[Fists] Re: Fists digest, Vol 1 #49 - 1 msg

Fri, 22 Feb 2002 14:11:10 -0500

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>    1. Radiomen know CW (Daniel Metzger)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 09:17:11 -0400
> From: Daniel Metzger <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Fists] Radiomen know CW
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> >just wondered if "Real Radiomen Know Morse Code" incuded me.
> 
> Sure it does, Kathy!  I think any chauvinism in the original message
> was CW Chauvinism, not male chauvenism.  Personally, I know quite a
> few "real radio men" who don't know (Or at least don't use) Morse
> code. Their contributions in the areas of technology and operating are
> valuable on their own.  I like CW, but it's not the sine qua non for a
> "real radioman."
> 
> And while we're on the topic of gender and ham radio, I can't think of
> a single black ham radio operator in my circle of acquaintances.  Are
> we doing something to make everybody but older white males stay away
> from our hobby?
> 
> Dan  K8JWR
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