[PPRAANet] FW: [Mobileer] Gordon West on Licensing

[wb0dul]

I picked up the following on the Mobileer Reflector (a Ham Camping
Group).  I thought you folks would find it interesting.  Gordon West
brings out some very good points.  

I know it is "Off Topic" on some reflectors, but I felt it needed to be
sent out.  Hopefully some will forward it on to others. I normally don't
post messages to reflectors that are OT, but this one may pique some
interest. I won't re-post it and won't answer any queries on reflectors.


Dick
WB0DUL
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Gordon West, WB6NOA, is a popular Ham Radio instructor and study guide
author.  He is also a fellow Sam's Radio Hams member and has the
following essay posted on the SRH web page:

"IF YOU NEED THE HAM TICKET, WE MAY TALK YOU OUT OF IT!"
http://www.srhams.org/Gordon%20West%20letter.htm

I'm not finger pointing at any particular public service activities, but
there is a lot of food for thought there from a Ham on the exam front
lines.  Pass it on to anyone that needs it.

P.S. The FCC has asked for formal comments on doing away with all code
tests.

Les, W6TEE