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Will there be post-NoCode exams?
I would like to take code exams even if they are
not required by the FCC. Will VEs continue to conduct code exams and perhaps offer wpm level certificates? |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
extremely doubtful
I suspect other organizations, like FISTS, may step up to the plate and offer some type of competency certificates, if you're really interested in such things. Despite what you read here, from a few embittered people who feel the code exam "persecuted" them, most hams on the airwaves really don't care if you passed a 5, 13, or 20wpm code test or not. Why? Well, if I CQ in morse code on a frequency at 25wpm, and you respond, and we have a nice conversation -- does it really matter if you "passed" a 20wpm code test or not? 73 kh6hz |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
"Phil" wrote in message ... I would like to take code exams even if they are not required by the FCC. Will VEs continue to conduct code exams and perhaps offer wpm level certificates? Right now you could go for the Certificates of Code Proficiency that the ARRL sponsors. Check their web site for details. For this award you copy code off special broadcasts and receive a certificate for 1 minute solid copy. I believe for this award you do NOT have to be a member. I have the ones for 10 wpm and 15wpm. Also they are investigating a program for earning such certificates with sending administered via live examiners at a session. This is just in the investigation stage. Dee, N8UZE |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
"KH6HZ" wrote in message ... extremely doubtful I suspect other organizations, like FISTS, may step up to the plate and offer some type of competency certificates, if you're really interested in such things. I hope so. In the meantime, the ARRL already has such a program. Once a month they transmit code runs and if you copy 1 minute solid you can get a certificate. They start at 10wpm and go up. I've got the ones for 10 and 15. Despite what you read here, from a few embittered people who feel the code exam "persecuted" them, most hams on the airwaves really don't care if you passed a 5, 13, or 20wpm code test or not. Why? Well, if I CQ in morse code on a frequency at 25wpm, and you respond, and we have a nice conversation -- does it really matter if you "passed" a 20wpm code test or not? Yup, using it is the important part. Dee, N8UZE |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
"Dee Flint" wrote in message . .. "Phil" wrote in message ... I would like to take code exams even if they are not required by the FCC. Will VEs continue to conduct code exams and perhaps offer wpm level certificates? Right now you could go for the Certificates of Code Proficiency that the ARRL sponsors. Check their web site for details. For this award you copy code off special broadcasts and receive a certificate for 1 minute solid copy. I believe for this award you do NOT have to be a member. I have the ones for 10 wpm and 15wpm. Also they are investigating a program for earning such certificates with sending administered via live examiners at a session. This is just in the investigation stage. Dee, N8UZE I think the latter would be an excellent idea. I would vounteer to "VE" such as session. Also, aren't there certain FCC licenses that require 20 wpm testing (like Radiotelegraph)? Not sure if this license class is obsolete... One thing that I would like but many people on the ng would disagree with: A certain vanity callsign format reserved only for amateurs who posses such a certificate. |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
wrote in message ... On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:45:15 -0000, Phil wrote: I would like to take code exams even if they are not required by the FCC. Will VEs continue to conduct code exams and perhaps offer wpm level certificates? no VE's will not Not true. I would VE such sessions. the ARRL has progarms and prehaps others as well |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
wrote in message ... On Fri, 2 Feb 2007 19:29:04 -0500, "Stefan Wolfe" wrote: wrote in message . .. On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:45:15 -0000, Phil wrote: I would like to take code exams even if they are not required by the FCC. Will VEs continue to conduct code exams and perhaps offer wpm level certificates? no VE's will not Not true. I would VE such sessions. as I understand it would not be at a true VE session and I hope it gets enforced Enforced? It's a free country. If 3 certified VE's want to get together and attest that candidates passed a certain Morse test, giving it the same credibility as an ARRL administerd FCC VE session, why not? There's no law against that. The VE's could even charge if they wanted (I would do it for free). |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
