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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Prostate Cancer / June 2007Amateur Radio
Just wondered if any of you out there are Amateur Radio Operators? I got my first license in 1961, but currently do not have a station due to antenna restrictions. Guess in the modern world of computers and internet we are a vanishing breed. Now if some of you are, and you are all named "Dave", and have facial hair, we definitely have to contact the New England Journal of Medicine and have then look into this phenomenon! Just curious. Thank you. David S. RRP Version. P.S. Notice that I did not ask if anyone was a "Ham", as in "ham radio operator". I know what kind of responses that would bring. I am N5AQY, have a moustache, but no one calls me Dave.....:) > Just wondered if any of you out there are Amateur Radio Operators? I > got my first license in 1961, but currently do not have a station due to [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > P.S. Notice that I did not ask if anyone was a "Ham", as in "ham radio > operator". I know what kind of responses that would bring. CQ N5AQY: What bands and modes do you work? Tell me about your equipment? I sold all my equipment in 2000 via eBay because of non use, primarily due to antenna restrictions. It had been since 1988 that I lived in a house that allowed outside antennas. My wife gives me a real hard time about not knowing where stores are, for example, but I can remember every antenna and tower in town (ha). Sorry to make contact this way, i.e., prostate cancer ng. 20 meter CW would be a lot more fun. 73, KA0PRW > I am N5AQY, have a moustache, but no one calls me Dave.....:) Hello Dave... Been a "ham" for 33 years...Im now 53....had RP 4 1/2 years ago and excellent results so far..... My call i KP4DX and I am very active in 10/15 and 20 meters, bothe CW and SSB..... As a note, if you (or anyone else) goes to www.qrz.com and does a call search for KP4DX, you will see my photo... 73, Fernano KP4DX > Just wondered if any of you out there are Amateur Radio Operators? I > got my first license in 1961, but currently do not have a station due to [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > P.S. Notice that I did not ask if anyone was a "Ham", as in "ham radio > operator". I know what kind of responses that would bring. >Subject: Re: Amateur Radio >From: "Fernando" nokp4dxspam@comcast.net >Date: 8/29/2003 8:54 PM Central Standard Time >Message-id: <MtT3b.301595$YN5.206440@sccrnsc01> Hi, all... I haven't operated since I was a teen' in the fifties. My antenna was a wire on the ridge of my house... But I read the entire Amataur Radio Operators Manuel and the Navy's introductory electronics course textbook at the time. >Hello Dave... > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >> Thank you. >> David S. RRP Version. Danny: A year or two ago they changed the rules, and the max code speed requirement is 5 wpm., even for Extra. Just something to think about. Thank you. David S. > >Subject: Re: Amateur Radio > >From: "Fernando" nokp4dxspam@comcast.net [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > on the ridge of my house... But I read the entire Amataur Radio Operators > Manuel and the Navy's introductory electronics course textbook at the time. Thanks for posting this, Fernando. It's always good to hear of someone who kept waiting.... and finally got function back. I'm at 9 months... and can, with Viagra, get a *soft* erection.... I keep hoping for more.... Thanks for the reminder that it's not too late!! MikeH > Hello Dave... > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > P.S. Notice that I did not ask if anyone was a "Ham", as in "ham radio > > operator". I know what kind of responses that would bring. > Thanks for posting this, Fernando. It's always good to hear of someone > who kept waiting.... and finally got function back. I'm at 9 months... and [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] >> > P.S. Notice that I did not ask if anyone was a "Ham", as in "ham radio >> > operator". I know what kind of responses that would bring. Hang in there an never give up, as John Loomis says from time to time. I'm 60 and had the RRP / nerve sparing in November 2002, and a few nights ago the thing worked as intended :o) Amazing! John. > Hang in there an never give up, as John Loomis says from time to time. I'm > 60 and had the RRP / nerve sparing in November 2002, and a few nights ago > the thing worked as intended :o) Amazing! > > John. Glad to hear it. We to the south of you, thought it was an earthquake epicentered in Michigan.  