Starting from scratch, with a previous irrelevant interest, perhaps
needleworking, fishing or CB Radio, you can obtain an M3/CB
Fools' Licence within 2 days. There is no way that anyone in such
a category has picked up any technical nous to qualify them as a
Radio Ham. If there really are people such as you claim, and you have
not just invented them for the purpose of this discussion, then why
haven't
they got a higher grade of licence?
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The brief course leading to the Foundation Licence is meant to enable the
licensee to take part in amateur radio comms in a responsible way ,without
causing harmful interference ...full stop. It also means that he/she is not
fully qualified technically , which is not deemed necessary by the relevant
UK authorities.

While preparing for the next level ,the Intermediate Licence he/she is
increasing his/her technical knowledge and acquires electronic construction
capabilities. He/she also learns to calibrate equipment ,using relevant
instruments.

Finally while preparing for the Full Licence the licensee increases his/her
level of knowledge to comply with international standards set by ITU

This 3 tier system is similar to the US 'ladder climbing AR licensing system
' and is IMHO an excellent way to train radio hobbyists to the required
level and stimulate further personal development.
There is no justification to make any derogatory comments in respect of
Foundation Licence holders.

Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH