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SEGAMAT KECIL REVISITED 2009 VISIT REPORT |
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When 9M2 writes: The use of “standby” and “standing by” - 9M2ZC |
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Written by UNIARM Administrator
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Friday, 14 November 2008 07:08 |
Originally posted on UNIARM blogspot on: Tuesday, July 1, 2008
The two phrases above are probably the most common phrases used in any QSO. One old radio friend of mine asked me whether something could be done to get people to apply it correctly. Well, since I share the same aspirations, to fulfill his wishes here is my piece.
When I say “This is 9M2ZC standing by.....” there are two elements in the statement. One is the person, that is me, and the verb “standing by’ which is the action happening at present and continuously. When there is an “am”, “is”, and “are” in the sentence and followed by “-ing” this constitutes to being a “present progressive tense” or in the old times called the “present continuous” or the “continuous present” tense.
The “am”, “is”, and “are” are the helping verbs and the “standing by” is the main verb. Some examples of present progressive tense are “I am driving right now”, “Muthu is teaching morse code to his students….”, “Hassan and Minah are having lunch …”
So coming back to our issue above, when I say “9M2ZC standby…” not only this is an incomplete statement, it does not fall under the category above although the action is, hence it is grammatically incorrect. On the other hand, it can also be construed as telling oneself (me) to standby!! No one in the right frame of mind should be telling himself what to do in spoken words. One’s own action should be based on voluntary and involuntary reaction.
If I say “9M2ZC standing by….” although the “is” is missing, it can be accepted as a correct sentence because it is taken as a short form of the sentence “This is 9M2ZC standing by…”, and is more appropriate to be used instead of the former. It fits in the category of a present progressive tense quite perfectly.
On a much wider perspective, if used in the context of Bahasa Melayu, eg. “….kembali kepada anda 9W2BBS, disini 9M2ZC standby….”, then it can be accepted as correct, if and only if, the word standby can be adopted as a Malay word. The golden rule is, if a sentence is constructed in Bahasa, then Bahasa must be used throughout, if the sentence is constructed in English, then English must be used throughout, the two languages MUST never be mixed in the same sentence.
I hope I have made myself clear and in summary whichever way the “standby” and “standing by” is used it will not cause your licence to be revoked, hi! Just exercise more caution in your QSO so that we become more ‘professional’ amateurs… and the above represent my personal views, I have no malicious intentions to anybody living or otherwise.
73, All the best, this is 9M2ZC signing off and clear…. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 20 November 2008 21:13 )
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Amateur Radio Buka puasa with RAKB orphans on 15 Aug 2010 |
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Written by Azhar Rais
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Monday, 09 August 2010 09:55 |
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RUMAH ANAK YATIM HIT BY ACCINDENTAL FIRE - NEED YOUR HELP!  Buka puasa with orphans at "Rumah Amal Kasih Bestari (RAKB)" , Subang2 on 15 Aug 2010 Sunday. Recently one floor of this orphanage was burnt down . Fortunately, the orphans are safe but their properties and clothes lost.There are 70 children age between 4 and 17 orphans,includes the very poor and single mothers.HAMs are having buka Puasa to raise donation for them by collecting clothes (new or used),use books, stationary and food items etc . They will receive any donation from public. On the day, MARTS members will be DXing and having 2 meter net to create awareness for this orphanage and inform about HAM members activities to help society. The children will be taken for a ride on our members 4x4 vehicle ( like we did 3 years ago). Simple rides, light and easy and safe. Please bring your 4x4 vehile , super bikes, fancy cars. etc I am sure the children will enjoy it.Please help collect donations for that day . Alternatively, you can donate directly to them to the person in charge below.Please indicate if you are coming and bring your 4x4 vehicle. More info please contat 9w2AXE(Azhar) (0192225724)
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, .... Ustaz Hamzah Penetua RAKB 016-2516515 / 014 6648103Lot 5930, Jalan Jati, Kampung Betik, Kampung Melayu Subang,40150 Shah Alam . Program : 4.30 pm - arrival of 4x4 vehicles for joy ride with orphans 6.30 pm - Radio demo. 7.30 pm - buka puasa at orphanage 8.00- 8.30 pm - 2 meter net on RKK and National link and radio demo. Terawih . Address to the orphanage:- RUMAH AMAL KASIH BESTARI
NO 7 G , JALAN MATAHARI AA, U5/ AA, SUBANG2
GPS COORDINATE FROM GOOGLE IS lat=3.1664727&lon=101.5420496
CALLING CHANELL IS RKK OR V38 (145450) Map of direction to the orphanage click here: http://picasaweb.google.com/9W2AXE/UntitledAlbum#5503758358815654290 AFTER EVENT PICTURE CLICK HERE : PICTURES OF EVENT ON 15 AUG SUNDAY BUKA PUASA AT SUBANG2 ORPHANAGE. Friends did a video of the orphanage after our visit. Click below to view the clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTR48YIwn1Q |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 19 August 2010 09:03 )
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EMERGENCY DRILL AT KANGAR 22 NOV BY MARTS RACES |
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Written by UNIARM Moderator
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Thursday, 04 December 2008 01:06 |
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RACES - "Radio Amateur Civil and Emergency Services".
MARTS RACES team conducts Emergency drill in Kangar Perlis on 22th Nov to HAMs in the area. RACES team comprising of 9M2DA, 9M2LC, 9M2LR, 9M2PX, 9W2PCK, 9W2ART, 9W2ZE, 9W2SOR, 9W2WOC, 9W2RAY, 9W2ACY and 9W2AXE conducted a briefing on Saturday 22 Nov night followed by a simulated emergency drill on Sunday. Participants were split into groups and taught how to relay messages from goverment agencies involved through field responders (licensed HAM operators trained by RACES). It is vital that HAMs should be trained to convey messages amongst members, in addition integrate and syncronise communication procedures in disasters, so that we all speak the same language.
As volunteers, RACES objective and long term plan is to be able to prepare HAMS to work together and be trained in support of their local area that is hit by disaster. Most of us are volunteers and we do it during our free time hence supporting fellow HAM members is vital in order to ensure there is enough volunteers at the disaster area. We must not forget that our role is to provide and assist in communication only during disaster. Furthermore, we can only assist if we are asked to do so. For this, we have to be a recognised body of trained personnel in communications.
Kindly contact MARTS or UNIARM if you are interested in RACES.
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Mr Choy Chee Keong
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En Azhar Abu Rais
Click here for slide show - Kangar Drill with RACES |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 16 December 2008 19:50 )
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