[CW] Something of a disappointment

[Gene Buckle]

On Tue, 20 Jan 2004, David J. Ring, Jr. wrote:

> MODIFICATION OF MY PROPOSAL!
>
> Come to think of it, the both levels should have a sheet of rules to read.
> Then only the Extra should have the exam.
>
> General - applies for permit, reads the rules, equipment is type accepted.
> All amateur frequencies and modes, 100 watts maximum.  Radios putting out 10
> watts or less are exempt from type acceptance and can be made or repaired by
> anyone.  Permit is 5 year renewable.  (Obviously ALL current licensees are
> eligable!)
>
> Current Extras given 5 years to upgrade.
>
> Extra takes the GROL and the 2nd telegraph!  They also have to read the
> permit handout about the rules and regulations.
>
> Extra is LIFETIME license.
>
> Extra (because of GROL and T2) can fix radios, the others can't.  Extra can
> have 1.5 kW, the others 100 watts.  Extra can build own equipment.
>
> No SUBDIVISIONS on the bands!
>
> Whee!  FCC now has ZERO ham exams, but ham radio has a higher standard!
>
> 73
>
> David Ring
> N1EA
>

...and that'd doubleplus good! Right Citizen?

g.