Sarco wrote:

: It always amazes me that when ever "change" is proposed in any
: organization, there are many people who quiver at the thought, and also
: boast the downfall of the establishment that will come with the proposed
: change.

if you evidence of what has happened to amateur bands following the
lowering of entry requirements just get some REAL OFF-AIR RECORDINGS OF
EUROPEAN HAM RADIO.

there are times when 7mhz and 144 sounds more like 27mhz !!