> Quote - "Then those aren't what we call "real hams". I don't think I > know of an AM Radio Operator that would be caught *dead* running a > store-bought dipole antenna. Them folks are no more than an appliance > operator." > In today's world of amateur radio, what does the phrase "real hams" > really mean? If, you're comparing hams of today with hams of 40 or 50 > years ago, there are major differences in their outlook and perception of > what ham radio is to them. It doesn't make them less of a "real ham" > because they choose to use a modern appliance-type radio.
John Coleman, constant lurker and sometimes poster to this list, said it best. I'm sure John wouldn't mind, if we were all to take a look at what he wrote, about "What AM Means To Me", found at http://www.amwindow.org/features/htm/wa5bxo.htm 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR
