K1OIK confronts contesters-who scores?

[badger5th]

Hi Burt, What are your thoughts on QRP contests? They tend to send 'true' RS(T) reports. The (usually) false 59(9) reports seem to be your main beef. Also us QRP guys don't clog the bands too much. I've been QRP only for about a year now with lots of field operation trips on bicycle. 73 AA1TH.

[burt2481]

@badger5th I am not into contests but QRP makes more sense than most. I do QRP and I have found CW reports to be accurate. I have gone to salt water beaches and that really gives a boost

[badger5th]

@burt2481 Is putting any of the ground radials in the salt water necessary or is it just being right next to the water all that's required? I imagine along the Cape Cod rail trail there are many areas where you could just pull off the bike path right next to salt water. There is a place in East Boston (Belle Isle Inlet marsh) that I might try. 73 AA1TH

[burt2481]

@badger5th near salt water is fine. I found nothing off the rail trail that is close enough to salt water

[40MetersCW]

Bert, I do have to agree with you on the dislike of contests. I do most of my operating on weekends. The problem is that is when all the contests happen. I am a CW guy mostly, and when there is a big contest on the main bands, they are pretty much shut down to regular QSO traffic. This weekend was the ARRL's RTTY contest, and significant portions of 80, 40, AND 20 were taken up with RTTY traffic. I just wish that contests were FEWER and FAR BETWEEN so we could enjoy COMMUNICATING. 73!

[barett1962]

oh by the way the person who fwd me this video thought you look like G.W. Bush...dont know if thats a complement or not?

[burt2481]

@barett1962 It is a compliment

[barett1962]

@burt2481 yes class...mabye I should show a fake turd in a box thats classy.

[burt2481]

@barett1962 I do not use the term ass and asswipe at a distance of 170 miles, real courage

[barett1962]

@burt2481 I only called you an ass not an asswipe get it right and hell I would say it to your face if I were closer. You make some valid points but don't condemn the entire contest community for the actions of a few. Do you enjoy being a ham or not? All you seem to do is put them down.

[burt2481]

@barett1962 Most of my ham videos are positive if you care to look, now here is what you said re:asswipe

barett1962 has made a comment on Truth revealed about ham radio:

you are a complete IDIOT! dx comes from wireline tellegraphy meaning distant exchange. why don't you just give up and go over to c.b. where you belong ass wipe

[barett1962]

@burt2481 I stand corected. (HI HI)

[burt2481]

@barett1962 You know how rare it is for a ham to admit a mistake! You are congratulated

[k4xs]

You keep on agreeing with me when I point out your false arguments. You seem like a nice enough guy, but seem to have obsessive/compulsive behavior toward contesting, but are confused as to why, and have resorted to name calling as your argument. Your comments will now be relegated to my spam box as you don't seem to have any new evidence to support your assertions.

[k4xs]

Huh? Are you equating killing jews to a contest?  Bizarre!

[burt2481]

@k4xs I agree it was a stupid comparison. Contesters are merely pigs and liars whereas the Nazis were brutal murderers. But why do contesters have a Nazi contest? (CQ SS)

[barett1962]

@burt2481 stands for "sweep stakes" you ass

[burt2481]

@barett1962 Not nice to call me an ass

[k4xs]

You bet cheating was the wrong word. One is easily DQed for cheating in a contest, whether it is a state QSO party, ARRL or CQ sponsored. So we have settled that item. Sponsors have no problem with 59 as a report, so I guess 100,000 contesters are wrong and you are right. Uh, not likely. The ARRL as well as other members of the IARU decreed no contesting in WARC bands, so I suppose all 100+ organizations are in a huge conspiracy for contesters. Can you say paranoia?

[burt2481]

@k4xs DQ? Nazis had no problem killing Jews, so that made it OK?

