N2EY wrote:
In article .net, "KØHB"
writes:


"N2EY" wrote

|
| - Allowing a free upgrade is proof that the material in the test which
is not
| taken is not necessary for the privileges.
|

Here we go again!


Where, Hans?

We are "going" to irritate Hans again! 8^)



it Jim, that is patently false and you know that
it is, yet you keep dragging it out as a fact.


What is false?

Here's the quote:

"Allowing a free upgrade is proof that the material in the test which
is not taken is not necessary for the privileges."

How is that patently false?

Perhaps it would be clearler stated thusly:

"If a free upgrade is allowed, some will say that
such an upgrade is proof that the material in the test which
is not taken is not necessary for the privileges."

Jim, it is the truth as plain as can be.

"Wanna be a general class ham?"

"Sure."

"You have three choices:"


"1. Study and become a General class ham now

2. Study to become a Technician now, and wait a few months, then you'll
be a General.

3. Wait until after those few months, and take a General test and then
be a General class Ham."

"Is the technician class test more difficult than the General?

"Nope, it's easier."

"Wait a second! Is the Technician a higher class than the General?"

"Nope, General is one grade higher than Technician."

"So by taking an easier test now, I can get more privileges, and all I
have to do is wait a few months?"

"Yup!"

"But if I wait, I'll have to take a harder test for the same thing?"

"Yup."

"Hold on a second! If I can take an easier test now, and get the same
privileges as a harder test later, WHY should the later test be harder?
Why should those who come later have to take a more difficult test when
the test I take now is sufficient? Isn't the Technician test we take now
qualification enough?

"I don't really know!"








Allowing a free upgrade
isn't "proof" of anything except that a free-pass was given, sort of
like a day of amnesty when all overdue library books can be returned
without fees.


Not the same thing at all! Fee-amnesty is a forgiveness of a violation.
Free upgrade isn't.

Consider this scenario:

FCC says new rules will go into effect on R-day (R for Restructuring)

Our Hero gets Tech on R-day minus 1

Our Hero gets free upgrade to General on R-day.

General written test not needed by Our Hero.

QED


Yes, it's a really bad idea, but it doesn't disprove the
need for proper qualification examinations.


*IF* the free upgrades are actually done, don't you think some
will say there's no reason for the General test?

It's called logic, Hans. Try it sometime.

If they are done this way, those who want lesser testing will have a
powerful tool. "Look at all the people who are now Generals and only
took a Technician test. Give logical and compelling reasons that this
should not be a permanent thing."

How on earth are we going to argue against THAT?



Go join Carl Stevenson and
Ed Hare in the NTI sign-up queue. (I'd mention them by call sign, but I
wouldn't want to risk compromising your "standards".)


You mean WK3C and W1RFI?

I always thought your opinion differed quite a bit from those two Jim! 8^)


Why are you so afraid of dissenting opinions, Hans?
What are you so afraid of?

Just cabin fever, Jim.

- Mike KB3EIA -