Remember, I didn't write the paragraph... Also, See previous reply to Art's message.
Thanks for the concise summary. It certainly makes far more sense that the site I quoted. More research is in order...
So, the radio requirements aren't too dissimilar to the US. It's too bad about cell-phones - I consider them a scourge upon society. Not only a severe safety issue while driving, but a factor in the dumbing-down of the populace as well. Mass-NonThink scares the hell out of me. JMHO.
House prices aren't as much a consideration as land prices, and when I stated Vancouver, I didn't mean Vancouver proper, but more outside the ring of dense population. More interested in building my own passive-solar cabin with a woodworking shop out back. Bears and owls and moose make far better neighbors than what I have here... ;-)
I did check gas prices on the Internet, and while expensive, perhaps not as expensive as it's going to be shortly in the US. It is my understanding that the US imports much oil from Canada, you guys might end up being better off than the masses here.
As for the elevation, I want to be a minimum of 30 feet above sea level. And it could still end up being waterfront property before I'm dead.
As for the cold and snow, that is one reason I picked the Vancouver area, it is in a more temperate zone than the rest of the Great White North. It's all pretty nice in the summer, but in winter - brrrrr. Don't want to live in an area where you die if your car breaks down.
And back to woodworking, you apparently have far more tool outlets and wood suppliers than we do, and I live in a metro area with well over 6 million people - and growing. Rapidly, Uncontrollably, and Without Plan or Reason.
Thanks dgg
Hear, hear!
I do a self-evaluation every morning - it's a sad thing to behold.
As for the skills aspect, I've been a mechanic, plumber, electrician, computer programmer (ASM/C/JAVA), web designer, electronics technician, digital design, shop manager, pseudo lawyer and general all around pain in the arse.
And if all else fails, I'll marry a native.
LOL
You don't get any kind of repair & maintenance privileges with an Amateur license, and you don't need any special license to work on that gear, at least not in the US. Broadcast and commercial two-way work did at one time require a Radiotelephone License, quite a different animal from an Amateur license. I don't know if that is still the case.
Well if you're going to do this while you're still in the US .... 5 WPM is the top code speed. You can get a Technician class license without Morse. The General class license requires 5 WPM, and upgrading to Extra class from General class is done without any additional code test.
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I've been a ham since 1965. During sunspot peaks, 10 has been my favorite band. I used to drive around with a converted CB rig in my car, and could easily chat with hams in South Africa with just 5 watts AM and a 100-inch whip antenna. Way cool.
Woodworking came much, much later.
But I think you'll find there are plenty of younger folks getting into ham radio these days. Things aren't as dismal as you seem to think.
Anyway, we've used plenty of the group's bandwidth on this off-topic branch of the discussion. Feel free to follow up with me via email if you wish. Address is below.
Good luck with your move, and everything that follows.
2 blocks east sure is.
:-) Yeah, too bad I was just there to have a look around. Actually came out empty-handed, which is unusual!
Choose your location carefully. That part of BC has interesting weather patterns and you can find an area that has sun, contrary to the perception that it always rains in Vancouver
Every time the oil price rises, Canada nets a benefit. Something like 10% of US oil comes from Canada.
Idiots die if their car breaks down in winter. Some people die in their homes in warm parts of the US if the electricity goes off. Planning counts.
All without arbitrary, government-mandated surcharges like Canadian softwood suffers in the US.
Mike
This is important. Some areas will get alot more rain or sun than others. Due to prevailing winds and geography.
John
With a fun attitude like that you should have a ball!!
Just as long as he doesn't run into Jimmy at the post office. Should that happen, I suspect he'll be moving back to the good ole' USA mighty quick. ~ to maintain his sanity and all that good stuff.
:)
Was that double entendre intentional?
I've read all your posts in this thread, and you sound like quite a lively character who could make his way anywhere on this Earth. But will all due respect, you should be paying more attention to the requirements of formal immigration than to the rules governing amateur radio. You will have to satisfy Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and if you can't muster up enough points, you won't get in. Right now, the bar is quite low - 67 points. A few years ago it was (I think) 75. If you are between 67 and 75 points you should get an application in right away if this is what you want to do, because the visa posts are swamped with applications, and the waiting times are being measured in years. The pass mark is certain to be raised again. Another place you might try for more information - britishexpats.com. There are some Canada-specific discussion forums there. Good luck.
Jimmy who?
Yes, I noticed the vastly differing terrain. With the mountains and ocean and winds and variety of temperature/climate zones, it's bound to be interesting... Of course, there is the old (reputedly Chinese) series of curses to consider:
1- May you live in interesting times. 2 - May you come to the attention of those in authority. 3 - May you find what you are looking for.If that is the case, I am truly doomed.
Was thinking it was more than that, but exporting beats importing.
As with all things in life. It was intended mostly as humor. :-\ But it really is a serious issue - being trapped in a snow drift till spring could be hazardous to your health. And those evil mooses...
Uh, oh - first it was East vs. West, now it's Canadian SPF wars. I think I read something about that a while ago - Some mention was made of a Canadian invasion to promote regime change.
Thanks
More like a 60 yr old man in a dress with handcuffs and a little axle grease.
Mike
I suspect there were a few of those as well... Hell, for that matter, there is a crop of those here - along with the damned ugliest, redneck females I have ever seen.
But I do believe I can tell the difference between a 32 year old female and a perv in drag...
Optimist :-)
You've never been to Vancouver (or Toronto, or New York...)
Mike
Been to SF, LA, NY, the border towns of TX/Mexico and grew up in Atlanta. I've seen Rupaul perform at Weekends, he/she/it being one of the more famous mid-town drag queens from Atlanta. The younger sister was a bartender downtown for many years. There are a lot of trans types here, and have been since I was a kid.
Besides, a man would have great difficulty emulating the petite women I prefer. But, at last resort, there is always the Crocodile Dundee method. Grab 'em in the crotch to confirm that, at least, they aren't sporting the equipment... ;-)
Had an idiot friend who, many years ago, picked up a hooker downtown. Turned out to be a drag queen - tried to cut off what little manhood he possessed with a razor blade. Not quite sure how he escaped intact, but in retrospect, it is unfortunate that he did. Yea, dumb old Rick sure turned out to be one sorry-ass tool.
And since this is _well_ off topic, I'll stop now... :-)
Hah! Try that on Church Street in Toronto and be prepared for the entire street to come out and beat the crap out of you.
Toronto the weird - the churches are on Queen street and the queens are on Church street.
Mike
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