>
>Rothan,
>
>You are right about the ad hominum. I am sorry I offended. My sense of
>humor is slightly out of phase, sometimes.
No Problem, my grammar and spelling could always use a little help.
>
>I do disagree with you about the differences between minimalist/homebrewing
>QRP folks and low power operators of commercial equipment. I do both. I use
>my Yaesu for low power operating on some bands. I use HB equipment for other
>times/bands. I confess that some of the attraction of the HB route is price
>of the equipment. I can pretty much afford to buy whatever little kits I
>like (well, spaced out between paychecks anyway) but I can't do that with
>Yaesu/Kenwood/Ten Tecs.
>
I have not seen anyone who has agreed with me Yet, so perhaps I'm simply
out in left field on this one. I must admit though, it has been nice being
told that I'm wrong.
>I do SSTV, which in my opinion is not amenable to low power operation (though
>even there I only use the Yasu bare--don't have a linear in the shack.) With
>video, it is considered impolite to put out a weak signal on the nets. The
>point is that ham radio is a broad hobby, with a bottomless opportunity to
>learn and develop skills. I don't see why the distinctions need to be made
>between interest groups within the hobby.
>By making the distinction and attaching labels, we create artificial walls.
It is true that labels can be a means by which to exclude, but then
again, they also help us explain. I suppose balance is the Key.
Again, Thanks for your input, and CUL...
max (nu6u)
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