"Erik Swanson" wrote in message
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ospam (Larry Roll K3LT) wrote in message
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Well, I did just what you asked! Here is what I sent:
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TO: Michael K. Powell, Chairman, FCC
Dear Chairman Powell,
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You will undoubtedly be receiving many petitions from current and
prospective radio amateurs to do this, but the fact is, these people are
simply unqualified to know and understand the benefits and advantages
of the Morse/CW mode in the Amateur Radio Service.
A mode that is now out of use by pretty much all government services
(emergency services included). I personally have an interest in
learning the code, but don't see how it should remain a requirement if
it is no longer to be the 'lingua franca' of HF throughout the world.
Yes it is a low bandwidth, low power mode that can be very useful, as
this writer points out, but without that international status I don't
think that it should be required anymore than an in depth
understanding of psk31 or any other digital mode. All operators
should know of its existance, where on the bands it is expected to be
located, and where to learn more. There will always be a place for
Morse/CW and I'm sure there will always be enthusiasts... even if it
is no longer a requirement... just like french is no longer THE lingua
franca of the world ironically enough.
Erik Swanson KG6GOP
You did real well up to the Frency part. Whatever they agree with is
screwed up to start with.
Dan/W4NTI