"William" wrote


Numerous people wanted to join the amateur service because of the
emergency service aspect of our hobby.

That's fine with me. I welcome them with open arms.

They may have no interest in
building NE602 receivers or CW memory keyers.

That's fine with me. I welcome them with open arms.

As such, the Technician exam is too complex material
for a person with such intentions.

Maybe so, which is why I've proposed a new privilege rich/reduced power
beginners permit to the FCC.

On the other hand, a student license with mandatory hand holding is
lunacy.

I absolutely agree.

73, de Hans, K0HB