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November 9th 06, 12:45 AM
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My Take on CW
ToeJam wrote in :
The need for CW has been waining for many years now and technology has eliminated a need for it. Why do we still need CW? How many Hams still use CW? I think technical knowledge far outweighs the CW requirement. If it's eliminated, more people will PROBABLY take the test, however, you must also understand that it takes a lot of money to set up a proper station, and an operator that's devoted to the hobby. I don't think you will see a lot of folks running out purchasing $1000 Yaesu's and Kenwoods to get on the air if CW is eliminated. The FCC eliminated the requirement for a fricken CB license (KABE 1356) long ago and you sure don't see folks yapping away on CB's. They have cell phones now to communicate and GPS' to know where they are going. I have a couple GMRS/FRS radios and even paid the $80 FCC license fee. I believe in being legal. It doesn't pay to get caught and fined. Therefore, if CW is eliminated, I do not think it will harm Ham Radio one bit. Things change with time. There won't even be an exam to talk on Ham frequencies in the future either. You young folks may see that happen. The cost of equipment will keep those that only want to screw around away from the hobby, believe me. Cost is one of the reasons I haven't got a ticket. I had a good friend of mine that had a Technician Class license (WB7RFL Tom Buckner, deceased) that was willing to teach me what I needed to know. However, the sheer cost of equipment kept me out of it. Anyone looking for a couple Cobra CB's? One is SSB. Besides, what are all of you Ham operators afraid of? Sure you had to take the CW test and passed. Like I said, things change with time. Take a young person interested in the hobby and teach them the proper way to operate and pass the exam. QRT. You're just Lazy. Good ops aren't lazy ops. SC |
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#2
November 12th 06, 10:09 PM
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slow crapathon conitues
Had to learn CW in 1956. Last time I used it was 1956.
Al wrote in message ... On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:45:43 GMT, Slow Code wrote: ToeJam wrote in : The need for CW has been waining for many years now and technology has eliminated a need for it. Why do we still need CW? How many Hams still use CW? I think technical knowledge far outweighs the CW requirement. |
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#3
November 12th 06, 10:25 PM
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slow crapathon conitues
"Allan9" wrote in message ... Had to learn CW in 1956. Last time I used it was 1956. Al I had to learn CW in 1972. Last time I used it was 1972. H.J. |
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#4
November 14th 06, 12:55 AM
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slow crapathon conitues
"honestjohn" wrote in
: "Allan9" wrote in message ... Had to learn CW in 1956. Last time I used it was 1956. Al I had to learn CW in 1972. Last time I used it was 1972. H.J. When was the last time you two used you're brains, 56 & 72? SC |
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#5
November 14th 06, 04:21 AM
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slow crapathon conitues
That wasn't necessary.
Al "Slow Code" wrote in message nk.net... "honestjohn" wrote in : "Allan9" wrote in message ... Had to learn CW in 1956. Last time I used it was 1956. Al I had to learn CW in 1972. Last time I used it was 1972. H.J. When was the last time you two used you're brains, 56 & 72? SC |
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