[Qcwa] KEEP THE CODE

Tue, 15 Jul 2003 19:29:41 -0400

Hi:
I also have been a ham for 57 years.
I agree with the dumbing down of ham radio but adding a meaningless =
requirement (code test) for many hams as a hurdle does not make sense. =
Yes, I had to pass code tests but it doesn't mean everyone should. Not =
having a code test does not prevent ham's from using and enjoying CW. We =
could add the requirement of a bachelors degree in Electrical =
Engineering if we really want to tighten up the license requirement.

Marvin Eisenberg, Ph.D.
W4MFE=20
  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: E. R. BOVA=20
  To: [email protected] ; [email protected]=20
  Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 5:46 PM
  Subject: Re: [Qcwa] KEEP THE CODE

  LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

  I agree with the comments seen so far supporting retention of CW as a
  license requirement.

  We've "dumbed down" amateur license skills too far as it is.  Again,
  it's the John Dewey approach to education applied here: pass everyone!
  As a former educator/administrator I've seen all too often the dismal
  results of such a sick philosophy.  We're seeing it now in Ham radio.

  As a ham for 57 years, an "old fashioned" Extra class, only an
  occasional user of CW, and VE  I strongly believe we need to not only
  retain CW, but we need to put more "starch" in the fabric of amateur
  radio.

  73,
  E. R. BOVA
  W=D8WPD
  BAILEY, CO.

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