No facebook here either, nor any other social network site. I logged under a false name to message people from my old schools (with a PM using my real name). Now it has done its job, I'll probably never use that account again.
Anyone NOT on facebook?
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No facebook, no other social networking sites, no ....ting. Cell phone for emergencies only.
The only reason social networking sites exist is because their owners hope to make money out of you. Screw that, I and my friendships are not some Bill Gates wannabe's free lunch!
The only reason social networking sites exist is because their owners hope to make money out of you. Screw that, I and my friendships are not some Bill Gates wannabe's free lunch!
tribalmasters, are you a ham (amateur radio operator) too? I have had a lot of fun and have met a lot of nice people worldwide on the radio.
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I'm studying for my licence but had great fun and good company with just my shortwave SSB receiver! With that little thing I can hear North America and Europe, not bad for a tiny antenna attached to the top of it(well maybe it is but its a good start hehe) The local hams have got both me and my friend very interested! I've played with receiving SSTV and PSK31 but haven't been able to listen to anything above 10 meters yet! Borrowed an Icom transceiver to play with and am going to collect a mast some time this month
One of the hams showed me his Icom IC7000, it was so easy to use, I think it'll be used gear first though for me hehe, its a bit expensive
From what I've heard on my radio it seems a great hobby to get into!! Can't wait to get on the air!!!
No facebook for me. I have a MySpace page that my son put up for me but I dont go on it. I dont need it.
Doing great. Even after over a year in business we are making changes and testing new stuff. I figure by the time we get everything perfect the FDA will shut us down
I'm studying for my licence but had great fun and good company with just my shortwave SSB receiver! With that little thing I can hear North America and Europe, not bad for a tiny antenna attached to the top of it(well maybe it is but its a good start hehe) The local hams have got both me and my friend very interested! I've played with receiving SSTV and PSK31 but haven't been able to listen to anything above 10 meters yet! Borrowed an Icom transceiver to play with and am going to collect a mast some time this month
One of the hams showed me his Icom IC7000, it was so easy to use, I think it'll be used gear first though for me hehe, its a bit expensive
From what I've heard on my radio it seems a great hobby to get into!! Can't wait to get on the air!!!
I don't want to hijack this thread, so I'll keep this brief. I have been a ham for 18 years and I am still active. When you get your license, you will really experience the thrill, when you key up the mic and work (contact) someone in the distance. I have also used SSTV and PSK31, among a few other modes. Good luck, you will enjoy it. PM me if you want to know more, or just ragchew about ham radio.
73, Jerry
I bet you have some great kit!! I forgot to mention I gave HELL a try, I love the sound of it as it prints the characters!!
Looks like the general consensus is that many people here don't use fb for the same reasons as me though maybe I should open a business account. I'm glad I'm not alone... ham radio looks interesting...
though maybe I should open a business account. I'm glad I'm not alone... ham radio looks interesting...
Looks like the general consensus is that many people here don't use fb for the same reasons as me
Ham radio is a great hobby, but the internet is slowly killing it.
do you have your license?
and if you do, did you get your cert before or after they nixed morse code from it lol
Gasp, I have been a ham (Advanced Class) for 18 years. I had to learn and pass the code test, both the 5 wpm and the 13 wpm.
awesome! i used to copy morse code on a daily basis for work. i couldn't (and still can't) send for crap, but it was nothing to copy up to the mid 30's. and after 10 years of not doing it i can probably still copy upward of 20wpm.
sometimes i miss that job. how many other jobs can you have where you can sleep through what you're doing and no one will wake you up because if they do you'll screw it up
Im not on facebook never had a drivers license and dont have cable or a landline! I do know every biking/hiking trail around my city though
Way to go Neon !!! I only use the car when I have to, I prefer to walk or ride my bike.
I got my huge mast!! All I need now is a good ground plane!! This antenna even has a whip right at the top
Got a PL259 connector today to attach to it and now have the mic but won't be touching that until I get my licence!!
Got a PL259 connector today to attach to it and now have the mic but won't be touching that until I get my licence!!
I got my huge mast!! All I need now is a good ground plane!! This antenna even has a whip right at the top
Got a PL259 connector today to attach to it and now have the mic but won't be touching that until I get my licence!!
Tribalmasters, what kind of antenna is it, and what band(s) are you planning on using it on? It sounds like you got a vertical "stick" antenna.
I'm gonna plug her in and hope for the best!! Since the antenna is a disused one a friendly ham donated I'm not really sure what band the antenna is designed for, it did come with an instruction manual though and should be enough to get started with before I start experimenting with dipoles
The antenna is still in me friend's car hehehe, his wife completely failed to notice it!!- Status
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