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A forum for the off topic stuff. Everything from religion to philosophy to sex to humor (see why it used to be called Buggery?). All manner of rude psychological abuse is welcome and encouraged.
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bndgkmf
The Statutory Ape
Location: Frisconsin
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Ham Radio

Post by bndgkmf » Tue Feb 15, 2011 2:34 pm

I just got licensed through my hospital. I'm on the decontamination/disaster team. They thought it would be a good idea.

Kilo Foxtrot 5 Juliet Uniform Tango


Cultus Diabolus, Laus ut Flamma, Cultus Obscurum, Amplexus Fatum

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DerGolgo
Zaphod's Zeitgeist
Location: Potato

Post by DerGolgo » Tue Feb 15, 2011 2:38 pm

So, I guess it's a spin-off of Bacon TV, right? :P

Also, congrats!
If there were absolutely anything to be afraid of, don't you think I would have worn pants?

I said I have a big stick.

motorpsycho67
Double-dip Diogenes
Location: City of Angels

Post by motorpsycho67 » Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:12 pm

Oscar Oscar Tango Mike India Kilo, over!

Sounds like fun.
'75 Honda CB400F
'82 Kawalski GPz750
etc.

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Sisyphus
Rigging the Ancient Mariner
Location: The Muckworks
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Post by Sisyphus » Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:06 pm

We used to talk to guys sometimes on the SSB just for fun. We'd be in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and talking to some guy in Kansas or something.
Cool stuff.
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roadmissile
Chief Marketing Schwaggerizer
Location: CO

Post by roadmissile » Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:29 am

Congrats! Technician class I presume?

My old and long lapsed call sign was November Zero Uniform Delta Lima, got it as a kid. I let it lapse when I got older and there was more stuff to do, well, that and the cell phone came into fashion (a repeater with a phone patch rocked back in the day). But then again I can still happily tell you the length of the average sunspot cycle :P

Wow, just found it on the web, I guess I got my license on Sept 15, '92. I was twelve :P

/RM
/Speed is our religion.

"If requests are an option, I'd like to be hit by a beautiful and highly trained nurse, driving a marshmallow. Naked. And then she would buy me an ice cream." - Rev

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guitargeek
Master Metric Necromancer
Location: East Goatfuck, Oklahoma
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Post by guitargeek » Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:32 am

COME IN, TOKYO!
Elitist, arrogant, intolerant, self-absorbed.
Midliferider wrote:Wish I could wipe this shit off my shoes but it's everywhere I walk. Dang.
Pattio wrote:Never forget, as you enjoy the high road of tolerance, that it is those of us doing the hard work of intolerance who make it possible for you to shine.
xtian wrote:Sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken

bndgkmf
The Statutory Ape
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Post by bndgkmf » Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:07 am

guitargeek wrote:COME IN, TOKYO!
TUNE in Tokyo
Cultus Diabolus, Laus ut Flamma, Cultus Obscurum, Amplexus Fatum

motorpsycho67
Double-dip Diogenes
Location: City of Angels

Post by motorpsycho67 » Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:52 pm

bndgkmf wrote:
guitargeek wrote:COME IN, TOKYO!
TUNE in Tokyo

Best kinda knob twiddling there is!

:lol:
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SidVicious
Barista of Doom
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Post by SidVicious » Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:41 pm

congratulations! I am an extra class, myself.

kilo charlie zero victor foxtrot charlie

now go join a club. :p
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Maccs
El Asbestos Pajamas
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Post by Maccs » Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:21 pm

da used to be whiskey (quatro) delta papa romeo.
He's gone now.
Me, I just liked to listen to the intergalactic static on his Hallicrafters.
Maccs

'93 Vulcan 88 bobber

Have a nice apocalypse.

Beemer Dan
Dark Poohbah
Location: Oregon
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Post by Beemer Dan » Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:20 pm

I picked up one of these for $20 many years ago, still one of my favorite pieces of art in the house:

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I haven't used it for anything other that industrial sculpture, one of these days I'll give it a go.
They swore it was the correct one, but swearing doesn't make a sprocket fit where it doesn't want to. --WeAintFoundShit

UndertheGun
Barista of Doom
Location: Seattle/Olympia
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Post by UndertheGun » Sat Feb 26, 2011 3:47 am

As a kid my grandfather tried for a while to get me to get my license. From the age of eight to about 12 I could get by with morse code messages. I'm bummed I didn't keep at it.

In memory of my grandfather I have his call sign (Kilo seven Delta Echo Oscar) tattooed on my arm in code. The 100 ft aerial he put up by himself is still up behind my grandparents old house. I sometimes I daydream about putting it to use again but chances are that won't happen. :/


Bndgkmf, have fun meeting new friends around the globe!

ninemileskid
Magnum Jihad

Post by ninemileskid » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:12 am

Ham radios made for great recreation back in my younger years. My neighbor had a radio; we would climb his antenna to the roof of his house. From there we would jump into his pool.

motorpsycho67
Double-dip Diogenes
Location: City of Angels

Post by motorpsycho67 » Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:13 pm

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'75 Honda CB400F
'82 Kawalski GPz750
etc.

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