COACHING IS NOT WELL TAKEN BY THIS "GENT"

This week, I had yet another "coaching" opportunity related to DX Clusters! 
Yep! You know where this is going right?... 

Well this whole back and forth you are going to read below is with Rick, WB6JCT... a "fine" gent from the GREAT state of CALIFORNIA.... 

Let's continue shall we?... <Smiling>

Well, this 'gentleman' thought it "OK" to use the DX Cluster as a "chat room" to as VP6ML to "point your antenna to USA" or something similar. UH... What? 

Anyway...  You know me... and yes, I sent the guy this email:.... 

Hello,

When you use the DX Cluster as a “chat room” you are setting off alarms all over the planet.

Would have been better to email her directly… She responds quickly and doesn’t monitor clusters for “messages”. 

No mal intent on my part, just pointing out a behavior which is not good. 

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What I expected to get back from this "gent" was something like I have received from 99% of others over the past 2 decades. .... "....oh thank you. I was not aware my actions caused this DX cluster chaos and I thank you. I'll spot at the bottom edge of the band from now on or not at all. 73....."

THAT would have been gentlemanlike, the "norm" and very respectable....

 
But is that what I got? Oh no! This 'west coast' (what appears to be moneybags..... )... took "offense" to my 100% accurate accounting of his personal actions and this dude FLIPPED OUT...and tripped a carotid artery.  

This was his exact response:

...."Too bad! everybody does it and they do see the messages! Dxpeditions monitor the cluster!

Perhaps you should go after the idiots that ask for QRS...GO SLOWER BECAUSE THEY ONLY COPY CW SLOWER THAN 5 WPM!!

IF YOU ARE BOTHERED BY THIS, MAYBE YOU SHOULD SHUT IT OFF....and GET A LIFE!!

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LMAO...

Well shiver me timbers and BLOW ME DOWN!!! WOW.. Such filth from a DXers mouth.. <smiling>...

This is not, was not, nor even close to a DXPEDITION... so WTH are you referring to? I digress oh livid one!

So...being a consistent good "coach", I wrote him back:

Good morning Rick, 

In no way was I disrespectful to you, but I obviously hit a nerve.

You are correct, they are ALL wrong to do so…BUT their “intent” is truly good…

But they don’t understand the “negative” unintended consequences of their actions.
99% of them, once I “coach” them, “see” the light and are grateful for the ‘learning” experience.

If you just can’t fight the urge to ‘chat’ on DX Clusters… then at least spot at the bottom of the band where it is safe to do so (if you must)…
21.000, 14.0000, 28.000 etc… then, the DX Cluster software won’t post it as a spot…

 And… just because everyone does it… doesn’t mean they should, right?

 I have taken action on my end to add you to the list of those spotters who I don’t rely on, but I continue to address this issues daily to educate others.

 I am sorry this affected you the way it did.

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Well, at this point you would have thought we could have found some common ground and moved on to pleasantries... OH NO!! Mr. "Cali" wasn't about to go there yet.. .

His response...

... "Their you go! Block my spots so u don't see them anymore! What hit your NERVE Buddy?? PERHAPS you need to Learn more about FILTERS! Then you won't  have to PLAY CLUSTER COP ANYMORE!"

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Well, at least now he is attempting to get 'technical' and mention FILTERS... Hmmm maybe I could add a "dumbass" filter to accomplish this same intent? Nah! To much fun... so I continued back to him... 

My background is psychology and I have learned so much from you, your parents (upbringing)  etc.

Nothing hit my nerve at all. Just have to take action so as not to be bothered by those who don’t desire to improve their operating…
 
I would “guess” you don’t have a very high DXCC or WAZ total, so things I am discussing with you are very foreign to you.
 
I’ll leave you alone and sorry to have elevated your blood pressure…
 
Enjoy your week Rick.

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At this point, I was extremely worried about Rick's health. I am thinking, " Man, how has this guy gotten through life with an attitude like this"? ..and then I reminded myself where he lives... Hell! This might be normal at there! LOL...

