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Cmd Buzz Corey wrote:
wrote: One of the things that has been repeatedly promised and predicted for the various license test changes was that we'd get more 'technically inclined' new hams, who would revolutionize ham radio with 'new modes and modulations' and other neat stuff. Yet when it comes to actually *building radios*, we see even the self-proclaimed 'professionals in radio' buying them ready-made. And ginving those who *do* build their own rigs a raft of $&!# about doing so. Kinda makes ya wonder.... You can forget about hams becoming more technical, that is a thing of the past. Todays hams are strictly plug and play appliance operators, the most technical they get now is how many push buttons are on the front panel and how many memories in the radio. The best we can hope for is that the test be geared such that they learn the rules and proper operating procedures. Some are, some aren't. I build everything I can, and a first class techno-weenie. Rumors of the demise of the technical ham are greatly exxagerated! - Mike KB3EIA - |
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