"Hans K0HB" wrote in message
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"Bill Sohl" wrote


Mega Dittos. I especially like the "catch 22"
prohibition of new modes. Frankly I'm surprised
that Joe didn't think of that.

I sent a courtesy copy of my comments to the author of RM-10808. Here
is his response.

73, de Hans, K0HB
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RESPONSE FROM AH0A
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Thanks for taking the time to respond, although your last comment was
a bit strong.

The idea behind the petition was to try to retain some "merit" badge
testing

It's not govt's legitimate purpose to have "merit badge testing."

and a "reward" for learning. I fail to understand why removing Morse
testing is any different from removing all aspects of RTTY knowledge
from the written test, e.g. "T8A10. What would you connect to a
transceiver for RTTY operation?".

Clearly AH0A can't understand (or accept) that the RTTY example
is "theoretical knowledge" and the Morse test is a test of a mechanical
skill ... while I don't advocate it, a touch-typing test would be more
relevant to the future of ham radio than a Morse test.

[snip]

Anyway I want to assure you I that I put thought into the petition and
sincerely believe that CW testing for CW privileges was a compromise.

It appears that AH0A either did not read the R&O in 98-143 and the
denials of the Petitions for Reconsideration that were filed, or he didn't
understand/accept what the FCC clearly said.

Carl - wk3c