[PPRAANet] Morse Code

[Roger NØVR]

I'm afraid you have just described "closing the gate after the cow got out".
 
The time for voicing opinions was when the FCC was asking for them! Now is
the time to get on with life, help people who want to learn and use code,
and offering assistance to those who don't.

The following is provided as food for thought.
 
--The original Amateur's Code was written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928.

The Radio Amateur is 

CONSIDERATE...never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the
pleasure of others.

LOYAL...offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local
clubs, and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in
the United States is represented nationally and internationally. 

PROGRESSIVE...with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficient
station and operation above reproach. 

FRIENDLY...slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and
counsel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration
for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit. 

BALANCED...radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to
family, job, school or community. 

PATRIOTIC...station and skill always ready for service to country and
community. 

Roger, N0VR

-----Original Message-----
From: ppraanet-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:ppraanet-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of J. M. Cornwell
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 2:43 PM
To: email reflector
Subject: [PPRAANet] Morse Code

Now that the FCC has removed the Morse code requirement from licensing, I
have seen emails and posts for and against the issue. The FCC ruling affects
us all, but how do individual members feel about this? 

I'm offering all the members of the PPRAA, MARC and any local ham to voice
their opinions for and against the FCC ruling on removing Morse code. Your
comments will be published in the January 2007 issue of Zero Beat. Now is
your time to be heard. I welcome any and all comments, and will be including
the comments on ham radio licenses on cereal boxes, inside Cracker Jacks,
grab machines at Denny's. Funny, straight, or just a little wry this is your
chance to let everyone know how you feel. 

73 as always...

Jackie Cornwell
AC0CA
Zero Beat Editor.
ac0ca at arrl.net
zerobeat at ppraa.net


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