So, at this juncture, I noticed an incoming email from Mr. Rick and what came through was AB-SO-LUTE-LY NON-Gentleman like! And on what account? ... Just because "chat room Rick" didn't like being reminded of "how" to use DX clusters? just because you can does NOT mean you should "Amigo"....

Hide the women and children and read Rick's response.... 

 

.... "That figures....Ur PHYCHOTIC...SELF APPOINTED EXPERT ON ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! BET UR WHOLE FAMILY IS TOO!

GROW UP IDIOT!  BET IVE GOT MORE DX CONFIRMED THAN YOU'VE  EVER DREAMED OF!!   YOU DID EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED YOU DO DO! I SUCKERED YOU INTO A PERSONAL ATTACK MR. EXPERT IDIOT!!! LOL LOL!

GOODBYE MR. PSYCHOLOGY CRYBABY!!!!!

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Well I never heard such filth coming from a ham's mouth! Whew! Sweet Baby Jesus! 

AND...at Easter time... BOY...what are you thinking... Definitely not a Catholic... LOL...

Well you would think that Rick made it VERY clear to himself that he over-reacted, but like Santa Claus at the end of his night.. .you just KNOW Mr. Rick HAD TO get THAT LAST parting CHANT/RANT in....  and this is what he chose to end with....

..."TYPICAL FUCKING DOUCHEBAG!! LOOK OVER UR SHOULDER MOTHER FUCKER!!!"

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<Crowd applauding and giving Rick a standing ovation>.... 

Man!!!! I love this guy... right? NOT.. but that is not important...

ALMOST sounds threatening doesn't it? I better double up on my ammo and install 20 MORE cameras.... 

NOTE:

Jose N4BAA - Best Coach in the world (at almost everything btw).. but I specialize in good behavior, being respectful, etc....  gave this some momentary reflection and summarized this ...uh..interaction with this "gentleman" as this...

Personally.... "I" assume the best in everyone (ham's included)...  until they go and MUCK it up... and guess what Mr. Rick did? Yep! You got it! He MUCKED it up... 

He single-handedly destroyed his "learning moment". A keen opportunity to 'better' himself and even better, yet I say, ... "hone" his DX Cluster "Non-chatting" specialization. But alas....  he will continue... 

How do I know this? Come on Rick... I already told you what my background is... 

So....now what? 

What's next? 

Well, After chewing on (and laughing absolutely hysterically over this whole ordeal....)..

I have decided to post on my blog and to reach out to the area clubs in his area (LA County CA), and let them be the judge of him. Regardless of his reasoning,....

<Pause for prayer.....>

"There will never be an acceptable substitute for doing the right thing to maintain my integrity".

That is BAA verse 3:11 in case you are wondering!!!

So....

  

Until next time BLOG and DX wanna be fans... 

Keep loving and keep laughing.... 

Best Coach in the world and DX God....... N4BAA

See N4BAA.com Rick if you want to see MY DXCC and WAZ totals.... 

I already KNOW what YOURS are!!!!

I am like the shadow..... "HE KNOWS EVERYTHING".....

Need to check out the DX Clusters for "Violations"

Coach out!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

POLITICAL: NOT RADIO RELATED - BIDEN and his DEMOCRATIC SHEEP

 The mere number of dumb asses who "say" they "think" our Boy Scout Leader Biden and his phucking administration is doing a good job are the exact people who have no idea what is going on in the world. 

They do not watch the news... 

They have ZERO ..hell, LESS than ZERO about current events...

They cannot locate major countries on a map.... 

They do not seek to understand for them themselves...

Why? Because they are Sheep. Pathetic sheep. I do not know one single modern day democrat that doesn't have their heads stuck 1.3 million feet up their own asses. They should all die of lead poisoning if there is any justice at all.

But we still allow these jackass wasteful excuses of humans to have a say so in who should be in charge of MY country! I served in the US NAVY for 23 years and kept these idiots safe. They got off scott free. Bastards ALL of them.

Democrats are cheats.. they are ruthless fecks that have ZERO purpose in life. It is my 'opinion' that I am very surprised some lunatic has not gone off the rails to paint red dots and crosshairs on them all. Crazy world right?

