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November 20th 06, 10:01 PM
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Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 6:19 pm:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A random sampling of the more than 360 comments filed at this point suggests the tide is running firmly in favor of the FCC's stance. Some even praised the Commission. CLICK on the Link Below for More Information. Hundreds File Comments on FCC Morse Proposal NOTE! If you are in Favor of Dropping The Morse Code Requirment then simply post the word YES If you are NOT in Favor of Dropping the Code then simply post the word NO Lon Tech808 CEF808 N9OSN Yankee Advanced Member Username: Yankee Post Number: 817 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 4:09 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morse code RIP, I'm just happy I don't have to any longer worry about it or mess with it. .. Carl CEF-357/KD5SDM Jms656 Junior Member Username: Jms656 Post Number: 38 Registered: 5-2005 Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 11:29 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEEP THE CODE! You will appriciate your HF privlages more. Your DX ops are much better. Kirk Intermediate Member Username: Kirk Post Number: 297 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Friday, September 02, 2005 - 11:14 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok I'll be the other guy....why not keep code? Relaxing or even getting rid of it will not usher in new blood as I've heard this statement played over and over again. 73--Kirk AB8BC Sandbagger106 Member Username: Sandbagger106 Post Number: 79 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 1:20 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As a general class ham, I'm in favor of dropping the CW proficienty requirement for HF access. If you like the mode then by all means use it, but if not don't. It would be far more useful to require more technical knowledge than being able to copy five words / minute. sb106 Great_lakes Junior Member Username: Great_lakes Post Number: 13 Registered: 3-2005 Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 8:01 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It would be a very good thing for ham radio to get rid of the code requirement. HF is the REAL ham radio and it needs more participants. Great_lakes Junior Member Username: Great_lakes Post Number: 14 Registered: 3-2005 Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 8:40 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hold a general class license and I too would like to see the cw requirement dropped. It is a pointless requirement that has only hurt the hobby . HF ham radio should be easier to get into. I am also in favor of a simpler written portion of the testing. A test that only covers basic rules and regs also safety issues would be appropriate. If an individual wishes to learn more about the technical aspects of this hobby they will do so on their own. Moderator1516 Moderator Username: Moderator1516 Post Number: 31 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 6:40 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the morse code is a relic of by gone days good for nostalgia but useless other wise moderator 1516 Patzerozero Senior Member Username: Patzerozero Post Number: 1482 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 5:08 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- keep code as before & the numbers will drop FURTHER...here as well. Unit199 Intermediate Member Username: Unit199 Post Number: 158 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 5:42 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hate to puncture anyones balloon, but dropping the code is not going to help bring new or young people into the hobby. Get real!!! In the age of computers and cell phones doing more all the time, do you really think that the younger people are going to spend the time to study to become a ham. I don't think so!!! You people need to come out of your dream world and join the real world. The only thing that is going to happen, is that the people will now upgrade and we still lose, because there won't be any new hams to take their place. You need to stop and look at the big picture and ask your self if the younger people are going to become hams. I have to say it doesn't look too promising. Just my feelings. HARVE Unit199 CEF210 KB0YVK Freebird Intermediate Member Username: Freebird Post Number: 262 Registered: 1-2003 Posted on Monday, October 10, 2005 - 10:16 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DROP the code is a good thing but radio itself is a dying thing.Most hams are over the age of 50 years old as most younger people are into other things nowadays such as computers. Englishalan New member Username: Englishalan Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2005 Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 11:28 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drop the code!! We did in the Uk and it gave Ham radio a much neede kick in the pants!! Regards Alan Pathfinder317 New member Username: Pathfinder317 Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2005 Posted on Friday, October 14, 2005 - 2:14 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I say drop the code but retain the band plan with the allocated sections for cw , so not to take anything away from the people who still want to only use cw. My biggest pet peeve is , be it 5wpm or 20wpm , it is still only ONE MODE of operation. We aren't tested on packet,echolink, or any other mode to get even a tech license. Like it or not the code is soon to be a dead horse , and the hf