John Smith I wrote:
wrote:

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73s,



Len:

Just for starters, it pieces me off that the FCC doesn't even host the
download of the amateur pool questions "right-out-and-openly" on their
web page. This alone gives the VEC and arrl MUCH more credibility then
the toothless old grumps deserve. And, I have complained about this ...
I will continue to do so, use the public funds and keep this outta
private hands and influence!

The arrl need to go, and Carl is NOT looking like a good replacement
with NCI when he boot licks ... amateur radio needs a new start and some
new blood ... someone needs to kick some real booty here.

Regards,
JS
I'm sorry but I don't understand what you mean here. The Amateur Radio
question pool was developed by a committee composed of representatives
from the various Volunteer Examination Coordinator organizations noot
the FCC. The questions are posted on the Internet and are available for
anyone to view. If you go to www.qrz.com you will find a routine that
will allow you to take a sample quiz. If you do this enough times you
will be able to pass the various level tests.
The ARRL does not have anything near exclusivity in this process. They
only have one vote in the process. I don't know exactly how many other
organizations there are but I know of at least three.
As for replacing the ARRL as an orginization feel free to do so. So far
they are the only group to stay in business.

Dave WD9BDZ