At the end of the day... NON-Democrats will take OH SO MUCH joy in being able to witness the demise of the democrat world.. Social media is for idiots too, but THAT is where the truth will come out and once this SHITHEAD BIDEN is out of office.. the tables will turn and his hell, fire and wrath will come back to him 10 fold.. .his family will be punished...he will FINALLY DIE... and the world will be a better place... 

I can't wait until that day.. ANYONE is better than almost any DEM that could be put in to office. ALMOST... ... BUT the truth will come out...and every lawyer....every crooked judge...every person who aided this deseased group of humans should burn on this earth AND in hell where they will end up... 

EDUCATE yourselves in what is going on ... put your biases aside and just SEE what is in front of you.

If you cannot see what is REALLY going on... then you too may be part of the problem.... Are you a sheep? There are a lot of you... and You CAN change... but you have to SEE reality first... or you are doomed as well.... 

I can say these things because I used to be one of you... until I woke up and I will NEVER GO BACK. I will not be used or raped again... I will defend myself and my family from the democrat jackals and if given the chance....eradicate them all as I do every cayote and crap dog out there...

The choice is yours.... VOTE THESE PHUCKTARDS OFF THE PLANET!!! 

POLITICAL: NOT RADIO RELATED

 Having served in the military for 23 years and honorably retired, I have to say how pissed off I am at the total lack of leadership, almost at every level, of our government, beginning with our Boy Scout Leader, inept Mr. Biden and his cartoon sidekick Mrs. Harris. A bafoon and a baboon that have no business leading anyone. 

Folks, this is what happens when UNQAULIFIED people are asked to do things outside their skillset. Not only do they SUCK, they don't even surround themselves with smart people. What is even worse, is the sheer number of misguided Americans ( and non Americans) who allow (and probably want) themselves to be TOLD what to do and think. How crazy is this country right now. Why ANY of them are still "vertical" is beyond me. 

I am now convinced we are a nation of mostly dumbasses! Those who cannot come to grips with reality that you have to get off your ass, learn something useful that allows you to contribute to society, work hard, and build YOURSELF up, take care of your family....wash, rinse and repeat. These handouts need to stop!...and stop now!  If you want to be a bum or human waste, then so be it. Don't put it on others who are successful. Equity and  equality? Bull crap! Everyone has the same opportunity....most choose not to take it because their moms and dads were losers and... THAT is bad DNA! Better find a way out of that hole. 

Folks, bad days are coming if Americans don't shut down the damn border and start waking up to reality that the Left AND far left mentality is about to push it up your butts. WAKE UP! To do nothing is JUST LIKE watching a family member be raped in front of you and you doing nothing. Is that the type of person you are?

I am NOT saying vote republican...I AM saying vote NOT FAR left. These policies do NOT work, have never worked, and WILL NEVER work. Are YOU smart enough to admit it? Put your BS political views aside and JUST DO THE RIGH THING FOR OUR ( at least MY) country. I have 23 years of my life defending your lazy asses, so do ME one favor and THINK about where we are going.... as a country and DO SOMEHTING ABOUT IT!!!!!

Ham Radio Humanity Lost

 Listening to 3Y0J on 15M CW and 30M CW today was embarrassing. 

It is clear to me that Ham Radio Humanity has been lost! The endless deliberate QRMing of Bouvet was uncalled for, needless, childish and NOT what ham radio's "Good Will" is 'supposed' to be.

Why? 

Is it because the "no code" morons are trying to drive 3Y0J to FT8? Nope! They just don't know better. They are ignorant. They are clueless. They are pathetic... and yes...they are not good operators. But, the sad fact is, "They don't give a damn either"! They are the type of operators that are merely that... just "Operator". They obtained a license by "memorizing" questions, did NOT NOT NOT have an Elmer that would kick their ass for acting they way they are, and straighten them out.

I pray I do not EVER find out who is doing this crap, because "I" will "assume" the role of 'executioner" myself. You will not have to do anything. I promise you! 

For everyone else, do your part and talk about this madness at your clubs, in your circles, with anyone who will listen and let it be known that THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. OWN it!!

