[Lowfer] OT - LEARNING THE CODE

[Eric Smith]

On Thu, 13 Mar 2003 riese-k3djc@juno.com wrote:
> 
> and when they do get licensed they run right to the FM group\


I know this is so off-topic, but I can't help it:  I just have to let you 
know that I am one of those technician ticket holders that probably most 
of you general and above guys (especially from the old days when code was 
required for ALL classes) despise.

But I must tell you that I did NOT run to the FM group.  In fact, 2m does 
not interest me at all.  Now, I know this band is widely (and wildly) 
popular, and I do not disparage those who like it.  It's just not for me.

Oddly, HF phone DOES interest me.

But what I really like is CW ... it's so cool.  You don't need nearly the 
signal to copy CW as you do for phone.

Similarly, QRP interests me and I've already built a small QRP rig (the 
Pixie-2) which I have 80 and 40 meter xtals and chokes for so far.

So I AM learning the code, I WILL pass the general exam, and I'll see you 
guys on 137 kHz!

In the meantime, keep watching for me on 185 -- you'll see me at about 
185.302 in just a few more days, I promise!!

Regards,
Eric