tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post8572484324258458693..comments2024-02-20T15:42:02.043+05:30Comments on everything distils into reading: Saturday Snapshot: June 1, 2012gautami tripathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-871819227289469302012-06-03T03:27:31.706+05:302012-06-03T03:27:31.706+05:30We have a friend that is a HAM enthusiast. Was any...We have a friend that is a HAM enthusiast. Was anyone on the other end?Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-39973692533998336242012-06-03T02:40:20.286+05:302012-06-03T02:40:20.286+05:30Wow! I didn't realize that ham radios were tha...Wow! I didn't realize that ham radios were that small either! That's a lot of antenna for a radio that tiny!Susan Lindquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039551683129884367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-18115677241060717162012-06-03T02:04:31.189+05:302012-06-03T02:04:31.189+05:30I didn't realize that ham radios were small en...I didn't realize that ham radios were small enough to fit in your hand. I always imagine a much larger set-up on a table with lots of knobs and things. And everyone is right...that's some antenna! <br /><br />Here's my <a href="http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2012/06/saturday-snapshot-orchids.html" rel="nofollow">Snapshot</a>.Bev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-17752488137620418362012-06-03T01:58:39.934+05:302012-06-03T01:58:39.934+05:30That's a very long arial - I didn't realis...That's a very long arial - I didn't realise that in these hi-tech days there were still ham radio enthusiasts, but I'm glad you've not been pushed out by computers, mobile phones etc. My Saturday snapshots are at http://chriscross-thebooktrunk.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/witches-woods-and-saturday-snapshots.htmlChristine Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814026435889782750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-26897357433460575362012-06-02T22:58:04.322+05:302012-06-02T22:58:04.322+05:30HAM is still very useful in case of natural calami...HAM is still very useful in case of natural calamities. Internet fails, cell phones fail but HAM operators can get through anyone. <br /><br />The lure can only be understood by an enthusiast. And not ALL can get a License. It is not so easy like getting an internet connection or a cell phone network.<br /><br />To know about HAM radio, please check the following link:<br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio" rel="nofollow">Amateur Radio</a>gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-60123718169828562022012-06-02T22:54:24.507+05:302012-06-02T22:54:24.507+05:30Cool! We have a friend who is so into Ham radio th...Cool! We have a friend who is so into Ham radio that they built a special radio tower next to their house.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-12217625891776078832012-06-02T21:27:40.626+05:302012-06-02T21:27:40.626+05:30I realize I don't really know much about HAM r...I realize I don't really know much about HAM radios. What is the lure?Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-62084164029212357582012-06-02T21:14:00.021+05:302012-06-02T21:14:00.021+05:30Ham radio, pre-internet days of making contact wit...Ham radio, pre-internet days of making contact with other countries :)<br /><br />carolCarol https://www.blogger.com/profile/14000600761469156146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-68731662798473759842012-06-02T20:28:34.235+05:302012-06-02T20:28:34.235+05:30haven't seen one of those in ages.haven't seen one of those in ages.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-28047888872174042762012-06-02T19:01:51.891+05:302012-06-02T19:01:51.891+05:30Intriguing! I also love the shot against the nigh...Intriguing! I also love the shot against the night sky and the glittering stars....<br /><br />Thanks for sharing...and here's <a href="http://snowconnections.wordpress.com/2012/06/02/creative-sparks-saturday-snapshot-playtime-june-2/" rel="nofollow">MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT POST </a>Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-14443334621258124222012-06-02T18:50:49.536+05:302012-06-02T18:50:49.536+05:30That is a retractable/Folding antenna! So no worri...That is a retractable/Folding antenna! So no worries..gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-4494544121193785812012-06-02T18:44:49.852+05:302012-06-02T18:44:49.852+05:30Paulita's right - he better watch out for low ...Paulita's right - he better watch out for low doorways and low flying aircraft. Wow! Word verification is sure making things difficult.Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-43162544297122653542012-06-02T18:07:55.048+05:302012-06-02T18:07:55.048+05:30That is some antenna. Better watch out for low doo...That is some antenna. Better watch out for low doorways. <a href="http://paulita-ponderings.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Here's Mine</a>Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-48299157892344605032012-06-02T06:27:56.803+05:302012-06-02T06:27:56.803+05:30How fun! I read a book about HAM radio operator ...How fun! I read a book about HAM radio operator when I was a kid and wanted to be one some kind of bad.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com