bands will never be the same all because no-one knew the code. ( yea right) Unit199 Intermediate Member Username: Unit199 Post Number: 170 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Monday, October 17, 2005 - 4:54 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will admit that I am old school. I don't want them to do away with code and I am not a member of FIST. I use the code because I really enjoy it. Using the excuse that it is going to ruin the hobby if they don't do away with it is ludicrous. In my opinion, most of the people that support this are the ones that don't want to have to work a little to learn it. As I have said before, doing away with code is not going to make this hobby grow. The ones that are here, will upgrade and no one to take their place, still makes it a losing situation. Just my thoughts. Harve Unit199 CEF210 KB0YVK Kg4ryt Member Username: Kg4ryt Post Number: 50 Registered: 4-2002 Posted on Friday, November 18, 2005 - 10:43 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drop it...It is outdated. Sitm Intermediate Member Username: Sitm Post Number: 192 Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 11:20 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am a licensed ham and I am in favor of dropping code and making the test somewhat test somewhat more difficult. Chad Advanced Member Username: Chad Post Number: 597 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 7:40 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am not a licensed ham and agree that the test could be made more difficult with the dropping of code. especially in the areas of safety and station operation. I'm cool wit that!!! Chad Colt Junior Member Username: Colt Post Number: 74 Registered: 1-2002 Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 2:00 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well, as a general class ham and FISTS member, I certainly am disappointed with the "hams" who not only want to drop the code requirement altogether, but feel the perverted need to bash those who still respect the art and skill of CW. Colt W4QDX Gage Intermediate Member Username: Gage Post Number: 204 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:18 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will be taking my General Class written test the end of this month!!I will then start back up studying the code!I guess I'll hear "I have been a General class for 20 years and put me(Gage) in my place!!HHaaa! Gage!!KB0QWD Tech808 Moderator Username: Tech808 Post Number: 8862 Registered: 8-2002 Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 4:34 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OK, everyone can we stick with the topic of Dropping the Code. It is a simple question that deserves a simple answer and is not intended to become a personal debate between a select few who do not agree with what others post. If you want to start a debate then PLEASE start another topic or e-mail the person direct. PLEASE, when you submit a post Address your comments to the Question and not the Person posting their personal comments/feelings on the Question. Thanks, Lon Tech808 CEF808 N9OSN Kilowatt Intermediate Member Username: Kilowatt Post Number: 223 Registered: 2-2004 Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 5:47 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am definitely in favor of code being dropped. Just my 2 cents... Rid0617 New member Username: Rid0617 Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 12:59 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am for it being kept but only for the top license. Either that or permit technicians some HF frequencies to experience that form of operation besides 28.300-28.500. Geekster Intermediate Member Username: Geekster Post Number: 166 Registered: 6-2004 Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 6:52 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I say drop the code and make RF and electrical safety hands-on classes with proper lightning protection and grounding techniques. This is more valuable than any mode of operation test. I say drop the code but replace the code with more important issues I have listed above. Ck29 Junior Member Username: Ck29 Post Number: 16 Registered: 3-2006 Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 12:53 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- They should consider dropping the code for 10 or 12 meters or both for Technician class, and include 10 & 12 meters in the test that would give them a taste of HF and maybe more of a incentive to upgrade in class. But not drop the code all together. Thanks..ck Willie Junior Member Username: Willie Post Number: 13 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 11:01 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- here it is august 2006, "Still" nothing from Friendly Candy Company, that i have heard of Draft Member Username: Draft Post Number: 79 Registered: 7-2006 Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 12:48 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lon, What's your stance on the FCC doing away with the Code requirement YES or NO? Tech808 Moderator Username: Tech808 Post Number: 11978 Registered: 8-2002 Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 1:51 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES! Lon Tech808 CEF808 N9CEF CVC#2 Crackshot Intermediate Member Username: Crackshot Post Number: 216 Registered: 10-2005 Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 3:00 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am in favor of dropping code. It is not used and the CW I do hear is very, very seldom. With cell phones, text message, computers, email and chat, the radio