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Old May 10th 06, 01:56 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy
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Default I got me a signal report of nine pounds on 20 meters, but then the Op corrected himself.


Cecil Moore wrote:
Radio Buff wrote:
It must be human nature, when you get something for nothing, you don't
appreciate it as much, or try to take care of it the same as something you
had to work for. That's why dumbing down ham tests is bad. Having a
license doesn't mean anything.


If we made getting a driver's license more difficult, would
people appreciate it more?

no we would have more unlicensed drivers (and uninsured ones)

Indeed I think the current promotes more of an "I earned so I can do
whatever i want attiutde" than any increased respect for the rules
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73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp