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

[Norm Gertz]

Yes indeed.....there are a large number of pleasure boaters and other 
skippers who have obtained amateur radio licenses but never participate in 
amateur radio activities.  They all know how to get on 14300 or 7268 when 
they have an emergency or when they need to have someone make a phone call 
for them.

73   Norm   K1AA


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Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 9:15 PM
Subject: [QCWA] FW: [Mobileer] Gordon West on Licensing


>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
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ____
>
> 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
>
>
>
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