John Smith I wrote:
wrote:

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73s,



Len:

Just for starters, it pieces me off that the FCC doesn't even host the
download of the amateur pool questions "right-out-and-openly" on their
web page. This alone gives the VEC and arrl MUCH more credibility then
the toothless old grumps deserve. And, I have complained about this ...
I will continue to do so, use the public funds and keep this outta
private hands and influence!

The arrl need to go, and Carl is NOT looking like a good replacement
with NCI when he boot licks ... amateur radio needs a new start and some
new blood ... someone needs to kick some real booty here.

Regards,
JS
I'm sorry but I don't understand what you mean here. The Amateur Radio
question pool was developed by a committee composed of representatives
from the various Volunteer Examination Coordinator organizations noot
the FCC. The questions are posted on the Internet and are available for
anyone to view. If you go to www.qrz.com you will find a routine that
will allow you to take a sample quiz. If you do this enough times you
will be able to pass the various level tests.
The ARRL does not have anything near exclusivity in this process. They
only have one vote in the process. I don't know exactly how many other
organizations there are but I know of at least three.
As for replacing the ARRL as an orginization feel free to do so. So far
they are the only group to stay in business.

Dave WD9BDZ

David G. Nagel wrote:

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I'm sorry but I don't understand what you mean here. The Amateur Radio
question pool was developed by a committee composed of representatives
from the various Volunteer Examination Coordinator organizations noot
the FCC. The questions are posted on the Internet and are available for
anyone to view. If you go to www.qrz.com you will find a routine that
will allow you to take a sample quiz. If you do this enough times you
will be able to pass the various level tests.
The ARRL does not have anything near exclusivity in this process. They
only have one vote in the process. I don't know exactly how many other
organizations there are but I know of at least three.
As for replacing the ARRL as an orginization feel free to do so. So far
they are the only group to stay in business.

Dave WD9BDZ

Well, exactly!

Get rid of these fools and let the FCC set the exams ... gawd, that
doesn't take an einstein does it?

I am all for private enterprise, however, when we talk about laws,
guidelines are rules governing pubic properties--we as "the people" only
have that right ...

Regards,
JS

"John Smith I" wrote in message
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wrote:

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73s,



Len:

Just for starters, it pieces me off that the FCC doesn't even host the
download of the amateur pool questions "right-out-and-openly" on their web
page. This alone gives the VEC and arrl MUCH more credibility then the
toothless old grumps deserve. And, I have complained about this ... I
will continue to do so, use the public funds and keep this outta private
hands and influence!

The arrl need to go, and Carl is NOT looking like a good replacement with
NCI when he boot licks ... amateur radio needs a new start and some new
blood ... someone needs to kick some real booty here.

Regards,
JS

There are at least 12 VECs. These VECs create a Question Pool Committee and
create the pool and maintain it. Since the question pool is available in
its entirety for free from a number of websites and since the FCC does not
create nor maintain the pool, there is little reason for it to be on the FCC
web site.

Dee, N8UZE

Dee Flint wrote:
"John Smith I" wrote in message
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wrote:

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73s,


Len:

Just for starters, it pieces me off that the FCC doesn't even host the
download of the amateur pool questions "right-out-and-openly" on their web
page. This alone gives the VEC and arrl MUCH more credibility then the
toothless old grumps deserve. And, I have complained about this ... I
will continue to do so, use the public funds and keep this outta private
hands and influence!

The arrl need to go, and Carl is NOT looking like a good replacement with
NCI when he boot licks ... amateur radio needs a new start and some new
blood ... someone needs to kick some real booty here.

Regards,
JS

There are at least 12 VECs. These VECs create a Question Pool Committee and
create the pool and maintain it. Since the question pool is available in
its entirety for free from a number of websites and since the FCC does not
create nor maintain the pool, there is little reason for it to be on the FCC
web site.

Dee, N8UZE



Did I vote for these VECs? Are these VECs responsible to me under law?
Do these VECs' use public resource monies, and if so, why? Were these
VEC elected? Appointed by a congressman of mine? By the house? By the
senate?

Tell me more about why these VECs should have their A$$E$ kicked down
the stairwell ...

JS