-=> Daryl Stout wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON <=-

 JA>I've been pleasently surprised with the comradarie and willingness to
 JA>help!

 DS>   In ham radio, one who helps a new ham, or another ham, is known as an
 DS> "Elmer". Being designated an "Elmer" (helping
someone, or giving back
 DS> to the hobby, as in being a VE) is the highest compliment that a ham
 DS> radio operator can receive.

I've heard that term, but didn't realize it was an 'honor' to that person.
Cool! :-) I'll be sure to 'not steal their blessing' when they want to
help. :-)

 DS>   I originally was going to stay as a Technician Class ham...but, when
 DS> I heard of them "begging and pleading for VE's at a local
hamfest", I
 DS> thought "I need to upgrade to Amateur Extra to become a VE".

 DS>   The rest, as they say, is history. :)

Nice. :-)

I had no intention of staying Tech - wanting to 'chew' too much for that. :-)

We leave for our son in Indy Thursday morning. Doubt we'll have our callsigns
by then, but would love it for the road! I figure when we come back next 
Tuesday or Wednesday I'll have it for the drive home... :-)


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