My Gripe.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Thursday 27th Jul 2006, 3:48

I have helped 5 guys in the passed month to get there radios up and running vir the PM on this forum and not a one has express any form of gratitude, is just to much to say thanks.

Rick.

fracu · Post by **fracu** » Thursday 28th Sep 2006, 11:45

Please help me! I promess you i'll be very grateful to you!!!
Please see my post. I think you're my only hope.
Thanks!

Ron Fouler · Post by **Ron Fouler** » Thursday 28th Sep 2006, 22:44

I've read all your posts helping people out, rick, and I must say you are probably the most helpful person I've seen on any forum. Keep up the good work, cos I may need your help one day soon, too

cubwolf · Post by **cubwolf** » Saturday 30th Sep 2006, 20:31

Hi Rick
I too am very impressed by your knowledge especially of the obscure (to me at least) old am radios.
I agree though on people not having the courtesy to say thank you.
I have a few emails a day from people on ebay asking whats wrong with their radio.
If i can help out i do but its not very often you have anyone thank you.

Its the way the world is going i think (He says sounding more like an old fart everyday!)

Ron Fouler · Post by **Ron Fouler** » Monday 2nd Oct 2006, 3:27

cubwolf wrote:Hi Rick
I too am very impressed by your knowledge especially of the obscure (to me at least) old am radios.
I agree though on people not having the courtesy to say thank you.
I have a few emails a day from people on ebay asking whats wrong with their radio.
If i can help out i do but its not very often you have anyone thank you.

Its the way the world is going i think (He says sounding more like an old fart everyday!)

But dave, you ARE an old fart!

beefcake747 · Post by **beefcake747** » Wednesday 11th Oct 2006, 5:31

RICK: i greatly appreciated the quick responses with helping me with the more clarifier shift and audio problem on my DX949. it works GREAT!! your knowledge of radios is great. thanks for all the help.

Grasshopper · Post by **Grasshopper** » Tuesday 24th Oct 2006, 6:25

bullwinkle · Post by **bullwinkle** » Tuesday 21st Nov 2006, 2:03

If not; It's a damn shame. Dude here in the States, we have no one to be found with your type of skills. I'm seriously thinking of spending some serious time with a mentor if or when I find someone close by that knows what they are doing.
Did you have someone coach you along the way? Tell us a little about what it takes to aquire some skills. I took electronics in high school and learned the basics but this field is much different in that alot of the circuits and info are trade secrets.
I have downloaded repair manuals for various radios and they tell me little about referance voltages (for an example) and troubleshooting broken down radios.
Are there some books that come to mind that might help grasp a better understanding of how various radios operate? I'm 40 years old and just geting back into my childhood dream. Maybe it's too late to learn it all but; I guess I'll get as far as I can.
I Always admire someone like yourself who shares some of his skills, time, and asks for little in return .
Alan

dc6468 · Post by **dc6468** » Tuesday 13th Feb 2007, 11:02

Rick, I did express thanks several times for your help with my Grant XL. I really appreciated it. You are very knowledgeable. Keep up the good work!

Dave

Shoebox223 · Post by **Shoebox223** » Tuesday 13th Feb 2007, 13:36

Rick...I've searched the web night and day for radio repair info. I'm convinced that you are the Mac Daddy Radio GURU....thanx a million times over for the help that you've givin me and other wanna be radio doctors around the world.

ouxly40 · Post by **ouxly40** » Saturday 17th Nov 2007, 11:57

At least once a week I scan the forum for questions with 1 or 0 replies to see if I can help. It always turns out that I can not offer help or the 1 reply was from you - offering a solution.

Min · Post by **Min** » Monday 19th Nov 2007, 19:56

When I have been like this

Rick always seems to come along and make me like this

You can always count on him.

Also Rick, I still haven`t gotten around to doing that relay thing to my P400 with the Beep board. When I get a chance I`ll post how it went.

Cheers Rick, much appreciated for all you help and advice.

frogman296 · Post by **frogman296** » Wednesday 21st Nov 2007, 17:27

i haven't been on this forum long...but you are a very knowledgeable man...a gentleman and a scholar i guess i could say..you know your way around a radio...thanks from my end

hotshot · Post by **hotshot** » Sunday 25th Nov 2007, 9:18

well you should not answer anymore of their emails or even better post there names for the buzz so we can all have a go off them.

Uncle Ray · Post by **Uncle Ray** » Monday 26th Nov 2007, 15:52

You're a champion Rick , everyone appreciates you.

