September 23rd 06, 11:43 AM
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First recorded activity by RadioBanter: Sep 2006
Posts: 7
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You're not a real ham if you never took or passed a Code test.
Exactly...............oops I top posted again.
"Barry OGrady" wrote in message
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On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:29:02 -0700, "dave" cmrbison wrote:
Does anyone still "do" ham? There are cell phones, 15 mile range 2 ways,
satellite phones...............
Why would anyone want to take a test to communicate? with Star Trek
convention grade people??
For that matter why would anyone learn how to avoid top posting?
I passed my "ham" test in 1979 and now that the code requirement has been
completely removed for amateur radio I have full access to all bands, but
I never
get on the air.
"Slow Code" wrote in message
link.net...
Just thought you should know that.
Help save Ham radio and ignore Markie to save
usenet. Thanks
1- No more automatic renewals. Individuals must retest and pass all
elements required for their license class every ten years.
2- The passing score for written exams needs to be raised to 85%.
3- Code elements should be 13 wpm for General, and 20 wpm for Extra.
4- Make the no-code license one year non-renewable.
5- Cancel your ARRL membership until they decide to work to improve
things and stop them from proposing ham radio that is like CB.
Barry
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