[CW] Removing the written test

[John Geiger]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Brown" <ken.d.brown at verizon.net>
To: "CW" <CW at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 12:55 AM
Subject: Re: [CW] Removing the written test


> Remember there are already several FCC sections which define  radio
> "services" (I'm not sure they use that word) which don't require
> technical knowledge, don't allow homebrewing transmitters, and don't
> require operating skill of any kind. In case you don't know what I'm
> referring to, it is CB, GMRS, FRS (and perhaps cell phones could be
> included) Is this what you want ham radio to devolve into?
>
So why don't the people who refuse to learn code go to these services
instead?

73s John NE0P