Why do so many hams have cats?

[KB3ZGV]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1108lacN6iQ

[KB3ZGV]

http://www.hamradiocats.com/sites/default/files/images/DSC00114.preview.JPG

[w0aew]

Why do so many not?

[KB3ZGV]

Why do so many not?

Only lids don't

[KB3ZGV]

Some Island Cats

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u176/joethemechanic/GEDC0244.jpg

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http://www.hamradiocats.com/sites/default/files/images/Radio_Cat_DJ_03%20copy.preview.jpg

[N8YX]

Because saltwater crocs take up too much room.

[KJ3N]

I've had cats. I've had dogs. I've even had cats and a dog at the same time.

Right now, it's just this:

[VE3FMC]

I do not have any cats, never have. I have had 3 dogs and a budgie. Currently no pets in the house.

Now I have nothing against cats. ( I think they make great pets if they are in a barn killing mice :-D)
But for the life of me I can not understand why hams would let their cats crawl all over their equipment? I think cat hair is not a good thing for radio equipment.

[N8YX]

But for the life of me I can not understand why hams would let their cats crawl all over their equipment? I think cat hair is not a good thing for radio equipment.

Many heavy smoker hams feel exactly as you do.

[KB3ZGV]

I've had cats. I've had dogs. I've even had cats and a dog at the same time.

Right now, it's just this:

Does she like cats?

[n2ize]

Some Island Cats

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u176/joethemechanic/GEDC0244.jpg

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http://www.hamradiocats.com/sites/default/files/images/Radio_Cat_DJ_03%20copy.preview.jpg

I see the cats but I don't see any radios in those pictures.

[WØTKX]

Milhous, power lounging...

https://p8603a.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p1r0mzIvUAMrDH2BOz7jgnVTRnGw5UwdVKdvepwe6a9wuz8q ngEYaUGMb8edT-gWNcJW83qyFoqPpOQSksDiM9aQv_nxxBpr_/WP_000267.jpg?psid=1

[W3WN]

Why do so many not?I've had cats. I've had dogs. I like dogs better.

Besides, the boss is allergic to cats.

[ka4dpo]

I have had both and I also like dogs better. My dogs are now gone and we are left with two cats. I don't mind them I just like dogs better but the cats are cool and they don't hag out in my shack either. I don't want cat hair and crap all over my equipment. By the way, I love KG4CGC's Corsair, that is a great radio.

[w2amr]

Between 1981 and 2011 we had 4 German Shepherds. Now we have 2 cats that we took off the street. Interesting change of pace.

[WØTKX]

My avatar is Boots. She a very happy and energetic pit-lab mix.

There's another kitteh here, by the name of Stevie.

I'll get a pic up...

[NY3V]

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Because they are Witches?

[KB3ZGV]

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Because they are Witches?

Or warlocks

[XE1/N5AL]

No cats in the shack, but there are dozens (and dozens) of feral cats living in the neighborhood. They mostly sleep during the day, and come out at night to roam the streets and hunt other critters.

[WX7P]

No cats in the shack, but there are dozens (and dozens) of feral cats living in the neighborhood. They mostly sleep during the day, and come out at night to roam the streets and hunt other critters.

I don't think I ever saw a pet cat when I was down your way.

The Mexicanos seem to like them killing critters.

[N8YX]

I don't think I ever saw a pet cat when I was down your way.

The Mexicanos seem to like them killing critters.

Ay Chalupa!

[wa6mhz]

Here is Phoebe and Penelope in the Radio Station Chair. Nice and comfortable, and WARM in the Shack!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8080/8300962055_d8a76723de_c.jpg

[N7YA]

I dont know why you would think we hams like cats so much....what would give you this idea?






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[PA5COR]

I have 2 cats, no need to take them out when conditions are good, self supplying in going out through a permanent open window, cat litter place, just add food and fresh water daily, in winter they hog the heater, in summer the sunray's outside.
And the odd cat of the 2 on the lap to keep me company.

[kb2crk]

I have two cats here because the wifey likes to take in strays.... Come to think about it maybe I should not complain

[W3WN]

Here is Phoebe and Penelope in the Radio Station Chair. Nice and comfortable, and WARM in the Shack!
< photo snipped >Must be an older photo. Where's the new rig?

[wa6mhz]

Must be an older photo. Where's the new rig?
No it was taken this morning. Rig just not in the pic. Just took one of Phoebe in front of the new radio. Will publish that here tomorrow.

[K7SGJ]

I dont know why you would think we hams like cats so much....what would give you this idea?







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Bowling cats? Who knew??

