[Lowfer] Bad operating practices/XFX update

Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:25:50 -0600

I like hard exams for the more privileged operators. One easy entry exam for
the Novices and then pour on the difficulty so the Extra Class is tough as
hell to achieve like it was years ago. Crank up the code speed as well. I
worked my butt off to pass that 20wpm exam; I studied day and night for the
theory. I achieved 31 or 32wpm while working VHF CW and I am damn proud of
it. I no longer am up to that speed but fully intend to get back to that
level again.

Mike>WE0H

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of DTX
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 10:12 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Bad operating practices/XFX update

Atleast 25 years late....they should have been pushing for this long ago.  I
realize total elimination was help up with international treaties until just
recently.  But those draconian (sp?) 1 minute of perfect copy at 13 and 20
wpm were shoved down the throat of a whole generation that is probably lost
forever.

Not that I have a strong opinion one way or the other on this issue <G>

Gary WA6DTX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lyle Koehler" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Bad operating practices/XFX update

> There will be more complaining on the bands when people read the ARRL's
> proposed new license structure at
> http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/01/19/1/  Maybe it will take some of
> the pressure away from "best regards".
>
> Lyle, K0LR
>