[CW] ARRL Board requests policy recommendations to implement WRC-03 results

[N2EY@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/24/03 4:34:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, k8la@arrl.net 
writes:


> > They're seeking input from the membership so they can act?
> >
> > Why don't I believe this?  ARRL a division of NCI - No Code 
> > International?
> 
> I had the same thought.  How many surveys do they need?  As many as it 
> takes to get one that agrees with them???
> 
> 

I disagree wtih this line of thinking. It ain't over till it's over.

The last time ARRL did a real, comprehensive survey was 1975. The 1996 survey 
was very limited and the questions were not well constructed. 

The BoD is in an unenviable position because no matter what they do, a lot of 
folks will be really ticked off. 

So I say this: If it's input they want, then we should give it to 'em. Write 
up a concise, calm, clear, reasoned paper supporting what you want and send it 
to your director. In fact, don;t just send it to your director, send it to 
your vice-director, all of the other directors and vice directors, the ARRL 
president, CEO, etc. Email makes it easy. 

I think we should also consider alternatives. Like making the bottom X kHz of 
each HF band CW only, and not widening the 'phone subbands. Beefing up the 
written tests with more questions, a return to basics, and a different marking 
system so that you have to get a certain number of questions in each category 
right to pass. Etc.

I've already had email exchanges with some of the HQ folks and I'm convinced 
they really do want input. So let's give 'em some! You can be sure the other 
side will.

73 de Jim, N2EY


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