[Elecraft] Morse test elimination

[Phil Kane]

On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 18:46:28 -0800 (PST), Fred (FL) wrote:

>Looks like the World Amateur Ham community will
>be the ones keeping CW alive - in the near
>term.  Or spy agencies worldwide.

  That's been the only justification that I could have for
  accepting the elimination of requiring a CW test for licensure.

  We can - and must - keep Morse alive for its own sake, not
  because the Rules require it.

>I think it is a sorry state, where FCC feels Morse
>Code isn't needed any longer.  Frankly I don't think
>the FCC is all that technical an agency any longer.
>Many of their frequently-changing commissioners - seem
>to be non-technical "kids", or political appointees.

  Yes, today's FCC is not the same FCC that I joined 39 years
  ago and retired from (in sadness) 11 years ago.  I deal with
  the remnant of the technical people there on a regular basis
  and I can feel the frustration.  Like it or not, they must
  dance to the tune of the political masters.  It's not only
  the FCC, it's all government agencies nowadays.

>I'm sure the US Government budget treats them poorly,
>compared  to the "homeland security" and DOD agencies.

  The FCC has been a "neglected stepchild" as far back as I could
  remember.

  Enough of that....  happy CWing !

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