hobby is dying. On the other hand, if they do want to allocate another band to CW users only, that's fine too but I feel CW is hurting ham radio usage. I do think the tests should be reasonable and would require some thought. Chad Senior Member Username: Chad Post Number: 1174 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 9:03 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I don't think that dropping code will increase the number of operators. If you want it you can have it now. There's enough under the tech licensing to keep you busy for a while if you look around! I DO believe that dropping code would vastly increase the number of general operators. Good or bad, this is to be debated. I for one (as stated many times before) am for dropping code FOR GENERAL ONLY. If they want to make the test more technical then go ahead. There are too many techs out there who pounded thru code but yet still have no understanding of basic electronics, safety, and.... CODE for that matter. Loose the code and teach them safety and electronics before they kill themselves! Chad Starface Advanced Member Username: Starface Post Number: 843 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 5:03 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Agree 100% George KI4NBE Unit199 Intermediate Member Username: Unit199 Post Number: 384 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 7:32 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I understand both sides of code debate, but as far as doing away with it just so a person can upgrade to GENERAL CLASS is a bunch of bull. How about if they do it this way, do away with code for all classes except General Class??? that way to get access to the majority of the HF band you will have to work a little and pass code to get the priviledges. Most of the people that will upgrade to General will stop there and go no farther, because if they keep code for Extra, that is where they will stop. My feelings are, if they are going to drop code, it should be dropped period. My feelings are, get off your lazy butts and learn the code and then you will not have to worry one way or the other. HARVE UNIT199 KB0YVK Tech808 Moderator Username: Tech808 Post Number: 11997 Registered: 8-2002 Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 8:55 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 4:34 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OK, everyone can we stick with the topic of Dropping the Code. It is a simple question that deserves a simple answer and is not intended to become a personal debate between a select few who do not agree with what others post. If you want to start a debate then PLEASE start another topic or e-mail the person direct. PLEASE, when you submit a post Address your comments to the Question and not the Person posting their personal comments/feelings on the Question. Thanks, Lon Tech808 CEF808 N9OSN NOTE! If you are in Favor of Dropping The Morse Code Requirment then simply post the word YES If you are NOT in Favor of Dropping the Code then simply post the word NO If you have already posted to this Topic then there is No Reason to post to it again. Kirk Intermediate Member Username: Kirk Post Number: 319 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 9:52 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No Starface Advanced Member Username: Starface Post Number: 845 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 2:53 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- yes Dixie_611 Junior Member Username: Dixie_611 Post Number: 25 Registered: 6-2005 Posted on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 2:54 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- yes Midwess Junior Member Username: Midwess Post Number: 23 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 5:05 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NO !!!!!!!!!!! Whiskeyman New member Username: Whiskeyman Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2005 Posted on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 2:55 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- yes Crackshot Intermediate Member Username: Crackshot Post Number: 220 Registered: 10-2005 Posted on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 11:26 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- yes Sonny Intermediate Member Username: Sonny Post Number: 115 Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 5:02 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES Hollowpoint445 Senior Member Username: Hollowpoint445 Post Number: 1395 Registered: 6-2004 Posted on Saturday, October 28, 2006 - 2:40 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. Stogie Member Username: Stogie Post Number: 54 Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 6:52 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, drop it. Ronin Junior Member Username: Ronin Post Number: 14 Registered: 8-2006 Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 3:00 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES. If not entirely, then at least for the General ticket. Test_bot Junior Member Username: Test_bot Post Number: 15 Registered: 3-2006 Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 9:13 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES Watt Junior Member Username: Watt Post Number: 38 Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Sunday, November 12, 2006 - 10:47 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES! N8xfj Intermediate Member Username: N8xfj Post Number: 202 Registered: 8-2006 Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 11:51 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES |
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November 21st 06, 05:55 AM
