From: tcs@ll.mit.edu (Tom Sefranek)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Requiring a ham license to buy...was Re: CB
Date: 12 Nov 92 18:13:34 GMT
Reply-To: tcs@ll.mit.edu (Tom Sefranek)
Organization: "Group	47"
In: article <BxKEuE.E4q@news.cso.uiuc.edu>, berger@atropa (Mike Berger) writes:

|>: whs70@dancer.uucp (22501-sohl) writes:

|> I wouldn't sell an amplifier or transmitter to an individual that
|> I felt intended to use it illegally.  But I wouldn't be discouraged
|> by the lack of a license.  Having a transmitter on hand can be a
|> real incentive to a kid to make sure he GETS his license.
|> --
|> 	Mike Berger
|> 	Internet    berger@atropa.stat.uiuc.edu


Kid?  Kid?  I guess kids come in all sizes sexes and shapes...

(With apologies to Norm.)

About 4 years ago my latest group of Elmerites wished to purchase the best bang
for their buck in H.F. gear.  Being inclined toward the TS-440S, I too added my
dollars in voting for that rig.  We all very much enjoyed our rigs...
Except for Norm, who just didn't find the time to get his license.
Well, time came for buying the new IC-W2A.  Again, we did a bulk purchase,
and we all enjoyed our rigs...
Except for Norm, who... you know the verse.
Well, Diana (KC1SP) and I went for a ride on my bike on a nice day to see Norm.
He asked us about how he could listen on his W2A...
We showed him the marvels, opened up the receive ability etc.
And then, left WITH his HT (W2A)!!!
Norm:  Where are you going with my H.T.?
Diana:  When you get your license, we'll give it to you!
Tom:    I hold VE sessions EVERY Sunday Norm!
Norm: O.K. O.K., I'll take the test next week!
Tom:  Fine, you'll get your radio when you pass!

.
Time marches... Norm PASSES (Easily)!  Norm gets his radio (H.T.)

More time...  Field Day Preperations for 9A.

Tom: Norm I need your radio for field day (TS-440S)
Norm:  Sure!  I haven't used it in 3 years...

Norm visits field day, sees his an many more rigs in use.

Norm: I gotta get my code, this is great!

After field day, I have Norms TS-440S, but I discover the Kenwood failure modes
in my rig, so I keep his rig until I can fix mine.  (Kenwood sent me the service
notes for my TS-440S).

Norm:  When can I have my TS-440S Tom?
Tom:    You know the drill!
Nrom:  O.K. O.K. I'll take the code in 2 weeks.

We are still waiting, Boy!  I wish he'd hurry up and take the test,
I need his incentive of taking his rig back to get me off my duff and fix mine!

Kids?  Kids?  Heck I have grandchildren who act like (me) us!
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