WHAT? Another Morse Code Rant?

[KA4DPO]

Ha, Made you look.........

[N8CPA]

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[WA5VQM]

I feel so...used. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

73, Mark (J-38 pounder)

[n0ov]

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[WF7I]

Man, and here I was hoping to see perdition's flames all over the place!! What a letdown. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[ai4ep]

Let us see how long we can keep this at the TOP of the page, so we wont be the only ones fooled.

hee hee hee

[AG3Y]

Fooled me, too ! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blues.gif

[W8FAX]

WHHHHhhheeeeeee..............who's the DX?http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif??

[KB5WX]

Quote[/b] (KA4DPO @ Dec. 16 2004,12:45)]Ha, Made you look.........
Good one !!! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[K3UD]

I was expecting to see some new original thinking concerning the code debate. Well, I got hooked, just like WA5KRP's sailfish.

(is there any original thinking going on out there concerning the code?)

73
George
K3UD

[KC9ECI]

Quote[/b] (WA5VQM @ Dec. 16 2004,14:46)]73, Mark (J-38 pounder)
Is that anything like a Quarter Pounder down to MacDonalds?

[AG3Y]

NO ! ( that was in answer to the "original thinking" question! ) http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[k6pme]

Alrighty then.

[k9cn]

True confession: #This is the SECOND time I've looked!

[al7n]

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[KB1GYQ]

Where's the flames, dude? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blues.gif

[n8iy]

Darn'it!!!

# I prepared for this one. I brought hot dogs and marhmallows and look, No flames!! Oh well, maybe next time http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

73 de N8IY (the bug op) dit dit http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[n0nwo]

BWAAAaaahaahaa http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Minton

[WA5VQM]

Quote[/b] (KC9ECI @ Dec. 16 2004,16:15)]Quote[/b] (WA5VQM @ Dec. 16 2004,14:46)]73, Mark (J-38 pounder)
Is that anything like a Quarter Pounder down to MacDonalds?
Yes, and I'm thinking of upgrading to Extra cheese. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[N8CPA]

I just want to pass compliments to OP. This is the only code rant thread wherein a variant of the phrase "Dead horse" has not been brought up.



AWWWW, DAMN! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[N7AAO]

Quote[/b] (N8CPA @ Dec. 17 2004,04:43)]I just want to pass compliments to OP. #This is the only code rant thread wherein a variant of the phrase "Dead horse" has not been brought up.



AWWWW, DAMN! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Let me fix that:

Where's the expired equine in this thread?

Happy now, CPA? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

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[KB1GYQ]

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[N8CPA]

HMMMMM, pasture pizza!

Dave, no, I'm not happy. I'm just goofy. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

I spoiled the thread by pointing out the absence of a previous reference. Hence, my final exclamation.

[K0RGR]

Was that a picture from the Mars rovers, or was it North Dakota?

Based on the arguments presented here, I've totally changed my previous positions. I intend to join the Taliban and vote Republican from now on.

[N7AAO]

Quote[/b] (K0RGR @ Dec. 17 2004,08:33)]Was that a picture from the Mars rovers, or was it North Dakota?

Based on the arguments presented here, I've totally changed my previous positions. I intend to join the Taliban and vote Republican from now on.
Typical liberal... not only does he make a nonsensical statement, but he makes it in the wrong place (like the musicians trying to talk politics at a concert).

[AG3Y]

Man, if that WERE a picture from the Mars rovers, wouldn't there be something to talk about, then ? ! ? ! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif I can see the headlines now ! " Mars Rover discovers evidence of life on other Planets! WE ARE NOT ALONE ! "

[KB9YCO]

Code sucks, code rules, I voted for code before I voted against it, we can win the war on code, code must be abolished, code must be restored, code is evil, code is good, code is my friend, code is my enemy, I like/hate code, Bin Laden likes code, Bin Laden hates code, Bush/Kerry/Reagan/Clinton love/hate code, code is the way to enlightenment, code will make you grow hair on your keying hand.
And happy holidays.

[N8CPA]

Quote[/b] (KB9YCO @ Dec. 17 2004,13:14)]Code sucks, code rules, I voted for code before I voted against it, we can win the war on code, code must be abolished, code must be restored, code is evil, code is good, code is my friend, code is my enemy, I like/hate code, Bin Laden likes code, Bin Laden hates code, Bush/Kerry/Reagan/Clinton love/hate code, code is the way to enlightenment, code will make you grow hair on your keying hand.
And happy holidays.
You forgot one, Brett. If you don't learn code, the terrorists win!

