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Alun L. Palmer wrote:

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It's not particurly difficult, but I can see no need to continue the
closed classes. All those who would get a 'free upgrade' have held
their licences for some time, so I foresee no impact whatsoever from
eliminating those licences and upgrading them.

Alun N3KIP

Why not simply cancel their licenses unless they take the upgrade exam
by a certain date? It gets rid of the closed classes yet gives no one
a freebie. Those who are active or care about their license but are
inactive due to circumstances in their lives currently will upgrade.
Those who don't care won't be any great loss. Let's shake the dead
wood out of the tree and find out how many hams we really do have.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE





Cancelling is a bit harsh. Maybe they could be downgraded at the next
renewal after say three years notice up front. Of course, for Novices
that would mean cancellation, but I seriously doubt whether there are
any active Novices?

73 de Alun, N3KIP

I know of three local novices that are on ten meters every night.
That's all they want. They have no need for VHF and are just happy with
what privileges they have now.



So that's where they are! Let them have Tech privileges and they'll stay
right where they are anyway, right?

Actually, I think there should be as few different licences as possible,
and that inevitably involves merging licences. I don't think that
'automatic upgrades' are a problem, as those affected all have 'time in
grade'. On reflection, I don't favour downgrades.