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"LA Davies" wrote in message news:3f10550c@shknews01... "Vshah101" wrote in message ... Larry Roll K3LT said: Those that can't -- whine about the requirements and wait for them to be dumbed-down to their level! Well some coders refuse to learn the technical material. Although time-consuming, Its easy to learn one skill (CW) and claim superiority for that. Seems like the requirement was dumbed down to the non-technical Ham's level. There are other reasons not to learn code other than "dumbed-down" as you say. One is that I don't like code. Another reason is image. It shows that you put time into a worthless pursuit (Morse code). Image is NOT the consideration for me. I would learn it if I wanted to. I agree 100% Code should be dropped ASAP. If we want to save Ham Radio. I don't have to learn Morse code just so I can prove I have the ability to learn Morse code. I have learned other skills that are just as difficult. Another reason is the "benefit" is not worth the effort. I would put effort into those because I can use those skills in real life. I cannot use Morse code. I agree too. What kind of high-paying jobs would you get by learning CW? I highly suggest that to add to your sense of self-satisfaction, that once you get your "No-Code Extra" you make a point of telling every Pre- Restructuring, 20-WPM code-tested Extra you know that you are their "equal" as a ham radio operator. Funny, thats what pro-coders say. They say that a General class that learned Morse code is superior because they have a higher license class. I would say that the General or Extra that just learned code may not be superior to the Technician that wants to have good technical skills, but refuses to learn code. It's the "I'm better than you" attitude that is ruining the hobby. People like Larry and Steve, are old and want the CW to stay, as a "hazing" thing. I'm afraid thoese days are going the way of the dinosour........ Lloyd Davies, N0VFP Look at it this way LLLLLLoooooooYYYYYYdddddd...if CW stays it will keep you off of HF. That in itself is a reason to keep it. Dan/W4NTI |
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