"John Smith" wrote in message
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It is obvious there is a decline in interest in amateur radio, I think the
reasons are many, since the gear is constructed for such a small "nitch"
of users--the equip is expensive--this is only one more reason for the
decline.

I have never heard anyone complain the exams were too difficult (of
course, I am mainly around college age kids who go for a license), it is
always the code--they hate it--some can be pushed to complete the code to
get the license--after, they simply never use the code again...most of
these young fellows are interested in GHz freqs and above...and how a
computer can be interfaced with the radio...

Warmest regards,
John


If all they are interested in is the GHz frequencies and up, they never need
to bother with code for the license. The codeless Technician license gives
them full privileges, full power levels, and all modes for all frequencies
above 30 MHz.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE