"Bill Sohl" wrote in message
ink.net...


The problem, is that there isn't any accepted relationship
of privileges vs license to apply a truly knoweldege
based upgrade system that links the additional privileges to actual
written test knowlede.


The concept that privileges granted must have a direct correlation to the
test material is a fallacy. The additional privileges are a reward for
doing more work in the overall field of amateur radio. Many rewards in life
have no direct relationship on the material itself. Starting in the home,
some parents give their children money or privileges for getting a good
grade. The reward has no relationship whatsoever to the accomplishment. In
college, you get your degree after fulfilling ALL the requirements. Some of
the requirements are imposed not because they have any relationship to the
student's major but are considered appropriate as part of a well rounded
education.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE