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   PID: Synchronet 3.20a-Win32 master/777fb6d8b Jun 13 2023 MSC 1929   
   TID: SBBSecho 3.20-Win32 master/777fb6d8b Jun 13 2023 MSC 1929   
   BBSID: TBOLT   
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   After the birth of the harmonics, which was amazingly on a clear   
   frequency, in room 5-9-9, the harmonics were wrapped in dipoles, to   
   protect the fragile antennas and knobs. Connectors had to be used to hold   
   the dipoles in place, otherwise the harmonics would be naturally exposed.   
      
   While they had a extended warranty, they had to be sure that the harmonics   
   were properly immunized, and to protect the family from infection by   
   parasitic elements. After all, the RF cough and sneeze noise splatter was   
   considered both messy, and unsanitary.   
      
   No word on the intensity or length of the labor process, how many harmonics   
   there were, their genders, names, or birth weights. That was unavailable at   
   net time, due to HIPPA regulations...in this case, Harmonic Information   
   Personal Protection Agreement.   
      
   As time passed, the harmonics would be instructed...digitally first...then   
   in voice. It turned out that Aunt Enna, with her son, Ray Dee Oh, and his   
   XYL, Olivia, would become trusted babysitters. Olivia was also very   
   attractive, and a cat lover...which made her purr-RTTY.   
      
   Ham and Radio were always having to packet...that is, the case with all the   
   supplies for the harmonics, whenever they went somewhere. They also had to   
   be sure that they didn't watch too much slow scan TV...as it was bad for   
   their displays. However, they learned to speak the frequencies, by number,   
   and name, rather quickly.   
      
   Also, they would have to give the harmonics a QSO party, as the harmonics   
   aged a year. Many contacts were made, from many modes, with QSL cards of   
   birthday wishes. Everyone seemed to have a Field Day with these parties.   
   Entertainment was provided by the digital ensembles of RTTY, JT-65, CW,   
   PSK31, Packet, and other Open Band Groups. With such a large crowd, the   
   events were usually outdoors, with participants having to use logs to   
   sit on. As the event usually went on into the evening hours, illumination   
   of the activities was brought by several satel lights, which had a wide   
   coverage area. But, caution had to be used with the evidence of certain   
   outdoor insects, so everyone was given a timely tick talk.   
      
   While the harmonics did learn early on how to be submersible in bathing,   
   care had to be taken with the dispensing of AC and DC brand juice, so   
   the parents and harmonics wouldn't float away, or be too emotionally   
   charged afterwards. Steps were also taken to prevent overheating, due   
   to extensive transmissions.   
      
   Cooking for all of their meals was done in a Digi-Pan, so the family was   
   well nourished, to say the least. No word on the exact cuisine, but they   
   did avoid eating ham. And, that was not because of kosher reasons, but   
   they didn't want to be thought of as cannibalistic. And, no word on if   
   any of the family had any digestive tract issues to deal with. But, with   
   rapidly changing technology, the gaseous tubes of their ancestors were   
   removed via electric surgery long ago.   
      
   To keep the family comfortable, all wore telegraphy outfits, the Mores   
   Coat brand. This also kept the harmonics keyed in to their parents   
   commands, and their parents were keyed into what the harmonics were doing.   
   This also kept the family from getting bugs, and becoming ill. The   
   harmonics were also taught, as their parents were, to constantly greet   
   their friends, with a CW continuous wave. At night, the shack bedrooms   
   were illuminated by a soft satel light, with soft JT-65 music helping   
   everyone rest easier.   
      
   Next, the harmonics would learn at 5, 13, and 20 words per QSO exchange.   
   Then, they would be graded through five levels of education, Novice,   
   Technician, General, Advanced, and Amateur Extra. They had to learn good   
   operating habits, and to avoid being lids...as there were already enough   
   for their AC and DC brand juice glasses. They also had to listen to Radio,   
   so she wouldn't have to repeater self on what she said.    
      
   For the sake of privacy, there was no word on the amount of needing   
   changing of the dipoles, and switching to regular outfits. However, as   
   noted earlier, they preferred to go natural...especially on outdoor   
   events. Rumor has it they did learn to QRP rather quickly...probably from   
   all the AC and DC brand juice that they had been consuming over the years,   
   to keep from overheating.   
      
   As time passed, the family got bonded and grounded to each other. Thoughts   
   turned to as the harmonics got older, it'd be time to get their licenses,   
   so they too, could enjoy what their parents had. Every 10 years, ham,   
   radio, and the harmonics would go in to have their licenses renewed,   
   even though they wouldn't have to be re-examined in such great detail, as   
   they were initially. They did have to pay a fee for such, but it was a   
   small price to pay for the office visit.   
      
   Unfortunately, medical and other issues would show up every so often, and   
   they had to go to the HRO or Gigaparts clinics for treatment. And, wouldn't   
   you know it, there was a long wait before they were seen by the staff.   
   However, the care at the facilities was excellent, as those who worked at   
   the facilities were very knowledgeable about their work, and they were   
   back at their QTH's in record time. Thankfully, the need for major surgical   
   procedures was extremely rare.   
      
   No word on the need or extent of prescriptions, except for those to various   
   amateur radio publications (such as QST and CQ), clubs and organizations   
   (such as the American Radio Relay League and Courage Kenny Handi-Hams), or   
   nets (such as the National Traffic System Nets). The Ham Radio Equipment   
   Insurance sure made paying the medical bills a lot easier.   
      
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