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How much do you depend on websites such as www.eham.net for technical help or answers to your questions?
Posted: Jan 11, 2010 (1568 votes, 24 comments) by EI7IR

Survey Results

A Lot	37% (583)
Sometimes	29% (453)
Never	4% (68)
Only as a last resort	2% (30)
Always	3% (40)
Occasionally	17% (259)
Seldom	9% (135)

Survey Comments

Comment on Comments
If I didn't have any positive things to say why in the world would anyone take the time to be hateful...I feel sorry to the first reply.. What a lonely person. Thanks for your site, I use it often for answers..Thanks for your site and contribution to Amateur Radio.. bob/Ke4bcf Posted by KE4BCF on February 8, 2010
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Use it for reviews. Don't read the articles or ask for help. Too many jerks. The same on air. I like the hobby for experimentation and rebuilding equipment, but find most of the people here and in the real clubs to be a very nasty group. Posted by KC2OTX on February 7, 2010
tec help
until now eham is my ONE AND ONLY 'help' in HF THANKU THANX BRAVO 73 Posted by SV2OEL on February 6, 2010
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I'm new to ham radio and try to use every means possible of learning about the hobby. That includes books, magazines, and the Internet. With ANY source of information, one must evaluate its credibility. So far, eHam.net hasn't disappointed! I've just recently discovered the wealth of information in the forums, and I've received helpful answers to questions. I'm grateful that this source of information is available and that hams are always willing to help other hams. Thanks, eHam.net members! Jim KB1RHC Posted by KB1RHC on February 4, 2010

I'm sure I'll be asking questions when I start my dual KT88 xmitter again. Nothin like having a good schematic to start with, and a few HadBooks; tons of info via Google. Most of my trips to eHam are strictly for the entertainment. 73 Bob Posted by W7ETA on February 3, 2010
Never Post Questions on Forums
I've seen new hams post questions here, then get flamed for it. I've seen hams proudly post articles about some project they've just done on their own, then get flamed for it. True to form, forums aren't populated with people willing to help, but people hiding in the weeds waiting to pounce on some unsuspecting target. I'd dig through an ARRL Handbook or antenna book for hours to find my answer, rather than post on a forum and get a know-it-all blast me for such a 'stupid' question. Posted by AA8GK on February 2, 2010
Reviews, news, articles.YES!.... Negativity, Insults, No.
eham is good for news and articles... the review section can be good or deceptive... but all these are good reference points. Posted by KQ6XA on January 29, 2010
"Occasionally" and "Sometimes"
What's the difference between "Occasionally" and "Sometimes"? :) Mike N2MG Posted by N2MG on January 29, 2010
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Question didn't ask about product reviews. Posted by KA2IBN on January 27, 2010
reviews but not help
I use the eham.net reviews a lot especiallly when considering the purchase of used equipment but I don't really look for technical help Posted by KC2WI on January 26, 2010
Technical Help & Information
Between Product Reviews, along Elmers and other Topic categories, is to me the most valuable part of E-ham.net. It is what help me to purchase my present equipment, after my other equipment was stolen from my house. E-ham, Thank you! Cliff, N6CTW Posted by N6CTW on January 25, 2010

google is my friend. Posted by N0JEF on January 23, 2010
Classifieds
I really like the EHAM website; whatever equipment I might be searching for to purchase, I would look here first. I have never had a bum deal buying anything from the EHAM classifieds and for that I am very grateful! I've sent a check to EHAM as a token of my appreciation for this wonderful EHAM website. You folks are aces with me! BTW, what's the difference between "sometimes" and "occasionally"? Just kiddin'... Alan Posted by KI6HPO on January 18, 2010
Technical Help
Your Library still uses the Dewey System?? I don't think the Librarians in mine know how to use that system anymore, or even what it is. Yes I do remember it and how to use it. Everything is computerized now days. Posted by VE3XNB on January 17, 2010
eham.net use question...
I'm really impressed the more I look at eham.net site!! There is a lot of good information and it seems to be handled and taken care of by the moderators at eham.net. It'sreally nice! Thank You guys...! and, I hope it continues as is. Sincerely, AA7QQ, George. Posted by AA7QQ on January 15, 2010

I use the review page very often and find it very useful. I always start searching at e-HAM before other sites. Congratuation for your job. Posted by LU1DZ on January 14, 2010

Eham is especially valuable when I want to see a range of opinions. Consensus can be valuable when there is uncertainty and a group of folks who are not tightly socially connected. KK7WN Posted by KK7WN on January 13, 2010
online tech support
Been a ham for 55 years and not afraid to ask questions online about problems having with my equipment. I use Swan radios-have a Swan cygnet 260 on 20,40,80,15m actively. I use the internet to keep updated on problems arising and answers to mine. there are several good net where you can get advice that can save you $$$ because someone else has experienced the same problem. remember there are no stupid questions only answers that add to your knowledge. thanks Bill N5EEC Posted by N5EEC on January 13, 2010
All The Time
I don't see many hams face to face, but I can always count on eHam to have the info I need when I need it 24/7/365... Keep up the great work! Posted by N5QWA on January 13, 2010
Entertainment
Web sites offer entertainment, hoaxes, hearsay, folklore, and unverified information. Information in books is not 100 percent reliable, but it is far more reliable than anything you are going to see on the web. When you want facts you can depend on, don't take chances with stuff from the web. If it is serious, you will find what you need agreed upon in two or more books each with indexes. Posted by AI2IA on January 12, 2010
First Resource
The internet is my first, and most convenient resource. But I also have a descent collection of books in my "ham radio library." Sadly, I rarely have time to get on the air. 73 Dan -- Amateur Radio Emergency Service, Clark County Indiana. EM78el K9ZF /R no budget Rover ***QRP-l #1269 Check out the Rover Resource Page at: <http://www.qsl.net/n9rla> List Administrator for: InHam+grid-loc+ham-books Ask me how to join the Indiana Ham Mailing list! Posted by K9ZF on January 12, 2010
Guess I am just too old
when I have questions, I ASK someone in person if possible that knows, or I grab my ARRL Handbook and READ up.<what a concept> and yes I have a new handbook every couple of years. I go to the internet as a last resort. Guess that makes me a Luddite as I still know how to read a book and how to use the Dewey System at my local library. Posted by N0FPE on January 12, 2010
Technical help
Ditto! Geo>K0FF Posted by K0FF on January 12, 2010
technical help
I read "Elmers" every day that I am home. Having been a ham for 30+ years you might think that one would know everything that there is to know. No so! Some things I never knew in the first place. Many I knew but forgot over time. And some in all honesty I will never get through my thick head. ---- Elmers helps me in all three areas. I don't always ask a question to find an answer. If I look at the archives I will almost always find the answer and learn new concepts as well. Ham radio is changing so rapidly that I rely upon others to fill me in on the latest developments. There are still plenty of gaps in my learning, but the web site is very, very helpful at fulling in the blanks.---- When I say "thanks" for the web site I mean it sincerely. Thank you, Bruce/NU0R Posted by NU0R on January 12, 2010

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