[k4xs]

In a contest such as the one you are in people give a report. It is not "cheating" to give a 59001. One is free to give any report they wish. I have gotten 48, 57 and many other signal reports in a contest and log them as such. In the NAQP the exchange is simply name and state. I suppose you think it's cheating to give a nickname or a name that you made up for the contest. Been a ham for 49 years and the ARRL, not contesters designated WARC as non-contest bands. Complain to them. 73, XS

[burt2481]

@k4xs Cheating was the wrong word, esspecially since all contesters "cheat" it is not really cheating. Contesters lie. I have been a ham 52 years. Saying the ARRL did it, not completely accurate, the ARRL is beholding to the contesters, so the ARRL did what they were told to.

[k4xs]

You don't like contests...don't do them. You don't like a certain contest format, make up your own. WARC bands were expressly designated as non contest bands, that's why there are no contests on WARC bands. 

[burt2481]

@k4xs I don't like people who cheat, so I do not associate with them. But contesters INVADE who band segments pushing out everyone else. If the WARC bands are so damn good put the contesters on them. You think the WARC bands were designed as non contest bands, wrong the contesters want the better bands so they use the excuse there is the WARC bands, albeit they are little and most beams not designed for them.

[CarolinaReef]

and dont forget 30 meters

[burt2481]

@CarolinaReef AS long as you love CW, I do like CW, but not everyone does.I am tired of the WARC band excuse just as the blacks had enough of the back of the bus.

[CarolinaReef]

you did not say "at all" but you made it sound like when there is a contest weekend you cannot get on the air...I think you should have mentioned the WARC bands ...

[burt2481]

@CarolinaReef There is the beautiful beach called thre 20 meter beach, but if the nearby beach only 17 meters away is so nice, albeit tiny, let the contesting pigs go there, also only 12 meters away is another tiny beach there as well. Antennas are generally made for 10-15 and 20, WARC bands are the back of the bus

[CarolinaReef]

well you said you could not get on the radio during a contest, this is just not true...speak facts, not opinions.

[burt2481]

@CarolinaReef I said you could not get on the air at all? Where did I say that? ...speak facts, not opinions.

[CarolinaReef]

If you are not into contests and want some casual qso's during a worldwide contest, all you have to do is go to the WARC bands where contesting is not allowed..

[burt2481]

@CarolinaReef Right the equivalent of being made to sit on the back of the bus. If you think the WARC bands are so good, put the contest pigs there and leave the rest of us to the front of the bus.

[florida0631]

75% of contesters are just plug and play ASS HOLES who do not know jack shit about ham radio..or how to conduct proper operating practices.The ARRL has equal blame for way off over promoting this bull shit..I just talk right over the top of them screw them...

[QROFB]

ITU article 15 section 1 , regarding interference prohibit, any radio communication including amateur that

All stations are forbidden to carry out unnecessary transmissions, or the transmission of superfluous signals,

I think contesting are unnecessary, and superfluous signals, therefore, it is against radio treaty of ITU.

contesting carrying meaningless information and cause unnecessary interference. therefore, it should be prohibited.

[florida0631]

most of your contesters are A holes who don't know the first thing about ham radio.

[burt2481]

@hamradio001 Stop begging for money

[Evolvedprimate]

Contests print your call some place in a magazine so you want to buy that magazine. Contests bypass the art of radio and practice the art of sales.

WA1WLA

[aerobob427]

Contesters push communications technology forward, which is more than this idiot can claim.

[burt2481]

@aerobob427 By saying "59 QSL?"

[bugabootang]

Again great video Burt, really enjoyed it. As you can see, also contesters are just people, just like volleyball players. I was wondering, when you're playing volleyball, do you want to get to know the people in the other team by name and their backgrounds or just play a nice game of volleyball and probably score some points. When bands get crowded, I agree people who don't attend should have some bandwith as well but come om Burt, there's plenty of space (also for volleyball players) ;-)

[burt2481]

@bugabootang I played today, frequently afterwards we go out to lunch and SEE each other face to face, WE SOCIALIZE. Contesters are not people LIKE volleyball players, they are generally out of shape bores who sit on their butts cackeling. I do know the backgrounds of many players. It is not like contesters where they JUST score points. There is not plenty of space on weekends. When we play we take half the gym, leaving room for others.

