[AMRadio] Just an evil thought

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 3:42 AM, W5AMI <ars.w5ami at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Of course there are times I don't want to be found..   I like a simple one
> on one QSO with some people once in a while, and I could see this might
> have the effect of creating huge roundtables, instead of spreading out like
> we should.
>

That's probably the biggest problem Brian, beyond people not daring (or
bothering) to call CQ: Everyone piling onto one frequency. It never fails -
if you're willing to host the party, others will come drink the beer! (o:
When this happens, people get bored waiting for their turn to come back
around and often switch off rather than just moving to another frequency
and starting a group there.

One thing I would warn against, and it shouldn't be as big of a problem
using the email list. In years past, we posted about activity before or as
it was happening on different bands, via AMfone.net. Worked great,
including for the deadbeats and jammers. Seems a few of them figured out
how to read the site and were using the reports as roadmaps for jamming.
That's the one big down side to having a site that the public can read
without being a member. We've also had to remind new members not to post
reports of intentional QRM for the same reason. At least on here you have a
verifiable membership base to an extent, and someone isn't able to casually
'read the mail' by surfing the net.

And though I tend to share Pete's view that folks just need to get off here
get on the air, I'm open to ideas that help people at least get into the
habit of turning the radio on and spinning the VFO now and then. This can
sometimes be followed by activating the PTT circuit and calling CQ! Baby
steps, baby steps.....

Jay, it was good to *finally* work you the other night after all these
years. 40m was certainly flaky but enjoyed hearing you and VE6CQ up in
Calgary. Looking forward to the next time, and TNX AGN for that great
article in ER so many years ago. It was a huge help in bringing another
transmitter back to the airwaves.

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4