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April 10th 07, 10:57 PM
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Before and After Cessation of Code Testing
"Michael Coslo" wrote in message ... wrote: On Apr 9, 8:22 pm, "Dee Flint" wrote: Changes in requirements don't have any effect when the potential recruits have no idea that the hobby even exists. I don't believe that there is any significant percentage of the general population of the USA who has never heard of ham radio. I don't believe the "changes in requirements" were intended to grow ham radio. I don't even care if ham radio grows or doesn't grow. There are millions of hams on planet Earth, more than enough to fill my logs on any mode I choose through at least the next four sunspot cycles. I believe that Hans' percentage numbers are indeed relevant. However, they need to be looked at in context. Just looking solely at the new licenses and upgrades does not give a complete picture. In a dynamic area such as ARS license numbers, there is a need to look beyond raw numbers and to determine exactly why the numbers that you are comparing look as they do. Which was precisely the point I attempted to make. [snip] One minor disagreement with Hans, though. I don't care if we get some kind of huge growth, in fact, that would be lots of problems to deal with. We need a steady influx of new people to keep the hobby interesting, and to replace the fact that everyone is terminated to ground eventually. 1 percent growth would be desirable in that context, I think. - 73 de Mike KB3EIA - I would like to see it stay at about the same percentage of the general population as it is now. As the population grows or shrinks, I would expect our numbers to do the same. However, as you said, we do need the new recruits as none of us are immortal. Dee, N8UZE |
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