|
Title: Name That RIG Contest Post by: K1JJ on February 03, 2011, 12:58:19 PM I've been trying to come up with a gag name for the new HPSDR rig. (high performance software defined radio) I want it to fit in with the other tribal members - "Fabio", Rico Suave" and "Dr. Love".
Todd/KAQ said in an email that someone named their kid "Precious" - and axed, who in their right mind would do that? ;D ;D I thought that was pretty funny and then thought it was the best name I've heard so far for the new rig. (Yeah, it's so precious I may throw it against the gawd darned wall if it beats me up any more.) So please submit your name choices. The winner will have the thrill of having the rig named in their honor. In the case of a local winner, I will also buy them an apple crisp at the next Near-Fest. How's that for appreciation? ;) Stay tuned - you might see a good name for your own rig. Any ideas? T * As you can see from pic #1, there's a clean canvas on the front panel for a funky name. hmmm... that should say 160-6M. Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: K5WLF on February 03, 2011, 01:07:17 PM Tom,
I'll suggest "Half Pint", from what Pa called the kid on "Little House on the Prairie". ldb K5WLF Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: WD8BIL on February 03, 2011, 01:11:15 PM SDR ...... Hmmmmmmmmm........
How 'bout "Smugger"! Or "Sir Smug o lot " Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: KC2ZFA on February 03, 2011, 02:09:04 PM I think you should name it
Officer Microsoft Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: W9GT on February 03, 2011, 02:11:14 PM Cyberfunkin
73, Jack, W9GT Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: W1UJR on February 03, 2011, 02:25:44 PM I'd suggest Mr. Piddles because it "piddles" out power.
piddle [ˈpɪdəl] vb 1. (intr) Informal to urinate 2. (when tr, often foll by away) to spend (one's time) aimlessly; fritter [origin unknown] piddler n Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: Steve - K4HX on February 03, 2011, 02:25:52 PM PIASDR
Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: Todd, KA1KAQ on February 03, 2011, 02:34:22 PM Johnny/JN said in an email that someone named their kid "Precious" - and axed, who in their right mind would do that? ;D ;D I thought that was pretty funny and then thought it was the best name I've heard so far for the new rig. (Yeah, it's so precious I may throw it against the gawd darned wall if it beats me up any more.) Hey now - that was me, Mr. Plexi-King. Also said Precious could be the luv interest of Dr Love. Who knows, maybe you'll wake up to a batch of HTs running around the radio room? I'll be watching for the royalties check in the mail! ;D Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: K1JJ on February 03, 2011, 02:40:28 PM I corrected it in the first post, sorry, Todd. Credit where it's due. I've been getting so many gag emails from youse guys I've lost track of who's saying what.. ;D
Buddly, a modified version of your name choice could be "Smuggly" - that's kinda appropriate and almost sounds like "Buddly". HA! T Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: WA1GFZ on February 03, 2011, 02:48:08 PM Frank's pay back for the Sgt. Andersen gag
Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: Todd, KA1KAQ on February 03, 2011, 02:52:24 PM Sgt Anderson was an attention-getter. Enhanced greatly by Tom's appearance at Hosstraders sporting a crew cut.
I got a huge kick outta hearing Sgt Anderson on the air, and have missed his intimidating presence for many a-year. Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: WA1GFZ on February 03, 2011, 04:09:05 PM Sgt Andersen got me hook line and sinker once.
Reeled me in like a big cat fish The only mistake Tom made was not recording him cranking me to critical mass. Classic April first Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: w3jn on February 03, 2011, 05:20:10 PM "Fester"
Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: W1AEX on February 03, 2011, 05:41:50 PM "Alejandro" (Rico Suave's little brother)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXlpnfnd-Wo Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: W1RKW on February 03, 2011, 05:52:55 PM Thor Luther (with a lisp)
King Dong Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: Opcom on February 03, 2011, 08:23:14 PM "Beezlbub" ??
"Mr. Rohas" (RoHS) ?? "The G10" ? Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: KD0HUX on February 03, 2011, 10:38:23 PM THE MODULATING MONSTER
Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: KB2WIG on February 03, 2011, 10:43:09 PM "Fester"
Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: W7TFO on February 04, 2011, 01:54:22 AM Clark's favorite! ;)
Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: Todd, KA1KAQ on February 04, 2011, 11:02:45 AM Uncle Fester would be the PERFECT name for some big ol' homebrew Frankenmitter with the big pole insulators, fan meters, and a coupla monster knife switches. "Hang on while I fire up Uncle Fester!".
Tom, if you decide against using Precious or some other equally-appropriate girly name, the only other one that really fits is Little Richard. I mean, just from the pictures you posted, the resemblance is uncanny. Stuff hanging out, going in all directions, eyes bugging out, like it just let out a big ol' "YEOOOOOW!". And definitely a bit on the girly side! :-* Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: N8UH on February 04, 2011, 01:10:04 PM How about LEELOO - cute and high-tech. ;D
Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: K1JJ on February 04, 2011, 01:34:53 PM How about LEELOO - cute and high-tech. ;D LEELOO! Now that jumps out at me! Female, cute, sassy, smart, high tech. Dr. Love, Fabio and Rico Suave, all males, would love to have something like that in the harem. ;D Good entry, Tim. There's a few more names posted that are good too. BTW, cool QRP portable CW rig on your QRZ.com. What is that? LeeLoo pics from movie "5th Element": Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: N8UH on February 04, 2011, 02:13:54 PM LEELOO! Now that jumps out at me! Female, cute, sassy, smart, high tech. Dr. Love, Fabio and Rico Suave, being all males, would love to have something like that in the harem. ;D Good entry, Tim. There's a few more names posted that are good too. BTW, cool QRP portable CW rig on your QRZ.com. What is that? LeeLoo pics from movie "5th Element": Figured it would work for that very reason ;D The rig on my QRZ page is my beloved Elecraft KX1. The key is a Soviet Spetznaz key. Fun combo! Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: WD8BIL on February 04, 2011, 02:18:53 PM I can hear it now.
