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View Poll Results: Is Echolink Ham Radio?

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  • Yes, it is ham radio.

    23 25.84%

  • No, it is not ham radio at any point, it's the Internet.

    25 28.09%

  • No, it is not ham radio, however, it is a tool to allow other Amateurs to speak.

    41 46.07%
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  1. 05-05-2009, 06:00 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by K8JD View Post
    It's a tool to confuse newbies into thinking you can work DXCC with a 2M hand held radio.
    As opposed to the tools that won't leave others alone to enjoy what they want?
    "If someone tells you he believes in and talks to an invisible bunny named Harvey, you put him on medication and a regimen of therapy. If someone tells you he believes in and talks to God, well, that's perfectly acceptable. Why that's the case is impossible for me to fathom." - WP2XX

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    It's a tool to confuse OF's into thinking they can argue a point when they can't even keep up with the technology advancements of the hobby.
  3. 05-05-2009, 06:26 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ3N View Post
    As opposed to the tools that won't leave others alone to enjoy what they want?
    That's called the zed! Participation is optional.
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  4. 05-05-2009, 06:29 PM #14
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    Removed May 07, 2009
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  5. 05-05-2009, 06:38 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by KR2C View Post
    It's a tool to confuse OF's into thinking they can argue a point when they can't even keep up with the technology advancements of the hobby.
    Care to to elaborate on your "contributions" to the amateur radio hobby?

    Let's keep it simple:

    Published articles or software packages only.
    The AR15/M16 - Irritating practically everyone since 1960...
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    KR2C: hear, hear!
  7. 05-05-2009, 06:52 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by KR2C View Post
    It's a tool to confuse OF's into thinking they can argue a point when they can't even keep up with the technology advancements of the hobby.
    Blame it on the all mighty old farts..... Nice straw, tube boy!
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    Removed May 07, 2009
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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ4AUR View Post
    Ya know what is funny. Some dude called me an OF the other day. Is that a compliment?
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    Quote Originally Posted by N8YX View Post
    Care to to elaborate on your "contributions" to the amateur radio hobby?

    Let's keep it simple:

    Published articles or software packages only.
    Crickets...
    The AR15/M16 - Irritating practically everyone since 1960...
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