How was the Hamfest?
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Unless you were looking for some old stuff, better stuff with better prices can be had all day every day on the internet. You didn't miss much.
The comedy factor in the parking lot was worth the trip though. I'll never go to another one WITHOUT a camera. I'm still regretting that.
The comedy factor in the parking lot was worth the trip though. I'll never go to another one WITHOUT a camera. I'm still regretting that.
I thought prices were a little high for many used things compared to other swap fests.
I have some pics - I'll try uploading some....
1)J-pole on a VW....
2)Tahoe decked out with LEDs
3)MO Storm Spotter (complete with weather station on roof)...
4)Duck-taped Skywarn sticker in Impala
5)My view on the return. Flying is definately the way to go.
I have some pics - I'll try uploading some....
1)J-pole on a VW....
2)Tahoe decked out with LEDs
3)MO Storm Spotter (complete with weather station on roof)...
4)Duck-taped Skywarn sticker in Impala
5)My view on the return. Flying is definately the way to go.
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HA! HA!
Excellent post, those Ham's are alway's...well I don't want to make ayone MAD! LOL!
The duct tape skywarn photo is a classic.
Excellent post, those Ham's are alway's...well I don't want to make ayone MAD! LOL!
The duct tape skywarn photo is a classic.
Slightly off topic, I suppose, but what is the deal with people sticking all kinds of lights on their vehicles? I've seen more foreign made SUV's running around with enough lights on them to light up a disco in the past month. Basic plates on them too, not even commercial.
Generally driving about twice the speed limit on country roads.
Generally driving about twice the speed limit on country roads.
WHACKERS!
xerb1962 said:
Dumb question here but I have seen ton's of references to "wackers" in several different posts, what does it mean? Just another way to call someone a dumb A$$? I really thought I was a big enough geek to know this one, maybe I'm more of a geek for not knowing it LOL. Anyways just thought I would ask the embarrassing question in the local forum rather then let everyone on RR know I'm a "dumb A$$" or possibly a wacker, or both!
Scott
Do you remember "REACT" ?...
Whackers...Wanna be cops.
This is no joke, I for real ran in to an honest to God Whacker directing traffic at a crash two weeks ago!
Whackers...Wanna be cops.
This is no joke, I for real ran in to an honest to God Whacker directing traffic at a crash two weeks ago!
Ha!
OK, I have heard of REACT, but never knew much about them. Sound like they are a good organization but I can clearly see where some people go way over the top with this stuff and earn the term "wacker" tattooed on their foreheads. So am I going to get in trouble using this word, I don't want to be like Ann Coulter and go into rehab for saying the word "***". LOL
REACT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
* Receive The REACTer magazine.
* Authorized to wear REACT apparel.
* Authorized to use REACT I.D. materials.
* Discounts on car rentals, hotels, etc.
* Discounts from K40 Electronics
* Training materials.
* Insurance coverage (Group Liability, Optional Accidental)
* Regional, national, and international activities.
"Authorized" to wear REACT apparel???? ok.....
Discounts from K40 Electronics LOL, wow what a deal! I'll be sure to remember this when my foot warmer in my 18 wheeler blows up trying to warn of the smokies ahead!
Insurance? What for? When one of them gets sued for giving the Heimlich maneuver to a guy that needs CPR LOL.
And REACT ID material......this is a must, you do not want to get caught impersonating a REACT agent!
Ok so I guess I just jumped on the Wacker bashing bandwagon, but if I got all that just from their website I'm sure your personal experiences warrant using the term WACKER!
Disclaimer: In no way to I think all REACT members fit this persona so save your breath and your rebuttal.
OK, I have heard of REACT, but never knew much about them. Sound like they are a good organization but I can clearly see where some people go way over the top with this stuff and earn the term "wacker" tattooed on their foreheads. So am I going to get in trouble using this word, I don't want to be like Ann Coulter and go into rehab for saying the word "***". LOL
REACT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
* Receive The REACTer magazine.
* Authorized to wear REACT apparel.
* Authorized to use REACT I.D. materials.
* Discounts on car rentals, hotels, etc.
* Discounts from K40 Electronics
* Training materials.
* Insurance coverage (Group Liability, Optional Accidental)
* Regional, national, and international activities.
"Authorized" to wear REACT apparel???? ok.....
Discounts from K40 Electronics LOL, wow what a deal! I'll be sure to remember this when my foot warmer in my 18 wheeler blows up trying to warn of the smokies ahead!
Insurance? What for? When one of them gets sued for giving the Heimlich maneuver to a guy that needs CPR LOL.
And REACT ID material......this is a must, you do not want to get caught impersonating a REACT agent!
Ok so I guess I just jumped on the Wacker bashing bandwagon, but if I got all that just from their website I'm sure your personal experiences warrant using the term WACKER!
Disclaimer: In no way to I think all REACT members fit this persona so save your breath and your rebuttal.
?? Lol
Please tell me what LOL means. Thanks.
Please tell me what LOL means. Thanks.
Lol
Har Har - does that count? Or as the hams would say Hi Hi.
Thanks for info, for a long time I thought it meant "lots of luck"
Har Har - does that count? Or as the hams would say Hi Hi.
Thanks for info, for a long time I thought it meant "lots of luck"
When I was on a volunteer fire department, (way back and in a state where "blue lights" were legal) a whacker was someone who tried to join the dept. just so they could put lights and a siren on their personal car and drive like a maniac.
As soon as someone exhibited the signs, they were shown the door! Usually before they finished filling out the application.
As soon as someone exhibited the signs, they were shown the door! Usually before they finished filling out the application.
Yeah as us ham's say hi hi, always thought that sounded a bit dumb, but just like moving from the north to the south, the day came when I said, y'all. It will be a bit longer for the hi hi though!
Yeah I think the fire wanna be's fit the description of a wacker as it was told to me. I wounder how often people like that get them selfs into trouble with the law. It's like the gateway drug to impersonating an officer.
Scott
Yeah I think the fire wanna be's fit the description of a wacker as it was told to me. I wounder how often people like that get them selfs into trouble with the law. It's like the gateway drug to impersonating an officer.
Scott
hi hi as a "laugh" comes from Morse Code. H is di di di dit, and I is di dit. It's short to send, and sounds like a giggle. .... .. .... ..
Think Woody Woodpecker and you'll get the idea.
It (like Q codes) should NOT be used on voice modes - it's an abbreviation used to send a long word more quickly in modes where you have to "spell" everything.
Think Woody Woodpecker and you'll get the idea.
It (like Q codes) should NOT be used on voice modes - it's an abbreviation used to send a long word more quickly in modes where you have to "spell" everything.
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Yet the ones that do make it a wild world known as ham radio.......
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