Slow Code wrote:
"That`s what happens when you lower standards,----."

Technological progress eliminates the need for operator expertise and
close equipment supervision.

A First Class Licensed Radiotelephone Operator is no longer justified or
needed to constantly supervise a type-accepted broadcast transamitter
designed to only operate when it is operating within the rules (no
challenge with modern technology). A less technically adept person can
tell if operation is normal.

Amateur operation is different. Equipment need not be type-accepted, but
it must adhere to the rules just the same. An amateur operator is
licensed as such and that defines the "amateur radio operator". The
"ham" may or may not be interested in experimentation. The only
requirement is that he not violate the rules.

Difference between amateur and CB radio is CB can be used in business.
Amateur radio cannot.

CW radiotelegraphy was obsolete when radiotelephony appeared. This is
similar to obsolescence of the horse when the motor vehicle appeared.
Communications and transportation have moved on but Morse and horse
fanatics linger.

Amateur radio appliance operators are fine so long as the rules are
enforced. We should seek them and welcome them to the hobby.

Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI