[M1KTA] Politics

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Politics

Posted: 15 Jun 2016 06:06 AM PDT
http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.com/2016/06/politics.html

Not remotely radio but probably very topical for some, as an alternative to
the vote for none of the above ... maybe too deep a comment but couldn't
help noticing this ...



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Dog walkers and antennas do not mix!

Posted: 15 Jun 2016 02:26 AM PDT
http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.com/2016/06/dog-walkers-and-antennas-do-not-mix.html

Just getting some new hi viz wire after a small incident...

At w/e was on a beach minding my own business, loads of space between me
the antenna and the next human being.... what could possibly go wrong. Sun
had been up for a bit and some activity on the bands even on 17m this
morning, getting ready to call it a day. Que arrival on the beach of
muppett dog walker .... dog has one of those extended leads, and airhead
girlfriend in tow. I can see them walking down the beach and why do they
change direction and walk towards me ???

Sadly no matter what you do I am sure whatever you put up will never stop
some pratt with his dog who will always trip or tangle in the guys,
feeder and wires no mater how deserted a beach it is, they always come
and take a look and want to talk about what it is, the fact I have
moved away from where anyone would normally walk the dog was obviously not
enough of a hint!

"Is that mobile phone mast?" she asks... so explain no it is for amateur
radio... had a qso with EA8 so explain just chatted to someone in
Tenerife.... "oh my friend Tracey just went there...", I feel it is time to
give up and boy friend obviously wants to walk on (probably thought I was
fishing)... oh god why are some people beyond hope!

The inevitable then happens ... dog gets one leg then another caught on a
guy (yes i had tied them up but that made no difference), panic ensues,
owner doing nothing to help laughs at dogs misfortune and yanks the leash,
dog bolts and mast comes down, with dog trailing the wires behind them
needless to say radio was not connected but I do have the coax where I sit
securely anchored.... Dog comes to an abrupt halt in 50m or so complete
with yelps. I go untangle mutt and retrieve my antenna. The pole is a right
off. Dog owner then starts to have a go for hurting their dog... in a dog
trap! ggrrr... I hate dog walkers on beaches brainless muppetts!