Dwight Stewart wrote in message ...
"Brian Kelly" wrote:

(snip) Can you cite a single example of a nocode who
"pushed the hobby/service forward" since then? (snip)


In what way are we supposed to push the hobby/service forward?

Beats me, ask those who repeatedly claim that eliminating the code
tests will by some mysterious means or another "push the hobby/service
forward". Which experince has already demonstrated is complete BS.

Give us an
example - an example of something a person with code ability has done in the
last two to three decades to push the hobby/service forward.

G3PLX for one. But that's not the point. The difference is that us
coders don't go around bleating about how we "push the hobby/service
forward". Which is one of the bogus battle cries of the free
lunchers.

As I see it, the Technicians are doing pretty much doing the same things
the other license holders are doing - talking on the radio, tinkering with
their equipment, occasionally going to club meetings, occasionally helping
out in disasters, and so on. All of these are contributions. Obviously,
nothing special since other license holders are also doing the same things,
but I wasn't aware Technicians were expected to do more than the other
license holders.

EXACTLY my point. The nocodes haven't done a thing to "push the
hobby/service forward", the circle is complete, thankew for the
support.

And while you're at it perhaps you can explain what
would change in this respect by handing nocodes access
to the HF bands too?


You, Brian, aren't handing access to the HF bands to those without code
ability. Regardless, since you're opposed to HF access for those without
code ability, and that position is out of step with the current trend, it is
up to you to make an argument to support that position.

Watch for my response to the NPRM. It will not be in support of the
claim that eliminating the code tests on the basis of "pushing the
hobby/service forward" is a valid rationale.

Demanding more from
those without code ability than those with is not exactly a strong argument.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

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