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"Larry Roll K3LT" wrote in message ... In article , "Carl R. Stevenson" writes: However, the requirements for licensure should be reasonable and rational, and while the written tests meet that criteria, the requirement for Morse proficiency no longer does. Carl - wk3c Carl: Jim, N2EY, just said, in so many words, that since today's amateur radio equipment can no longer be designed, built, or serviced by any but the tiny handful of hams who possess professional-grade technical knowledge, skill, and facilities, that most of the technical knowledge in the present written tests can also be eliminated as a licensing requirement. I totally agree. In what way is it "reasonable and rational" for someone to know Ohm's Law or even the most basic digital theory, if they'll never have to use it in their actual practice as a radio amateur? I say it isn't, and nothing could prove this better than eliminating the code testing requirements for the same reason. After all, code testing has the effect of exposing prospective radio amateurs to what is always going to be a practical and useful communications tool which allows radio amateurs to practice basic radio communication with only entry-level skill and technology. If we eliminate the code testing requirement, we therefore demonstrate that basic communications skills are no longer necessary to be a licensed amateur radio operator. I, for one, would like to think that the present syllabus of the written tests still represents "basic communications skills." So, which will it be? Code testing, written testing, both, or neither? 73 de Larry, K3LT I agree, How about it Carl, let's do away with the outdated theory crap that's keeping a lot of engineers and kids out of out hobby. Why I know a Doctor who would love to be a Ham, but because of the stupid, outdated theory he can not get his license. Who would you rather have as a Ham, a Doctor who might save your life, or another know-it-all who knows out dated electronics theory. Will you lead Ham Radio out of the darkness and into the light Captain Carl? Break these shackles that bind us to the old ways! FREE RADIO FOR THE MASSES! 10-73's! (Of course I'm kidding, but this will be coming real soon AND YOU KNOW THIS!) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/2003 |
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