In article .net, "Dwight
Stewart" writes:


"Larry Roll K3LT" wrote:

I've already answered that question many times, but the
short form is that without code testing, there is no incentive
for radio amateurs to learn the code at all. (snip)


But, again, why should there be "incentive" for hams to learn code? Notice
that I'm not asking why a person would want to learn code on their own.
Instead, I'm asking why there should be an effort on the part of the ARS or
FCC to promote (boost, encourage, or push) this single operating mode (it's
the only mode specifically skill tested)? You have yet to answer this
question, and almost seem determined to avoid it.

Dwight:

I've also answered that question numerous times, but here it comes again:

The Morse/CW mode is the only mode which requires the operator to
acquire a physical psychomotor skill in order to utilize that mode. Therefore,
it makes sense to test for a prospective operator's ability to receive Morse
code at some level, in order to ensure that this mode can continue to be
effectively employed and it's benefits and advantages conferred upon the
user. It's a fairly simple concept to understand, which makes one wonder
why the NCTA's fail to grasp it.

Retaining continued skill in Morse/CW has no negative
effect on the development of technology in the future.
That's an NCTA red herring.

I didn't say it had a negative effect, Larry. Instead, I asked you how
this (code skill testing) will help to keep the ARS abreast of modern
technology, insuring our continued value to others?

The above is a non-sequitur, since there is no need for use of the Morse/CW
mode to "help keep the ARS abreast of modern technology...". Your
statement is illogical and assumes facts not in evidence the negative
effect of Morse/CW use on the development of other communications
technologies within the ARS.

I also asked how this
(code skill testing) will help move the ARS into the future (where we should
be mainly focused)?

Again, non-sequitur. This is a strawman argument offered in place of
something more logical, well-reasoned, and relevant. There is no connection
between Morse/CW testing or use and any possible deleterious effect on
the development of other communications modes. This is merely, as
previously stated, one of the NCTA's more famous but totally worthless
"red herring" arguments.

If you don't have an answer those questions, fine. Just
don't attempt to twist what I said.

No need, you're doing that quite nicely yourself.

73 de Larry, K3LT