Posts and the Amateurs Code

[Keith Rowland]

k3ft at erols.com wrote:
>
> I apologize in advance to the list manager and to the vast majority of
> the list subscribers, but I hate to see flames and irritations break out
> on a fine list and a great group. I am not trying to start a discussion
> thread on the issue. Just point out something that others have pointed
> out to me. This has nothing to do with Heath or its' gear, but rather on
> the topic of posts. A recent post about a question on CTCSS (107.2 Hz)
> lead to a few additional comments. Apparently someone took exception to
> someone posting a 'non-Heath' question on  the Heath info server. As to
> the appropriatness I won't comment, that's for the list manager to do.
>
> What I want to do is ask you all to stop a minute before you 'flame' or
> respond negatively. THINK!... remember the Amateurs Code (for most of us
> are licensed Amateurs!) Amongst other things, it states that "The
> Amateur is Friendly.. Helpful..." (See the ARRL handbook if you need a
> refresher on the Code.) As a long-time licensed Amateur (since 1968)
> I've owned much equipment, some Heath (proudly!) as well as others. Many
> times I, as a grizzled 'O.F' (you figure out the iniitals HI!) have
> asked seemingly 'ignorant and unlearned questions from one so long
> licensed'. They were due to lack of knowledge on my part OR the fact
> that I was new to a particular facet and needed assistance. I have
> received 'flames' and barbs BUT, more often than not, I have had kind
> thoughtful answers from both OT's and newbies alike which helped me
> understand and learn.
>
> The result?? I went away informed and better equipped to enjoy my hobby.
> I also carried the inclination to want to help someone else out rather
> than the feeling of bitterness at being 'flamed' by someone who deemed
> themselves more righteous than I.
>
> Ray posted his question cuz he didn't know where to go and thought he'd
> find it here. I'd do the same thing since I've received nothing but
> absolute 'welcomes' from the gang when I posted a question about the
> HM102/2102/VHF transverters. I got answers, but they were in the
> category of "here's the info I have" "you weren't exactly correct, those
> devices were known as xxx and yyy". All ended with a 73 and (in one
> case) and '88' which makes us guys egos' feel good!
>
> anyway.. soapbox mode off. Just remember, you and I are ALL newbies at
> something and we all make mistakes.
>
> 73
>
> Chuck k3ft
>
> --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --
> To subscribe: listserv at listserv.tempe.gov
> and in body: subscribe HEATH yourfirstname yourlastname
> To unsubscribe:  listserv at listserv.tempe.gov
> and in body: signoff HEATH
> Archives for HEATH: http://www.tempe.gov/archives
> --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --


Hurray for Chuck!  He has said all that I was thinking, and better than
I could have.  It's unfortunate that there are those who are quick to
criticize, but slow to help.

73, Keith

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --
To subscribe: listserv at listserv.tempe.gov
and in body: subscribe HEATH yourfirstname yourlastname
To unsubscribe:  listserv at listserv.tempe.gov
and in body: signoff HEATH
Archives for HEATH: http://www.tempe.gov/archives
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --