[Boatanchors] know code / no code debate

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You see this happening all the time.  Just take a listen on 2 meter 
repeaters.  Listen on the HF bands to folks calling CQ.  Long calls get 
no answers most of the time and some calls go on for minutes at a time.
Best we debate this on another channel or via privately i suppose. 
Sorry, i got carried away because of my liking CW so much.  It's a nice 
challenge in difficult communications situations.

Larry
W0OGH




James Cundiff wrote:

> Hello All,
>    I have heard and followed this debate on other places and one thing 
> amazes me. Everyone is crying about the code requirements (I took my 
> test but have no interest in using it at this time) Why has no mention 
> been made of the time it takes to get an upgrade? In my opinion, the far 
> bigger threat to our bands and hobby is the fact that someone can walk 
> in off the street green and if they can pass all the tests, they walk 
> out an Extra! You have just given this inexperienced person full 
> permission to have their way with the entire spectrum. They know nothing 
> about radio etiquette. How do I properly break into a net? How is a DX 
> contact done RIGHT? How do I call CQ correctly? How do I make sure the 
> freq. is clear before I start calling? All the manners that Really keep 
> us from being CBers! Think about it! I can know the code and still rip 
> up qso's right and left by being rude. If I have to wait 1 year between 
> upgrades, then I will have no choice but to learn some manners. Just my 
> opinion. 73
> 
> In His service,
> Jim Cundiff KB3GFC
> 
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