Mike Coslo wrote in message ...

Uhh Brian, let's look at just how much credibility the PCTA's have in
this newsgroup. Nada, zilch, nothing.

Mike, I see it the other way. In any case, everyone posting here has
been tainted by the stench of a rotting horse. But we continue to
beat it anyway.

About the only thing we could do is to ask someone like Carl to tell us
what to do.

If you must.

What I would say is to keep the code test in the future, and to
maintain a high level of proficiency in the writtens. That is what I
believe the ARS should do. I can and will file my comments, but it isn't
going to mean a thing.

Why not?

What the NCTA's appear to want is an open acceptance of what they have
brought to bear on the Amateur community. Sorry, ain't going to happen.
I'll welcome and encourage new hams, but I won't change my mind about
how I think the ARS should be structured.

You know, some people think that the NCTA have been ineffective at
changing anything. They think the FCC was going that way anyhow.

So I'll chalk you up as one who thinks NCI is a highly effective
organization. Yep, better ask Carl how you should respond to and
NOI/NPRM.

Personally, I think the NCTA's haven't quite figured out that THEY have
become the mainstream in Amateur radio. YOU WON! NOw you have to start
running the show.

Kewl!

People who agitate for change very often have a hard time adjusting to
their new position after achieving it, so don't feel too bad.

Kind of like the Republican Party after 70 years of Democrat rule.

FWIW, they're doing just fine. So will we.

This whole concept is why I chastise Carl and Bill for not being more
prepared to ease the transition after their victory. The PCTA's, such as
Larry, Dick, Dave, Jim, Dan, and myself and others, are a diverse group.

Steve, Larry, Dick, Kelly, Dave, Dan, Bruce, Dan Finn, and a heap of
others who have fallen on their swords are certainly diverse.

Jim seems to be friendly enough, considering the hell he's been
through over the years.

We have in common the belief that the code test is a good thing for
Amateur radio, but beyond that we have opinions that run all over the place.

Oh, yeh.

This is why I say Carl Has to get his people in line. You are one of
his people, All the rabble rousing CB'ers are his people, All the people
who oppose Morse Code testing are his people. You are now the status quo.

Except for the CB part, thank you. CB is regulated by Part 95, not
Carl.

I'm ready to start singing like Sidney Portier, "He's Got the Whole
World in His Hands."

You have to deal with it. That is exactly how it is. Amateur radio's
future now hinges on you. And there is nothing a PCTA could do about it
even if they wanted to.

- Mike KB3EIA -

Mike, don't sweat it. The ARS is in good hands.

73, Brian