We will all be better for it! This IS NOT THE LAND of CB RADIO! WE should ALL be better than this.

But just like we all all know...  CW is king!... CW "IS" the mode you can count on!... CW 'WILL' get through <smiling> ...and yes... I did work them through all that madness and chaos. 

I didn't need Bouvet on CW but I did need them on 30M, so thanks team for the Band Counter!

Now...go out and represent Ham Radio well! We are ALL ambassadors of our hobby. Be a good one. 

73 and good hunting!

Jose - N4BAA

CQ WAZ Manager and WAZ Ambassador 

ARRL FIELD DAY ---- (ARRL says it is not a contest).. Yeah PHUCKING RIGHT!!!

 The ARRL in the infinite "Bone-Head" wisdom, has finally killed off my participation after 44 years!

They claim this is NOT a contest! So... why keep score? Why have bonus points? Why?

Because the ARRL's Leadership, or lack thereof, has succumbed to ineptitude and a disconnect from "Ham Reality". They, in my mind, are a bunch of  mid-guided peons perpetuating what the league has done for years, which is just do what they want....with zero common-sense. Congrats "A-holes"... You win the prestigious "I don't give a crap award". 

Face it, Say FD is a contest or it is not. Get on the same page and make a decision.

If it were not for the LoTW program, I would pay THEM to let me out! I hate them with every ounce of being I have.  Oh, I long for the good ole days when they 'cared'.

Let's hope they figure it out!

73 and to hell with the ARRL.

Jose

N4BAA 

THOSE WHO KNOW NOT ANYTHING - AND do not wish to .... .

Short and sweet....

If you do not know how your equipment, software, comports, or whatever works... 

For the love of God..... go PHUCKING find out!

Why would anyone NOT want to know how things work in their OWN shack/QTH?

I know too many hams whose shacks are a total 'wreck' and really are an embarrassment to be frank. Why? Many whom I have asked say they can't disconnect stuff and clean up because they don't know how to put it all back together... REALLY people?  Have some balls... label all your connections... disconnect that rat's nest of an "operating position", clean it up.. .and connect it all back up.. Hardest part? Having the balls to do it!

This is my way of kicking those of you for whom the 'shoe fits' and just do it. NOT to do it is wrong. Check your grounding, check the ergonomics of your shack, dust your equipment off and put it all back together again. This is not Mr. Humpty Dumpty!..   

If you are the type of ham who does not ensure your shack, towers, and entire QTH are very well maintained such that you can take great pride in what have AND do to anyone who knocks on the door at ANY hour. 

Allowing your shack" to become a 'crap hole' or "freakin' mess" is unacceptable! SO ...don't allow it to be. 

If you feel I am casting stones... Come knock on my shack's door!... Come on it.... <smiling>

Be safe!

Jose

N4BAA

Mr. DX and Everyone' Self Imposed Elmer 

RTFM

 Good Day Ham Fans...

Today, while reading the HamApps (JTAlert) and WSJT-X email reflector, I just can't help but want to comment on people's inability or damn right refusal to READ THE F****** Manual !!!

75+% of the posts can be resolved if one would just RTFM! How hard is this? Not very! But no! Most want to be spoon fed, led TO the H2O AND show you how to drink it. WTH is wrong with you mortals?

You are in a hobby that is chocked FULL of stuff to learn... So embrace the opportunity and LEARN. 

BUT....

If you happen to vote democrat, I kinda get it. You want the 'hand out', you want to be 'given' the answer, you 'demand' others give you what you need!!!--- Why not earn your keep so YOU can teach others? Now THAT is something to think about! Learn to FISH for yourself so others don't have to be burdened with your insatiable 'needs'. Ham Radio should be used to further one's 'knowledge' of our hobby, to actually understand how your "stuff" works! Damn! What a beautiful world that would be.

Those email reflector moderators etc must have the patience of a saint! I would just the same first tell these life blood sucking 'dolts' to simply 'Get screwed" as a first response, and then if they continued further,....well...just tell them...

READ THE PHUCKING MANUAL !!!!

73 

You 100% dedicated Elmer!

Jose 

N4BAA