"Dick Carroll;" wrote in message
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Really? And how would a swimming requirement add to the operational
capability of a ham radio operator? If you support Morse code testing I
assume you already know how Morse code proficiency adds to the
communications capability of a ham radio operator.


And, in what way does a proficiency at a level indicate interest level of
an
amateur radio operator? What of those who could, at any time, conduct CW
at
a high speed, but who are no longer active? Doesn't "no longer active"
equate to a low interest level in your mind?

Is your part of the debate on the *operational capability* of a ham (in
which case you are right--the more modes a ham is skilled at, the better
an
operational capability he or she has)? Or, is your debate on the
*interest
level* of a ham (in which case--IMO--you are wrong--because the fact that
someone can or will meet testing requirements to enter into something does
not equate to interest level at all.

A parallel could be drawn that two applicants for jobs at a company meet
the
same requirements to get hired. But, one is a much more interested, i.e.
loyal, dedicated, employee than another. That happens every day, Dick,
and
you surely won't deny that. Conversely, two people may study for, take,
and
pass an exam for whatever of license in ham radio. It is entirely
possible
that, in a matter of time, *EVEN THOUGH* they both demonstrated the same
"level of interest" at the time of testing, one of them could be
completely
off the air, and have sold their stuff and moved on.

So, what exactly is your debate, Dick, and what is your position on the
debate? It's a simple question, not to be answered with, "go back and
read..." There is obvious confusion and you've created the confusion.
So,
would you help clear it up? I'm asking honestly. Can you answer without
any of your typical rhetoric?

Kim W5TIT



I missed the answer to this, Dick. Can you post it again?

Kim W5TIT


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