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November 5th 04, 01:27 AM
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(William) writes: It is a sad state of affairs the the organization that specifies a Morse Code Exam cannot define Morse Code. Usurpers of regulatory authority took it upon themselves up the reduced 5 WPM rate to a healthy 13-15 WPM rate in defiance of Part 97. Well, in all honesty, the FCC does have a definition of it, but not an exact one. They still reference an out-of-date (and no longer existing) CCITT document and do not specifically state a word rate. Considering all the technical things the FCC does, definitely, define and describe, it is a wonder that they are so lax on International Morse Code. We've both seen the numerous rationalizations of the "Farnsworth" spacing but nobody, and I mean NOBODY, has seen that specifically stated in any official version of Part 97, Title 47 C.F.R. (which is published every two years in October by the Government Printing Office and made available for free at the GPO website). What we got is an "interpretation" by the FCC that Farnsworth spacing "is okay for VECs to use in testing." Not in any Part 97 and never even left the Commission (except to the supreme court of the league). Not to worry. With the re-election of the Administration there will be "four more years" of the same "attention" to amateur radio affairs as has been for the last 3 1/2 years, the same Commissioner in Chief, and full speed (with lots of champagne) to BPL. Lots of "incentive" to attract more newcomers into hamme raddio. All that and those warm-hearted ghouls of the PCTA dissing and cussing all those not wanting to emulate or recreate olde-tyme radio. Tsk. All those "professionals" in law-making and fund-raising and membership-organization-running... :-) |
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#3
November 5th 04, 03:37 PM
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(Len Over 21) wrote in message ...
In article , (William) writes: It is a sad state of affairs the the organization that specifies a Morse Code Exam cannot define Morse Code. Usurpers of regulatory authority took it upon themselves up the reduced 5 WPM rate to a healthy 13-15 WPM rate in defiance of Part 97. Well, in all honesty, the FCC does have a definition of it, but not an exact one. They still reference an out-of-date (and no longer existing) CCITT document and do not specifically state a word rate. Considering all the technical things the FCC does, definitely, define and describe, it is a wonder that they are so lax on International Morse Code. It's as if they don't care about the code anymore. We've both seen the numerous rationalizations of the "Farnsworth" spacing but nobody, and I mean NOBODY, has seen that specifically stated in any official version of Part 97, Title 47 C.F.R. (which is published every two years in October by the Government Printing Office and made available for free at the GPO website). It's as if they don't care about the code anymore. What we got is an "interpretation" by the FCC that Farnsworth spacing "is okay for VECs to use in testing." Not in any Part 97 and never even left the Commission (except to the supreme court of the league). Yep. Sumbuddy said it was OK. Not to worry. With the re-election of the Administration there will be "four more years" of the same "attention" to amateur radio affairs as has been for the last 3 1/2 years, the same Commissioner in Chief, and full speed (with lots of champagne) to BPL. Wish I were on that gravy train. Lots of "incentive" to attract more newcomers into hamme raddio. All that and those warm-hearted ghouls of the PCTA dissing and cussing all those not wanting to emulate or recreate olde-tyme radio. Tsk. All those "professionals" in law-making and fund-raising and membership-organization-running... :-) I guess we need our own Constitutional Amendment. |
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#4
November 5th 04, 08:27 PM
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In article ,
(William) writes: (Len Over 21) wrote in message ... In article , (William) writes: It is a sad state of affairs the the organization that specifies a Morse Code Exam cannot define Morse Code. Usurpers of regulatory authority took it upon themselves up the reduced 5 WPM rate to a healthy 13-15 WPM rate in defiance of Part 97. Well, in all honesty, the FCC does have a definition of it, but not an exact one. They still reference an out-of-date (and no longer existing) CCITT document and do not specifically state a word rate. Considering all the technical things the FCC does, definitely, define and describe, it is a wonder that they are so lax on International Morse Code. It's as if they don't care about the code anymore. Tsk. The FCC should obey the dicta of the PCTA and remake morsemanship into the very finest accomplishment of all hamkind (that it once was). :-) We've both seen the numerous rationalizations of the "Farnsworth" spacing but