"Buzzygirl" wrote in message
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"Michael" wrote in message
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but in more depth, and there is more about RF exposure and antennas. You
also need to pass a 5 words per minute Morse Code receiving exam for the
General license. Many people expect the Morse Code exam to be dropped in
the
near future, but I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for the FCC to approve
its demise. Some people have taken both the Technician and General
licenses

It's funny - that's exactly what many in Australia said 2 years ago, but
look at us now, no code requirement at all! Don't be too quick to expect
FCC to maintain its ground when everyone else is changing....

Cheers

Martin, VK2UMJ

"Martin" wrote in message
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It's funny - that's exactly what many in Australia said 2 years ago, but
look at us now, no code requirement at all! Don't be too quick to expect
FCC to maintain its ground when everyone else is changing....

Hm, well, it'd be nice if the FCC were known for quick and efficient
decisions. I am not sure which regulatory body makes the rules for
Australia's amateur radio ops, but congrats on having such an apparently
efficient one yourselves. The FCC here in America seems to be more concerned
with pushing through technologies that would ultimately ruin the use of the
HF spectrum altogether (BPL) than concern themselves with anything having to
do with amateur radio. I have talked with many American hams about this
subject, and even if we do not agree on what should be done about the code
test, we all agree that the FCC will most likely be exceedingly slow to act
on making a decision about the Code test either way. They have no real
incentive to do so. Then again, why should American hams expect the FCC to
make a quick decision if we can't stop fighting about it amongst ourselves?

I am thinking it will be at least 2-3 years before we hear from them about
the Code test. If it's earlier, fine by me. I have already passed the damned
thing anyway, and couldn't care less if hams that come after me need to pass
it or not.

Cheers to you Down Under, and 73,

Jackie

They'll drop the code in time. It'll give the old "I had to do it so you
should too" twits something to talk (bitch) about on the radio.


"Martin" wrote in message
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It's funny - that's exactly what many in Australia said 2 years ago, but
look at us now, no code requirement at all! Don't be too quick to expect
FCC to maintain its ground when everyone else is changing....

Cheers

Martin, VK2UMJ

They'll drop the code in time. It'll give the old "I had to do it so you
should too" twits something to talk (bitch) about on the radio.


Damn right, and crystal controlled too! By gum, if you don't upgrade in one
year, that's it ... NO RADIO FOR YOU!

We used to wind our own transformers ... (mumble mumble)

Dad gum kids .... (mumble mumble)

jw
k9rzz