[ICOM] RE: ATU Mobile

[W. David Paperman]

Good grief, Adam!

Shades of "Jeeves"!

Dave, W5WP

Adam Farson wrote:

> Hi Guys,
> 
> The only problem I see with Hamsticks is when one cannot conveniently stop
> the vehicle to change bands (for example, when driving on the German
> Autobahn.) In such cases one needs a panjandrum sitting in the dickey-seat
> (rumble-seat), who will obligingly change Hamsticks upon request by the
> driver or wireless operator. An intercom with a noise-cancelling headset at
> the antenna end is required; an alternative is a small panel with band
> indicator lamps, mounted just under the boot (trunk) lip and controlled by
> the radio's band-selection output. 
> 
> Caution: Road traffic laws require that the panjandrum wear a safety harness
> and eye protection. A long woollen scarf around his neck, fluttering in the
> slipstream behind the car, will only enhance the picture! Hamstick elements
> should also be tethered to the vehicle body with nylon or Dacron lanyards,
> to prevent them from flying out and creating a hazard.
> 
> With a modern, solid-state radio set, the jobs of driver and wireless
> operator may be safely combined.
> 
> Cheers for now, 73,
> Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
> 
> 
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