[Boatanchors] A short Vent

[KA4INM]

   Bob - N0DGN rbethman wrote:

> We are all dealing with idiots or fools.  They and their new gee whiz
> bang radios, and no knowledge of what they have or how to use them.

> There will never be *peace* between the *new folks* that have gotten
> their licenses in this new system versus those of us that did it the
> "old way".

> The very basics of Amateur Radio Operation just aren't learned now.
>
> They have no idea of the different modes as we learned them, no idea of
> zero beat, no idea of calibration against WWV.

> Therefore, we will unfortunately deal with the idiocy until all of us
> that did it the "old way", until we are all Silent Keys.

> I don't want to be around once this occurs.  Anarchy will rule the
> bands.  It will be a total zoo!

> I look at my family line on both sides, and see that I will most likely
> be around for about 20 years more.  I, unfortunately, will live through
> this Anarchy.  Mom is still kicking at 83.  Being a youngster of 64 just
> means I'll be around for quite a bit more.

> Such is life as it is.

   There is something that we can so about it, we can join the nearest 
"all around" HAM club and invite every local that we meet on the air to 
attend a meeting and we can great the new visitors and encourage them to 
join the club and participate in field-day and other club activities. It 
is a route to their education.

   Old timers need to check into all local (including two and six meter) 
nets to interact with the newbies to help and mention the local HAM 
club/s as being a source if HAM information.
   http://www.qsl.net/ka4inm/society.html
   http://www.qsl.net/ka4inm/rsociety.html
   Encourage the reading of the HAM bible.
   http://www.qsl.net/ka4inm/bible.html
-- 
   Ron  KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
                 Every action results in unwanted side effects.