In article , Alun Palmer
writes:

Alun:

My point exactly. This is one of the reasons why the requirements to be
licensed in the AMATEUR radio service do not require professional-level
RF engineering skills. Nevertheless, Carl seems to hold on to the
notion
that his being an RF engineer somehow grants him exalted status as an
AMATEUR radio operator. Why is that?

73 de Larry, K3LT



Could it be because he knows a lot about radio?

Alun:

Well, I'm sure Carl expects that his professional RF engineering qualifications
should grant him exalted status in the ARS, but in truth, it just ain't so! I
know
lots of radio amateurs, of all license classes, who haven't made dime number
one as a professional electronics technician or engineer, who are infinitely
better hams than I am or Carl could ever be. What they all have in common is
the fact that they have, throughout their "careers" as radio amateurs, been
willing to explore and adopt new modes, while retaining the skills learned
with the old ones, particularly Morse/CW. Their stations are truly up-to-date,
they have usually attained high places on the DXCC standings, routinely
hold leadership positions within their clubs, and can be counted on to provide
valuable input and personal support for all club activities. They are the ones
who newcomers look to for the answers, while the so-called "professional"
hams simply cluster amongst themselves and look down their noses at the
proceedings of the rest of the club.

But yes, indeed, Carl does know a lot about radio!

73 de Larry, K3LT