[CW] A new division...

[uranito]

A new Division...
http://gacw.no-ip.org

I said....

2003 will be remembered as the year in which it will be possible for many
countries to delete CW capability from the qualifying requirements for new
amateurs.

This way it is, quite this is ready for the stellar throwing of a new
division in the radio, though it is neither any tragedy nor anything that
seems to him, it suits to remember our predecessors with his predictions,
and we must notice which are the mistakes that surely will be committed in
altars of the progress of the amateur radio, but in political, personal or
commercial benefit of many interested parties and of others that add for
conviction without managing to perceive that they are manipulated with
interests that have to see nothing with the "Experimentation" and not at
least with the common good.

On the one hand, many fans and member Societies of the IARU will choose to
do this, hoping for a better future and justifying their decision with
arguments that they consider of sufficient value. Although it has already
taken actions against to the Morse and it might therefore like "asking pears
from an elm", we hope that the Radio Club Argentino prudently hesitates
before rushing into this, and checks the opinions of its members before
making a commitment to the IARU. (7/VII/2003 - Unfortunatly they negociate
the LU2AH nomination for IARU - Reg II Director with the LU vote against CW)

But on the other hand, many telegraphy enthusiasts believe that Morse
proficiency continues being of great usefulness and that if it is to be
deleted as a licensing requirement, it should be replaced in the
examinations by elements that significantly test the capability of the
aspirant, and challenge him or her with a real obligation to study and
serious application of mind before receiving something so valuable as an
amateur radio license.

It might be said that these possible actions would complete the current
process of converting our Amateur Radio Service into an extension of the
Citizen�s Band, but, we trust in those amateurs, who in spite of everything,
continue fighting strenuously from their position as private individuals or
club members to support our Service by resisting these developments.

It is probable that some poor spirit hams are already claiming the victory -
"Telegraphy has died ...!!!", "No more CW examinations...!!!", without
understanding that they are taking a new step into the void, - a way without
technological support and lacking in genuine aims.

As for us, we know that radiotelegraphy is more alive than this, and for
those who understand the essence of the Amateur Radio Service, it will never
be a link in the mass-production and growth of ignorance, as is seen in many
of the educational areas where alien values are being pursued.

For us telegraphists, new and old, this it will be a great moment, the
beginning of a stage for which we have waited for long time. A moment of
extreme happiness, satisfaction and relief. We will be able to stop having
to explain and justify ourselves and we will be free to continue to use the
bands with major satisfaction.

So, Morse friends and sympathizers, who enjoy the magic of Radio, reach for
your keys and manipulators with the pride, knowing that CW is legitimately
included in the Amateur Radio Service of the UIT.

Alberto U. Silva LU1DZ - uranito@infovia.com.ar