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And Merry CHRISTmas to you!

[KB9YCO]

Quote[/b] (N8CPA @ Dec. 17 2004,12:21)]Quote[/b] (KB9YCO @ Dec. 17 2004,13:14)]Code sucks, code rules, I voted for code before I voted against it, we can win the war on code, code must be abolished, code must be restored, code is evil, code is good, code is my friend, code is my enemy, I like/hate code, Bin Laden likes code, Bin Laden hates code, Bush/Kerry/Reagan/Clinton love/hate code, code is the way to enlightenment, code will make you grow hair on your keying hand.
And happy holidays.
You forgot one, Brett. If you don't learn code, the terrorists win!

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And Merry CHRISTmas to you!
Sweeeeet...

[N7AAO]

Quote[/b] (KB9YCO @ Dec. 17 2004,10:14)]code will make you grow hair on your keying hand.
What if I don't want hairy hands? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[AG3Y]

Simple, stay away from the CODE ! ! ! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[af2cw]

Quote[/b] (AG3Y @ Dec. 17 2004,14:08)]Simple, stay away from the CODE ! ! ! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
Too late, I'm hooked on Morse Code now, hairy hands and
all # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[KB1GYQ]

http://www.halloweencostumes4u.com/hallowee/closeups/rub2832.jpg
hairy hands (http://www.halloweencostumes4u.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?store_code=hal&screen=PROD&product_code=rub2832)

You too can look like a 40wpm code operator for only $9.00 plus shipping and handling.

[N8CPA]

Quote[/b] (N7AAO @ Dec. 17 2004,15:05)]Quote[/b] (KB9YCO @ Dec. 17 2004,10:14)]code will make you grow hair on your keying hand.
What if I don't want hairy hands? http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Simple Don't [Nope, I won't post the clever word I coined. TOS and all that]*

I'll just say don't QSO yourself.

*Word available only via email, if you name the first lady at the time of your birth.

[wa4brl]

I DISPISE the cw flame wars, but you know I just had to look...

I am the monster at the end of this book.
Oh I am so embarrassed.

73, Steve
http://www.geocities.com/oblast51/ham.html

[N7AAO]

Maybe we need to start a thread where we tell the pro-CW folks to take the anti position, and vice versa... let each side play Devil's Advocate.

Might be fun... and it might grant a better insight into the "other" side.

[k9cn]

Quote[/b] (N7AAO @ Dec. 17 2004,21:24)]Maybe we need to start a thread where we tell the pro-CW folks to take the anti position, and vice versa... let each side play Devil's Advocate.

Might be fun... and it might grant a better insight into the "other" side.
Great idea!

I'm one of the biggest pro-code guys around and will be glad to go first.

Today, code is no more a serious mode of communication than smoke signals are. #The fact that people whose lives depend on communication #no longer even learn code (mariners, military members and airmen for example) shows that there is no real practical need for it anymore.

Code ability does not assure proper ham behavior either. #Many old timers, who really should know better, still exhibit liddish behavior on the air despite having passed the code test to get their licenses, . #By the same token, dedicated, conscientious newcomers who aren't even asked to pass more than a 5 wpm test at best, are unfairly accused of being "lightweights." #Furthermore, provided people have demonstrated sufficient knowledge to operate properly and not be a nuissance on the air, why should they learn a mode they have no intention of ever using?

Now, the truth is, I think these are all valid points, and I think they are all logically defensible.

I also don't think for a minute that code should be dropped as a requirement for a ham license. (My reasons have been expressed elsewhere).

Now how about it? Will one of the no-coders express honest reasons why he thinks code SHOULD be retained? #This isn't a trick or empty challenge. #I really am curious whether any part of the pro-code case makes sense or otherwise registers. #Seeing the other fellows point of view is always helpful in any debate -- or whatever this is.

73 and all the best,

Phil

[ai4ep]

You folks have done rather well...kept a thread going through 4 ( four ) pages ... on a thread that was apparently began as a joke. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[N7AAO]

Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ Dec. 18 2004,07:22)]You folks have done rather well...kept a thread going through 4 ( four ) pages ... on a thread that was apparently began as a joke. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
The jokes around here seem to do better than the serious topics. (of course, there are exceptions.)

