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kg4kww
02-04-2005, 04:36 PM
This link is to the ARRL Wed Site, that has a article on getting people interested in Ham radio.
Check it out.
Why You Should Be A Ham Video, Check This Out Dudes (http://www.arrl.org/pio/ARRL30mpeg-video.mpg)
Why You Should Be A Ham (http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2005/02/04/2/?nc=1)
KC0LFV
02-04-2005, 06:32 PM
Cool site! Thanks. I hadn't heard of it yet.
ai4ep
02-04-2005, 07:22 PM
Most folks who ARE interested in radio ( cb-scanner-swl, etc ) will find some one else who knows something about it and go from there. The video is possibly fine & great & dandy, BUT why drag some one into it that has no real interest IN it --- like making me play golf when I would rather be on the radio ---etc etc etc . http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif
W5MEJ
02-04-2005, 10:29 PM
Pretty cool. Check out that guys technique on the bencher paddle - I'll bet he used to use a bug!
73
Chuck
I actually saw a Ham Radio public service announcement on national TV recently. Took me a few seconds to realize they were talking about Ham Radio. The announcer was talking fast. Still, an effort by the ARRL to get our message out.
I have seen the message above, and I read where the ARRL is paying a bounty for clubs that re-sign (save) ARRL members. I'd like to see them expand this to any "saves" of Amateurs who go off the air and the club can bring them back. Puts the emphasis not only on saving ARRL dues but on retaining people in the hobby.
Just getting the word out is important.. its not all about trying to get new people in the hobby.. but rather, to let people know about the hobby.. or atleast thats the way I see it..
[Check out that guys technique on the bencher paddle - I'll bet he used to use a bug!]
#Thats a vibroplex vibro-keyer (they're single lever paddle) so he's most likely used to use a bug!!
#73 de N8IY dit dit
K0RGR
02-06-2005, 12:25 AM
I love it! I'm not sure how we go about making sure that our local radio stations have the PSA's but it sounds like a good project for all of our radio clubs.
KC9ECI
02-06-2005, 12:37 AM
I'm sure W0EAS might have some insight into that.
KD7WHQ
02-06-2005, 02:14 AM
I'm going to get hold of Wappler's kid at KIRO-7, and see if they won't air it ;)
W5MEJ
02-06-2005, 02:28 AM
Quote[/b] (n8iy @ Feb. 05 2005,18:08)][Check out that guys technique on the bencher paddle - I'll bet he used to use a bug!]
#Thats a vibroplex vibro-keyer (they're single lever paddle) so he's most likely used to use a bug!!
#73 de N8IY dit dit
Oops, looks like you're probably right - I've got to get a better monitor!
RGR...the article on the ARRL site has contact information for getting a copy suitable for broadcast for your local stations.
73
Chuck