[NA4BH]

The one on the left must have farted, you can tell it by the look on the other cat's face.

[KB3ZGV]

http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/gil/gilPhoneOp.png

Even in lots of Gildersleeve's work

[n6hcm]

No it was taken this morning. Rig just not in the pic. Just took one of Phoebe in front of the new radio. Will publish that here tomorrow.

the new headset is in the photo (or, at least the box is).

but, honestly ... after spending six bills on a radio, couldn't you treat yourself to a safe chair in which to operate?

[w2amr]

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Dennis and Toots catching some rays.

[N7YA]

The one on the left must have farted, you can tell it by the look on the other cat's face.


Thats Bibi...we call her Babu, thats the sound she makes when she purrs. This is when we just got her home...shes a fat ass now. Ive also never met a more clumsy cat, but shes a good girl. The guy on the left is Chubbs...hes awesome!

[wa6mhz]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8222/8304393310_2342a18421_c.jpg

Phoebe GUARDING the FTdx5KMP. She bites HARD!

[wa6mhz]

Here is Phoebe and Penelope in the Radio Station Chair. Nice and comfortable, and WARM in the Shack!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8080/8300962055_d8a76723de_c.jpg
That chair DOES SUCK, but, (thanks to the pusses), the fabric has been removed from the chair. So that is why I have to sit on the foam rubber. They are clawing that up too.

[K7SGJ]

I guess I missed where you got a new rig. What did you get?

[kf0rt]

I guess I missed where you got a new rig. What did you get?

I missed that too. Looks like Pat won the lotto! ;)

[wa6mhz]

No, I just have a WELL-RAPED Plastic card that will take DECADES to pay off! I needed a Christmas Present!

(notice my new AVATAR! The SX-88 has been retired. I still want one, but can only pay $100 for one. The FTdx5000MP is a Radio I can USE EVERY DAY! A SX-88 is just fun to SWL with, but not a serious USABLE radio. )

[KB3ZGV]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8222/8304393310_2342a18421_c.jpg

Phoebe GUARDING the FTdx5KMP. She bites HARD!

She looks serious

[kf0rt]

No, I just have a WELL-RAPED Plastic card that will take DECADES to pay off! I needed a Christmas Present!

(notice my new AVATAR! The SX-88 has been retired. I still want one, but can only pay $100 for one. The FTdx5000MP is a Radio I can USE EVERY DAY! A SX-88 is just fun to SWL with, but not a serious USABLE radio. )


Congrats, Pat. Nice present. :yes:

[ka4dpo]

That chair DOES SUCK, but, (thanks to the pusses), the fabric has been removed from the chair. So that is why I have to sit on the foam rubber. They are clawing that up too.


Wow Pat gotta love that This End Down furniture....:-D

[n2ize]

I love animals. Cat's dogs, fish, lizards, turtles, goats, bears, etc. I also love pets. However, having lived with both cats and dogs most of my life I no longer like to keep free roaming pets in the home. I simply don't have the patience to take care of most of them. However, I recently "inherited" a diabetic cat from my brother. He gets a tiny shot of insulin every day. He used to get a different insulin twice a day but he was prone to low blood sugar attacks where he would get weak, and sort of walk around as if drunk and if not treated promptly would get very weak and unable to move, eat, etc. At that point I needed to get sugar into him by either putting honey or maple syrup on his lips or tongue. With the new insulin he just gets a little bit once a day and so far he hasn't had any adverse hypoglycemic attacks. In any event he will be staying with me until further notice. He is a nice looking little guy, I'll try and post a picture of him.

These days I like to keep tropical fish. I had a nice tank going for about 20 years and am ready to start a new tank this spring. As soon as I get done with some housecleaning and painting I am going to set up my aquarium once again. In the past I kept bigger tropical fish and channel catfish that demanded live food like blood worms, tubifex worms, gold fish, guppies, and brine shrimp. If they didn't get the food they wanted they would punish me by attacking my smaller fish... and they were smart...they would always go for the most expensive ones. When I set up my new tank I am going to keep aquatic plants and smaller fish that will eat flake food and are more economical. Big fish are too expensive to keep these days.

[K7SGJ]

No, I just have a WELL-RAPED Plastic card that will take DECADES to pay off! I needed a Christmas Present!

(notice my new AVATAR! The SX-88 has been retired. I still want one, but can only pay $100 for one. The FTdx5000MP is a Radio I can USE EVERY DAY! A SX-88 is just fun to SWL with, but not a serious USABLE radio. )

Nice rig, Pat. I hope you were just as generous with your wife's gift. If not, she is liable to stuff your Christmas goose with the litter box contents.

