"Bill Turner" wrote in message
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On Tue, 6 Jun 2006 09:36:21 -0400, "clfe" wrote:


I am of the opinion that a 5 WPM at least - should be kept on as a
requirement - as someday - it may be needed. Think not? Say you're in the
midst of an attack - of terrorism, a war on our homefront OR a large scale
natural disaster, a microphone isn't working or available. You can key the
radio but don't know code - now what? With code, even at 5 WPM - you could
get some very important information to those needing it to help save you -
to them. You could tell them WITH code, what is needed, exact whereabouts,
how many people involved, etc........ Just clicking a mic pin with a wire
won't tell anyone anything and could delay any help or a response big
enough
to do much good. In these times with the large scale disasters as we've
seen
and attacks - even for any said to be planned, NOW is a good time to WANT
to
know code. IT may save you........ It is one of those skills you learn -
just like CPR or whatever - you hope you never have to use, but you're
glad
you have it - when you need it.

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Your priorities are skewed. Since there are only so many hours
allotted to us, what would be a better way to spend your spare time:

1. Learning morse code for the above mike-failure scenario?
2. Stocking up food, water and ammo for the above mike-failure
scenario?

You have been reading too many stories of the valiant radio op on the
Titanic. Ain't gonna happen.

Bill, W6WRT
20 wpm Extra, but realistic about it



Not really, but I'm not in a mood to argue about stupid **** - anymore.
Actually, I could care less. My ham days are few and far in between due to
all the ass holes on there ruining it for the rest of us. Maybe you're
right.......... the code really didn't keep the crud off the radios. Hell,
why even have a test at all.