The ARRL Letter, Vol 26, No 04

Nope. "Ran" is past tense and does not agree with "is". The correct phrase is "this country is being run."

 

Huh? Yeah... I've heard it. A good song. Jerry Garcia rocks with the band when he was living. The only time when you think you're "driving" a train is when your high on cocaine. 'nuff said.

 

This is just ridiculous. What fact are you basing it on that the bands will become just like CB? None. In fact 75m is already like that and they passed a code test so I guess code is not the filter that you thought it was. Get real and get some facts before you post this garbage.

 

Ok why not test all modes separately just like morse was afforded for so long. Never saw an extra test for SSTV or Packet now did you? That was the whole argument the FCC put out about why it decided to drop the code. Apparently you die hard coders do not have the brainpower to understand that. Your whole argument is if I had to do it then everyone else should have to do it. Just face the facts. Ham radio is changing and there is nothing you can do about it so shut up and color.

 

I'm wondering how someone can arrive at the conclusion that a post is "long and boring" without ever reading it! If you HAD bothered to read any of it, I believe you would have noted that I warned everyone right up front that it was going to be a long post.

And many thanks for your kind words about my KB1SF call. I will certainly take them into consideration come renewal time.

Actually, I could care less whether the "head up and locked" crowd agrees with me on this issue or not. They aren't my audience. But folks who still have an open mind on the subject most definitely are. And I'd be happy to further discuss the pros and cons of my position on its merits with such folks.

My goal here has always been to get people thinking outside the box. And whether people like you (that is, folks who have apparently already made up their minds despite the facts as evidenced by your "hot air" comment) agree with any of my thoughts on these or related topics is quite irrelevant.

That's, because, ultimately, it will be Congress and/or the FCC that changes the way we are regulated in the Amateur Service, not the "Morse testing and incentive licensing forever" crowd.

Keith
KB1SF / VA3KSF

 

It's over and done with.

 

First learn how to spell. There are 5 misspelled words in the first sentence of your post. Second why would someone need to know code to learn where the propagation is at? I have a couple of different ways to do that without even touching Morse code. First is a DX cluster. Guess because they don't really test on that mode you don't know anything about it. Second is a little computer application called HF Prop that calculates the propagation based on the WWV reports. Some of you forget that we are in the 21st century and not the 19th century anymore. Why do you think the Coast Guard stopped Morse code? It was because there were other means much more efficient than an old outdated mode. Code was good in it's time but it is time to move on to bigger and better things. That is the one reason why we as hams have lost ground to other services because we refuse to move forward and want to stay stuck in the past.


You know they have spell check but I guess you code guys don't know how to use this new fangled technology.

 

kc7gnm ... combination Spelling Cop and Amateur Radio Ambassador.

My, aren't we lucky to have you around?

I hope my spelling is satisfactory. I worry about such things.

I'm one of those code guys.

EDIT: Better check your bio, sport. There is a misspelled word in it!

 

I wish this board could travel back in time to when the No Code Tech license first came out. I would have loved to see some of the comments back then...

 

I tell you all of this crying and all just makes me want to sell my gear not even renew my ticket and just get out of it all together.
I even hear all the 2 year old like crying here local.
The code is gone get over with it and move on.
And before any of you no code bashers even get started YES I AM A NO CODE TECH SO WHAT. What ya going to do tattoo that on my forehead so all can separate me and all the other Technician class . so we start the segregation thing all over again.

 

Code or No Code, and particularly to the KC0:

I just wish all of you would learn to write and spell. Talk about making the amateur community look bad! Yikes!

(BTW - I'm a 35 wpm codetalker who doesn't care that it's gone from the regs. All things in their time.)

 

Absolutely not. That's too extreme, and just wrong.

How about wearing a sign?

Dude, I started my amateur radio adventure in March of 1991 as a no code technician. That license class was created in February 1991.

How do you think I was treated back then?

A tatoo on my forehead would have paled in comparison.

And 'jbs, its best to just let the past go. Be happy that you (apparently) didn't have to deal with it then.

73,
Luke

 

Is that all you ever do is nitpick about mine or anyone elses spelling
em srorry em nout ate yor stndard ofe speillien .
iell geo git my gruamre booke and strert studen!

 

K4JF, "ran vs run": Right on the money Jim. Saved me a post!

KC7GNM: Richard, one of the basic problems with pointing out spelling errors is that, apparently, some people are proud to appear illiterate. ANYTIME you point out spelling ,and/or grammatical, errors, no matter how atrocious they may be, some people are going to come right back and call you a "spelling cop" or some other derogatory name. Of course you are correct about spell checkinig programs, however, you have to consider the potential lack of education or possibly the inherent laziness of the person making a poorly constructed post. They simply don't care. Even in the absence of a spell checking program, virtually anyone should be able to find a literate person to edit their post.

Once I submitted a post about the proliferation of poor spelling and grammar on, specifically, ham radio sites, pointing out that the whole world can see them. WOW! You would have thought I was promoting the Nazi party, the KKK, child porn, etc. Of course there are always the lame brains who come back with such drivel (BTW, NOT dribble) as: "Wel wat ar you sum kind of spelin polise?" As I said, there are those who seem proud to appear illiterate.

As for code: I enjoy CW, have for over 46 years. Having said that, I realize not everyone else does. That does NOT make them less of a ham than I. Regardless of the age or class of another ham, I am always happy to have a QSO and will always adjust my speed to accomodate the other ham. I welcome all newcomers to this great hobby and only encourage them to implement good operating practices. There is one "kicker" though.

I believe the main concern of clear thinking CW operators is that at some point in time CW "could" actually become prohibited. Yes, it is now permitted on virtually all frequencies, 60m notwithstanding. However, we have seen the testing requirement dropped and the "phone" portion of several bands expanded. Commensurate with the elimination of the CW testing requirement, we COULD see a significant increase in the number of licensees, "COULD". Of course it is axiomatic that they will primarily be phone operators. Add an "upswing" in band condtions with the coming solar cycle and there COULD be significant overcrowding on the phone portions of each band. Yes, CW will still be allowed on virtually all frequencies, again, 60m notwithstanding. CW does not mix well with voice operations so the next, obvious step will be the limiting of CW operations on the "phone" portions of each band. It is not a stretch that subsequently, as CW is an "obsolete" mode, there COULD be no further reason to retain ANY portion of ANY band for CW use. As I have also said in the past, IF and when that occurs I should be pushing up daises.

I respect anyone for being a ham and for operating whatever mode they choose. All I ask is that you don't "slander" me for enjoying CW and please just leave me some space I can continue to enjoy it. THANKS!!

73,
de Larry

 

Check KC0WCM's last post. See what I mean??!!