[bugabootang]

@burt2481 That's what contest clubs/groups do as well here (PA). Enjoy a meal together, put up/climb towers, chit chat, test new antennes etc. It's a social happening. I don't like the people you describe, regardless if they're contesters. For every well trained volleyballplayer (they are all rubbish I'm sure), I'll show you a well trained social radio amateur that does enjoy a contest now and then and is interested in people and culture. That's (I think) the point you should be making.

[burt2481]

@bugabootang A contester and culture defines oxymoron.

[WILDBULL1984]

I must say though, too many people have taken your comments to heart and have overreacted in a way that emotionally drains them.

I personally think they should harden up, but at the end of the day, they don't have a right telling you what is "correct", as much as you preaching to them what is "correct".

What have I thought about your views? I'm seldom. Some are right on the money, others are way left field.

[burt2481]

@WILDBULL1984 Thank you for another opinion, do you recall what you said opinions are like?

[WILDBULL1984]

@burt2481 just trying to make the world go round.

[WILDBULL1984]

Burt, sorry to say but you did shoot yourself in the foot a couple of posts back. "I've been to 10 countries and Canada."

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[Conde61]

k10Ik you are a waste of fkn human being ,, Jesus ,., so many people are starving on this planet and all you do is bitch bicth bicth ,,,,,,,,,,, holy Jesus ..you make my mother inlaw look like an angel .. what  you are doing to this hobby G. W. Bush did to the USA .. shut the &*&$ up cant you say or teach something positive other than being such a fkn HEMORRHOID ?

[burt2481]

@Conde61 Please do not judge me based on your character.

[Conde61]

@burt2481

at least i say it like it is ,,, yes i did judge you, cause you do the same but in a NEGATIVE way the world is FkDup cause og morons like you I dont even know why i waste my time > do something positive for the human race Anyways you are a waste you think you are GODS gift to the Ham radio world ,,, please go see a shrink

[burt2481]

@Conde61 Your vocabulary is so limited, can you not use the F-word? In the real word I am quite average but yes among the social losers called hams I am king.

[Conde61]

@burt2481

i agree, youre not a loser ,, you are a moron .. sorry if i offended any losers that agree with you The problem with you is that you never ever once left the USA you consider yourself an American and yet you never filled the boots of a soldier you never fought a war . you are all talk and no action yeap like you said in one of your videos they are all Heros behind a mike yeap you are my hero IM PROUD OF SERVINF MY COUNTRY for LOSERS LIKE YOU ... moron

[burt2481]

@Conde61 a person of subnormal intelligence is a moron, so as a retired teacher, an amateur extra, holder of A+ and Net+ certifications, FCC 1st Class Radio Telephone, college graduate, you say I am the moron?

What words are "SERVINF ", youre ", "yeap"?

I was in the USAF. I have been to 10 countries and Canada

You said, "i agree, youre not a loser " then said, "LOSERS LIKE YOU ... moron"

Which is it?

A reader here would wonder who is the loser and/or moron.

[Conde61]

@burt2481

i agree, youre not a loser ,, you are a moron .. sorry if i offended any losers that agree with you The problem with you is that you never ever once left the USA you consider yourself an American and yet you never filled the boots of a soldier you never fought a war . you are all talk and no action yeap like you said in one of your videos they are all Heros behind a mike yeap you are my hero IM PROUD OF SERVING MY COUNTRY for LOSERS LIKE YOU ... moron

[burt2481]

@Conde61 My call is not k10ik, it is K1OIK. You say I bitch? What do you think you are doing? I have far more POSITIVE ham radio videos than negative, IF YOU DID NOT OPEN MOUTH FIRST and bother to look. Check Beauty in ham radio, Nearfests, Field day etc. then see if you can be FAIR.

[R0773N]

Lol who scores? Something tells me these guys don't score much at all if you catch my drift.

[burt2481]

@R0773N They score plenty, in contests though.

[zappatx]

I'm with you on the contests. I mean, I'd rather get to know people or drive my car.

