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In article , Dave Heil
writes: Len Over 21 wrote: In article , (William) writes: Larrah, at what age did you pass the Extra exam elements? Mental or physical age? :-) At which age did you pass an amateur radio license exam, Leonard? Never tried, snarly dave. I passed my First Phone exam on the first try in Chicago at an FCC field office in March 1956. Never looked back. Now Larrah, the self-professed paragon of determination and moral virtue, once bragged and carried on that his "summa cum laude" standings in post-service college would get him any top spot job in human resources after graduation. He now drives a bus. Quod Erat Demonstrandum. Please continue your civil debate on morse code elimination. As soon as you show the way, snarly dave. So far you haven't exhibited much civility in that regard. But, I am always optimistic and hope for the best... Keep the morse faith. Beep. LHA / WMD |
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At which age did you pass an amateur radio license exam, Leonard? Never tried, snarly dave. I passed my First Phone exam on the first try in Chicago at an FCC field office in March 1956. Never looked back. Then learning the 5 wpm and getting the extra should be a walk in the park then. It took me about a month to learn 5 wpm and I'm no good at such motor skills. |
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In article , Robert Casey
writes: At which age did you pass an amateur radio license exam, Leonard? Never tried, snarly dave. I passed my First Phone exam on the first try in Chicago at an FCC field office in March 1956. Never looked back. Then learning the 5 wpm and getting the extra should be a walk in the park then. It took me about a month to learn 5 wpm and I'm no good at such motor skills. Gosh, olde-tymer, I've walked in many fine parks in my time but not a single one of them required any morse code proficiency to walk. Never saw any "Keep Off The Code Keys" signs either. Birdies in the trees chirped "tweet, tweet," not "beep, beep." You must have lived in different cities than I. "Motor skills" I learned as a teenager, got my first drivers license without having to test for morse code. In Illinois...obviously a regressive state, right? :-) Psycho-motor skill I learned in middle school (we called it "junior high school" back then before educational PC) was typing at tested maximum of 60 WPM. On typewriters that had no key markings. :-) None in the typing class had to copy any morse code. More's the pity, right? I later cruised on 60 WPM Teletypes just dandy. Now, let's concentrate on WHY there's still a morse code test for an AMATEUR radio license...and WHY it must remain law forever and ever. Or, at least until the last PCTA has their code key forcibly removed from their cold, dead fingers. Is morse code not so wonderful that the feds have to keep the morse test in law so that cute little seven-year-olds can have radio playmates? Or forty-seven-year-olds and older? Ever wonder why morse code is the SECOND most used mode on HF, a distant second behind voice? All the HF hams had to test for code but so few continued to use it. I guess it must not be so wonderful, so popular after all. Morse code gets through when everything else will... LHA / WMD |
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Len Over 21 wrote:
In article , Robert Casey writes: At which age did you pass an amateur radio license exam, Leonard? Never tried, snarly dave. I passed my First Phone exam on the first try in Chicago at an FCC field office in March 1956. Never looked back. Then learning the 5 wpm and getting the extra should be a walk in the park then. It took me about a month to learn 5 wpm and I'm no good at such motor skills. Gosh, olde-tymer, I've walked in many fine parks in my time but not a single one of them required any morse code proficiency to walk. That "Extra right out of the box" park requires it at the breakneck pace of f i v e w o r d s p e r m i n u t e. Psycho-motor skill I learned in middle school (we called it "junior high school" back then before educational PC) was typing at tested maximum of 60 WPM. On typewriters that had no key markings. :-) There's no typing test involved in the Amateur Extra. Just a morse test of f i v e w o r d s p e r m i n u t e. Now, let's concentrate on WHY there's still a morse code test for an AMATEUR radio license...and WHY it must remain law forever and ever. Or, at least until the last PCTA has their code key forcibly removed from their cold, dead fingers. At the rate you're progressing toward that Extra Class ticket, there won't be any amateur radio license at all to pry from your cold, dead fingers. Is morse code not so wonderful that the feds have to keep the morse test in law so that cute little seven-year-olds can have radio playmates? Or forty-seven-year-olds and older? It still gets you that mere children can obtain that which you covet, doesn't it? Ever wonder why morse code is the SECOND most used mode on HF, a distant second behind voice? All the HF hams had to test for code but so few continued to use it. Let's see.....hmmm....It is probably because the overwhelming majority can already talk? Operating on SSB would seem to be as easy as...talking. I guess it must not be so wonderful, so popular after all. ....but you'll have to continue to rely upon second-hand information. Dave K8MN |
