"Paul Burridge" k wrote
in message ...

What is this absurd fascination with Morse Code? Wouldnt you rather
just
talk to people? I know all about the arguements about it getting
through
when all else fails but is it really life and death?? If i cant get
through
on the radio I use a Phone or the Internet. After all its just a hobby.
Besides, doesnt all that dot dot dot.. dash dash dash give you a
headache
after a while??
Dont get me wrong, im not having a go at Amateurs im just asking the
question.. why is it so important?

It has its own abiding fascination for some of us. And if you get
selfish idiots on SSB encroaching on the CW end of bands, you can blow
them away without difficulty and still carry on an uninterrupted QSO
with fellow CWers.
--

"What is now proved was once only imagin'd" - William Blake

Then that's fine for you and your CW friends but is it really the top goal
all Amateurs set out to achieve... to go dah dah dah dit dit dit dah dah
dah? Don't you also enjoy talking to distance stations with your voice too?
I agree that the part of the spectrum allocated to Morse should be left for
Morse and those who wish to use Morse should have a slightly different level
of licence/callsign to acknowledge this but it seems its always but "always"
levelled at us with any discussion about seemingly low licensed
intermediates/M3's/general class that unless your an extra class/advanced
you are some sort of trailer park scum. Not for one minute am I saying you
say this but its the general impression most get from some "alleged" full
licence holders in these newsgroups.

Regards and Happy Christmas,
Graham

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Radio is only a Hobby. Don't let it rule your life...

73's - Graham (www.open-channel.co.uk)