In article ilgate.org, "Hans
K0HB" writes:

"N2EY" wrote


Then answer this question: Why should people who are not interested in
building or fixing their radios have to learn all that theory stuff
for the written tests? Why are all hams tested on all sorts of stuff
they are not interested in?

Because the terms of their license make them responsible for the quality
of their radiated signal(s).

Without demonstrating some familiarity with the basic underlying
science, it would be irresponsible of the regulators to allow an
applicant to establish a radio transmitting station on the public
airways. Familiarize yourself with the concept "tragedy of the
commons".

That's very incorrect, Hans Kohb.

Everyone knows that "CW" gets through when nothing else will, so
all that is required for amateur radio is to demonstrate on-off keying
morse code ability and that will suffice.

Right?

LHA