Hi Bill.....a great formula...please add to your Web site...es now to work!
73, John W3HMS
29 Oct 02
In a message dated 10/29/2002 8:00:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, w3iy@fcc.net
writes:
> Just a few more thoughts about activity. I know we all have
> opinions about this subject, but we each need to choose a
> method, and try to execute. Here's my thoughts, after hearing
> K1TEOs great talk.
>
> 1. Try to infiltrate local HF/repeater clubs, and demonstrate
> the activities we do, and the fun we have.
> 2. Try to make some QSOs on repeaters, and share your
> experiences on microwaving with interested parties.
> 3. Try especially hard to convince some 706/FT-100 guys
> to put up some horizontal antennas.
> 4. Mazke sure that you have some sort of local 2m/432
> SSB net in mind, so you can tell new-comers where
> to find some weekly activity.
> 5.. If you have no local nets, consider starting one.
> 6. Learn more about in-range nets on 2/222/432 SSB nets,
> and try to drop in once-in-a-while to say hello.
> 7. Try to organize a few demos at local hamfests.
> 8. Consider hosting a get-together to help others with
> projects, white box conversions, etc.
> 9. Donate/loan out some spare antennas/equipment.
> 10. Make sure you keep in touch with each other, and
> keep track of local operations.
> 11. Consider hooking up with your local boy scout
> chapter, and offer some help. They have existing
> merit-badge programs, and you could help out.
> 12. Share you ideas/shortcuts, parts sources, contacts
> with others.
> 13. Try to keep your stuff working, and test it often.
> 14. Consider adding a band...it may give you a rebirth
> of satisfaction, and new sense of accomplishment.
> 15. Consider roving for a change of scenery.
> 16. Use the internet more to share thoughts/experiences.
> 17. Always think POSITIVE.
> 18. Keep trying items 1-17.
>
> Back to work...73,
> Bill W3IY
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