In article , "Bert Craig"
writes:

To this young (...and then no-code Technician class.) newbie, the ARRL
actually appeared very dedicated to helping me get ON HF.

Yes, IF you were willing to meet their criteria by jumping through the
Morse code hoop ...

Carl - wk3c

Speak for yourself, Carl. I certainly did NOT have to jump through any
hoops. I set a goal, researched the requirements, and then set about meeting
said requirements.

I also make sure that in all the letters and e-mails I send to the league,
FCC, political reps, etc. I inform them that the current Morse code test was
no barrier for this newbie and did NOT "force" me to jump through any hoops.
So please don't allow any individual or group promoting the "barrier/hoop"
line of Bravo Sierra to include me in their demographic. I suspect there are
more NTs (As opposed to OTs or OFs) like me who dislike being associated
with underachievement. I hope they too will take the time to make their
views on the matter heard.

--
73 de Bert
WA2SI
FISTS# 9384

Bert:

Well said, OM! Unfortunately, it was wasted on Carl. Carl is one of those
murderously resentful NCTA's who would much rather waste all his time
whining about being tested for a useful communications skill than doing what it
takes to learn it. He is truly to be pitied, for he has wasted many years that
could have been spent happily pursuing the hobby of ham radio. The true
irony is that in spite of his professional-grade technical knowledge, he will
never be as good a radio amateur as you are!

73 de Larry, K3LT
FISTS #2008, CC #0703