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In article , Robert Casey
writes: Len, just get the dammed license. It's more fun to operate then to whine..... You mean WHINE about non-amateur subjects like sex and contemporary social-sexual morality? Was I doing that without an amateur radio license?!? :-) Good heavens, call Riley, call Powell, excommunicate me from the Catholic Church! Yes, you're right...an amateur radio license is required in order to talk about Super Bowl halftimes and "indecent exposure." That's a very important amateur radio policy topic. You should make Janet Jackson take a morse code test! That would cure her of her "indecency!" [there's never been a case of indecent exposure on the HF ham bands!] LHA / WMD |
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In article , Dave Heil
writes: Len Over 21 wrote: In article , Robert Casey writes: At which age did you pass an amateur radio license exam, Leonard? Never tried, snarly dave. I passed my First Phone exam on the first try in Chicago at an FCC field office in March 1956. Never looked back. Then learning the 5 wpm and getting the extra should be a walk in the park then. It took me about a month to learn 5 wpm and I'm no good at such motor skills. Gosh, olde-tymer, I've walked in many fine parks in my time but not a single one of them required any morse code proficiency to walk. That "Extra right out of the box" park requires it at the breakneck pace of f i v e w o r d s p e r m i n u t e. Y o u t y p e f u n n y . Y o u r o r i o n t u n e s to V O A s l o w E n g l i s h ? Psycho-motor skill I learned in middle school (we called it "junior high school" back then before educational PC) was typing at tested maximum of 60 WPM. On typewriters that had no key markings. :-) There's no typing test involved in the Amateur Extra. Just a morse test of f i v e w o r d s p e r m i n u t e. T h a n k y o u f o r h e a d s u p. Now, let's concentrate on WHY there's still a morse code test for an AMATEUR radio license...and WHY it must remain law forever and ever. Or, at least until the last PCTA has their code key forcibly removed from their cold, dead fingers. At the rate you're progressing toward that Extra Class ticket, there won't be any amateur radio license at all to pry from your cold, dead fingers. So goes the glory of the world. [sic transit gloria mundi] You seem to be in sick transit. Get well fast. Is morse code not so wonderful that the feds have to keep the morse test in law so that cute little seven-year-olds can have radio playmates? Or forty-seven-year-olds and older? It still gets you that mere children can obtain that which you covet, doesn't it? Covet? C o v e t ? ! ? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAEEHEEHEE HEEHEEHEEHEEHAWHAWHAWHAW - gasp - snickersnicker Y o u a r e f u n n e e ! Ever wonder why morse code is the SECOND most used mode on HF, a distant second behind voice? All the HF hams had to test for code but so few continued to use it. Let's see.....hmmm....It is probably because the overwhelming majority can already talk? Operating on SSB would seem to be as easy as...talking. It is, Ding Dong Schoolmaster. I did just that in 1954. On SSB. Very easy. Had to use English, though, language of the Waffen SS wasn't allowed. I guess it must not be so wonderful, so popular after all. ...but you'll have to continue to rely upon second-hand information. No, the CIA. According to the gunnery nurse, amateur radio is a super-secret organization that ABSOLUTELY no one can know about until they get their very own license and certificate (suitable for framing). Send me a free copy of "Now You're Talking" and I'll study up on the matter. Do I need a DoD or Q Clearance to read that? LHA / WMD |
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Len Over 21 wrote:
In article , Dave Heil writes: Len Over 21 wrote: In article , (William) writes: Larrah, at what age did you pass the Extra exam elements? Mental or physical age? :-) At which age did you pass an amateur radio license exam, Leonard? Never tried, snarly dave. Well, there you have it. I passed my First Phone exam on the first try in Chicago at an FCC field office in March 1956. Never looked back. I don't care about your commercial ticket. I asked about your amateur radio license. Maybe you should look back. Now Larrah, the self-professed paragon of determination and moral virtue, once bragged and carried on that his "summa cum laude" standings in post-service college would get him any top spot job in human resources after graduation. He now drives a bus. What has that to do with his amateur radio license and why is it of concern to you? Quod Erat Demonstrandum. You bragged *four* years ago that you'd get "an Extra right out of the box". You still have not even the most basic amateur radio license. Q.E.D. Please continue your civil debate on morse code elimination. As soon as you show the way, snarly dave. So far you haven't exhibited much civility in that regard. I didn't state that as my "only purpose" here, Leonard. You did. Dave K8MN |
