Re: Topband: W8JI is bailing out of this reflector?

Personally, I did not observe commentary deserving of someone leaving a reflector that they have enjoyed for 20 years. I do believe that Tom got tweaked by hearing opinions on RHR which questioned whether its ethically used or potentially had liability for use of his station and didn't like it.

Topband: Moderation

Definition: "the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behavior or political opinions." Here are some words someone shared with me regarding moderation: 1) Moderating is hard. If you do your job you are going to piss someone off. But the people you piss off are worth pissing off -

Re: Topband: W8JI is bailing out of this reflector?

I think guessing why W8JI left is no longer really productive. It also isn't the main purpose of this reflector. Yes - Tom has a lot of value on this list. It isn't the first time he left the list - and it probably won't be the last. 73 Tree N6TR On Wed, Jan 20, 2016 at 6:51 AM, Ed Sawyer

Re: Topband: W8JI is bailing out of this reflector?

Seemed to me Tom got annoyed at being quoted out of context, or misquoted entirely, or maybe both. People get careless about how they say things and end up questioning integrity of others. The more one values integrity, the more important that can be. I think Tom has a lot of integrity and

Re: Topband: W8JI is bailing out of this reflector?

Seemed to me Tom got annoyed at being quoted out of context, or misquoted entirely, or maybe both. People get careless about how they say things and end up questioning integrity of others. The more one values integrity, the more important that can be. I think Tom has a lot of integrity and

Re: Topband: XW4ZW Update

Hi Ken, I started to hear your CQ at 1330z and called every time you stood by. I heard no other NA stations calling you. At around 1400z you mentioned on the chat room that you were plagued by local noise caused by a switching power supply being used for some lightning which you repaired. You

Topband: VP8STI news

Yay!! *January 20* – Finally the 160 antenna system is ready so tonight they will be QRV on Top Band. Also tonight plans include to be QRV on 80 meters for JA. In addition, VP8STI will be on 60M later today using frequencies: *USB* TX: 5403.5 RX: 5.371.5 // *CW* TX: 5405 RX: 5373. Operation

Re: Topband: VP8STI news

Great news Tree! None of the USA will be in mutual darkness with VP8STI without Europe also being in darkness - we might be in for an interestingly challenging pileup. Good luck everyone! 73, Barry N1EU On Wed, Jan 20, 2016 at 7:21 PM, Tree wrote: > Yay!! > > *January 20* –

Re: Topband: 79th Anniversary of my 1st Ham License

congrats Paul, one of the true pioneers of ham radio,,geeezzz I was not even born till 1941. Many years to come :-) 73 john w8wej On 1/20/2016 6:35 AM, Paul Elliott wrote: My first ham license was dated January 19, 1937. I was 14 years old, a sophomore in high school in Kingsville, Texas.

Re: Topband: 79th Anniversary of my 1st Ham License

RE: Topband 79th anniversary. What a great story and inspiration Paul. Thank you for sharing. Most of us can relate. Enjoy your hobby and I wish you a New One to celebrate your 80th Anniversary Milestone. I salute you. 73 and warm regards. Val N4RJ -Original Message- From: Paul

Topband: Top band: 79th Anniversary of my 1st Ham License

Paul, What to speak of its history ?? Anything A lesson of love for amateur radio Congratulations 73, Franco PY1EPU - GG87kd PY4EPU - GG88p0 Member: CWSP - LABRE RJ - ARRL - SKCC -SIDESWIPER ( SSN ) FISTS CW Club - The International Morse

Re: Topband: K5P good job !

I finally bite and responded... My .02 ... IMO and we all have one and they all don't agree and things start spiraling out of control FAST IT's one thing to state an Opinion but if the Opinion takes on a tone of personal attacks ... HU Have no place on a message

Re: Topband: 79th Anniversary of my 1st Ham License

Paul, Congratulations on the milestone. It is good to see you are still active. Your setup makes good use of a small lot and should be an inspiration to others. 73 Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Paul Elliott To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Wed, 20 Jan 2016

Re: Topband: 79th Anniversary of my 1st Ham License

Paul:\ Congrats on the milestone! You've seen much of the evolution of electrotechnology that has occurred in the 20th Century. Pretty amazing, that. I'm a newbie compared to you. I celebrated fifty years of Ham licensure in November of last year. Here's a link to my own posting on that