[SixClub] new general ticket.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004 08:55:43 -0500

I was actually thinking about that last night.By giving the "Novice" more hf
priviledges,  Nets may move towards the new "Novice" frequencies so that the
newbie can get more involved with a lower class license,which is great,but
this may create a lack of incentive to upgrade. The Novice now would be able
to ragchew with club members and other hams on 2 meters and hf, and may not
want or need more than that. However if the license classes stay the way
they are now, we will continue to have more inactive hams as 10 meter phone
is not as popular as 17-80 or even 2 meters unless the sunspot cycle is at
its peak.2 meters and 440 might not be a bad deal for new licensees, but
maybe the Novice should have an expiration date, for instance if no upgrade
occurs within 2 years, the license expires.Maybe this will motivate clubs to
once again take more responsibility for Elmering the newbies and motivating
them to upgrade.Its a tough call.

-----Original Message-----
From: David A. Pechon Sr. [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 4:39 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [SixClub] new general ticket.

People I hear what all yall are saying about this change, but this is not
really where you
need to write about it. You need to write to the ARRL (who is looking for
more people to join
them and pay dues) and the FCC who back the late 60's and early 70's drop
licenses from 10m (CB).
I can understand to a point about what they like to do and give the newbie a
little more freedom, but
not all the HF bands. Maybe give the Tech 10meters and up. this would give
them some HF band but in
order to get into the rest of the HF bands they must know allot more then
just what is learn in the tech
license exam (or should I say what they remember to pass the test, my first
test you didn't have a book
with all the questions and answers in it). I feel that we must work for what
we want and just giving it
will not make it better for all. But again we don't make the rules our great
FCC make the rules and if
they can make a buck off it they will do it.

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of David-Hook
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 3:21 PM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: RE: [SixClub] new general ticket.

I don't think it will get thaaaaat bad folks.you still have to know more
than just how to flip a switch :)

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 1:20 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SixClub] new general ticket.

Randy, I see your point, and to a certain extent I would agree that the
tests have been dumbed down a lot but (as the UK realised ) falling numbers
of hams put the available bands at risk! Its not my intention to get into
the code/no code debate but we definately need more hams and I think that
the only way to achieve that is to make the entry point easier!
David
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy Tipton" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 1:06 PM
Subject: RE: [SixClub] new general ticket.

> Before too long you will be able to buy your ticket at WalMarts :))
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]
> > On Behalf Of Clark B. Manor
> > Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 9:46 AM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: Re: [SixClub] new general ticket.
> >
> > My understanding was that the ARRL proposal was that all Techs will
> become
> > General if I understand it correctly and that the only  code
> requirments
> > will be for Advanced/Extra
> >
> > KG4JZU
> > Clark Manor
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dennis Kaylor" <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 7:57 AM
> > Subject: Re: [SixClub] new general ticket.
> >
> >
> > > i think you will find the ARRL will let Techs with the 5 WPM
> grandfather
> > > to general not the NoCode Techs
> > >
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