mmckenna
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Wondering, out loud, if anyone submitted a request to force all amateurs to get their Morse Code test done. After all, "no-code" brought about the "End of the hobby!!!!!!!".
In re: Delete, Delete, Delete FCC looks to eliminate rules and regulations
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Why not? Just provide a copy of the rules with each radio, like 11m.
mmckenna
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Kind of different, though.
GMRS in Canada is limited to 2 watts and no repeaters.
GMRS in the USA is allowed up to 50 watts on the primaries and repeaters can be used.
mmckenna
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You moderators need to keep a better list of "EnD oF tHe HoBbY!!!1!!!" events. Getting hard to keep track of all of them. We depend on you guys.
I've moved on to FT4 ending the hobby.
Nope, it was banning homemade spark gaps that ruined the hobby...
"Look Cletus! I'z uh antenner!"
I needed a good laugh today and getting caught up on this thread has certainly provided it. Thanks !!!
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I agree with you so passing a test to be an Extra class where all you have to do is memorize the answers to the questions don't prove a thing and sure don't make you smarter.......
Doubt we will ever see the amateur license testing switched to an essay format. That would certainly starve the hobby of new entrants.
My father always tried to ingrain in me "quality over quantity". While that's not always popular, my answer for ham radio too.Doubt we will ever see the amateur license testing switched to an essay format. That would certainly starve the hobby of new entrants.
A very important concept that I wish I had an appreciation for a little earlier in life. With the threat of losing spectrum, ham radio may not have that luxury. Plus the VE's would not want the burden of grading essays.
No, I'm sure the VE's wouldn't regarding the essay thing. That being said, how many of the current crop that get licensed, get a CCR, only the rubber duck antenna, start complaining they can't talk to anyone and just stop, are gonna help fight for spectrum?A very important concept that I wish I had an appreciation for a little earlier in life. With the threat of losing spectrum, ham radio may not have that luxury. Plus the VE's would not want the burden of grading essays.
If they get the CCR, then carry on in other areas great. I'm all for that but many don't. My only hope is some of the young people recently licensed the club maintain the enthusiasm they currently have and move forward at the rate they are currently at.
I hope other areas and clubs have the same success we've had. It's great to watch Jr. High kids get involved and move forward.
As a Tech you would know.
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In all fairness, I would rather work a Tech that is enjoying the hobby than a 1x2 or 2x1 no code extra that thinks they know everything.
My 29 year old parrot CC does not like the no coders. As can be seen in his pic, he has a mean foot on the paddles. He only does 5 wpm, but he has DXCC on ten cw.
CC has been mad lately at the refrigerator. While ordering the groceries my refrigerator has 200 confirmed on 20 digital with FT8.
It's never been about the class of the license, rather the class of the operator. I've been a general since 1996 and I am aware of what I know, don't know, and what I've done in the hobby. Those that know me personally also know. We're proud of the licenses we have currently from tech-extra. I guess one day I might sit for the extra but, truthfully that's only to help the club for testing.LOL
In all fairness, I would rather work a Tech that is enjoying the hobby than a 1x2 or 2x1 no code extra that thinks they know everything.
My 29 year old parrot CC does not like the no coders. As can be seen in his pic, he has a mean foot on the paddles. He only does 5 wpm, but he has DXCC on ten cw.
CC has been mad lately at the refrigerator. While ordering the groceries my refrigerator has 200 confirmed on 20 digital with FT8.
Let's knock off the personal attacks.
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