FILE COMMENTS WHERE THEY COUNT

I've filed mine: 200581855231. Probably upsetting both sides, but it's what I recommend based on experience.

 

Meow,

This isn't another boring code/no code debate, it's a CAT FIGHT! Ten years ago I saw the code requirement being dropped and the start of all the squabbling, lame excuses on BOTH sides, etc. and have been rightly entertained. Now that it has finally come to pass I'm entreated to what I hope is the last gasp of a dying issue.

We have better things to do than squabble over petty non-issues don't we, or are you just entertaining yourselves? I'm no longer entertained so count me out since I filed my comment and have done with it.

No fool, I'm quite literate, brief and to the point, thank you. (;->)

 

I bet, "by the ears".
Who's going?
Party time!

 

KE5BGE: By the way, its not the code that discourages people from getting on HF.

I thought the main reason for getting rid of Morse code testing was because it was keeping people off HF. If it's not, then please let us in on what IS keeping people off.

Equipment too expensive?

Antenna restrictions?

What's the problem if it's not Morse code? Lots of people have been looking for a "solution" for a number of years; if you have one I'm sure they are more than willing to listen.

We tried the Novice Enhancement, that didn't work.

We tried the no code Tech license, that didn't work.

We tried medical waivers, that didn't work.

We tried reducing code testing to 5 WPM, that didn't work.

We tried license restructuring, that didn't work.

So if you know the secret, we'd all love to hear it.

73, Jim KH2D

 

According to the ARRL web site the FCC has not started taking responses to the rule change in response to CW. So, just slow down, get off your high horse, step back and take a deep breath.

And to the author of this thread, stop trying to stir the pot and cause trouble.

 

Hello Girls,
get in touch with the real world,
XXX from Sunny Shropshire.
( Where men are men , and sheep run very quickly )

 

KG4KWW: According to the ARRL web site the FCC has not started taking responses to the rule change in response to CW. So, just slow down, get off your high horse, step back and take a deep breath.

Never believe the ARRL, that'll always get you in trouble.

Here's a link to 260+ comments the FCC "has not taken yet". Seems like if they weren't taking them, they wouldn't be storing them on the FCC web site.

LINK

73, Jim KH2D

 

Heh heh!

 

Wrong. Simply wrong. The ARRL web site story said the FCC would start taking comments once the NPRM is published (it was written before the publishing). It has and they are - exactly as the ARRL said.

 

Simply not the case, Jim. See my previous post. Suggest you read the website yourself rather than taking someone else's word. That's what I do and it saves a lot of grief.
73 de Jim K4JF

(Never believe an anti-ARRL person without checking it out yourself.)

 

Suggest you read the website yourself rather than taking someone else's word.

Well, the reason I'm reading this web site is because I'm sitting in here watching some new software for the last couple nights to make sure it's working; I'm bored.

If I ever get bored enuff to read the ARRL's web site, you have my permission to shoot me and put me out of my misery.

73, Jim KH2D

 

IF THE FCC DROPS THE CODE THEY SHOULD MAKE THE
WRITTEN EXAMS HARDER......

You should go tell them that - post a response to the NPRM. No sense in telling us, we can't change the rules...

73, Jim KH2D

 

YES MAKE EVERYTHING HARDER TO RUN MORE PEOPLE OFF What's wrong with you people better stick togeather or we will lose the service.

 

oooooop's i have fat fingers.

 

Every time they make it easier the number of hams drops. Making it harder would, logically, increase the number of hams. Maybe people would actually like the extra challenge. just maybe.....