I think that SSTV, Amtor, Packet, Satellites are irrelevant too! I had
to learn something about them to pass my exam didn't I?

Only a few questions. There wasn't an entire section that required knowledge of
those, which determined if you upgraded or not.

The only difference is between them &
CW is that CW is learned by ear, not by memorization.

Some argue that CW is nothing BUT memorization. You memorize the dits and dahs,
don't you?

CW is NOT the
reason ham radio has stagnated, it's because of technology (Internet).

I'd argue that technology has expanded ham radio.

Anyone with half an ounce of effort can pass the CW exam now.

And a lot of free time.
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73! de Andy KC2SSB - WPYI880 (GMRS)
Beachwood, NJ USA! Grid FM29vw
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