nobody, and I mean NOBODY, has seen that specifically stated in any official version of Part 97, Title 47 C.F.R. (which is published every two years in October by the Government Printing Office and made available for free at the GPO website). It's as if they don't care about the code anymore. Morse code skill is the very finest of all possible skills of HF radio amateurs...according to the PCTA. Too bad the FCC can't see the Glory and Majesty of that very finest attribute of any amateur. Sic transit gloria mundi. ["so goes the glory of the world"] What we got is an "interpretation" by the FCC that Farnsworth spacing "is okay for VECs to use in testing." Not in any Part 97 and never even left the Commission (except to the supreme court of the league). Yep. Sumbuddy said it was OK. The ARRL posted a "notice" to that effect. It might even be buried somewhere on the FCC website...haven't searched for it. Have to search for it since it isn't given some extra-special link at the FCC at the Wireless Bureau or the sub-page devoted to Amateur Radio nor at the OET page. If the ARRL has posted the "notice" then that is "just as good" as being official. [the league can do no wrong...according to so many league Believers] Not to worry. With the re-election of the Administration there will be "four more years" of the same "attention" to amateur radio affairs as has been for the last 3 1/2 years, the same Commissioner in Chief, and full speed (with lots of champagne) to BPL. Wish I were on that gravy train. "Man with one-track mind often get train of thought derailed." Lots of "incentive" to attract more newcomers into hamme raddio. All that and those warm-hearted ghouls of the PCTA dissing and cussing all those not wanting to emulate or recreate olde-tyme radio. Tsk. All those "professionals" in law-making and fund-raising and membership-organization-running... :-) I guess we need our own Constitutional Amendment. Not to worry. All the licensured constitutionalists have taken care of that. Here's a synopsis of what they've come up with: 1. The ONLY way to show any interest in radio is to get a ham license. Any other endeavor, interest, curiosity is meaningless without that official authoritzation to operate (but only in the ham bands). Industry employment doesn't count, ever. 2. The ONLY way to show any capability of doing anything in radio is to home-build an HF transceiver (for the ham bands) and then display it on an AOL home page. All else is meaningless. 3. Newsgroup gabble about non-amateur-radio subjects is absolutely permitted, even encouraged...because it is done by authorized, licensured, official amateurs who are regulars in this newsgroup and self-designated as the saviors of the amateur radio future. 4. Anyone not a PCTA is forbidden to even mention radio policy subjects and such should always be cat-called, heckled, personally insulted for the slightest hint of negativism expressed against the god-like words of the PCTA and their beloved morse code ability. 5. No one, absolutely none, is permitted to say anything negative (however slight) against the claims, brags, or statements of any PCTA. All must shower such with accolades and respect worthy of heroes, leaders, and statesmen lest they be offended and run home from the schoolyard crying for their mamas. 6. There is NO other radio except amateur radio. The excellence of all radio (no exceptions) lies in HF bands operations as done by official, licensured amateurs working DX with CW. Implications that there are other radio services (including evil CB) is an aberration and is punishable by all manner of personal insult to anyone bringing such subjects to the newsgroup. 7. Anyone who has met the old Amateur Extra federal examination and passed is automatically elevated to expertise in: A. Entertainment business production and ethics. B. Architectural techniques, including engineering for same. C. National and International politics and policies. D. Aerospace business, industry, and technology. E. Rail and other vehicle transportation. F. Medical technology and application, regardless of licensure. G. Parenting and family values, plus pediatrics. H. Absolute insider knowledge on the decisions made by the Federal Communications Commission. I. Intimate knowledge and understanding of all amateur radio technology and how it came to be through history. J. The righteousness and correctness of the ARRL in all matters on amateur radio (for they are blessed as the saviors of U.S. amateur radio as sung in the hymnals at the Church of St. Hiram - the Divine). K. Anything else not covered in items A through J. 8. The Constitution of the United States of America has NO freedom of speech allowed to any No-Code-Test Advocate. 9. The Federal Communications Commission requires all staffers and commissioners to hold valid amateur radio licenses in order to regulate U.S. amateur radio. Such INVOLVEMENT is absolutely necessary and may even be a legal requirement under the law. 10. It is impossible to know ANYTHING in any subject without any class of amateur radio license, foreign or domestic. 