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MarQueerMyDear wrote: Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 6:19 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A random sampling of the more than 360 comments filed at this point suggests the tide is running firmly in favor of the FCC's stance. Some even praised the Commission. CLICK on the Link Below for More Information. Hundreds File Comments on FCC Morse Proposal NOTE! If you are in Favor of Dropping The Morse Code Requirment then simply post the word YES If you are NOT in Favor of Dropping the Code then simply post the word NO Lon Tech808 CEF808 N9OSN Yankee Advanced Member Username: Yankee Post Number: 817 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 4:09 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morse code RIP, I'm just happy I don't have to any longer worry about it or mess with it. . Carl CEF-357/KD5SDM Jms656 Junior Member Username: Jms656 Post Number: 38 Registered: 5-2005 Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 11:29 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEEP THE CODE! You will appriciate your HF privlages more. Your DX ops are much better. Kirk Intermediate Member Username: Kirk Post Number: 297 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Friday, September 02, 2005 - 11:14 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok I'll be the other guy....why not keep code? Relaxing or even getting rid of it will not usher in new blood as I've heard this statement played over and over again. 73--Kirk AB8BC Sandbagger106 Member Username: Sandbagger106 Post Number: 79 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 1:20 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As a general class ham, I'm in favor of dropping the CW proficienty requirement for HF access. If you like the mode then by all means use it, but if not don't. It would be far more useful to require more technical knowledge than being able to copy five words / minute. sb106 Great_lakes Junior Member Username: Great_lakes Post Number: 13 Registered: 3-2005 Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 8:01 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It would be a very good thing for ham radio to get rid of the code requirement. HF is the REAL ham radio and it needs more participants. Great_lakes Junior Member Username: Great_lakes Post Number: 14 Registered: 3-2005 Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 8:40 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hold a general class license and I too would like to see the cw requirement dropped. It is a pointless requirement that has only hurt the hobby . HF ham radio should be easier to get into. I am also in favor of a simpler written portion of the testing. A test that only covers basic rules and regs also safety issues would be appropriate. If an individual wishes to learn more about the technical aspects of this hobby they will do so on their own. Moderator1516 Moderator Username: Moderator1516 Post Number: 31 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 6:40 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the morse code is a relic of by gone days good for nostalgia but useless other wise moderator 1516 Patzerozero Senior Member Username: Patzerozero Post Number: 1482 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 5:08 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- keep code as before & the numbers will drop FURTHER...here as well. Unit199 Intermediate Member Username: Unit199 Post Number: 158 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 5:42 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hate to puncture anyones balloon, but dropping the code is not going to help bring new or young people into the hobby. Get real!!! In the age of computers and cell phones doing more all the time, do you really think that the younger people are going to spend the time to study to become a ham. I don't think so!!! You people need to come out of your dream world and join the real world. The only thing that is going to happen, is that the people will now upgrade and we still lose, because there won't be any new hams to take their place. You need to stop and look at the big picture and ask your self if the younger people are going to become hams. I have to say it doesn't look too promising. Just my feelings. HARVE Unit199 CEF210 KB0YVK Freebird Intermediate Member Username: Freebird Post Number: 262 Registered: 1-2003 Posted on Monday, October 10, 2005 - 10:16 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DROP the code is a good thing but radio itself is a dying thing.Most hams are over the age of 50 years old as most younger people are into other things nowadays such as computers. Englishalan New member Username: Englishalan Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2005 Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 11:28 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drop the code!! We did in the Uk and it gave Ham radio a much neede kick in the pants!! Regards Alan Pathfinder317 New member Username: Pathfinder317 Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2005 Posted on Friday, October 14, 2005 - 2:14 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I say drop the code but retain the band plan with the allocated sections for cw , so not to take anything away from the people who still want to only use cw. My biggest pet peeve is , be it 5wpm or 20wpm , it is still only ONE MODE of operation. We aren't tested on packet,echolink, or any other mode to get even a tech license. Like it or not the code is soon to be a dead horse , and the hf bands will never be the same all