[W1SMH] The code question

[Allan Cox]

I agree with the sentiment expressed in many 
corners that a code requirement should 
remain.  And I continue to oppose no-code 
licensing.  I hear enough casual chat on 2Meters 
that suggests to me that there are a number of 
folks out there who do not show a proper respect 
for the privilege of holding an Amateur Radio license

It is my opinion that we should keep up the 
technical requirements (including Morse code) for 
amateur radio licensing.  My greatest concern is 
that all the amateur bands might turn into 
CB-like havens for folks who cannot learn a little (albeit slow) Morse code.

We have earned what we have and should endeavor to keep it.

73, Allan // K1VQ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

At 07:21 AM 8/3/2005 -0400, John Miller wrote:
>I don't know about that, majority  I talk to are against the change and I
>agree with them, know computers are hurting the hobby. Main ones that want
>to see code go are those that are afraid of a little work to learn it which
>seems to be the way of the world today in everything.
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>
>Let’s seek ways of making the  qualifications for the Amateur License - be
>this the RAE or a new qualification  - more accessible and less expensive.
>Also
>shall we let the computers take over  ham radio? We need to encourage more
>individuals to become hams. NOT make them  study the old Morse code way. Its
>time
>we leave the past where it belongs and  make our future today. The only way
>to predict the future it to  create it today. Let’s move forward and leave
>the
>sacred code where  it belongs in the past. Are we always going to be non pro
>active? If you want to  keep our hobby alive embrace new ways of allowing
>licensure. Not in today’s  world make individuals study the sacred morse
>code. It
>belongs as I said in the  1940’s not in today’s world. If you like it then
>study it on your own.
>"Our hobby is in need of  stimulation. The numbers of radio amateurs are
>falling in many parts of the  world and this trend is an unhealthy one for
>the
>future of amateur radio. We  must be seen as progressive and forward
>looking.
>This position will be welcomed  by the majority of Radio Amateurs in the
>United
>States  who share the view that the we should take a forward looking and
>progressive  stance on the future of our hobby."
>Let’s move forward and bring  more members on the air. NOT chase them away
>with this sacred morse that is old  fashioned.
>73,   W1PAC
>Stephen  Vermette
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