I believe hams should be exposing the New World Order and using the airwaves to do what the media fails to do. Sort of a radio militia.

[w5txrmark]

Agreed , he feeds on negative attention!

[burt2481]

@w5txrmark Most of my videos are positive.

[dorslv]

What an asshole.

[burt2481]

@dorslv Which person?

[tech1960ps1]

@dorslv I find him funny , lighten up.

[rjairam]

Burt loves negative attention. Don't feed the troll...

[burt2481]

@rjairam Typical ham, telling others to do what you do not.

Thanks for the feeding

[okoccupant]

Pat and Bill have great great skills in patience. You have an axe to grind.  I would suggest you sell your equipment and make videos about the pointless aspects of something else that you don't like.

[burt2481]

@okoccupant So if there are things you do not like about your house, you will sell it?

There is so much in contesting that is pointless I do not need to look elsewhere to make videos about useless endevors

[mbtjr]

You run QRP, many contest ops are running legal limit. They walk all over you and you feel like you don't stand a chance. Isn't that what really drives you to despise contesting?

Incidentally, I despise QRP ops. They feel they must let everyone know they are running QRP, as if it were really relevant. They also feel they should get some priority during a pileoup.

[burt2481]

@mbtjr Your comments are good. I depise contester because most are pigs, stomping all over the band segments.

I do feel when I run QRP I must tell everyone. Someone using the minimum does deserve some priority. I take QRP to the beach, try running 1500 watts from what you carry in a backpack.

[mbtjr]

@burt2481 I understand being proud of your QRP signal being heard across the world. When a QRPer signs /QRP, they are tooting their own horns. Blowhards [whether they be QRPers or contesters [of which I am one] are not tolerated here. I'm a modest guy, mostly ouf of necessity since I have a modest setup. But even if I had stacked 6s on 10/15/20 and was running full legal limit, I just wouldn't brag about it.

[burt2481]

@mbtjr It is common as a QRPer to receive reports ranging from 339-559, while the other station is getting a 599 from me, telling him I am running 5 watts explains the situation. It also tells him his receiver is OK and finally I do like to brag that I can do more with less. Having had stacked 6s on 10/15/20 and running full legal limit, merely says you can spend money.

Blowhard is a person who brags with nothing behind it.

[mbtjr]

@burt2481 Also, please do consider the fact that if you were a contester, you would be shown preferential treatment in scoring since the vast majority of contests have a category for QRP. You should really try it.

I'm not here to generate ill will though. As I mentioned in another reply, I enjoy your videos [and appreciate them]. I don't agree with everything you say, by a longshot... but I like what you have offered up. Mike/aa8ia

[burt2481]

@mbtjr I accidently participated in this weekends NA QSO Party as I was testing out my 1500, see my review on the Flex 1500

It was a simple exchange and was useful to test. I did not care about "points."

You are NOT generating anything but good will with me.

[mbtjr]

@burt2481 I'd wonder if we made an exchange during hte NAQP, but with you running QRP and me using an inferior antenna system I would doubt it. I do like the name exchange in the NAQP though. At least when I'd return with my report I could say "thanks bob, I'm Mike in Ohio." That's as personal as it's going to get in contesting to be sure. Of course, during the NAQP CW all sorts of "other" names were used. I didn't hear anybody on SSB claim they were "Moo" though.

[mbtjr]

@burt2481 This really was a hilarious video though, while still being a very accurate description in most of your examples. Nice job.

[juan12345684]

haha it like this man cool

[petchharrison]

he it sutch a softie,and a creep but we think he is sad but funny..jeff

[burt2481]

@petchharrison Do you have any capability for spelling and sentence construction?

Who is "we?"

[GasserGlass]

YUP, he voted for Obama. ...... He cant play the game well enough to compete so he thinks there should not be a game. ... An Obama supporter for sure!

[burt2481]

@GasserGlass You judge others by your weaknesses

[911fever]

You're 59

[kd5gua]

I bet you were the most disliked person ever hired as a teacher.