wrote in message ... On Fri, 2 Feb 2007 20:32:46 -0500, "Stefan Wolfe" wrote: wrote in message . .. On Fri, 2 Feb 2007 19:29:04 -0500, "Stefan Wolfe" wrote: wrote in message m... On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:45:15 -0000, Phil wrote: I would like to take code exams even if they are not required by the FCC. Will VEs continue to conduct code exams and perhaps offer wpm level certificates? no VE's will not Not true. I would VE such sessions. as I understand it would not be at a true VE session and I hope it gets enforced Enforced? It's a free country. obviosuly you object to it If 3 certified VE's want to get together and attest that candidates passed a certain Morse test, giving it the same credibility as an ARRL administerd FCC VE session, why not? it should not be coupled with test session You declare the official VE FCC test session closed. Then open a new ARRL CW proficiency exam session. No problems there. There's no law against that. today none in 21 days it will be since the test sessions are for offcail test The ARRL can have their own official CW test. Also, after the Bush administration privatizes the FCC, ARRL will most likely control the Part 97 amateur land mobile section anyway :-)) (think about it, kb9rqz ...maybe the CW proficiency certificate will get you some extra priviledges someday heh heh ). |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
wrote in message ... Then open a new ARRL CW proficiency exam session. No problems there. that is not an act of the VE or of the VEC and needs to occour at other the same point in space/time as the exams Not at the same point in "space/time"? I propose that the tests could be adminsitered in parallel provided that a wormhole was constructed between FCC applicants and ARRL CW applicants. |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
wrote in message ... On Fri, 2 Feb 2007 21:44:11 -0500, "Stefan Wolfe" wrote: wrote in message . .. Then open a new ARRL CW proficiency exam session. No problems there. that is not an act of the VE or of the VEC and needs to occour at other the same point in space/time as the exams Not at the same point in "space/time"? a simple enough statement is it beyond you? The VEC can do whatever it wants. Look at W5YI VEC. They administer all sorts of non-Amateur radio exams. |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
Phil queried:
I would like to take code exams even if they are not required by the FCC. Will VEs continue to conduct code exams and perhaps offer wpm level certificates? Kudos to you for wanting to do so. ARRL's station W1AW sends Morse practice daily. There's a monthly "Qualifying Run" that you can copy, send your results to ARRL, and (if 100% correct for = 1 minute) receive a certificate in return. If you have difficulty hearing W1AW from CT and you're on the "left coast", you may be able to hear K6YR better (Qualifying Runs only). There are also sound files online for practice. Details are he http://www.arrl.org/w1aw.html Stephan suggested that VEs could additionally offer optional Morse certification at license testing sessions. What a great idea -- especially for those w/o the capability to receive the transmissions! ARRL, are you listening? 73, Bryan WA7PRC |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
"Bryan" wrote in message ... Phil queried: I would like to take code exams even if they are not required by the FCC. Will VEs continue to conduct code exams and perhaps offer wpm level certificates? Kudos to you for wanting to do so. ARRL's station W1AW sends Morse practice daily. There's a monthly "Qualifying Run" that you can copy, send your results to ARRL, and (if 100% correct for = 1 minute) receive a certificate in return. If you have difficulty hearing W1AW from CT and you're on the "left coast", you may be able to hear K6YR better (Qualifying Runs only). There are also sound files online for practice. Details are he http://www.arrl.org/w1aw.html Stephan suggested that VEs could additionally offer optional Morse certification at license testing sessions. What a great idea -- especially for those w/o the capability to receive the transmissions! ARRL, are you listening? 73, Bryan WA7PRC They are already investigating this. I've received several emails over the last week or so. Dee, N8UZE |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
Bryan wrote:
There's a monthly "Qualifying Run" that you can copy, send your results to ARRL, and (if 100% correct for = 1 minute) receive a certificate in return. What does one do with such a certificate? -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
On Feb 2, 9:54 am, "KH6HZ" wrote:
extremely doubtful I suspect other organizations, like FISTS, may step up to the plate and offer some type of competency certificates, if you're really interested in such things. Despite what you read here, from a few embittered people who feel the code exam "persecuted" them, most hams on the airwaves really don't care if you passed a 5, 13, or 20wpm code test or not. Why? Well, if I CQ in morse code on a frequency at 25wpm, and you respond, and we have a nice conversation -- does it really matter if you "passed" a 20wpm code test or not? 73 kh6hz My ARRL Division is exploring bringing the "qualifying runs" to a local venue. I don't know if they will run them concurrently with License Exams, don't care. It will probably be a means for long time hams to validate themselves into thinking they are still hams... |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
On Feb 2, 11:48 pm, "Dee Flint" wrote:
