[ARRL-OK] KEEP THE CODE? Not!

[Ray Shank]

Hi Coy,

I just want to say that I am not against the code, I just think of it as 
simply another mode in todays ham radio repertoire of available ways of 
communicating.  I therefore believe that it should no longer be a test one 
should have to take to become a ham.  I feel the written should be expanded 
to include more relevant questions pertaining to the proper operations, 
technical and regulations of ham radio.

What we're interested in is operators that can perform the task of 
communications.  With this said, then we should test people on how well 
they know what they can and should not do.

As I said before, Morse code testing now is as relevant as forcing someone 
to take a typing speed test for packet radio.  It's simply a mode.  So is 
CW.  I don't think it's important if someone knows the code if they have no 
desire to use it.  The most important thing is, can they use the modes they 
want to use in the illegal and best way possible.

Ray Shank, WA5RAY


At 03:49 PM 7/20/2003, you wrote:
>Ray,
>
>Thanks for the input.  I just returned from the board meeting and the issue
>of Morse code was not addressed.  I'm keeping your comments on file for the
>next board meeting.
>
>Coy
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Ray" <res@rayz.com>
>To: <n5ok@arrl.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 4:12 AM
>Subject: Re: [ARRL-OK] KEEP THE CODE? Not!
>
>
>
>
>I say eliminate the code requirement and make the written more
>robust.  Code is only one mode of many. back in the old days when code was
>the only mode then followed by AM phone it was necessary.  But more and
>more  different modes are available and code is now less
>important.  Testing for code is now as relevant as testing your typing
>skills for packet.  It's just another mode.
>
>Ray Shank, WA5RAY
>
>At 01:08 AM 7/16/2003, you wrote:
> >I agree with you 100%.
> >
> >k5dle@juno.com wrote:
> >
> >>If you haven't seen this post from our West Gulf Director
> >>Coy Day  N5OK, here is a copy.
> >>You need to send your own reply.
> >>
> >>Gene
> >>=======================================================
> >>FROM: Gene Nailon  K5DLE
> >>Edmond, OK
> >>15 July 2003
> >>
> >>Hello Coy;
> >>
> >>"KEEP THE CODE TESTING"
> >>
> >>With that said, I believe its already a done deal, get
> >>rid of the code.  It is just one more step the league
> >>will take to lower the standards.  Like I have said before
> >>lower standards, more members, more money, and the hell
> >>with Amateur Radio.
> >>How long will it be before the ARRL decides it will be
> >>best if we don't even call it Amateur Radio?
> >>
> >>Gene Nailon, K5DLE
> >>=======================================================
> >>ARRL OKLAHOMA STATE CONVENTION THIS WEEKEND (18-19 July)
> >>Check out the Ham Holiday 2003 web site at
> >>http://www.qsl.net/coranews/index.html for the details.
> >>
> >>ARRL WEST GULF DIVISION CONVENTION
> >>The West Gulf Divsion Convention will be held Friday August 1 & Saturday
> >>August 2, 2003.  This will be a significant event with President Haynie
> >>just back from the Summer ARRL board meeting with all the latest
> >>happenings.  Check out the Austin Summerfest web site at
> >>http://www.austinsummerfest.org/index.html for all the details.
> >>
> >>ELIMINATION OF MORSE CODE
> >>Once again the question comes up of the elimination of Morse code
> >>testing for an HF license.  With the elimination of A.25 as treaty
> >>requirement, the question comes up of "What will the FCC do now?
> >>
> >>They may very well propose the elimination of Morse testing.  If that
> >>were to happen the ARRL would make input upon notice of a proposed rule
> >>making.  The ARRL is likely going to deal with this issue in some
> >>fashion this coming weekend at the summer board meeting.
> >>
> >>I would like to here from you if you have strong feelings on this
> >>subject one way or the other.  How do you think the ARRL should respond
> >>to such a proposal?
> >>
> >>Please e-mail your comments to me at n5ok@arrl.org.
> >>
> >>Thanks.
> >>
> >>Coy, N5OK
> >>Director
> >>
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> >>ARRL West Gulf Division
> >>Director: Coy Day, N5OK
> >>n5ok@arrl.org
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