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Is the code requirement really keeping good people out of ham radio?
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 .. . "Slow Code" wrote in message . net... "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 |
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