because no-one knew the code. ( yea right) Unit199 Intermediate Member Username: Unit199 Post Number: 170 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Monday, October 17, 2005 - 4:54 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will admit that I am old school. I don't want them to do away with code and I am not a member of FIST. I use the code because I really enjoy it. Using the excuse that it is going to ruin the hobby if they don't do away with it is ludicrous. In my opinion, most of the people that support this are the ones that don't want to have to work a little to learn it. As I have said before, doing away with code is not going to make this hobby grow. The ones that are here, will upgrade and no one to take their place, still makes it a losing situation. Just my thoughts. Harve Unit199 CEF210 KB0YVK Kg4ryt Member Username: Kg4ryt Post Number: 50 Registered: 4-2002 Posted on Friday, November 18, 2005 - 10:43 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drop it...It is outdated. Sitm Intermediate Member Username: Sitm Post Number: 192 Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 11:20 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am a licensed ham and I am in favor of dropping code and making the test somewhat test somewhat more difficult. Chad Advanced Member Username: Chad Post Number: 597 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 7:40 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am not a licensed ham and agree that the test could be made more difficult with the dropping of code. especially in the areas of safety and station operation. I'm cool wit that!!! Chad Colt Junior Member Username: Colt Post Number: 74 Registered: 1-2002 Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 2:00 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well, as a general class ham and FISTS member, I certainly am disappointed with the "hams" who not only want to drop the code requirement altogether, but feel the perverted need to bash those who still respect the art and skill of CW. Colt W4QDX Gage Intermediate Member Username: Gage Post Number: 204 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:18 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will be taking my General Class written test the end of this month!!I will then start back up studying the code!I guess I'll hear "I have been a General class for 20 years and put me(Gage) in my place!!HHaaa! Gage!!KB0QWD Tech808 Moderator Username: Tech808 Post Number: 8862 Registered: 8-2002 Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 4:34 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OK, everyone can we stick with the topic of Dropping the Code. It is a simple question that deserves a simple answer and is not intended to become a personal debate between a select few who do not agree with what others post. If you want to start a debate then PLEASE start another topic or e-mail the person direct. PLEASE, when you submit a post Address your comments to the Question and not the Person posting their personal comments/feelings on the Question. Thanks, Lon Tech808 CEF808 N9OSN Kilowatt Intermediate Member Username: Kilowatt Post Number: 223 Registered: 2-2004 Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 5:47 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am definitely in favor of code being dropped. Just my 2 cents... Rid0617 New member Username: Rid0617 Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 12:59 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am for it being kept but only for the top license. Either that or permit technicians some HF frequencies to experience that form of operation besides 28.300-28.500. Geekster Intermediate Member Username: Geekster Post Number: 166 Registered: 6-2004 Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 6:52 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I say drop the code and make RF and electrical safety hands-on classes with proper lightning protection and grounding techniques. This is more valuable than any mode of operation test. I say drop the code but replace the code with more important issues I have listed above. Ck29 Junior Member Username: Ck29 Post Number: 16 Registered: 3-2006 Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 12:53 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- They should consider dropping the code for 10 or 12 meters or both for Technician class, and include 10 & 12 meters in the test that would give them a taste of HF and maybe more of a incentive to upgrade in class. But not drop the code all together. Thanks..ck Willie Junior Member Username: Willie Post Number: 13 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 11:01 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- here it is august 2006, "Still" nothing from Friendly Candy Company, that i have heard of Draft Member Username: Draft Post Number: 79 Registered: 7-2006 Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 12:48 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lon, What's your stance on the FCC doing away with the Code requirement YES or NO? Tech808 Moderator Username: Tech808 Post Number: 11978 Registered: 8-2002 Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 1:51 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES! Lon Tech808 CEF808 N9CEF CVC#2 Crackshot Intermediate Member Username: Crackshot Post Number: 216 Registered: 10-2005 Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 3:00 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am in favor of dropping code. It is not used and the CW I do hear is very, very seldom. With cell phones, text message, computers, email and chat, the radio hobby is dying. On the other