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October 8th 06, 12:45 AM
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Here is how we can end all the silly antenna questions on the repeaters and on usenet.
Interesting
"james" wrote in message ... On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 16:21:28 -0400, "Fred G." wrote: +++James, +++ +++Rethink what I wrote. I'm not claiming the tests are "all that"........ You +++are right, they ARE dummied down and NO, you do NOT need an AA degree to +++pass the Extra. Just some diligent studying. I was merely saying NEITHER +++test will eliminate the crap - for starters. BUT those who "are" whining +++about the code - if they get their wish, will then want the written exam +++dropped too. In other words - FREE - uninhibited passage. IF we gave Drs', +++Lawyers, Drivers, Pilots and other licenses away like some want the Ham +++licenses handed out, where would we be? Ham radio may not be all that, but +++it is what it is. Anything more stripped away from it - and it won't be +++worth having. +++ +++"I" had to learn the code, it really is no big deal. Do I use it? Not much, +++but I'm still glad I learned it. It was a matter of self discipline. Hey, +++drop the code......Who am "I" to force it down anyone's throat? That isn't +++my aim or argument. Again - you're going to see the push for the rest to be +++dropped too - some just aren't satisfied. Mark my words. +++ +++Fred G. I read your post and understood it. My beleifs is that those that will complain about a "theory" test are those that want the license handed to them. They don't want any kind of test. Unless the government does that, I still hold that some form of written test is applicable. I learned enough code and then I never touched a key again. Made two contacts total via morse code. Never cared for it and never intend to use it. At the time my interests were more in VHF/UHF anyways. HF was to much like CB. He who had the biggest amp and antenna was heard. VHF/UHF systems require more than a big amp and a big antenna. I whined about the code requirements and still do. But I also understand, that what ever the government determines as the standard for obtain levels oflicensing are the rules that I ahve to play with. As I stated I have no issues with levels of "theory". That part to me is easier to learn. james |
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