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Brian,
If (just if) you are referring to me, my comment was the cw had virtually no interference and I enjoyed it. I have not been in favor of keeping the cw requirements; I would, however, like to see some exams that might: 1) be slightly (not severely) more difficult. 2) not have the questions and answers published. PSK31 is one mode that seems to have quite a bit going for it. Personally, I like the idea of any mode (ascii, amtor, rtty, psk, packet) that does not require the intervention of a human to keep the information as close to 100% accurate as possible. A good cw operator would likely be close, voice is more suspect (especially of transcribing difficult names/addresses), but any mode which can keep the human out of it is likely (at least in my opinion) more valuable for certain traffic. Of course, sstv may be invaluable in other areas. No one mode is 'ideal' for all situations. I could, of course, ask you to send just one frame of fast-scan tv via moonbounce - but, as noted, no one mode is ideal for all situations BTW (and here it comes - I'm putting on the asbestos underwear), I did join NCI a long time ago. I simply cannot justify the necessity of cw. It has been pointed out that in the event of a electromagnetic pulse due to a nuclear blast, most, if not all, modern gear (computers included) would be toasted. Yes, perhaps the tube stuff would survive, but I suspect that would be the least of anyone's problems if they were in the area affected by the emp. Most likely they would not be incoming missiles, they'd be planted somewhere by terrorists and if you were to experience emp, you'd likely be toast seconds later by the blast and nuclear radiation anyways. 73 from Rochester, NY Jim AA2QA "Brian" wrote in message om... Hans, though it pains me to do so, I would suggest censuring amateurs such as DICK, Larry, Steve, Bruice, Kelly, and Jim as they continually put forth the idea that an amateur that is not versed in Morse is an incomplete amateur. Nevermind that this amateur can do PSK31 and FSTV. Everyone knows that a picture is worth a thousand words, so if Jim can send a thousand real words (not ARRL numbergrams or Q-signals) in the space of one FSTV image, ... maybe he shouldn't be censured. Just maybe. Get back with me if he passes. Furthermore they exhibit a throwback mentality, which just annoys me. OK, you've got your marching orders, as far as you can march on a boat. So be off with you, Master Chief. Brian/N0iMD --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 8/28/03 |
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