Ham Radio started down hill when the ARRL ramed throught the "Incensing
Licensing Program" in the sixites.
. Some say the FCC done it, Sorry the ARRL started it and talked the FCC into
it. I know I lived through it.
It's been down hill every since then and will never change but just get worse.
Such a shame a great hobby was screwed up.
Yes the ARRL does some good but only if it helps their image or pocketbook.