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wn3r started the discussion AI can help in the forum Ideas

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 09:19:04 +0000

This is my first attempt at prompting AI to help with using AI to answer Ham Radio related questions. Suggestions and improvements are welcomed.

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wn3r started the discussion Nothing has changed. We still need to bring the youngsters into the hobby. in the forum Ideas

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:54:56 +0000

Nothing has changed. We still need to bring the youngsters into the hobby.

When was the last time you invited your neighbor and his kid(s) to talk on your radio?

wn3r commented on a question

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:51:38 +0000

Ham radio operators can be right, wrong, or practical. Many things in ham radio are a compromise. This is a hobby, not a profession. While I went to engineering school, I found out I was NOT good …

wn3r commented on an answer

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:41:15 +0000

According to my 1958 ARRL Amateur Radio Handbook, short answer, radials. To remove any controversy, let’s agree to “wires”. Hi.

wn3r replied to the discussion HOA limitations in the forum Rants

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:29:26 +0000

Reply to HOA limitations

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As directed by Congress in Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Federal Communications Commission adopted the Over-the-Air Reception Devices (“OTARD”) rule concerning governmental and nongovernmental restrictions on viewers’ ability to receive video programming signals from direct broadcast satellites …

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wn3r posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:38:49 +0000

WN3R earned the earned award Bronze Group Award: Joining groups fosters collaboration and, as you know, […]

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:24:35 +0000

Joining groups fosters collaboration and, as you know, Ham Community is about collaboration | contribution | camaraderie. Earning the Bronze Group Award should be fairly easy, you just need one!

wn3r started the discussion This is not your grandfather's hobby anymore in the forum Back to the hobby

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:54:23 +0000

This is not your grandfather's hobby anymore

I’ve been licensed for a mighty long time. This is my 66th year. As I face downsizing and the inability to put a dipole in a tree, I think about how to keep going. I found the answer a couple of years ago. Being “on the air” has a new meaning to me.

I used to be a purist from time to time. CW and wire antennas were my favorite operating…

WN3R earned the nominated award Elmer: Becoming a Ham Community Elmer is an achievement in and […]

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:50:49 +0000

Becoming a Ham Community Elmer is an achievement in and of itself. Operators are admitted into The Elmers’ Circle when they demonstrate a thorough understanding of one – or possibly several – aspects of Amateur Radio. Elmer admission and good standing is discussed and decided within The Elmers’ Circle. In addition to the prerequisites which…