beerbarrel wrote:
On 21 Jul 2005 12:14:06 -0700, "an_old_friend"
wrote:
beerbarrel wrote:
On 21 Jul 2005 11:58:58 -0700, "John S." wrote:
beerbarrel wrote:
On Thu, 21 Jul 2005 13:29:37 -0400, Cmdr Buzz Corey
wrote:
John S. wrote:
Yes, or require that prospective drivers be proficient in the use of a
buggy whip in addition to passing a written and practical driving test.
If they are going to drive a buggy, it might be a good idea.
Maybe we should just drop the driving test altogether...well start
with your kids.
And that's the point. The written and practical drivers test is a
measure of whether a prospective driver knows something about the law
and theory of driving and has some proficiency in the operation of a
motor vehicle.
The written amateur test proves that the owner has some knowlege of the
theory of radio construction and operation.
The morse code test only tests the ability to translate a language for
which there is no practical use. It does not shed any light on the
ability if the prospective ham to operate a ham radio in a safe and
courteous manner. A live on-the-air test of a prospective ham setting
up a rig and using voice or one of the digital modes would prove
something about his competence as a radio operator.
Copying morse code proves nothing.
break
It proves that you have basic working knowledge of a very efficient
form of communication that is used for emergency communications today
and tomorrow. It runs circles around audio communication and can be
much more effective. Under certain conditions, having the ability to
copy morse can can mean the difference between like and death.
name one?
How about being stuck in a POW camp with no wat to communicat other
than taps?
which has what to do with the ARS
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