11. In order to discuss getting into amateur radio one MUST already be licensed and have licensure IN amateur radio. 12. All those already licensed (and with licensure) in amateur radio know EXACTLY how every other radio amateur thinks, feels, experiences, believes, behaves...in perfect understanding. 13. Anyone getting into amateur radio MUST also achieve cognizance by ALL other radio amateurs for their dedication and resolve and devotion to the ONLY radio - amateur radio. Okay, that's just a baker's dozen items expressed or implied by those PCTA gurus of radio who reside in this royal mounted olympus newsgroup. There's a 14th item but that involves HUMOR and amateur radio is a most SERIOUS subject. The PCTA will lose their amateur jobs if they give in to humor. The P in PCTA also stands for PROFESSIONAL. The PCTA are never ever amateurish. |
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#6
November 8th 04, 04:25 PM
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William wrote:
(Len Over 21) wrote in message ... In article , (William) writes: What we got is an "interpretation" by the FCC that Farnsworth spacing "is okay for VECs to use in testing." Not in any Part 97 and never even left the Commission (except to the supreme court of the league). Yep. Sumbuddy said it was OK. You should certainly understand that concept, "William". It mirrors your amateur radio experience in Somalia. Dave K8MN |
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#7
November 9th 04, 12:49 AM
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Dave Heil wrote in message ...
William wrote: (Len Over 21) wrote in message ... In article , (William) writes: What we got is an "interpretation" by the FCC that Farnsworth spacing "is okay for VECs to use in testing." Not in any Part 97 and never even left the Commission (except to the supreme court of the league). Yep. Sumbuddy said it was OK. You should certainly understand that concept, "William". It mirrors your amateur radio experience in Somalia. Dave K8MN Wow! Farnsworth testing is like Somalia. |
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#8
November 9th 04, 04:25 AM
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William wrote:
Dave Heil wrote in message ... William wrote: (Len Over 21) wrote in message ... In article , (William) writes: What we got is an "interpretation" by the FCC that Farnsworth spacing "is okay for VECs to use in testing." Not in any Part 97 and never even left the Commission (except to the supreme court of the league). Yep. Sumbuddy said it was OK. You should certainly understand that concept, "William". It mirrors your amateur radio experience in Somalia. Dave K8MN Wow! Farnsworth testing is like Somalia. The words were there right in front of you and still you managed to get it wrong. Farnsworth spacing used in morse testing - Somebody said it was okay. Your amateur radio operation from Somalia - Somebody said it was okay. Dave K8MN |
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#9
November 9th 04, 09:06 PM
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In article ,
(William) writes: Dave Heil wrote in message ... William wrote: (Len Over 21) wrote in message ... In article , (William) writes: What we got is an "interpretation" by the FCC that Farnsworth spacing "is okay for VECs to use in testing." Not in any Part 97 and never even left the Commission (except to the supreme court of the league). Yep. Sumbuddy said it was OK. You should certainly understand that concept, "William". It mirrors your amateur radio experience in Somalia. Dave K8MN Wow! Farnsworth testing is like Somalia. "Dave" knows all that. He was in the State Department! [that may explain some of the reasons why the rest of the world has some vexation with the U.S. of A. in foreign relations] :-) |
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#10
November 11th 04, 12:13 AM
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(Len Over 21) wrote in message ...
In article , (William) writes: Dave Heil wrote in message ... William wrote: (Len Over 21) wrote in message ... In article , (William) writes: What we got is an "interpretation" by the FCC that Farnsworth spacing "is okay for VECs to use in testing." Not in any Part 97 and never even left the Commission (except to the supreme court of the league). Yep. Sumbuddy said it was OK. You should certainly understand that concept, "William". It mirrors your amateur radio experience in Somalia. Dave K8MN Wow! Farnsworth testing is like Somalia. "Dave" knows all that. He was in the State Department! And oozing with green envy. [that may explain some of the reasons why the rest of the world has some vexation with the U.S. of A. in foreign relations] :-) After that French 6M fiasco... Maybe the Air Force in Vietnam was on to something when they denied him amateur operating priveleges. |
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