Steve Robeson K4CAP wrote:
Subject: Why the caste system? was: NCVEC files license restructuring
From: Mike Coslo
Date: 3/19/2004 6:58 AM Central Standard Time
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N2EY wrote:
In article , Mike Coslo writes:
Now that the element 1 requirement is likely to go away, why do NCVEC,
ARRL, and even Hans' proposals simply set up a new caste system? There
is nothing wrong with levels of certification, but they should make some
sense.
Mike,
There are two reasons for low power/limited privileges for the entry level
license:
1) To simplify the tests needed for the entry-level license (if you can't
run
more than X watts, or are not allowed on a certain band, you don't need to
be
tested on it)
Sure, but I'm not even close to convinced that any tests need or should
be simplified. I wonder if anyone can provide evidence that the those
giving the tests are being overburdened?
What I am wondering is why everyone wants to set these power levels low to
avoid testing on questions about SAFETY!
Here is an answer that seems to fit the equation, Steve:
I have noted that many people that are in favor of removing Element 1
from the tests are also in favor of this removal of safety questions, or
whatever gets those tests down to an elementary school level. This is
despite protestations from some that they would NEVER support reductions
like that. My disappointment is immense that I trusted them and that
they were inaccurate in their dealings with me. Whatever, I'm sure that
means nothing to them.
Drawing from that experience, I can safely conclude that they are
willing to chip away at any part of the test that they can, and that no
level of simplicity is too simple for them.
And they have no intention of stopping there.
D'Zat work?
We're talking about requiring some knowledge that might prevent the person
from hurting himself or others. Why are we so anxious to avoid them..?!?!
Knowledge is BAD!
- Mike KB3EIA