Is the code requirement really keeping good people out of ham radio?
 

Or just lazy people out?

Sc

Is the code requirement really keeping good people out of ham radio?
 

Off the wall comment.
I learned code in 1956 and haven't had to use it yet.
Al

"Slow Code" wrote in message
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Or just lazy people out?

Sc

Is the code requirement really keeping good people out of ham radio?
 

Allan9 wrote:
Off the wall comment.
I learned code in 1956 and haven't had to use it yet.
Al

I learned in 30 years later. Used it 1.5 times. Not worth the effort.

Is the code requirement really keeping good people out of ham radio?
 

Is the code requirement really keeping good people out of ham radio?
 

The Morse test neither helps nor hinders... It is simply another
barrier to be overcome by the motivated... If it weren't for such
barriers we would all have certificates as neurosurgeons...
If the feds want to drop CW, fine by me... If you want to discuss it
look for me on the bottom end of 160 and 80...

denny / k8do

Is the code requirement really keeping good people out of ham radio?
 

"Allan9" wrote in
:

Off the wall comment.
I learned code in 1956 and haven't had to use it yet.
Al


You probably don't remember your callsign either, or do you prefer using a CB
handle?

SC

Is the code requirement really keeping good people out of ham radio?
 

"Slow Code" wrote in message
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"Allan9" wrote in
:

Off the wall comment.
I learned code in 1956 and haven't had to use it yet.
Al


You probably don't remember your callsign either, or do you prefer using a
CB
handle?

SC

I learned sufficient code to gain my upgrade to General in 2005 and passed
the written test the same evening. I have no interest in using code further.
I may change my mind on that later, but given my advanced years, the point
may be moot. My primary interest as a Ham is in fiddling with antennas, only
one of the 11 antennas scattered about my 7 acres was purchased. There are 5
at my detached shop/shack and 6 more back at the house to use when I desire
air conditioning while pursuing my hobby. Three of these are indoor dipoles
for use when bad weather threatens, as it often does here in southern
Oklahoma. I hope all you other gentlemen continue to enjoy the access to the
Amateur Bands allowed by what ever license class you possess.

Harold
KD5SAK

Is the code requirement really keeping good people out of ham radio?
 

Slow Code wrote:
Or just lazy people out?

Sc

I wish it would keep all you "non antenna related" goofballs
out of the antenna newsgroup. Why don't you all get some
kind of life on a group that pertains to stuff like that. IE: misc..
MK

Is the code requirement really keeping good people out of ham radio?
 

"ken foshee" wrote in
:

I'll agree with you 100%. I have a Tech license and enjoy the hobby very
much. I plan on upgrading to General once the code issue is settled. I
have always heard that "If you don't use it, you lose it". I have no
interest in the code so why should I not be allowed to enjoy Ham radio.
BTW, my CB license years back was KLW4194..


That's why you'll never be an asset to the ham radio service. You're too
lazy to be an asset.

SC

Is the code requirement really keeping good people out of ham radio?
 

On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:25:13 GMT, Slow Code spake
thusly:

"ken foshee" wrote in
:

I'll agree with you 100%. I have a Tech license and enjoy the hobby very
much. I plan on upgrading to General once the code issue is settled. I
have always heard that "If you don't use it, you lose it". I have no
interest in the code so why should I not be allowed to enjoy Ham radio.
BTW, my CB license years back was KLW4194..


That's why you'll never be an asset to the ham radio service. You're too
lazy to be an asset.

Just what makes a person an "asset to the ham radio service"? That
sounds just as stupid as an "asset to the telephone service". Like it
or not, ham radio is just a means of communication that has world-wide
reach. Listen up, the "ham radio service" isn't some illustrious
organization. It's just a means for people around to world to chat
live. It can have great value in some emergencies, but most of it's
use is idle chatter.