[burt2481]

@kd5gua When I walk into school I have many kids running up to hug me, you need to look at a retirement video kids made for me posted on You Tube. After I retired I now sub and one teacher recently got mad at me because she thought I was not going to sub for her, she said she promised her kids I would come, so I changed my plans.

Why do you continue to projevct your failings on to me?

[greenrefrigerator]

You seem to have an issue with everything and everyone who doesn't see ham radio the way YOU see it. Good luck trying to make the hobby evolve into what you want and the people to be who you want them to be. Or, maybe you should find a new hobby, as all your video's just complain about every part of it. Either way you are just a complainer.

[burt2481]

@greenrefrigerator See my video on THe Beauty in ham radio

[greenrefrigerator]

@burt2481

No thanks. I've seen all I've needed to see. Peoples' minds are already made up now.

[burt2481]

@greenrefrigerator You speal for all other hams? When were you annointed?

[greenrefrigerator]

@burt2481

I'm afraid you did all the anointing. Anyone who watches or even listens to your video's knows precisely what type of person you are. All the complaining about absolutely everything gets old very quickly. One video would be one thing but ALL your video's are one big complaint fest. And what about those people who are overweight but can't help it? Do you even care about what you say on here? Talking in private is one thing but to PUBLICLY tell people they are FAT like this is bad.

[burt2481]

@greenrefrigerator there you go yet again, "all" means every one of my 99 videos, do you have any desire to be accurate?

[RETMCPO]

I like what you are saying and the community should relate to it realistically. I have been a radioman for 26 years in the Navy, now spectrum manager, soon will go after a license, but really, I can understand much of what you are saying. Purpose. What is the purpose of ham radio if you are not communicating? Flip the coin and I can understand the use of contesting to use the band... know this, uncle sugar is taking away band space and selling it off for capitol gain.

[KB7UZBDS]

YOU DO NO SERVICE TO OUR HOBBY 73

KB7UZB

[burt2481]

@KB7UZBDS The messenger is not responsible for the message.

[w5txrmark]

You yankee liberal loser disgrace of a ham!

You are the most arrogant obnoxious bastard excuse of a ham I have ever seen.

You are pathetic!

You hate contesters?? I am not a contester but to each his own!

That is what ham radio is about.

Burn in Hell!

-W5TXR

[burt2481]

@w5txrmark I need to let the ham community know what your character is all about, here is a quote from your postings:

"w5txrmark @yourtube1234567 Fuck you nigger bitch.

Hang that nigger!"

How can you hate so much? A person's skin color is unrelated to their character.

[wa1ufo]

@w5txrmark -u r a pineapple rebel dweeb

[W6CSAhamradio]

@w5txrmark He may be a yankee. I'll admit I don't think too much of yankees but have you ever actually listened to what he has to say and then scanned the band? He is exactly right and more importantly, like myself, he has the balls to tell it like it is. Sure some people may be soured from the hobby from his videos and sure he has a nack for pissing people off but if you get pissed off by what he says then that kinda makes it true doesn't it? Oh before you call me a yankee look at my call W6CSA

[tech1960ps1]

@w5txrmark I dont think he is a disgrace, he is right and you should learn to be more civil.

[burt2481]

@HerbBeamish Please do not apply your character deficiences to me. I am not you.

[burt2481]

@HerbBeamish Please do not apply your character deficiences to me. I am not you.

[stealthradios]

Hello Burt, these particular contesters seem like a motivated, sincere group of people. In addition, being this type of person, they quickly swung into action and provided resources for a needy cause. In other words, they are "doers" not whiners. It is always possible to point to specific crowding events on a particular band. But, as is obvious, although I am a rag chewer, contests are a chance to watch a good portion of the world parade the ham bands in a weekend. For you Burt - 73s es tnx hi

[burt2481]

These contesters in this video are quality people, but many are pigs, invading all parts of the band no matter who happens to be there.

