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- N O T I C E
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- TO ALL VISITORS
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- WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO WITNESS IS AN AMATEUR RADIO STATION
- LICENSED AS ________________ BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
- COMMISSION IN WASHINGTON, DC. BEFORE YOU ASK THE QUESTIONS, HERE ARE
- THE ANSWERS:
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- 1) The total cost of this equipment cannot be discussed here as
- it creates marital conflicts.
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- 2) No, we cannot send a message to your brother in Hong Kong. We
- suggest you call Western Union.
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- 3) This is strictly a hobby; we do not have the facilities or the
- time to fool around with TV sets, radios or hi-fi. We suggest that you
- see a serviceman.
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- 4) Yes, the antenna in the backyard is essential to the operation
- of the equipment.
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- 5) The farthest station we have contacted has been in the
- Ubangiland.
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- 6) The cards on the wall are called QSL cards. They are
- confirmation of contacts made with other stations.
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- 7) It is technically impossible for this station's equipment to
- interfere with television reception, telephones or stereo systems. Any
- interference problems of that nature are caused by design flaws in the
- home-entertainment devices themselves.
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- 8) An Amateur Radio station may only be operated by a highly qualified,
- technically skilled electronics expert. It takes dedication, training and
- intelligence to reach the level of competence that justifies one to be
- license by the United States Federal Government. Therefore, it is not
- considered inappropriate to show proper awe, respect and general
- obsequiousness when I discuss my hobby or operate the controls.
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- FURTHERMORE...
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- IF YOU ARE GRANTED THE EXTREME HONOR OF BEING INVITED TO SPEAK INTO
- THE MICROPHONE, PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES:
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- 1) Speak in a low and soothing tone.
- 2) Do not disagree with me in any manner.
- 3) Say no bad words and tell no off-color jokes.
- 4) It is customary for guests to make complimentary remarks about this
- station and its licensed operator when talking to other hams on
- the air.
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- DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING, TURN ANY KNOBS, SIT ON EQUIPMENT, ETC. I HAVE
- LOST SEVERAL VISITORS BY ELECTROCUTION IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS.
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- Thank you for your cooperation
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