[KYHAM] Use of Terms Amateur vs. Ham

[Ham Radio]

Hello Everyone,

I came across some interesting use of words:
Amateur - Originally meant "a lover of_____", such as an amateur
astronomer. This was an individual who appreciated and studied a subject
for the love of it.  It was an endeavor for the enjoyment of itself.  
This person would not ever think of taking money for his/her work.  Quite
unlike a professional, who was paid for their services.  Only in recent
times do people sometimes equate the word amateur with something less
than refined or polished or just a dilitante.
In the Spanish language they do not have this problem.  They use the term
"Radio Afficionado"!  This reflects well upon us.   
I saw a Canadian at the Dayton Hamvention this year with a badge that
read "I am a Professional Amateur Radio Operator"... which reflects the
Canadian sense of humor quite well.  Anyway, the term "Ham Radio
Operator" still has meaning and lots of respect throughout the
English-speaking world.
Feel free to forward this to anyone you think would be interested.

73
KE4SGV
Bill







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