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Field Day 2002
suwain_2 writes "This weekend, amateur (ham) radio operators across the country will be setting up to practice emergency communications. Particularly after the tragic events of September 11th, I thought the general public, particularly Slashdot readers, might be interested in seeing what we do. This year bonus points are awarded to stations who have a "Get On the Air" station, to give non-hams a closer look (and even a chance to operator) at exactly what goes on. Unfortunately, the ARRL, who sponsors Field Day, has very little information on their site for non-hams, but what information they do have exists here. Check out the local newspaper to see if it's mentioned, and, if it is, stop by this weekend and take a look!"
You have obviously never been to a ham-fest. The chicks there just meet the base requirements for being women, they have vaginas and walk up-right. But they are ass-ugly. That is only to be expected when you have a group of nerds waddling around talking on their wireless to a guy standing 10 feet from him.
Michael Loves Me!
Particularly after the tragic events of September 11th... Yes, I'm sure we all remember what that day was like, when we woke up, saw what happened, and thought: "My god, I've got to learn more about HAM radio!!!".