In article , Mike Coslo writes:

Dwight Stewart wrote:
"Hans K0HB" wrote:

Nope, not at all. Under my proposal you'd
be free to keep renewing your Technician
(what a misnomer!) license until you assume
room temperature.

Why is that a misnomer, Hans? Is that (you don't like "Technician" as the
name for this license) the real reason behind your attempt to change the
names of the various licenses? Regardless, I've read about Technicians in
your proposal. That still doesn't change any of my previous questions or
comments about how potential newcomers will be affected by the changes
suggested in that proposal.

By the way, since we're discussing why here, perhaps you can explain why
your proposal is needed at all. Exactly what are you trying to accomplish
with the proposal and what evidence do you have that would suggest that
need?


My thoughts exactly! I tend to prefer a system something like what we
have now, preseumably sans the Morse code test, with something added to
at least the General test, and likely the Extra test also.

I want added test material for the advanced licenses to fill the vacuum

left by the departure of Morse Code testing. I don't want the additions
as a way of keeping people out - indeed if there are some more
questions, it is just a matter of studying a little more. I want it to
show that we are not just getting rid of things, and thereby simply
making things easier to get a ticket.

Seems like a much easier to implement system to me.

The FCC is not chartered to be an educational institution.

The amateur radio license test is NOT a certificate of achievement,
although some think it is so.

There is NO "requirement" that all prospective radio amateurs
"prove themselves" to the "amateur community" in order to
satisfy YOUR demands of hard work, dedication, and application
of "what is 'good' for amateur radio."

It's amazing the amount of self-righteousness that exists among
the already licensed in here. All newcomers MUST do as they
did in order for "acceptance" to the group.

LHA