Sean,
SD>Social Fixer does it all. It's a really great add-on.
I'll have to lok for it.
SD>Some hams need to get their head out of their ass. ;) Let's call a spade a
SD>spade on this.
Spade and neutered. <G>
SD>It was and really still is. It's a very simple radio and has a front-firing
SD>speaker which is nice. You can do direct frequency input from the front
SD>panel. I worked a LOT of DX with that radio. I sold mine because I needed
SD>to make rent. I bought this 450D and while it is a nice radio, it really
SD>has too many features for me to use and everything is buried under menu
SD>after menu, which is annoying to me.
Years ago, it was so easy to set up and program a rig. Nowadays, if
you don't have the programming cable and software, you'll never get that
deal working.
SD>Did I tell you I'm now an ARRL-accredited VE? I decided to do that once I
SD>got my Extra ticket. Not that it's really needed around here but just
SD>another certificate to hang on the shack wall...
Congratulations. I'm only 1 of 4 VE's in Arkansas that have over 200 sessions.
The hardest thing I've had to do is to convince someone who
didn't pass, that they're not a failure...I've had 2 women cry on me.
SD>My stepdad (whom you met), KD7SXQ, and I had a discussion about contesting
SD>on the way home from the hospital Tuesday after he had a procedure done (I
SD>was his driver). He told me he just couldn't understand the appeal of
SD>contesting. I explained to him that for me, it's a chance to sharpen my
SD>skills. I have hearing loss in both ears and I continually try to "tune" my
SD>ears to be able to hear voices through static. I know, grand solar minimum
SD>and all, but I still like it. I'm also a paper chaser so contesting can go
SD>hand in hand with that.
Well, there's something in the hobby for everybody. Did your stepdad
take a turn for the nurse?? (hi hi). As a side note, some of the
paramedics with the local ambulance service, are also hams.
SD>It's much like digital radio: to me, that holds no interest. I do enjoy
SD>digital modes though, such as Feld Hell, Olivia, PSK31, RTTY, and the like.
And, you can pull them out of the weeds better on digital.
SD>One of the reasons why I love amateur radio so much: there's something for
SD>everyone.
Exactly.
Daryl, WX4QZ
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