We have plenty of hi-tech stuff going on in Amateur Radio. Just not all
that much at HF or on the two meter CB band of FM machines.

Just off the top of my head.....ever hear of AMSAT? You know those
satellite thingy's?

Or how about digital voice on HF? Digital SlowScan? Or for that matter
digital fast scan TV? Then of course the utter glut of new and experimental
digital modes....too many to even talk about here. Then don't forget the
EME (moonbounce) with WSJT program that allows you to do what it took a KW
and 4 / 16 element phased yagis to do just a decade ago, with only 150
watts OR LESS?

So lets not talk about hams not doing anything technical.

Next BS line.

Dan/W4NTI

"John Smith" wrote in message
...
... 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