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August 16th 03, 12:18 AM
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August 16th 03, 12:54 AM
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"Erik Swanson" wrote in message m... ospam (Larry Roll K3LT) wrote in message ... ... previous quoted message elided ... Well, I did just what you asked! Here is what I sent: ---------------------- TO: Michael K. Powell, Chairman, FCC Dear Chairman Powell, ... You will undoubtedly be receiving many petitions from current and prospective radio amateurs to do this, but the fact is, these people are simply unqualified to know and understand the benefits and advantages of the Morse/CW mode in the Amateur Radio Service. A mode that is now out of use by pretty much all government services (emergency services included). I personally have an interest in learning the code, but don't see how it should remain a requirement if it is no longer to be the 'lingua franca' of HF throughout the world. Yes it is a low bandwidth, low power mode that can be very useful, as this writer points out, but without that international status I don't think that it should be required anymore than an in depth understanding of psk31 or any other digital mode. All operators should know of its existance, where on the bands it is expected to be located, and where to learn more. There will always be a place for Morse/CW and I'm sure there will always be enthusiasts... even if it is no longer a requirement... just like french is no longer THE lingua franca of the world ironically enough. Erik Swanson KG6GOP You did real well up to the Frency part. Whatever they agree with is screwed up to start with. Dan/W4NTI |
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