # # # # #quite healthy!
# # # # # # # # # # #==========================[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
You're very welcome.
http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Ahh Mr. MIV... You are far and away a good debater, but this little parody was written to honor a ham who lives in the West Coast of the USA and over several months had become (in his own mind) a legend.
Many who were on this reflector are well aware of his debating prowess and the mastery of the ways that one can ascertain how many angelic beings are able to pirouette atop the point of a pin.
Your debates are reasoned and tend to deal with points that have merit. whereas this particular person enjoyed digging down in the mutinae of ANY discussion and seeking the smallest nitnoid point and focusing all of his prowess upon proving that THIS point was THE point of the discussion.
He became, quickly known as our resident QRZ.COM sMarty.
I don't think that you would EVER drop down that far to approach that level.
http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
K3FT
W3MIV
04-13-2004, 05:54 PM
Quite OK, Charles old chap, I am of a generous bent and freely share whatever kudos I may glean now or in posts yet to gush forth.
BTW, don't underestimate how far down the evolutionary scale I can reach in debate. The Marquess of Queensbury I'm not!
KG4CGC
04-14-2004, 04:13 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (AG4YO @ April 13 2004,06:24)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I am envisioning a song sung to the tune of Randy Newman's "Short People" called "No Coders"....[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Must resist.MUST RESIST! must not post. MUST NOT POST! resistance is futile, must order code tapes
w5klb
04-14-2004, 07:15 PM
This is written to the tune Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle's "The Sounds of Silence" with appologies to both of these great artists.
The Silence
Hello silence my old friend
My rig's not working once again
It happen one morning
It stopped working without warning
The day after it went out of warrantee
Oh, why me?
And all I heard
Was silence
So I cussed, and hoped, and prayed
For this expensive paperweight
I hooked it to my test gear
It's something serious, I do fear
The Owner's Manual had some words written on page one
"Just turn it on"
And it will stop
The silence
It seems my problem now is solved
I QSO with great resolve
The Owner's Manual, I have learned
For this knowledge, I have yearned
Great words are written on the pages of this great book
Take time to look
And you won't have
The silence. 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
WPW.. :-) LMAO..
http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
w5klb
04-14-2004, 09:09 PM
Chuck, FT,
I'm glad you got a kick out of it. I'm kinda telling (and showing) my age just a liiiittle bit. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Hi Gary,
The 'telling your age' thing relates to the fact that 'back then' you COULD turn on the rig and use it (usually) WITHOUT the manual.
NOW.. you can't hardly TURN IT ON WITHOUT the manual. All the multi-function buttons, the screens that shift display based on the press of buttons, everything buried UNTIL it is enabled.
RTFM, in the olden days, was USUALLY applied AFTER you had played with the rig and needed to get some of the more esoteric things operating.
NOW.. RTFM means that you BETTER read it in order to even set up the basic operating paremeters so you CAN play with the rig - forget the esoteric functions.
Sometimes.. the 'peak, dip, and load' - although sometimes a bother - was the best!
K3FT
w5klb
04-16-2004, 08:34 PM
1yeer ago i coodn't spell amater raydeedio operaytor. Now i r 1. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
bi the wae, hou do u spell see dub ya? #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
SEE DUBYA is spelled
President George W. Bush, term 2000-2008.
That's how it's spelled I think!
(UH OH!!! I hear the tappity tap tap tapitty of keyboards of others coming! GOTTA GO!
HAW
OUT!
K3FT
Do not forget to write your anti-BPL letters,
encourage new amateur radio participation and generally be nice
to one another. That is all.
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kd5wpw @ April 13 2004,10:23)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I like the Rolling Stones. Here's a little parody written to the tune of "Mother's Little Helper" with appologies to Sir Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones.
"Old Ham's Little Helper"
I hear every old ham say
New hams are different today
That they won't take the time to learn the code
And they do not want to mess
With earning all those privileges
They go runn'n for the shelter
Of the Old ham's little helper
So the new techs they can show
How to properly QSO
(Chorus)
Oh, FCC
No "gimmes" please
Give Techs a test
Earn priviledges
What a drag-this is getting old
Sorry, I couldn't resist. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Golly, I loved that!
ai4ep
05-28-2004, 03:13 AM
http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif time to go camping by Thompson Creek in the Sipsey Wilderness in the William B. Bankhead national forest....no winnebago camping for me... sleeping bag on dirt ...poison oak / ivy to get into...ticks / chiggers/rain ..mosquitoes...all kinds of fun !! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif no microwaveable foods ( no microwave )..beans and weinies, tater chips, baked potatoes, sliced ham...good fattening food ...gather dry firewood to burn that night till 9 - 11 pm...temp outside at night around 60 - 65 degrees ( not cold at all ).... be back some time next week ( once stayed 3 weeks )....
73
---ai4ep---