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October 15th 03, 01:30 PM

In article ,
(Hans K0HB) writes:

(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.

Not a strawman, Hans.

What level of written testing would you have if FCC adopts your 2 class
structure?

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.

I agree 100%.

Now, what level of written testing is required to meet that purpose?

And how do we justify any testing or test questions that exceed that purpose?

I invite you to read KL7CC's paper on the AL7FS website and see what NCVEC
thinks about the future - besides code testing.

Take a spin over to AH0A's website and see how the number of new Techs has
dropped since the new Q&A pool was put in place July 15.

Please tell us how we can defend the Extra written test when Generals have the
same bands, modes and power levels.

73 de Jim, N2EY