Back when I was operating KP4CGB On the San Juan, P.R. CG Base I was always amazed (and pleased) with the courtesy and help that I received from fellow hams. Today I spent the afternoon researching my Com problem at a fellow ham's house and the friendly atmosphere, good conversation, and a cold beer, was most welcomed. I got back in the hobby because of the feeling of a common interest and help among hams and also the need to once again air some cw. My fellow amateur club ham(s) here has already warned me that commonality and helpfulness is not always the norm and a lot of hams have become cynical and cliquish. Thanks to all of those that offered helpful advice. I truly appreciate each and every one of your comments and did not expect any less from a group of hams. Unfortunately, as in any group, all are not of the same caliber. I hope each of you will continue to keep the true meaning of the ham tradition alive; but I'm going to friendlier environs for advice. I'm too old, too cranky, and do not suffer fools lightly. I just avoid them!  73s Guys! VA  dit dit . . . . . dit