[n6ugy]

Where does he find all these unused freqs ? On 80 meters alone, there are probably 15 different groups of people that are on the air every night, that I can hear from Red Bluff. Were quickly running out of freqs for new groups to operate. When a contest starts up, it is total mayhem on 80. There's not enough room for everyone. I say let all contest take place on 11 meters :>)

[AudiophileTubes]

Contesting is good for SHY Hams, that don't or won't converse.

[burt2481]

Contesting is good for nothing. Almost all hams shyness as an excuse

[AudiophileTubes]

Burt, with all due respect, many Hams engage in BOTH contesting and 'rag chewing'. Please understand that someone like me, who is a full time, stay at home caretaker for an Autistic girl, doesn't always have the time to 'rag chew', so to be able to make some quick DX contacts is thrilling to an extent. It still allows some of us to use our rigs, and frankly, it's FUN!

[crylo2000]

I have to agree with some aspects. I think that contesting is silly to some extent. I mean, what is the point of just getting your name and call sign and then moving to the next person. Seems like a waste of a day to me. I would rather have a handful of DXer's that I actually know and can talk aobut things with. I don't think all contesters are low lifes though. I think during contests some parts of the band should be free though for users who don't contest.

[NubsWithGuns]

most of the internet probably 99.9% need to see this video and learn that people can argue and have opposing views and not talk like a moron or put each other down every 2 second

[burt2481]

Very true, glad you got it.

[TALCE1]

Had a friend who downed a six-pack of Bud in short order and got into a wild arguement with the Voice of America broadcasting in special English with 250KW during some world wide contest on 40 Meters once.

[SSar831]

As a new person looking to get into ham to actually "talk" ie. get to know people around the world contesters look like a bunch of douche bags to me

[elpyesrockman]

When the contesters are hogging the bands they need to realize that others don't contest. Contesting is so impersonal, I don't do it, I did some in the past but found it boring with flea power. All the power in the world, just to get 59 every time? I don't think so. I would rather know your likes and dislikes rather than a 5 second contact in a contest.

[sgpqatar]

After watching this silly drivel I'd say the score is roughly Contesters: 73, Burt 0.

[burt2481]

This from a person whose favorite video is, "birthday spanking " You talk about silly drival!

[CBRADIOLOVER]

So is this them people i made my new videyo about? I turned on my radio with all them extra chanels an heard a bunch of people callin 'cq corntest'. go watch my new video since you seem like you know about these corntest people.

[suddenseer]

I like contests that have cash prizes. Let us have a contest that demonstrats skill, or talent. I am skilled at holding my breath after taking in a 10 second bong hit. I challenge every radio amateur to take a bong hit, hold in the smoke while the other station talks in a qso. This will make most qsos shorter, and give more meaning. maybe we could discuss quantum physics instead of "what a hassle I went through to get my license". Burt, you are a trip. I remember you from usenet. Stay coo,l N8TB

[ibew1jw]

QUESTION for you, Burt. If we agree to stay in a certian portion of the band, will non-contesters also agree to STAY OUT of "our" portion? Nets, DX=peditions, ragchews, ect.? Answer please.

[burt2481]

Of course

[ibew1jw]

So, if we were to stay, maybe 3900 - 4000 Khz on 75 m ssb, you will have no problem telling the 3905 Century Club boys, they are no longer able operate their net on that freq.? Suuuure. tell me another. Burt, get used to this. We aren't leaving. No matter how much you cry.

[burt2481]

Nets are almost as bad as contesters.

I know you are not leaving, pigs find it difficult to leave the trough.

[ibew1jw]

Ah, so now you resort to name calling, huh Burt? Well, I have one for you. I'm a pig, but you are an asshole. How's that? I earned 100% of my ham ticket, and there is no way I'm going to be limited to 75% of the band. How do you propose to enforce this? Burt, you are a true e-penis. AN e-penis is a penis that rises up, via the internet. Pigs..wow, you a true jackoff.

[burt2481]

You used the terms asshole, jackoff, penis to me. You proved why I say contesters are pigs

[ibew1jw]

But, alas, you never met me, and began name calling, first. Burt, if the shoe fits, where it. Asshole.

