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September 8th 03, 05:16 PM

(Brian) wrote in message . com...
(N2EY) wrote in message ...
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(Brian) writes:

(N2EY) wrote in message
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The following isn't exactly a new idea, but some may not have seen it
yet...

Maybe the way out of the mess is for a Smith Chart test to replace
the code test.

So you still want the Amateur Radio Service to be the exclusive domain
of the Electrical Engineer's?

Nope. One does not have to be an EE in order to understand, and use, the Smith
Chart. Many hams who are not EEs have Smithc Chart knowledge and skill. Many
EEs do not.

Name ONE school that teaches Smith Charts that is not an Engineering school.

Just ONE!

Why?

Smith Chart use is not usually an enginnering school course. It's
something those interested are expected to learn on their own, like
how to use a calculator today, or a slide rule in years gone by.

I learned the Chart from the ARRL Antenna Book, not from EE school.

btw, the plural of "Electrical Engineer" is "Electrical Engineers" not
"Electrical Engineer's". "Electrical Engineer's" is the possessive

So Electrical Engineers want to posess all of Amatuer Radio?

Ask vshah101, that's his mantra.

I don't think that's what the FCC wants, but since the NCVEC can do
any damned thing they want, go ahead and put it to them.

NCVEC could not create a separate Smith Chart test without FCC approval.

Bull****!

Yes, that's what your posts are usually full of, Brian.

Part 97 specifically lists the tests for each class of license.

Right now there are three written tests, all multiple choice. And one
code test. No Smith Chart test.

And
they could not deviate from multiple-choice format.

Bull****!

You really should read Part 97.

It's obvious that irony is not one of your strong points, Brian.

It is obvious that NCVEC reality is not one of yours.

That's just plain wrong. NCVEC cannot add a Smith Chart test for the
reasons I listed. Read Part 97.

Besides, NCVEC complains that the code test requires too much work
from the VEs and is too stressful on those being tested. I can imagine
what they'd say if they had to supervise and grade a Smith Chart test.

And I can imagine how much you'd complain and argue if a Smith Chart
test were substituted for the code test.

73 de Jim, N2EY

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