"Bryan" wrote in message ... Phil queried: I would like to take code exams even if they are not required by the FCC. Will VEs continue to conduct code exams and perhaps offer wpm level certificates? Kudos to you for wanting to do so. ARRL's station W1AW sends Morse practice daily. There's a monthly "Qualifying Run" that you can copy, send your results to ARRL, and (if 100% correct for = 1 minute) receive a certificate in return. If you have difficulty hearing W1AW from CT and you're on the "left coast", you may be able to hear K6YR better (Qualifying Runs only). There are also sound files online for practice. Details are he http://www.arrl.org/w1aw.html Stephan suggested that VEs could additionally offer optional Morse certification at license testing sessions. What a great idea -- especially for those w/o the capability to receive the transmissions! ARRL, are you listening? 73, Bryan WA7PRC They are already investigating this. I've received several emails over the last week or so. Dee, N8UZE- :Weaver's Words?" |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
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My ARRL Division is exploring bringing the "qualifying runs" to a local venue. I don't know if they will run them concurrently with License Exams, don't care. It will probably be a means for long time hams to validate themselves into thinking they are still hams... If I'm not mistaken, the ARRL has offered similar certificates for years. Not locally, but via mail (i.e. you copy 1 minute of code at X WPM and you get a certificate from the League). Not sure if other organizations like FISTS do something similar or not. I can't imagine for the life of me why you would have an issue with that. In a sense, it is little different than contesting... WAS, for instance. Perhaps it is the choice of operating mode that offends you for some reason? Would it be more to your liking if the ARRL had "FM competency certificates" where people had to copy a solid minute of a voice transmission and mail it in the to the League? |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
"Cecil Moore" wrote in message . .. Bryan wrote: There's a monthly "Qualifying Run" that you can copy, send your results to ARRL, and (if 100% correct for = 1 minute) receive a certificate in return. What does one do with such a certificate? -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com I keep it in a 3 ring binder with my special events certificate myself. At the time that I took my 5wpm and 13wpm tests, I was dissatisfied with my copy even though I passed. For my personal satisfaction, I worked for the Code Proficiency Certificate and received one for 10wpm with an endorsement for 15wpm. Dee, N8UZE |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
Dee Flint wrote:
I keep it in a 3 ring binder with my special events certificate myself. At the time that I took my 5wpm and 13wpm tests, I was dissatisfied with my copy even though I passed. For my personal satisfaction, I worked for the Code Proficiency Certificate and received one for 10wpm with an endorsement for 15wpm. So that's why my parents retrieved my BS university diploma and hung it on their wall after I tossed it in the trash. :-) -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
On Feb 3, 5:39�am, Cecil Moore wrote:
Bryan wrote: There's a monthly "Qualifying Run" that you can copy, send your results to ARRL, and (if 100% correct for = 1 minute) receive a certificate in return. What does one do with such a certificate? -- 73, Cecil *http://www.w5dxp.com Easy answer: Pick up a nice frame at K-Mart, mount the certificate in it, put it on the wall, invite "friends and neighbors" over to admire it! :-) LA |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
On Feb 3, 9:26�am, Cecil Moore wrote:
Dee Flint wrote: I keep it in a 3 ring binder with my special events certificate myself. *At the time that I took my 5wpm and 13wpm tests, I was dissatisfied with my copy even though I passed. *For my personal satisfaction, I worked for the Code Proficiency Certificate and received one for 10wpm with an endorsement for 15wpm. So that's why my parents retrieved my BS university diploma and hung it on their wall after I tossed it in the trash. :-) -- 73, Cecil *http://www.w5dxp.com One reason for inventing newsgroups was a trash-bin equivalent for all the "BS" to be tossed. QED. :-) LA |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
I think the latter would be an excellent idea. I would vounteer to "VE" such as session. Also, aren't there certain FCC licenses that require 20 wpm testing (like Radiotelegraph)? Not sure if this license class is obsolete... I think ham radio was the last service that required a code test. One thing that I would like but many people on the ng would disagree with: A certain vanity callsign format reserved only for amateurs who posses such a certificate. Not gonna happen, the FCC is not likely to want to be saddled with another chore to enforce that. The best way to demonstrate your code skills is to get on the air and participate in CW QSOs and contests. Enjoy. |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
Will VEs continue to conduct code exams and perhaps offer wpm level certificates? no VE's will not Not true. I would VE such sessions. as I understand it would not be at a true VE session and I hope it gets enforced He could do the code tests after the official VE sessions are over. Then it's just a private matter between friends. |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
On Feb 3, 11:53�am, "Dee Flint" wrote:
