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

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.

wrote:
and makes the ARS look realy stpupid to most outsiders

Not nearly as stupid as most of the postings of the Inferior Five on
rrap.

You know who I'm referring to.

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

Denny wrote:

The Morse test neither helps nor hinders...

You are uninformed and only half-right. It does not help, it hinders.

wrote in
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Denny wrote:

The Morse test neither helps nor hinders...

You are uninformed and only half-right. It does not help, it hinders.



Yes, it hinders.

It keeps out the stupid and lazy. Individuals that really don't what to be
hams if it requires knowledge and skill to get a license.

Make them stay on CB and FRS. They're not an asset to the service.


And neither are you.

SC

On Mon, 18 Sep 2006 23:50:31 GMT, Slow Code spake
thusly:

wrote in
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Denny wrote:

The Morse test neither helps nor hinders...

You are uninformed and only half-right. It does not help, it hinders.



Yes, it hinders.

It keeps out the stupid and lazy. Individuals that really don't what to be
hams if it requires knowledge and skill to get a license.

BULL****! Code is NOT KNOWLEDGE!!! I have NO problem learning
technical info that helps me use the radio properly. Code is not
needed to do that.

Get off your high-horse already.

Make them stay on CB and FRS. They're not an asset to the service.

CB and FRS don't have the range.

And neither are you.

Who the **** are YOU to make such a statement? You snot nosed,
arrogant PRICK! You do NOT know the kind of person that I am!! Wake up
and smell the cappuccino! Code is obsolete! Knowing code does NOTHING
to make somebody an "asset to the service". And, could you explain
what makes a person an "asset to the service"?

What fantasy do you hold that you would believe that your tiny-fisted
tantrums would have more weight than that of a leprous desert rat,
spinning rabidly in a circle, waiting for the bite of the snake?

"Allan9" wrote in
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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

"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

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..


"kd5sak" wrote in message
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"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