I guess that says something about amateurs in general... we tend to have lively senses of humor! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[ky5u]

How could I improve over the following no-code comments to the various petitions (direct quotes form FCC EFS comments).

Quote[/b] ]hello well i was readying about the pittion for elimitnating morse code from ham licens i would like to see it takken out like me and im sure there are others they just seem to have trouble learning and dont care to use it i only want to learn it becouse then i can use the bands that will open up with the general licsens

Quote[/b] ]It has been stated that CW is the most efficient form of radio communications. This is simply not true. CW requires a well trained operator to be effective.

Quote[/b] ]...while cw does have the ability to get through in an emergency when other, more complex modes do not, it is rarely used for that today. Rather, the requirement has prevented many potentially valuable and otherwise very interested people from entering the service. Those "missing" people are not interested at all to participate in emergency communications on ANY mode.

Quote[/b] ]I think (having to learn) Morse Code should be eliminated. I think Giving Technician licesnsees HF Priveliges will encourage learning.

Quote[/b] ] ...the majority of die-hards that want to keep the morse requirement for HF privileges may not be around in 10 years , but want to keep their HF bands clutter free while they’re still here and not worried about the future . ... we should not delete it altogether , keep the morse
code and digital modes sub-bands

Quote[/b] ]I feel that element (cw testing should be dropped all together. I do not agree

Quote[/b] ]Despite dropping the Element 1 test, it would be worthwhile to continue to provide an incentive for users to develop and maintain Morse skills.

Quote[/b] ]The mater stated in this RM also states "Lesons Learned from the Citizen Band"! The commission has learned from CB enforcment, when they de-regulate they save money!

Quote[/b] ]Of "sorts" a lot of "make up type" PARANOIA that the bulk of the non code Amateur Licneses are not going to get re-assignment of the band plans.

Quote[/b] ]Morse Code is gone, It will be gone worldwide by the end of next year. Give U.S. hams a Christmas present, NO element 1 after JAN 1, 2004

How can you fight that logic??

[ai4ep]

oh well

[N8CPA]

i shudnt hab to larn it cuz i lernt al about reddyo on cb! #and they gav us HAM cuz cb was tu cralded. #sidz i aint intrstd in stuped code. #i only want hf cuz it will let me use my brick on 11m legul lik. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

Yes, I actually heard comments like that on 2M, and I've seen postings like that on various websites. It just doesn't get any better than that.

[KB1GYQ]

Since so many people are idiots, is the solution to nuke the whole d*mn planet and start over?

[KA4DPO]

Researchers at the Ohio State University SETTI program have made a startling discovery. Upon playing the famous WOW signal backwards the following message was recovered:

. .- .-. - …. -- .- -. -.-- --- ..- .-. .-.. .. --.- ..- --- .-. …. .- … -.-. .-. .. .--. .--. .-.. . -.. ..- …

No wonder they said WOW.

[KB1GYQ]

Quote[/b] (KA4DPO @ Dec. 18 2004,22:47)]Researchers at the Ohio State University SETTI program have made a startling discovery. Upon playing the famous WOW signal backwards the following message was recovered:

. .- .-. - …. -- .- -. -.-- --- ..- .-. .-.. .. --.- ..- --- .-. …. .- … -.-. .-. .. .--. .--. .-.. . -.. ..- …

No wonder they said WOW.
Did you post to the wrong thread? The "Morse code & Etc" thread was talking about drinks.

BTW, are these aliens underage? And what were they drinking?

[wa4brl]

Thank goodness the alien attack arrived at a frat house during rush week. Fate IS on our side!

[kb7dti]

Punk! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[N8CPA]

Actually, that message said:

..-. --- .-. . .-.-.

It was an ominous prediction. The site of W8JK's antenna, where the signal was received, is now a golf course. Although, Perkins Observatory is still there.

[KB1GYQ]

Are you sure it didn't say

..-. --- .-. .- --. --- --- -.. - .. -- . --..-- -.-. .- .-.. .-.. .- -. . .- .-. - .... -... .- -... .

[N8CPA]

Quote[/b] (KB1GYQ @ Dec. 23 2004,00:47)]Are you sure it didn't say

..-. --- .-. # #.- # #--. --- --- -.. # #- .. -- . --..-- # # -.-. .- .-.. .-.. # #.- -. # #. .- .-. - .... # #-... .- -... .
- .... . -.-- .- .-. . ... --- . .- ... -.--