"Jeff" wrote in message
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My post was more tounge-in-cheek, but I do remember alot of OM's were
complaining about 'no-code techs' invading 'their' territory. Many had
threatened to get out of ham radio all together and either sell or give
away their gear if techs ever got HF privledges without learning code. My
post was just a friendly reminder that it's inevitable (effective 12:01 am
EST Feb. 23, 2007) and they need to hurry-up and unload their gear as
promised. Many of us are looking for a bargain or two.

I suspected the tongue in cheek post but for those who didn't spot that I
thought I'd add my two cents worth (or worthless).

I really get tired of all the Ham Bashing that goes on the RR NG's and the
elitest posts

CL



"Caveat Lector" wrote in message
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"Jeff" wrote in message
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HURRY...you only have a few hours left before the Techs invade
10-meters! Remember, you said you were going to sell all of your gear
and get out of the hobby if CW was ever removed from the test(s)
because ham radio will be the same as CB.

Hurry, sell/give away your stuff NOW !!!!


I for one welcome the Techs to 10M. You are probably too young to
remember
that Amateurs once had 11M (now the CB Band) -- some say we lost it
because
we didn't use it.

The same thing could happen if we don't use 10M (even at the bottom of
the
solar cycle)

We need to encourage new folks and new licensee privileges to be welcome
in
Amateur Radio. Your post doesn't help a bit.

CL -- An old time 20WPM Extra Class