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WD9CYI

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Top 10 Reasons I Joined Air Force MARS
« on: May 03, 2004, 03:33:49 PM »

Top 10 Reasons I Joined Air Force MARS (With apologies to David Letterman)

10. I like saying “GOOD AND READABLE, OVER”.

9. Being justified in modifying my new rig.

8. The really cool call signs.

7. The mini-training sessions.

6. I like airplanes.

5. Because saying “THIS IS NNN….” Sounds like you have a mouth full of peanut butter. (my apologies to the Navy guys) ;)

4. Operating in an organized network.

3. Supporting our service men and women.

2. Communicating with highly skilled radio operators.

And the number one reason I joined Air Force MARS…..

1.   9/11


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« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2004, 04:41:55 PM »

Rich:

<< 5. Because saying “THIS IS NNN….” Sounds like you have a mouth full of peanut butter. (my apologies to the Navy guys) ;) >>

Yea but we don't have to remember a prefix - EVERYBODY is NNN0something. <g>

And ... during the directed portion of our nets we use abbreviated call signs - just the suffix!!!

So there!!! <gg>

Lon NNN0OOR
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Top 10 Reasons I Joined Air Force MARS
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2004, 12:03:33 PM »

10. I like SHORT nets.

9. Navy gives you plenty of training and much of it is online.

8. Since everyone's callsign starts with NNN0, there's VERY little to get confused about.  :)

7. The meaningful drills, often supporting real world events.

6. Navy has something for everyone.  If you like boats and ships, we have them.  If you like airplanes and helicopters, we have them.  If you like dry land, we'll stick you there and call you a Marine.   :)

5. One stop shop web site <http://www.navymars.org>.

4. Email addresses that mean something.

3. The cooperative nature of the service as they deal with the other MARS branches

2. Communicating with highly skilled radio operators, many of whom have years of experience and wisdom.

And the number one reason I joined Navy-Marine Corp MARS…..

1. Supporting our service men and women as well as Regional, State, and local governments during disasters.  As always, we ARE Navy-Marine Corp MARS ... proudly serving those who serve

Lloyd, KC5FM
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2005, 09:58:08 PM »

Figure 10 Encourged by fellow Hams
Figure  9 Was something new!
Figure  8 I LIKE AIRPLANES
Figure  7 I can drive to Dayton and get a sticker
Figure  6 New found respect from the neighbors as BOB
Figure  5 I like to say this is a lot
Figure  4 Helps me improve my speeeling
Figure  3 I can get a cool patch for my jacket
Figure  2 I have a speech inpedament I can't say NNNNN
Figure  1 911 and as a thanks to All the young men and
          Women defending all of us. Thanks and prayers
          are not enough!....Go Airbourne!../AFT2KA/WV
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