hand, if they do want to allocate another band to CW users only, that's fine too but I feel CW is hurting ham radio usage. I do think the tests should be reasonable and would require some thought. Chad Senior Member Username: Chad Post Number: 1174 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 9:03 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I don't think that dropping code will increase the number of operators. If you want it you can have it now. There's enough under the tech licensing to keep you busy for a while if you look around! I DO believe that dropping code would vastly increase the number of general operators. Good or bad, this is to be debated. I for one (as stated many times before) am for dropping code FOR GENERAL ONLY. If they want to make the test more technical then go ahead. There are too many techs out there who pounded thru code but yet still have no understanding of basic electronics, safety, and.... CODE for that matter. Loose the code and teach them safety and electronics before they kill themselves! Chad Starface Advanced Member Username: Starface Post Number: 843 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 5:03 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Agree 100% George KI4NBE Unit199 Intermediate Member Username: Unit199 Post Number: 384 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 7:32 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I understand both sides of code debate, but as far as doing away with it just so a person can upgrade to GENERAL CLASS is a bunch of bull. How about if they do it this way, do away with code for all classes except General Class??? that way to get access to the majority of the HF band you will have to work a little and pass code to get the priviledges. Most of the people that will upgrade to General will stop there and go no farther, because if they keep code for Extra, that is where they will stop. My feelings are, if they are going to drop code, it should be dropped period. My feelings are, get off your lazy butts and learn the code and then you will not have to worry one way or the other. HARVE UNIT199 KB0YVK Tech808 Moderator Username: Tech808 Post Number: 11997 Registered: 8-2002 Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 8:55 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 4:34 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OK, everyone can we stick with the topic of Dropping the Code. It is a simple question that deserves a simple answer and is not intended to become a personal debate between a select few who do not agree with what others post. If you want to start a debate then PLEASE start another topic or e-mail the person direct. PLEASE, when you submit a post Address your comments to the Question and not the Person posting their personal comments/feelings on the Question. Thanks, Lon Tech808 CEF808 N9OSN NOTE! If you are in Favor of Dropping The Morse Code Requirment then simply post the word YES If you are NOT in Favor of Dropping the Code then simply post the word NO If you have already posted to this Topic then there is No Reason to post to it again. Kirk Intermediate Member Username: Kirk Post Number: 319 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 9:52 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No Starface Advanced Member Username: Starface Post Number: 845 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 2:53 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- yes Dixie_611 Junior Member Username: Dixie_611 Post Number: 25 Registered: 6-2005 Posted on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 2:54 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- yes Midwess Junior Member Username: Midwess Post Number: 23 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 5:05 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NO !!!!!!!!!!! Whiskeyman New member Username: Whiskeyman Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2005 Posted on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 2:55 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- yes Crackshot Intermediate Member Username: Crackshot Post Number: 220 Registered: 10-2005 Posted on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 11:26 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- yes Sonny Intermediate Member Username: Sonny Post Number: 115 Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 5:02 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES Hollowpoint445 Senior Member Username: Hollowpoint445 Post Number: 1395 Registered: 6-2004 Posted on Saturday, October 28, 2006 - 2:40 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. Stogie Member Username: Stogie Post Number: 54 Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 6:52 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, drop it. Ronin Junior Member Username: Ronin Post Number: 14 Registered: 8-2006 Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 3:00 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES. If not entirely, then at least for the General ticket. Test_bot Junior Member Username: Test_bot Post Number: 15 Registered: 3-2006 Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 9:13 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES Watt Junior Member Username: Watt Post Number: 38 Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Sunday, November 12, 2006 - 10:47 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES! N8xfj Intermediate Member Username: N8xfj Post Number: 202 Registered: 8-2006 Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 11:51 am: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES so you answer to "fruit",huh? |
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