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<font face="Comic Sans MS">Back when I was operating KP4CGB On the
San Juan, P.R. CG Base I was always amazed (and pleased) with the
courtesy and help that I received from fellow hams. Today I spent
the afternoon researching my Com problem at a fellow ham's house
and the friendly atmosphere, good conversation, and a cold beer,
was most welcomed. I got back in the hobby because of the feeling
of a common interest and help among hams and also the need to once
again air some cw. My fellow amateur club ham(s) here has already
warned me that commonality and helpfulness is not always the norm
and a lot of hams have become cynical and cliquish. Thanks to all
of those that offered <b>helpful</b> advice. I truly appreciate
each and every one of your comments and did not expect any less
from a group of hams. Unfortunately, as in any group, all are not
of the same caliber. I hope each of you will continue to keep the
true meaning of the ham tradition alive; but I'm going to
friendlier environs for advice. I'm too old, too cranky, and do
not suffer fools lightly. I just avoid them! 73s Guys! VA dit
dit . . . . . dit <br>
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