Cheers Mate

Chevin · Post by **Chevin** » Wednesday 5th Dec 2007, 0:02

Rick knows is stuff all right its just amazing how much he knows. some of you may know that he is also active on 5 more forums. I think he genuinely likes helping people it is a rare to find some one like this in the modern world. He also plays a mean guitar. Keep on rocking Rick.

pitbikeman · Post by **pitbikeman** » Saturday 8th Dec 2007, 14:16

Keep up the good work Rick. Some people have been brought up in barns and don't know anything about respect.

hotshot · Post by **hotshot** » Sunday 9th Dec 2007, 6:33

just keep up the ass licking and you will get far

pitbikeman · Post by **pitbikeman** » Tuesday 11th Dec 2007, 18:21

hotshot wrote:just keep up the ass licking and you will get far

I rest my case,

Chevin · Post by **Chevin** » Thursday 13th Dec 2007, 4:08

You alway get one. May be he did not get the help he wanted.

Min · Post by **Min** » Thursday 13th Dec 2007, 11:48

hotshot best you be careful what you say. Dont wont to get banned from here do you? This is a forum for learning about radios in all aspects and sharing knowledge. Rick for 1, is a person that has alot when it comes to cb radio and he does help alot of people. He is much appreciated through out the whole forum.

If you need help- post your questions
If you can help someone with there problems, please do so
If you have interesting ideas and you would like to share them with us, please do.

BUT DONT COME HERE AND BE RUDE AND HAVE ATTITUDE. ITS NOT ON.
Take that crap else where.

Other than that, have a nice day.

pitbikeman · Post by **pitbikeman** » Thursday 13th Dec 2007, 20:22

Where are the admins? Maybe they can delegate some rules to this character or remove him.

Min · Post by **Min** » Thursday 13th Dec 2007, 23:34

No, that is abit to extreme.
He should just get a PM from them telling him to just chill and enjoy the forum and that this kind of behaviour is not exceptable. And that this will be a First and final warning.
And if further outbreaks/rudness or attitude happen you will be banned.

Well thats what I would have done if I where admin.
Maybe they will ban him, who knows.

pitbikeman · Post by **pitbikeman** » Friday 14th Dec 2007, 10:12

Min wrote:No, that is abit to extreme.
He should just get a PM from them telling him to just chill and enjoy the forum and that this kind of behaviour is not exceptable. And that this will be a First and final warning.
And if further outbreaks/rudness or attitude happen you will be banned.

Well thats what I would have done if I where admin.
Maybe they will ban him, who knows.

Honestly, it left a negative impact as far as this site is concerned (for those who have kids reading content here). I wouldn't give him a second chance.

Min · Post by **Min** » Friday 14th Dec 2007, 19:45

It hasn`t left no negative impact on the forum. He should make an appolagy to you and possibly all members of the forum. As far as an instant ban, I would say no.
But that would of been the first and last chance. Next outbreak would result in a no questions asked, instant ban. But then again, thats what I`d do.

Jamie · Post by **Jamie** » Saturday 15th Dec 2007, 13:19

Rick wrote:I have helped 5 guys in the passed month to get there radios up and running vir the PM on this forum and not a one has express any form of gratitude, is just to much to say thanks.

Rick.

Rick,
Your posts keep me thinking and learning. I really appreciate that. Thanks for posting to this forum.
Jamie

Min · Post by **Min** » Saturday 15th Dec 2007, 13:33

Back on track/subject, thats good to see. We are all always thinking and learning here.

pede69 · Post by **pede69** » Sunday 11th Mar 2012, 12:17

Dear Rick...

I have cruised through this forum from time to time and read a few post.

I would like you to know that after reading "your gripe", I felt compelled to sign up, and I did.

The reason I did so was to convey the following message to you...

It is obvious that you are highly regarded and well respected here. People of your giving nature and unselfish character are really few and far between.
Do not let the ungrateful sway who you are and what you stand for. You know what they say... What Goes Around, Comes Around.

So from those of us whom are grateful you are around to offer your valuable assistance whenever you can, thank you and onward CB tech warrior.

JD

Pepe Le Pew · Post by **Pepe Le Pew** » Wednesday 18th Apr 2012, 11:43

Hello Rick... I hope you keep doing what you're doing, cause I know I'll need your help in the future. With that being said, I will gladly thank you now for a fix tomorrow. I have to agree with the replies that I've seen from the other users. Your knowledge, and understanding of rf circuitry is quite impressive. Now that all the mutual butt-kissing is over...Get back to work. J/K... NO SERIOUSLY I was Joking!!!!

9Lives · Post by **9Lives** » Tuesday 29th Jan 2013, 13:40

Well, I'm brand new new to this forum and I have read mounds of info with your name tagged on it. And I would like to express my gratitude, and I may need your help desperately :/. Your the 148 man with the plan? That's a creepy pic btw bro lol love it.

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