"Cecil Moore" wrote in message . .. Bryan wrote: There's a monthly "Qualifying Run" that you can copy, send your results to ARRL, and (if 100% correct for = 1 minute) receive a certificate in return. What does one do with such a certificate? -- 73, Cecil *http://www.w5dxp.com I keep it in a 3 ring binder with my special events certificate myself. * Same here. What I did was to get a pack of plastic "sheet protectors" and put the various important Amateur Radio papers in them so there's no need to punch holes. Original license, various awards, membership certificates, etc. Inexpensive and easy. At the time that I took my 5wpm and 13wpm tests, I was dissatisfied with my copy even though I passed. *For my personal satisfaction, I worked for the Code Proficiency Certificate and received one for 10wpm with an endorsement for 15wpm. I got up to 30 wpm way back in the late 1960s. Lots of stickers on that certificate! Perhaps I shall do it all over again, this time with a mill, and my new callsign. 73 es KC de Jim, N2EY |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
On Feb 3, 9:30 am, "KH6HZ" wrote:
wrote: My ARRL Division is exploring bringing the "qualifying runs" to a local venue. I don't know if they will run them concurrently with License Exams, don't care. It will probably be a means for long time hams to validate themselves into thinking they are still hams... If I'm not mistaken, the ARRL has offered similar certificates for years. Not locally, but via mail (i.e. you copy 1 minute of code at X WPM and you get a certificate from the League). Not sure if other organizations like FISTS do something similar or not. Don't know much about FISTS, but you are correct about the ARRL. They have two programs... code practice and qualifying runs. If you qualify, send in your copy, and they send you a certificate for whatever the speed was. Every once in a while I try to copy the slow code practice, not the qualifying run, it still doesn't thrill me after 20 years. I can't imagine for the life of me why you would have an issue with that. In a sense, it is little different than contesting... WAS, for instance. I have so little feelings for it that its hard for me to imagine it an issue. I only brought it up because it was "on-topic," not that I had an interest in it. Our Division Director, Jim Weaver, is highly proficient at keeping the division informed. Perhaps it is the choice of operating mode that offends you for some reason? Copying a code tape in a classroom does not offend me. Copying code practice on the air does not offend me. Copying a qualifying run on the air and sending in for a certificate does not offend me. Using code in a two way communication does not offend me. Would it be more to your liking if the ARRL had "FM competency certificates" where people had to copy a solid minute of a voice transmission and mail it in the to the League? Is this something I want my League spending money on? Sure, I don't care. If it help these guys get over their loss... it will be money well spent. |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
On Feb 3, 11:53 am, "Dee Flint" wrote:
"Cecil Moore" wrote in message . .. Bryan wrote: There's a monthly "Qualifying Run" that you can copy, send your results to ARRL, and (if 100% correct for = 1 minute) receive a certificate in return. What does one do with such a certificate? -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com I keep it in a 3 ring binder with my special events certificate myself. At the time that I took my 5wpm and 13wpm tests, I was dissatisfied with my copy even though I passed. For my personal satisfaction, I worked for the Code Proficiency Certificate and received one for 10wpm with an endorsement for 15wpm. Dee, N8UZE I had a WAS Map that I colored in each state that I worked. That was fun. |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
On Feb 3, 5:37 pm, wrote:
On Feb 3, 11:53?am, "Dee Flint" wrote: "Cecil Moore" wrote in message ... Bryan wrote: There's a monthly "Qualifying Run" that you can copy, send your results to ARRL, and (if 100% correct for = 1 minute) receive a certificate in return. What does one do with such a certificate? -- 73, Cecil ?http://www.w5dxp.com I keep it in a 3 ring binder with my special events certificate myself. ? Same here. What I did was to get a pack of plastic "sheet protectors" and put the various important Amateur Radio papers in them so there's no need to punch holes. Original license, various awards, membership certificates, etc. Inexpensive and easy. At the time that I took my 5wpm and 13wpm tests, I was dissatisfied with my copy even though I passed. ?For my personal satisfaction, I worked for the Code Proficiency Certificate and received one for 10wpm with an endorsement for 15wpm. I got up to 30 wpm way back in the late 1960s. Lots of stickers on that certificate! Perhaps I shall do it all over again, this time with a mill, and my new callsign. 73 es KC de Jim, N2EY Jim, what's your new callsign? |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
Cecil Moore wrote:
Bryan wrote: There's a monthly "Qualifying Run" that you can copy, send your results to ARRL, and (if 100% correct for = 1 minute) receive a certificate in return. What does one do with such a certificate? -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com One can do with it, whatever one wishes. For expressing pride to others, one could display it. For the purpose of pride to oneself, it need not be displayed. just knowing it was earned is satisfaction in itself. 73, Bryan WA7PRC |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
