"Michael" wrote in message
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I got my general when I was 11. I
did not understand the theory at all. However, I was committed and
memorized all of the questions.

I realize that this was probably a poor way to get my license, but I
really wanted it and I was too young and stupid to understand the theory.

But you overcame that (or you'd not be in this NG). Good for you.

Some older adult hams show a similar lack of understanding and, being in
their sixties and seventies, will probably not become technically savvy.
For a few, the gear cannot be made automatic enough. They need constant
coaching.

[I had to delete a rambling, ill-mannered rant from here. Everything I said
applied to me at some point, too.]