.... absolutely not, that is why ham radio has failed, the old guys keep
trying to turn it into a darn religion with a bunch of traditions (or is
that an A.A. meeting?)...
We need some young active technical people to bring some technology to
the focus in this hobby and breathe some life back into it...

Warmest regards,
John

"Dan/W4NTI" wrote in message
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KC8GXW wrote:
But you still have to pay the VE fee, and have earned that
Tech in the first place. Not a giveaway or a free upgrade.

73 de Jim, N2EY

I was just being sarcastic because I have been told I have a
give away tech license!

Well, whoever told you that was full of beans and didn't know
what s/he was talking about. Probably just sour grapes.

73 de Jim, N2EY

I said that. And I mean it. The tests today are a joke. Why you
ask? Because the questions and answers are right there in front of the
person. Sure he has to study a lot of questions. But there they are
on the test. A give away.

And lets not even talk about the CW situation.

It's NOT numbers we need, it people that respect the traditions of
ham radio and want to continue them. Its people that love ham radio
and don't want to use to to order a pizza.

Call me old fashioned and out of touch. It won't be the first time.

Dan/W4NTI