[Lowfer] XR4TN and WSPR

[jrusgrove at comcast.net]

Andy

Understand ... no one needs an FCC headache.

You might consider sending Joe Taylor an e mail explaining the situation and the harassment you're 
receiving. He might be inclined to tell the dimwits to KNOCK IT OFF.

Jay

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy - KU4XR" <ku4xr at yahoo.com>
To: <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:55 PM
Subject: [Lowfer] XR4TN and WSPR


> Greetings one and all: Happy New Year to everyone on the list...
> I hope my comments will have a sensible attitude in them.
> A smart man knows when to walk away; or Live to fight another day.
> To my surprise, YES, I have created somewhat of a stir in the
> International WSPR community, spilling over to individual " hams ".
> I was excited about it, and thought my lowFER WSPR beacon was a
> good thing. Unfortunately, that's not turning out to be the mindset
> of the WSPR community.. I'm starting to be responded to as if I am
> a " bootleg CB-er ", and no amount of explanation is doing any good.
> This is turning out to be one of those time where the more I explain,
> the deeper in the do - do I go.. I have thouroughly enjoyed my activity
> under Part-15 rules. It has been a thrill, and in NO WAY do I want to
> jeapordize it for myself, and everyone else... WSPR is not worth it !!
> There are other modes, JASON in particular, that I think will outperform
> WSPR... What I thought was a good thing hasn't been. WSPR is too high
> profile, with WWW. exposure, and is starting to bring out the people
> who consider themselves to be the " ham radio police "...
> The possibility exists, that calls can start being made to the FCC from
> Un-Informed individuals about my " boot-leg " operations on an
> " Un-Authorized band " ... THAT !! Gentlemen, I DO NOT want to happen.
> As I said; WSPR is not worth it ! But OUR hobby is. It's probably a
> good time to bring the Chihuahah inside so he'll stop " yapping " and
> disturbing the neighbors....  I appreciate all you guys, and I'll pull
> the plug, before I ever cause any problems.
>
> 73 guys, and the best to everyone in 2011
>
>
> Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN. USA
>
> LOWfer Beacon " XR "
>
>
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