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October 15th 03, 03:24 AM

(N2EY) wrote

Back then, all it took for full privs was 13 wpm code and a ~50
question written test. Has 35 years of incentive licensing made hams
"more technical"? If not, why do we need all those written tests?

Jim,

This old strawman of yours is getting shopworn. Since it's nearly
Halloween, just prop him up next to a pumpkin and see if the children
are impressed when they come for tricks and treats.

The purpose of the written test is to determine if an applicant is
qualified to play on our RF playground without hurting themselves or
innocent bystanders, without straying into nearby industrial and
military places, that we know how to share nicely with other players,
and that we recognize practices and conditions which will trash up the
playground.

73, de Hans, K0HB