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October 8th 06, 12:47 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 news  On Sat, 07 Oct 2006 21:59:15 GMT, Slow Code wrote: +++james wrote in m: +++ +++ On Fri, 6 Oct 2006 16:52:24 -0400, "Fred G." +++ wrote: +++ ++++++Neither the Code NOR Theory tests will weed out the bad radio +++operator any +++more than a driving test will weed out the DUIs - OR - +++the Physical agility, +++legal and other exams will weed out bad cops. +++Those tests are only tests of +++"Proficiency" in the subject matter - +++NOT - "Mentality". Those tests won't +++stop the trash. ++++++But those who choose to not learn code will continue to bitch about +++why they +++shouldn't. OK, DROP the code........Next you'll want the +++"Theory" taken away +++too. Want to bet? ++++++ ++++++Fred G. +++ ******************* +++ +++ Fred +++ +++ The theory questions even the extra exam is not that difficult. A +++ decent electronics tech with an AA degree can master that test. In +++ fact the tests are so dummied down that just about anyone that has the +++ ability read and comprehend can pass them with the minimal of +++ coaching. So if you think so highly your "Theory" tests then I hate to +++ burst your bubble. +++ +++ Why should proficiency in one means of communication hender operation +++ in another? I tend to think that those that are very proficient with +++ morse code tend to spend more of their time with that mode of +++ communication. Why should there be a limitation on other modes that do +++ not wish to use that mode? Most hams learn morse code and then forget +++ it. I have no issue with showing proficiency in a means of +++ communication to get priviledges. I have no issues with showing a +++ proficiency with "theory" as a means of priviledges. +++ +++ The thing here is usage of the airwaves is a priviledge and not a +++ right. So what ever the government cares to do in this avenue is fine +++ with me. I will take advantage of what ever they offer me. +++ +++ james +++ +++ +++You raise some good points Jim. That's why I've always proposed the +++following licensing changes: +++ +++ +++1: No more automatic renewals. Individuals must retest and +++ pass all elements required for their license class. +++ ************** Why retest knowledge? Not necessary unless your intention is to reduce the ranks of the amatuer radio service. Few if any government priviledges require constant retesting for renewal. Your thinking is not logical.Besides it increases the government and costs. The government would then be forced to charge for licensing. +++2: The passing score for written exams needs to be raised to 85%. +++ ***************** Again 70% is sufficient. Raising to the limit you suggest is more a weed out than anything else. +++3: Code elements should be 13 wpm for General, and 20 wpm for Extra. +++ ************ The ITU no longer requires CW for any of its commercial services. Why do you stillinsist on such high levels. Again your motive appears to be more selective as to who may be granted a license. +++4: Make the no-code license one year non-renewable. Why? when this class already has very strong restrictive priviledges. This would not be the incentive to upgrade to a higher license. Some maybe satisfied with the priviledges of this class and making it a one year nonrenewable will not be the incentice to an upgrade path. Instead it will be another step in restricting any growth in the amature radiio service. Then again if you prefer dwindling numbers, go ahead. Radio and its associated costs can not compete with the internet. If I want to talk to some one in Australia it is now far easier to use IRC or other messaging programs in conjuction with the internet. If you intend to further restrict the amature service to nothing more than a "good ole boys club", then you yourself have become the problem. james |
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