[Elecraft] OT: Hate the word "ham"

[Jozef Hand-Boniakowski]

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


n5ib at juno.com wrote:
> 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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