[KB3ZGV]

I like fish, but I'm sure I'd kill them.

I need pets like Lil Bit who tells me when she needs something. Fish would be too quiet and I'm sure I'd forget to do something they would need.

[NY3V]

No, I just have a WELL-RAPED Plastic card that will take DECADES to pay off! I needed a Christmas Present!

(notice my new AVATAR! The SX-88 has been retired. I still want one, but can only pay $100 for one. The FTdx5000MP is a Radio I can USE EVERY DAY! A SX-88 is just fun to SWL with, but not a serious USABLE radio. )

I noticed those Bush Tax Cuts and Business Subsidies came in handy for you! ;)

[wa6mhz]

I am trying to figure how to claim it as a DEDUCTION on the 2012 Income tax form. Must be a smart tax guy out there who can find an ANGLE to sneak that in!

I have always liked tropical fish, but haven't been able to get a TANK going yet in Crest. Must be a way. Mostly we barely have room for a 5 gallon tank, less a 100 Gallon tank!!! I want some fish to TEASE the cats! We DO have a 15,000 gallon fish pond out in the back yard, well stocked with GOLDFISH, that have grown to nearly a foot long!

[NQ6U]

I am trying to figure how to claim it as a DEDUCTION on the 2012 Income tax form. Must be a smart tax guy out there who can find an ANGLE to sneak that in!

I have always liked tropical fish, but haven't been able to get a TANK going yet in Crest. Must be a way. Mostly we barely have room for a 5 gallon tank, less a 100 Gallon tank!!! I want some fish to TEASE the cats! We DO have a 15,000 gallon fish pond out in the back yard, well stocked with GOLDFISH, that have grown to nearly a foot long!

It's all those exclamation points that makes them get so big, Pat.

[n6hcm]

She looks serious

serious phoebe is serious.

[ka4dpo]

I am trying to figure how to claim it as a DEDUCTION on the 2012 Income tax form. Must be a smart tax guy out there who can find an ANGLE to sneak that in!

I have always liked tropical fish, but haven't been able to get a TANK going yet in Crest. Must be a way. Mostly we barely have room for a 5 gallon tank, less a 100 Gallon tank!!! I want some fish to TEASE the cats! We DO have a 15,000 gallon fish pond out in the back yard, well stocked with GOLDFISH, that have grown to nearly a foot long!

Medical dedution. Claim it as an anti depressant.

[NY3V]

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[N7YA]

I am trying to figure how to claim it as a DEDUCTION on the 2012 Income tax form. Must be a smart tax guy out there who can find an ANGLE to sneak that in!

I have always liked tropical fish, but haven't been able to get a TANK going yet in Crest. Must be a way. Mostly we barely have room for a 5 gallon tank, less a 100 Gallon tank!!! I want some fish to TEASE the cats! We DO have a 15,000 gallon fish pond out in the back yard, well stocked with GOLDFISH, that have grown to nearly a foot long!


Get a good chair first, Pat!

[KG4CGC]

Cats are a common household pet which people like. They like the purring and stroking of the animal.
http://blog.timesunion.com/kristi/men-and-cats/15814/

[KB3ZGV]

Cats are a common household pet which people like. They like the purring and stroking of the animal.
http://blog.timesunion.com/kristi/men-and-cats/15814/

You were starting to sound like Paul for a minute


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHXBL6bzAR4

[NY3V]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXHT5Zy5fkY

The Only Good Cat is a Dead Cat? ;)

[n6hcm]

The Only Good Cat is a Dead Cat? ;)

wtf is wrong with you?

[NY3V]

wtf is wrong with you?

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[K7SGJ]

To quote a famous cowboy, that's just regoddamneddiculous.

[KG4CGC]

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Well that was an assy reply.

[N7YA]

Soooo....look in the mirror and see you dont like to kill small animals. That'll teach you!

[WØTKX]

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[ka4dpo]

Everyone said we had to have a dog to protect our home, I disagree. Our little kitty Muffy ate a would be burgalar just the other night. Too bad cause she puked him up in the kitchen the next morning.

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[K7SGJ]

Everyone said we had to have a dog to protect our home, I disagree. Our little kitty Muffy ate a would be burgalar just the other night. Too bad cause she puked him up in the kitchen the next morning.

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Headlines in the paper "Pussy Eats Man".

[w2amr]

Dennis on neighborhood watch.
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[N2NH]

Why do so many Hams have cats?

Because you have to take a break from contesting to walk a dog.

[w2amr]

Why do so many Hams have cats?

Because you have to take a break from contesting to walk a dog.
UR also 5-9, good luck.