"I'm on LeeLoo tonite and Buddly is in Lorain!" :o Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: KA8WTK on February 04, 2011, 06:16:52 PM Spanky or Alfalfa, the little rascal.
Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: WU2D on February 04, 2011, 09:09:57 PM Altaira came before LEELOO
Title: Judges deadlocked - Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: K1JJ on February 06, 2011, 04:01:27 PM The judges have been deadlocked for days now. They are discussing a tie between "Precious" submitted by Todd/ KA1KAQ and "LeeLoo" submitted by Tim/N8UH.
I know everyone is on the edge of their seats waiting for the final decision. We should have a decision tomorrow with the award ceremony and apple crisp banquet to follow. Thanks to all who have submitted entries. More later. T Does she look more like a LeeLoo or a Precious? That is the question. Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: Todd, KA1KAQ on February 07, 2011, 10:37:26 AM From that perspective, she looks more like Phyllis Diller.
Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: WBear2GCR on February 07, 2011, 11:38:41 AM Obviously the best name is: Obama!!!!!!!! _-_-bear Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: K1JJ on February 07, 2011, 11:51:59 AM From that perspective, she looks more like Phyllis Diller. ;D ;D ;D You're killing me Todd! "Medusa" might be a close second. The judges are getting near a final decision. There are some rednecks on the panel. They are angling for "LeeLoo-Precious". Ya know, like Billy-Bob, Bobby-Joe, Betty-Joe, Stevie-Todd, Timmy-Irb... names like that. T Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: flintstone mop on February 07, 2011, 03:45:10 PM Tom you are really into this Eduardo dude from RUSSIA>..............!!! The audience was fully into whatever he was doing............Probably a smokey environment or Vodka being passed around..........WOW
You need to back away from the glowing pubes in your shack. How's about Sofwhere fer a name? Fred Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: W1AEX on February 07, 2011, 04:31:27 PM Some variation of the LeeLoo choice would be very hard to pass up. She definitely had the best software in the movie...
Title: LeeLoo Marries Tom Vu - Name That RIG Contest Post by: K1JJ on February 07, 2011, 05:10:45 PM We have an unexpected announcement to make. Over the weekend LeeLoo and Tom Vu tied the knot. LeeLoo is now LeeLoo Vu. They have decided to name their beloved HPSDR rig, "LeeLoo Vu" or just "LeeLoo" for short.
Tim/N8UH will be treated to a special Apple Crisp dessert at HossTraders for his matchmaking services. (Wedding presents may be sent to Steve/K4HX, QSL mgr) Thanks to all who participated in this gala event. T Wedding Portrait: Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: N8UH on February 07, 2011, 07:42:30 PM I'm honored Mr. Vu.
Congratulations on the happy event! I just got the photos back from the lab. I only wish I could be at HossTraders for the Apple Crisp! Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: K1JJ on February 07, 2011, 09:55:22 PM Thank you very much, Tim.
Gee, that's an excellent picture. They were applying for the marriage license there. LeeLoo is a great looking rig and Tom Vu looks 10 years younger! I was glad you could make the wedding, become the official photographer and meet LeeLoo. She said her twin sister, LeeHoo, the Sixth Element, thought you were cute in your Viking outfit and wanted a date. Anyway, LeeLoo, being a good techie wife, will be spending her honeymoon working on the "bench" with Mr. Vu. Catch ya later and congrats on the excellent choice. T Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: WBear2GCR on February 07, 2011, 11:48:35 PM ..............crud, I lost.... :'( Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: WD8BIL on February 08, 2011, 08:02:11 AM Seems her old bo has some hard feelings about the situation.
Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: flintstone mop on February 08, 2011, 10:05:35 AM Thank you very much, Tim. Pure RAW radio sex....TOM VU has no PUBESGee, that's an excellent picture. They were applying for the marriage license there. LeeLoo is a great looking rig and Tom Vu looks 10 years younger! I was glad you could make the wedding, become the official photographer and meet LeeLoo. She said her twin sister, LeeHoo, the Sixth Element, thought you were cute in your Viking outfit and wanted a date. Anyway, LeeLoo, being a good techie wife, will be spending her honeymoon working on the "bench" with Mr. Vu. Catch ya later and congrats on the excellent choice. T Fred Congrats anyway and good luck Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: KB2WIG on February 08, 2011, 11:46:38 AM yeah, I wondered about that thing.
klc Title: Trouble in paradise - Name That RIG Contest Post by: K1JJ on February 08, 2011, 12:36:16 PM News Flash:
LeeLoo's Bo, aka "Big Brucie" showed up in a rage. Tom Vu and Brucie had a terrible fist fight. Both are recovering. LeeLoo has filed for divorce. Mr. Vu is heartbroken but vows to keep the name "LeeLoo" for his new rig. More news to follow. Enquirer expected to cover complete story at your newstands. T Big Brucie speaking in public yesterday: "I'll get Leeloo back from Vu somehow" Title: Re: Name That RIG Contest Post by: KB2WIG on February 08, 2011, 04:18:26 PM " Over the weekend LeeLoo and Tom Vu tied the knot " AMfone - Dedicated to Amplitude Modulation on the Amateur Radio Bands
No more pretty girls, no more yacht? Ding? klc |