[Fists] Re: The Senior Mode

[Paul Bartlett]

Hi Bruce,

>
> First of all no one is "belittling the attempts of beginners"!
>

Well, perhaps it wasn't aimed directly at beginners but there was a flurry
of posts a couple of weeks ago concerning code quality that certainly put me
off plugging in the key.

> Having said all this, I might ask, and please don't take this the wrong
way,
> why are UK hams are entering into this debate?  The UK has dropped the
code
> requirement, haven't they?  At this point it seems to be a US debate.

I received my Foundation ticket in February this year. There was (and still
is) the requirement for a Morse 'assessment'. Little more than a
demonstration and nobody fails it. I enjoyed it and am slowly attempting to
impove my skills.

What's bugging me is that recent posts on fists (and I'm probably repeating
myself) would seem to indicate that unless you're Morse proficient then
you're not worthy and that irritates me (regardless of legislation).

> Please, do not leave the group.  You may not agree with what is being
said,
> but you have to agree that I have a right to say it, just as you do.  We
can
> agree to disagree!

Yes, you're right and I shall hang around awhile but it might be good if
people thought a little bit about those who are new and nervous before
banging off a post.

73

Paul M3CRQ