[Elecraft] Hate the word "ham"

[N2EY at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/6/07 8:44:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, aa4lr at arrl.net 
writes:


> I took my tests in 1980 under a  
> steely-eyed FCC examiner, and they were multiple-choice back then.

I took mine in 1968 and 1970, and the written exams were all multiple choice 
then, too. Novice to Extra.
> 
> Frankly, I'd rather judge people by their actions after they obtain  
> their license, then by the path they took to get it.
> 

I agree 100%

Sure there are *some* hams today who don't know the basics, and whose 
questions make you wonder. But I recall there being a similar variety of knowledge 
and experience 40 years ago, too.

I don't think Elecraft has yet encountered a kit wired with real spaghetti, 
for example. Or one where alignment was attempted by "tightening all the loose 
screws"

73 de Jim, N2EY


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