, PETER COGGON wrote to ALL:
 PC>     Morse code while going out...is still nice to know.   Railway
 PC> familys at picnics have morse code contests, even while not being
 PC> in Ham Radio.

I picked up a SWL Rockmite 40 at a HamFest in the fall, which I have not
yet played with except to verify that it works. Agreed, CW is on the way
out as a requirement, but still don't think it will die as a mode. I have
not yet learned railway (American) Morse, which differs from International
Morse (CW) in a few important ways (enough to make it occasionally
confusing).

 PC>     Repeaters are okay, but wait until you start getting one going.

For me the point is that I can, not that I will. The advanced qualification
allows me to run unattended setups including repeaters, but more likely
digipeaters, IRLP links, etc. To be honest, I have no interest in running a
repeater, though I have helped out (and will continue to) with maintenance.

It also allows me to build my own designs, run commercial rigs modified for
amateur service, and generally be the "grown-up present" when one
is required for regulatory purposes.

 PC> ... I wonder where the MOOSE Repeater is located? ...Q from VE3WBZ

The Kingston swamps, of course. If you listen carefully down on 160, you'll
hear the odd gronk emanating from the north.

73 de VE3CPH


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