I always remember wanting to be a "Ham". I have now been a ham for 43
plus years having acquired WN2MIC in 1963. It is a respectful term as
well as one of endearment, in my opinion. If the public at large is
unfamiliar with or find the term "ham" as odd or unusual, then I suggest
an opportunity has opened to educate them.
Jozef WB2MIC
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I'll offer a comment here...
I beleive that the phrase "ham radio operators" carries more recognition
with the public than "amateur radio operators." At least here along the
hurricane coast if you tell someone your hobby is amatuer radio you might
get a quizzical look, but if you say you're a ham operator they tend to
perk up and say somethig like "Oh, like the guys who helped out after
Katrina?" The news media usually refers to "reports via ham radio
operators" and similar words. Our Louisiana call letter plates have the
legend "Ham Operator."
To that end, the magnetic signs we are making to put on vehicles when we
are doing public service communications at events will read
-----------------------------------------
(with BRARC Club and ARRL logos)
Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club
HAM RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
-----------------------------------------
73,
Jim, N5IB
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