"Vshah101" wrote in message
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Larry Roll K3LT said:
Those that can't -- whine about
the requirements and wait for them to be dumbed-down to their level!

Well some coders refuse to learn the technical material. Although
time-consuming, Its easy to learn one skill (CW) and claim superiority for
that.
Seems like the requirement was dumbed down to the non-technical Ham's
level.

There are other reasons not to learn code other than "dumbed-down" as you
say.
One is that I don't like code. Another reason is image. It shows that you
put
time into a worthless pursuit (Morse code). Image is NOT the consideration
for
me. I would learn it if I wanted to.

I agree 100% Code should be dropped ASAP. If we want to save Ham Radio.


I don't have to learn Morse code just so I can prove I have the ability
to
learn Morse code. I have learned other skills that are just as
difficult.
Another reason is the "benefit" is not worth the effort. I would put
effort
into those because I can use those skills in real life. I cannot use
Morse
code.

I agree too. What kind of high-paying jobs would you get by learning CW?


I highly suggest that to add to your sense of self-satisfaction, that
once
you get your "No-Code Extra" you make a point of telling every Pre-
Restructuring, 20-WPM code-tested Extra you know that you are their
"equal" as a ham radio operator.

Funny, thats what pro-coders say. They say that a General class that
learned
Morse code is superior because they have a higher license class. I would
say
that the General or Extra that just learned code may not be superior to
the
Technician that wants to have good technical skills, but refuses to learn
code.


It's the "I'm better than you" attitude that is ruining the hobby. People
like Larry and Steve, are old and want the CW to stay, as a "hazing" thing.

I'm afraid thoese days are going the way of the dinosour........

Lloyd Davies, N0VFP