SignatureSteve Kramer PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46 Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c RRP 12/15/2000 PSA .1 .1 .1 .3 .4 .8 EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47 PSA .3 .2 .2 .2 .3 Erection 05/12/2003 @ 48 HT 07/21/2003 @ 48 Fernando: What did you have to do to get that call, i.e., the "DX" part? Was that just the luck of the draw? Went to the web site and saw your photo and station. Neat layout. Makes me pine for the times when I had a station. In the last 15 years or so I had equipment, but no antenna. Can't work much DX that way. Sold it all in 2000 on eBay. Thank you for your response. I lost count now on how many hams there are in this exclusive little club. Did we hit ten? Best of luck for low PSA's and lots of DX. 73, David S. KA0PRW > Hello Dave... > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Fernano KP4DX Used to have a CB license KALC9833, but never moved up. SignatureSteve Kramer PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46 Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c RRP 12/15/2000 PSA .1 .1 .1 .3 .4 .8 EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47 PSA .3 .2 .2 .2 .3 Erection 05/12/2003 @ 48 HT 07/21/2003 @ 48 > Just wondered if any of you out there are Amateur Radio Operators? I > got my first license in 1961, but currently do not have a station due to [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > P.S. Notice that I did not ask if anyone was a "Ham", as in "ham radio > operator". I know what kind of responses that would bring. Steve: I can't begin to tell you the enjoyment I have had from ham radio over the years. One of the things that is great about it is the variety of activities available. I have known guys who seldom get on the air, but love to design and build equipment. There are those that love the search for rare distant stations, "DX", and of course the "rag chewers", who just sit and chew the fat. There are ways to operate remote, using a hand held radio that ties back to your base station so you use it to transmit and receive. There is satellite communication, moonbounce, many of the astronauts are hams and are able to use amateur radio on their off times while in space, etc. It is a great hobby. If you enjoyed your CB days you may want to consider looking into amateur radio. The code requirements were slashed a couple years ago so that now the maximum code speed is 5 words per minute. That removed a big barrier for a lot of people who for one reason or another could not get to the 13 or 20 wpm level. Hope you are doing well. I go back to work Tuesday. Can't wait (do you believe that?). Thank you. David S. > Used to have a CB license KALC9833, but never moved up. > It is a great hobby. If you enjoyed your CB days you may want to > consider looking into amateur radio. The code requirements were slashed a > couple years ago so that now the maximum code speed is 5 words per minute. > That removed a big barrier for a lot of people who for one reason or another > could not get to the 13 or 20 wpm level. There was a time when I considered it a lot. I started CB with the craze in the 70s. I ended up buying a base station and putting up a huge antenna as high as I could get it. A strong wind came along and pulled my chimney over with it. Put up a better chimney and replaced the antenna. Occasionally got a skip and talked to others around the world that really got me interested in Ham. But, just never pulled the trigger on it. Eventually, I moved to another house and never set up the station again. > Hope you are doing well. I go back to work Tuesday. Can't wait (do you > believe that?). Absolutely! There is nothing to a man more important that his work. SignatureSteve Kramer PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46 Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c RRP 12/15/2000 PSA .1 .1 .1 .3 .4 .8 EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47 PSA .3 .2 .2 .2 .3 Erection 05/12/2003 @ 48 HT 07/21/2003 @ 48 David-- Very interesting thread. Not too surprising, though, because many NG users tend to be technically inclined. I was first licensed in 1962 (U.S. Navy 1961-1987), then Extra Class in 1965. No current operations for the same reason as yours (deed restrictions). I think the most fun I had in amateur radio was when I was chief op at KL7AIZ in Adak, Alaska, in the 1970-1972 time frame. We had a humongous rhombic antenna oriented toward the States and Japan. Lots of phone patches for the sailors and DX as well. Before retiring in 2001 I received my private pilot's license, but haven't yet combined the two hobbies. There are lots of possibilities there. 