-=> Daryl Stout wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON <=-   
      
    JA>I've been pleasently surprised with the comradarie and willingness to   
    JA>help!   
      
    DS>   In ham radio, one who helps a new ham, or another ham, is known as an   
    DS> "Elmer". Being designated an "Elmer" (helping someone, or giving back   
    DS> to the hobby, as in being a VE) is the highest compliment that a ham   
    DS> radio operator can receive.   
      
   I've heard that term, but didn't realize it was an 'honor' to that person.   
   Cool! :-) I'll be sure to 'not steal their blessing' when they want to   
   help. :-)   
      
    DS>   I originally was going to stay as a Technician Class ham...but, when   
    DS> I heard of them "begging and pleading for VE's at a local hamfest", I   
    DS> thought "I need to upgrade to Amateur Extra to become a VE".   
      
    DS>   The rest, as they say, is history. :)   
      
   Nice. :-)   
      
   I had no intention of staying Tech - wanting to 'chew' too much for that. :-)   
      
   We leave for our son in Indy Thursday morning. Doubt we'll have our callsigns   
   by then, but would love it for the road! I figure when we come back next    
   Tuesday or Wednesday I'll have it for the drive home... :-)   
      
      
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