"Dee D. Flint" wrote in message y.com...
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On 7 Jul 2003 14:21:15 GMT, Alun Palmer wrote:

We'll just have to think of something else to talk about. Besides,
it's
not over yet. The FCC will likely have multiple petitions to look at.
For
example, what happens to Techs? Should they all get Tech+ privileges?

Seems completely obvious to me that they should.

Ditto Novices

If the US dispenses with the code test, Techs should get the same as the
Tech+ as that would be the simplest and most appropriate change.

Novices should stay exactly as they are now. They haven't passed the Tech
written and should NOT get a free upgrade to Tech. It simply isn't
appropriate. Novices have some HF privileges already anyway.

They have demonstrated the required knowledge (and skill) to operate
on both HF and VHF.

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Seems to me that in a nocodetest future it would make much more sense
to let all hams have access to at least partial privileges on most ham
bands, rather than continuing the artificial HF vs. VHF-UHF
separation.

If they merge the Techs into the priveleges of Tech+, all license classes
will have some HF privileges.

The simplest overall approach is to simply leave the rest of the classes
alone except for dropping the code requirement. This requires the least
amount of rule changes and paperwork changes.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

Why take the path of least resistant?

Why not align the license classes and priveleges into something that
makes sense?

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On 7 Jul 2003 14:21:15 GMT, Alun Palmer
wrote:

We'll just have to think of something else to talk about.
Besides,
it's
not over yet. The FCC will likely have multiple petitions to look
at.
For
example, what happens to Techs? Should they all get Tech+
privileges?

Seems completely obvious to me that they should.

Ditto Novices

If the US dispenses with the code test, Techs should get the same as the
Tech+ as that would be the simplest and most appropriate change.

Novices should stay exactly as they are now. They haven't passed the
Tech
written and should NOT get a free upgrade to Tech. It simply isn't
appropriate. Novices have some HF privileges already anyway.

They have demonstrated the required knowledge (and skill) to operate
on both HF and VHF.

[snip]
Seems to me that in a nocodetest future it would make much more
sense
to let all hams have access to at least partial privileges on most
ham
bands, rather than continuing the artificial HF vs. VHF-UHF
separation.

If they merge the Techs into the priveleges of Tech+, all license
classes
will have some HF privileges.

The simplest overall approach is to simply leave the rest of the classes
alone except for dropping the code requirement. This requires the least
amount of rule changes and paperwork changes.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

Why take the path of least resistant?

Why not align the license classes and priveleges into something that
makes sense?

Because this path does make sense. There is no benefit in doing a total
overhaul of the licensing structure.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

On 14 Jul 2003 10:45:34 -0700, Brian wrote:

The simplest overall approach is to simply leave the rest of the classes
alone except for dropping the code requirement. This requires the least
amount of rule changes and paperwork changes.

Why take the path of least resistant?

Because that's what today's amateur radio service rulemakers at the
FCC are brainwashed to do.....

Why not align the license classes and priveleges into something that
makes sense?

I refuse to answer invoking the protection of the Fifth Amendment.

--
73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane

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On 14 Jul 2003 10:45:34 -0700, Brian wrote:

The simplest overall approach is to simply leave the rest of the classes
alone except for dropping the code requirement. This requires the least
amount of rule changes and paperwork changes.

Why take the path of least resistant?

Because that's what today's amateur radio service rulemakers at the
FCC are brainwashed to do.....

Why not align the license classes and priveleges into something that
makes sense?

I refuse to answer invoking the protection of the Fifth Amendment.

Chuckle