[CW] A modest proposal

[Darryl J. Kelly]

Alan,
I don't think it's realistic to ask for an increase in current code speed
since they just eliminated the top two speeds and the possibility exists for
eliminating the code test completely.
Darryl, KK5IB
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan W." <n5lf@qsl.net>
To: <cw@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 7:49 PM
Subject: [CW] A modest proposal


> I respectfully disagree with the concept of a CW rating to "allow" people
on
> CW.  I also disagree with a CW-only segment.  It would further isolate CW
> and telegraphers.
>
> The CW exam are not a qualifier to "allow" people to operate CW, nor do
the
> technical aspects of the exams "give us permission" to build or repair our
> own equipment.  Rather, the exams function to provide a certain level of
> well-rounded, technical foundation or syllabus for self-study; and with
> incentives to keep us progressing in our knowldge and skills.
>
> The best approach -- since we just restructured -- is to do fine tuning,
not
> major surgery.
>
> So, here is my proposal, which requires only a small amount of tweaking:
>
> Technicians:
> CW: no code
> Exam: basic electricity, components, digital modes, rules, regs
>     NO ADDITIONAL VOICE or analog privileges
>     CW & Digital: General Class 10, 15, 40, and 80 subbands
>     SSB, SSTV: Same as current Tech Plus on 10
>     200 W max power
>
> General:
> CW: 5 wpm
> Exam: block diagrams, common circuits, intermediate troubleshooting
>     Same as current General Class
>
> Extra:
> CW: 10 to 20 wpm
> Exam: circuit design, highly technical, cutting edge modes
>      Same as current Extra Class
>
> Exams:
> End "Do-Overs" -- only one failed element per exam session.
> Math Questions -- do not publish the actual numbers used.
> Other Questions -- do not publish the exact form of the question.
> Answers -- do not publish the exact form of the answers
> Distractors -- allow VE teams and VECs to vary the distractors
>
> Voice privileges should be held out as the incentive to upgrade.  We need
CW
> over the whole band, because it is a very worthy supplement to SSB in bad
> conditions.  A CW-only segment would just create a ghetto.  And I don't
want
> to be behind the gates when the nocode pogrom starts.
>
> Alan W. N5LF
>
>
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