[Boatanchors] Wouff Hong for sale Scam

[Rob Atkinson]

>
> Realistically, most modern ham gear simply cannot be repaired in the
> field. You need a SMT work station or other special tools and test
> equipment.
>

So what.  If you can't fix it don't buy it.

> Given that, reducing the requirements makes some sense.
>

Really?  They don't make sense at all to me.   I'd be delighted if FCC
started doing the tests, brought back the CW test and called in
everyone who had ever taken a VEC session test for retesting.  In
fact, retest everyone.  I'd go in no problem.

The number of licensees would probably drop to around 50,000 maybe
less.  FB.  The paper hams, the XYLs who got tickets because hubby
made them, the astronauts, the rubber stamped hams, the memorizers,
cheats, bribers, fakers, dead but still licensed hams, would all get
flushed out.   Ditto for the emcomm hams who really should have their
own radio service because they have zero interest in Amateur Radio.

ARRL would wet their pants but the "Off By and For The ARRL" would
move heaven and Earth to prevent it.  They need warm bodies signing up
for membership and buying new stuff so the new stuff sellers advertise
in QST.    Hams who fix their own gear and understand radio and buy
used parts don't generate enough revenue.

> Ask yourself, is it better to have 20 possible contacts with little
> knowlege, or 1 expert?

A no brainer; I'll take the expert in a second!  What kind of QSO do
you want to have?

"Well uh, I got mah driveway seal coated."
...

"Yuh did?"
...
"Yup."

...
"What color?"


"Uh, black... I think."

...

"Black's nice."

Ya, that's my idea of a good roundtable, sure.

73

Rob
K5UJ