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Len Five Decades Over 21 but not acting a day over eleven wrote:
In article , Dave Heil snarly aka "Mr. Warmth" writes: Len Over 21 wrote: In article , Dave Heil writes: Len Over 21 wrote: In article , (William) writes: Larrah, at what age did you pass the Extra exam elements? Mental or physical age? :-) At which age did you pass an amateur radio license exam, Leonard? Never tried, snarly dave. Well, there you have it. Have what? I don't have any amateur license. Got several others. In the context of this newsgroup, that means just what? I passed my First Phone exam on the first try in Chicago at an FCC field office in March 1956. Never looked back. I don't care about your commercial ticket. I asked about your amateur radio license. Maybe you should look back. Snarly dave, I don't care about your amateur wonderfulness and vindictiveness and bigotry to non-amateurs. I'm a pro, like it or no. If you don't care, why are you still haunting a newsgroup dealing with amateur radio? It is clear that you are not a radio amateur and that you are not, after all these years, "getting into amateur radio". Haunt some radio professionals, using the endearing manner you've displayed here and see how long they put up with your condesent. I worked professionally in radio and electronics. A number of us here have done so or do so. What sets you apart is that you are a non-amateur who seems to get his jollies taking potshots at radio amateurs. You do NOT get to choose anything about what anyone is "supposed" to say, to reply to, or anydamnthingelse. You keep thinking you do every time you put on the SS uniform with the monocle. Try keeping the armband off, it's so 40-ish. Get it straight, Len. This is an open newsgroup dealing with amateur radio. You are in no way involved with amateur radio. I am free to choose to respond to anything posted here and shall do so as the spirit moves me. Shave the head and learn to smile. That will make you more like Colonel Klink. Lose several pounds too. As a last resort, you can always go to your strength and bring in the Nazi images. Now Larrah, the self-professed paragon of determination and moral virtue, once bragged and carried on that his "summa cum laude" standings in post-service college would get him any top spot job in human resources after graduation. He now drives a bus. What has that to do with his amateur radio license and why is it of concern to you? What have you to do with anything? :-) Let's see. Amateur radio newsgroup. I'm a radio amateur. Now, back to the question: What does your comment have to do with Larry's amateur radio license and of concern is his job to you? It seems to be karma that forces you to live up to the N2EY profile of your likely actions. Tsk, tsk, tsk, snarly dave, all you seem to do is try to fight with others who don't bow down and kiss your asterisk. Actually, old boy, you have quite the attitude toward radio amateurs. You're insulting, rude and immature. If you're waiting for radio amateurs to be impressed by your professional credentials, you're likely going to be disappointed. Quod Erat Demonstrandum. You bragged *four* years ago that you'd get "an Extra right out of the box". You still have not even the most basic amateur radio license. Q.E.D. Ah, so in "correct" amateurism, any statement anyone says in the past MUST be kept forever and ever? Even casual throwaway mentions? :-) It wasn't a casual, throwaway mention and your newsgroup statements of the past are here for a long, long time. If you wish to now retract your statement, I have no problem with that. I changed my mind, sweetums. Stuff it. :-) I haven't changed my mind about you, Len. You're a victim of your own inertia and braggadocio. To twist a phrase: If you haven't done it, it is most certainly bragging. You haven't obtained a license and aren't likely to do so. Consider yourself stuffed. I saw the way you acted in here and didn't want to become a snarly dave clone. Or a gunnery nurse. That "fox and grapes" routine of your is a classic. Please continue your civil debate on morse code elimination. As soon as you show the way, snarly dave. So far you haven't exhibited much civility in that regard. I didn't state that as my "only purpose" here, Leonard. You did. So, snarly dave, your purpose in here is to make nasty to everyone that doesn't agree with you and kiss your asterisk? I haven't stated a purpose here, Leonid. I'm very glad the State Department never had you on any official negotiating team. We would all be nuclear toast, clicking counters for a very long half-after life. Snarly dave, I'm just trying to discuss the morse code test issue. As Steve so often tells you, you're a liar, Leonora. Dave K8MN |
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