73, Gerry K5SG/4 Sarasota, FL > Just wondered if any of you out there are Amateur Radio Operators? I > got my first license in 1961, but currently do not have a station due to [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > P.S. Notice that I did not ask if anyone was a "Ham", as in "ham radio > operator". I know what kind of responses that would bring. Gerry: Yes, flying and ham radio. No problem getting an antenna more than a half wave above ground there! I am waiting for someone to come up with a 15 or 20 meter antenna that looks like a satellite dish. I had a 2 meter rig when we moved here, North Carolina, from St. Louis, but found out that 6 meters is the hot band in this area, so I never really got involved locally. Maybe I will start off small, get a hand held and work the repeaters. At least that would get me back on the air. It is kind of sad with the internet, newsgroups, and chat rooms, that a lot of young people see no point in amateur radio. Why learn the code at all? Why have to study for a test to get a license? And so forth. I can remember being up at 2 or 3 in the morning during the summers when I was a teenager looking for DX, or maybe just a new state on HF. The basement wall was filled with QSL cards. I made a bunch of friends from around the city who did the same night owl thing. I remember how I envied the one fellow. His dad was a ham, and they had the Collins S line. What a station! I go on eBay to this day and look at those and the KWM 2. One day I may buy one just to look at it. I am really pleased with the responses to "Amateur Radio", but then I always remember why we are here and it is not so much fun. Hope everyone had a good holiday weekend. The "vacation" is over for me. Back to work tomorrow. Just me and my Depends. Thank you. 73, David S. > David-- > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > P.S. Notice that I did not ask if anyone was a "Ham", as in "ham radio > > operator". I know what kind of responses that would bring. I found this post in the archives and thought I would add my name to the list. I have been licensed for over 30 years as WA7YET. I had just returned to the hobby after a long hiatus before I was dx'ed with PCa. Now it's on the back burner until I slay the beast! Diagnosed with PCa 11/2006 at age 55 PSA 13.8 Gleason 6 (3+3) T1c da Vinci RLRP scheduled for February 20, 2007 Mike > Just wondered if any of you out there are Amateur Radio Operators? I >got my first license in 1961, but currently do not have a station due to [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >P.S. Notice that I did not ask if anyone was a "Ham", as in "ham radio >operator". I know what kind of responses that would bring. >I found this post in the archives and thought I would add my name to >the list. I have been licensed for over 30 years as WA7YET. I had just [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >>P.S. Notice that I did not ask if anyone was a "Ham", as in "ham radio >>operator". I know what kind of responses that would bring. Allan Matthews, W2IJL, EX. WN3BEF, W3BEF, WB2PTU, Licenced since 1954 I was N5AQY until I let my license lapse during the first two years of fighting this bastard. When I inquired, FCC said too bad....... Well, I now lump the FCC along with PCa...... >I found this post in the archives and thought I would add my name to > the list. I have been licensed for over 30 years as WA7YET. I had just [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >>P.S. Notice that I did not ask if anyone was a "Ham", as in "ham radio >>operator". I know what kind of responses that would bring. > I was N5AQY until I let my license lapse during the first two years of > fighting this bastard. When I inquired, FCC said too bad....... Well, I now > lump the FCC along with PCa...... Download the question pool, pay particular attention to band edges and modes. Find a "free VEC", they are out there. You'll have your license back in about 3 days. -kh I thought about finding a VEC, however, I really do not want to re-take the test (I would have to study again, lol) >> I was N5AQY until I let my license lapse during the first two years of >> fighting this bastard. When I inquired, FCC said too bad....... Well, I [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > -kh Maui wrote: > I found this post in the archives and thought I would add my name to > the list. I have been licensed for over 30 years as WA7YET. I had just > returned to the hobby after a long hiatus before I was dx'ed with PCa. > Now it's on the back burner until I slay the beast! Thanks for finding this thread Mike, it brings back good memories. When I was a kid, I was a SWL. Built my receiver from a $30 Heathkit. Lived in Maryland back then and had most of the states (except Alaska and Hawaii) confirmed (was it QSL cards?). My mom used to walk by and say, "are you listening to that 'squawk box' again!" It was exciting to hear asian and european english speaking hams on 40 m short skip. As seems to generally be the case, life was simpler then, you were either a "K" or a "W" if you were in the continental US. Interesting to see all the new US call sign possibilities...Best wishes and good health, ron (aka K3SWL) Ron Talk about good memories. I also started as a SWL and my first receiver came from Heath. I couldn't wait for it to come in the mail, and I'm surprised it ever worked, I was in such a hurry to get it done. (Heat the joint, not the wire....OK, I'm getting it now. Sleep can wait.) Then I hung a wire under the gutters, hooked her up and listened to the world. From that point on I was hooked. When I got my license, my grandfather surprised me with a brand new Kenwood transceiver. It was one of the most beautiful pieces of radio equipment I had ever seen. I was often up until the wee hours of the morning scanning the bands, I just couldn't get enough. The walls of my "shack" were covered with QSL's from around the world. That was a very memorable time of my life. I have casually returned to the hobby several times over the years but never with the intensity I had in the beginning. I recently got the bug again and purchased a mint condition copy of that first transceiver my grandfather gave almost 30 years ago. It felt like returning to my childhood. It was only one month after getting my new toy that the Dr. said "you have cancer". My world has been turned upside down since that day. While I know nothing in my life will ever be the same, I will always have the strength and support of my wonder wife, and my "new" radio stored safely in the closet where it waits for me to beat the bastard within. Life is good! Good health and much Aloha from Hawaii Mike WN7YET WA7YET Diagnosed with PCa 11/2006 at age 55 PSA 13.8 Gleason 6 (3+3) T1c da Vinci RLRP planned for Feb 2007 >Thanks for finding this thread Mike, it brings back good memories. >When I was a kid, I was a SWL. Built my receiver from a $30 Heathkit. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >to see all the new US call sign possibilities...Best wishes and good >health, ron (aka K3SWL) Ron wrote: > Thanks for finding this thread Mike, it brings back good memories. > When I was a kid, I was a SWL. Built my receiver from a $30 Heathkit. I was a SWL from about the age of 10. Bought myself a Hallicrafter S38-B. Took radio shop in high school, got my code up to 16 WPM, went to the FCC and took the 1st class radiotelephone test, passed and got my license. That was the end of my amateur "career." <g> Before I purchased the Hallicrafters, I listened to the image of 2490kc for 12 police/fire agencies sharing that 1 frequency. I could turn the TV to channel 4 and hear the unit replying. Few people realize that 4 and 5 are not adjacent channels. Fast forward 23-25 years to 1973 and Navy MARS. The OIC received dozens and dozens of pallets loaded with transceives from LAPD patrol cars. They were all AM receivers for something like 2460kc and FM transmitters for around 73mc. > Ron wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > receivers for something like 2460kc and FM transmitters > for around 73mc. Nick Great story, thanks for sharing. I didn't realize how much pleasure I would get just by reminiscing about the old days of radio. CQ, CQ, all radio operators........Let's hear your story!! Mike Diagnosed with PCa 11/2006 at age 55 PSA 13.8 Gleason 6 (3+3) T1c da Vinci RLRP planned for Feb 2007 Flying the flag every chance I get! Good luck on your robotic I'm a 3+3 also, and T2A. I should have my robotic within a week of yours. Ron G >> Ron wrote: >> [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > da Vinci RLRP planned for Feb 2007 > Flying the flag every chance I get! Same to you Ron, good luck and good health! We will get throught this. Aloha Mike >Good luck on your robotic I'm a 3+3 also, and T2A. >I should have my robotic within a week of yours. [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] >> da Vinci RLRP planned for Feb 2007 >> Flying the flag every chance I get! Do not post much here, but ran across this thread and wanted to say hello to those in the Amateur Radio ranks who enjoy the hobby. Have been a Ham for over 25 years and a PCa survivor for 15. Best 73, KT7P RalphV pcainaz.org/phpbb >Do not post much here, but ran across this thread and wanted to say >hello to those in the Amateur Radio ranks who enjoy the hobby. Have [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >RalphV >pcainaz.org/phpbb RalphV Aloha from Hawaii and continued good health! Mike WA7YET Diagnosed with PCa 11/2006 at age 55 PSA 13.8 Gleason 6 (3+3) T1c da Vinci RLRP planned for Feb 2007 Thanks for this post. John Piehl (AL7RN) >I found this post in the archives and thought I would add my name to >the list. I have been licensed for over 30 years as WA7YET. I had just [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >>P.S. Notice that I did not ask if anyone was a "Ham", as in "ham radio >>operator". I know what kind of responses that would bring. And 73s from G8VPU >Thanks for this post. > >John Piehl (AL7RN) Hi, Allan, W2IJL ,Licensed since 1954, Waverly, NY, 73's > >Thanks for this post. > > >John Piehl (AL7RN) > > Hi, Allan, W2IJL ,Licensed since 1954, Waverly, NY, 73's another dave here with facila hair, RRP 4/27/01, K2DHK. Dave |
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