Thread: Code Free "It's part of the dumbing down of America," according to CDC
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Default Code Free "It's part of the dumbing down of America," according to CDC

merlin-7 wrote:
Just one note...I passed my code test and have not used it since. I am not
saying that I will never use it. I just have not had any interest in it yet.
Does it make me a better ham haveing passed code?

Joe

Joe, it doesn't. There are lots of 20WPM Code-Tape Extras - who've
never had a single CW contact in their lives and never will. If a ham
must be judged, judge him or her on their conduct and value that they
add to the service.

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