[burt2481]

I merely called contesters pigs. Of course there are exceptions, clearly not you as I now see as you compare the word pig which may not have applied to you to the many REPEATED profanities you use on me. There more you do it the more you defame yourself and the contesters you represent. I could block you or remove your comments but I want others to see how contesters are

[ibew1jw]

There are only 3, maybe 4 weekends a year that the SSB protion of the bands are overloaded with contesters. So, 8 days out of 365 day a year, contesters overwhelm the bands. That gives 357 days a year to talk about you latest surgery, WX, or politics. Seems a bit one sided, doesn't it Burt? Hence, my WARC comment. Just use CW, or WARC during those weekends, and let the contesters have some fun. Look, there are poor contesters, but, trust me, there just as many poor NON contesters out there.

[burt2481]

Contesters are pigs, they infiltrate all parts of a band segment. I am fine with them having 75% of the band segment. In a CW contest you find their droppings right through the digital sections. Cut the crap about 3 or 4 weekends. Look at the ARRL contest schedule.

[ibew1jw]

I just looked, Burt. 90% of the listed contests take up LESS than your desired 75% of the band.

[burt2481]

I think you forgot the state contests. Even so I want 25% with NO contesters in it. You find them everywhere

[ibew1jw]

During the IARU contest a couple weeks ago, there were actually signals on 10 and 15 meters. Take a tune right now...tell me how many signals you hear. In my opinion, contester are actually SAVING the hobby, by actually USING our spectrum.

[burt2481]

So if I go count grains of sand on a beach that a developer wants to take am I saving the beach because I show I am "using" it?

[ibew1jw]

I guess this guy would rather talk about the latest aches and pains, maybe a swollen goiter or something. TRY THE WARC BANDS!!!

[sandhgreen]

You are right about Amateur Radio.

I got into Amateur Radio in the 1973 via CB Radio. I was just amazed at how signals travel. (And still am.)

Strictly a CW man here, for real personal comms that require skill.

Amateur Radio is dying. Sometimes I wonder if the Amateurs themselves are killing it without being aware of it.

[buzizzy]

You hit it right on! They are killing it and don't realize it! It's crystal clear!

[K9FON]

Kudos to Burt!

It is nice to know there are a few of us that can poke fun at ourselves and not feel offended.

[burt2481]

Thank you for your compliment. That fact is I am the sum of all my videos but I like my WWII one the best, and it is one of the least viewed.

[stringbender57]

Burt, I must say that this video was done in good taste and contains meaningful conversation. Unlike the other videos you have posted. I knew in reality you were are good guy with good common sense. You just like to rattle peoples cages.

[burt2481]

I would be pleased to talk with you anytime.

[zeissghost]

Burt,

Once again, your videos prove to be the elixir we all need more of. After all, if we can't laugh at ourselves, then we're really in trouble. I'm hoping to chat with you on 80 or 75 sometime.

[wlaukaitis]

I think it was a Yaesu FTDX9000D or a FTDX9000

Not the FTDX9000 CONTEST

[burt2481]

Even when I enlarged the picture I could not tell. It is an FT Yaesu but the number?

[dpisanick]

Wow - What kind of a radio is that at 4:15???

[ks1u]

Unfortunately some Amateurs are not as reasonable as these people. Much of the dissension on the bands is merely a reflection of society, as we have become less tolerant and civil toward each other. I'd like to see more details exchanged in contests to make it more challenging and interesting. Usually there is plenty of spectrum available if I take the time to search. Sometimes, however, I just have to turn the radio off and take my telescope out to look at the stars or go for a bike ride.

[burt2481]

My sister lives in Hereford

[kc7gnm]

NG1G skated the questions. Why can't contesters only use 75% of the band? Just because they don't hear anyone doesn't mean it is not being used.

[Tommyr]

The gentleman (Pat) you were talking too is right, as you even agreed. Now I'm not a contester myself but he made great points.

[JamieoftheNorth]

Great representation of arguments for both sides. Enjoyed the video, keep'em comin'!