Robert Casey wrote:
I think ham radio was the last service that required a code test. Not quite. There's still a Morse proficiency requirement for the Radiotelegraph licenses: http://wireless.fcc.gov/commoperators/exam.html. Unlike the Amateur exams, the speed requirement depends on the class of license, *and* whether or not any aids are used. Tests are for both receiving and sending. 73, Bryan WA7PRC |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
Bryan wrote:
For expressing pride to others, one could display it. For the purpose of pride to oneself, it need not be displayed. From Wikipedia's "Seven Deadly Sins": "Pride/Hubris (Latin, superbia) ... In almost every list Pride is considered the original and most serious of The Seven Deadly Sins, and indeed the ultimate source from which the others arise." -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
On Feb 4, 12:06 am, "Bryan" wrote:
Cecil Moore wrote: Bryan wrote: There's a monthly "Qualifying Run" that you can copy, send your results to ARRL, and (if 100% correct for = 1 minute) receive a certificate in return. What does one do with such a certificate? -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com One can do with it, whatever one wishes. For expressing pride to others, one could display it. For the purpose of pride to oneself, it need not be displayed. just knowing it was earned is satisfaction in itself. 73, Bryan WA7PRC Knowing you did it is not enough? You need validation from the ARRL in the form of a certificate? |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
On Feb 4, 8:04 am, Cecil Moore wrote:
Bryan wrote: For expressing pride to others, one could display it. For the purpose of pride to oneself, it need not be displayed. From Wikipedia's "Seven Deadly Sins": "Pride/Hubris (Latin, superbia) ... In almost every list Pride is considered the original and most serious of The Seven Deadly Sins, and indeed the ultimate source from which the others arise." -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com What does Wikipedia say about the Church of Saint Hiram? Do they communicate in Latin? |
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On Feb 4, 12:48 pm, Dave Heil wrote:
wrote: On Feb 4, 8:04 am, Cecil Moore wrote: Bryan wrote: For expressing pride to others, one could display it. For the purpose of pride to oneself, it need not be displayed. From Wikipedia's "Seven Deadly Sins": "Pride/Hubris (Latin, superbia) ... In almost every list Pride is considered the original and most serious of The Seven Deadly Sins, and indeed the ultimate source from which the others arise." -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com What does Wikipedia say about the Church of Saint Hiram? Do they communicate in Latin? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St._Hiram Dave K8MN- Looks like any other episode of "Extra's Behaving Badly." |
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On Feb 4, 12:48 pm, Dave Heil wrote: wrote: On Feb 4, 8:04 am, Cecil Moore wrote: Bryan wrote: For expressing pride to others, one could display it. For the purpose of pride to oneself, it need not be displayed. From Wikipedia's "Seven Deadly Sins": "Pride/Hubris (Latin, superbia) ... In almost every list Pride is considered the original and most serious of The Seven Deadly Sins, and indeed the ultimate source from which the others arise." -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com What does Wikipedia say about the Church of Saint Hiram? Do they communicate in Latin? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St._Hiram Looks like any other episode of "Extra's Behaving Badly." You posed a question. I provided an accurate answer. Dave K8MN |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
Knowing you did it is not enough? You need validation from the ARRL in the form of a certificate? One could simply tape the over-the-air code test and play it over and over to "copy" it, and then submit it. But that's getting kinda lame.... |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
On Feb 4, 6:03 pm, robert casey wrote:
Knowing you did it is not enough? You need validation from the ARRL in the form of a certificate? One could simply tape the over-the-air code test and play it over and over to "copy" it, and then submit it. But that's getting kinda lame.... I'm not Robesin. I don't need to lie to myself. |
Will there be post-NoCode exams?
"KH6HZ" wrote in message ... extremely doubtful I suspect other organizations, like FISTS, may step up to the plate and offer some type of competency certificates, if you're really interested in such things. Despite what you read here, from a few embittered people who feel the code exam "persecuted" them, most hams on the airwaves really don't care if you passed a 5, 13, or 20wpm code test or not. Why? Well, if I CQ in morse code on a frequency at 25wpm, and you respond, and we have a nice conversation -- does it really matter if you "passed" a 20wpm code test or not? 73 kh6hz Well said Mike. Ace - WH2T, 20 WPM Extra |
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