Comments on CQHQ: Foot in Mouth to Head in Noose

Thanks, I am not quite sure what you are on about,...

2009-11-04T10:32:12.998Z

Thanks, I am not quite sure what you are on about, but how about a link to the video so everyone can check it out?

Steve - People who live in glass houses and all th...

2009-11-04T08:12:22.952Z

Steve - People who live in glass houses and all that, somewhat wicked but very amusing in parts. I think the first commentator will find feet of clay if he looks. There is some video on youtube that guy needs to see. Thts all.

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your reply. From ...

2009-11-03T20:32:02.977Z

Dear Anonymous,

Thank you for your reply.

From my latest information you are right in saying UKFMGW pay for public liability insurance. They do it through blanket cover on all the repeaters in the group. The cost of this type of insurance on a one of basis is somewhat prohibitive and that is apparently one reason why the licence holder passed it on to the group. The equipment (repeater, coaxial cables and antenna) were recently replaced by the site owner at no cost to the group. If you are a member you should be able to check the last years accounts.

M0OBW has been on QRZ much longer than you suggest. What you are saying proves you do not understand how it works. All call signs in the UK call book are automatically entered and have been for many, many years. If you search a call that is not registered due to a "Details withheld" listing you can still get a number of look ups it just says either call unknown or details withheld.

I too have a full time job working 48hrs a week doing things such as writing my amateur blogs and websites, looking after five children, baby sitting my granddaughter, playing taxi to my children and granddaughter, running a radio club, working with RAYNET and I could go on, but needless to say I manage to be QRV on every band from 80m to 23cms up to 18 hours a day either from home or mobile.

As for the cab drivers, I wasn't just talking about Billy who could be fun in small doses but annoyed the hell out of me most of the time. I do hope he is enjoying his retirement.

I think if you read the post you will see that I do admire Kath and Dave for their hard work, in particularly getting so many through the licence.

I knew I would undoubtedly break a few eggshells saying what I did but I was being honest and the intention of this weblog is to be controversial and get people talking. It got you to rush to their defence and that is good. Too many people sit back and let what is happening happen. If I try and rock the boat and people prove me wrong that is fair enough it simply proves I am getting my word out.

What worries me with people like Kath and Dave is they come over as Empire builders, I hope I am wrong. Dave has the opportunity to prove me wrong and above all make a difference, I hope he does and wish him well.

In real life I tend to live and let live and I get on really well even with people who others find objectionable, but being nice does not provoke reactions and I like to know someone is reading what I write so every now and again I poke out with a sharp stick and see if I get a bite. Thank you for defending your friends and please feel free to speak your mind in your comments on my blog.

Q ukfmgw dont pay for CR?? A Cr is run by vario...

2009-11-03T00:15:59.397Z

Q ukfmgw dont pay for CR??

A Cr is run by various people that help keep costs down BUT UKFMGW do pay the Insurance for the site and equipment fact.

Q OBW not had many look ups on QRZ

A So what there are many more not listed on qrz that do DX, If OBW did have time between a full time job and giving up his free time working for us radio hams he might get more time to play radio himself. And He did not sign up with QRZ , his and many other peoples details got added without there knowledge a few weeks ago, As QRZ got hold of the database that ofcom was giving it away just before they stopped as they found out it was illegal to do so.

And as for the cabbie he hasnt been around for about 8 mths as he has retired from the job.

So all good with free speach and i and many others wont say other wise BUT i think you have done your self more harm by your comments about the very hard working partnership of M0OBW & M1CNY.