This would be like giving ham radio service a much needed enema.
 

Should I jump in and make a comment? Why not!

I think you are unrealistic in thinking that legislated changes are any
help in "cleaning up" the ARS generally. In my view the exam system isnt
an entry requirement for the "club" but to satisfy those in government
circles that you are technically competent enough to run a station in a
safe and non invasive manner.. And thats all!

By invoking the changes you are suggesting you are defining what you
(and maybe others) think the ARS is all about. Not everyone will use the
HOBBY in the way you think is correct. There are for example those that
simply experiment with RF design and practice and dont talk so much to
other human beings. For that they only need to be technically competent.
They dont however need morse qualifications or to a degree
re-examination. If you are smart enough to pass the test for competency
reasons first time you should be ethical enough to keep that knowledge
where you can relearn it as needed. Learning is a continual process and
refreshing what has been learnt is a normal thing to do. By invoking
more rules you have told everyone you dont trust them to remain
competent. I am sure many can think of a colourful response to that!

You may reduce the numbers of "dreg" operators by your "rules". You'll
also kill the hobby for other "good" people that you want. I of course
hear that argument coming about "if you want to use the ARS you have to
go out and learn morse and a whole lot of other (useless) stuff". Its
the same (stupid) level as you need to know the physics of rubber
construction so you can inflate your car tire to the correct pressure...

Bob VK2YQA

Slow Code wrote:
Step 1: No more automatic renewals. Individuals must retest and
pass all elements required for their license class every ten
years.

Step 2: The passing score for written exams needs to be raised to 85%.

Step 3: Code elements should be 13 wpm for General, and 20 wpm for Extra.

Step 4: Make the no-code license one year non-renewable.

This would be like giving ham radio service a much needed enema.
 

Bob Bob wrote:
Should I jump in and make a comment? Why not!

I think you are unrealistic in thinking that legislated changes are any
help in "cleaning up" the ARS generally. In my view the exam system isnt
an entry requirement for the "club" but to satisfy those in government
circles that you are technically competent enough to run a station in a
safe and non invasive manner.. And thats all!

By invoking the changes you are suggesting you are defining what you
(and maybe others) think the ARS is all about.

i wonder if it is more of a wishfull longing for a "lost Golden age"
and things would be prefect if we could just get back to them

This would be like giving ham radio service a much needed enema.
 

Well the answer is that the world is constantly changing but the animal
instincts are still with us! grin

Its also very easy to choose who you will talk to. You dont have to
argue with a irritating holder of a license, just ignore them.

Cheers Bob

an old friend wrote:


i wonder if it is more of a wishfull longing for a "lost Golden age"
and things would be prefect if we could just get back to them