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Re: [TowerTalk] Code test eliminated

To: "k6xyz" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>,"'Towertalk'" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Code test eliminated
From: "Bob Maser" <bmaser@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:05:49 -0500
List-post: <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
As I recall, the code requirement for Advanced class was 13wpm, not 20.

Bob  W6TR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "k6xyz" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
To: "'Towertalk'" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Code test eliminated


> Like someone else said....I don't believe that there is going to be a
> stampede to the ham bands just because a 5 wpm test has been eliminated.
> I have yet to actually meet someone who has not got a ticket simply 
> because
> of the code test.
> Likely some folks will get a ticket because the requirements became 
> slightly
> easier.
> As an Advanced class holder, you have already passed the code test for the
> Extra years ago so I don't understand how eliminating the 5wpm test 
> affects
> a serious attempt at the Extra test.
> Especially now since the sub bands have been expanded the apparent need 
> for
> the Extra has been reduced ....unless you want to work CW.....which you
> apparently don't.
>
> Regards
>
> Dave Harmon
> NSRCA 586
> K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
> Sperry, Ok.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Clint Talmadge
> Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 8:18 AM
> To: 'Towertalk'
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Code test eliminated
>
> Dave,
> As an Advanced ticket holder, I have for years considered upgrading to
> Extra. Now the recent FCC change will inevitably bring more hams into our
> ranks and the "General Sections" of the bands are going to be more 
> crowded.
> This is the last little push I needed to get off my duff and make a 
> serious
> attempt at the Extra test.
>
> Clint - W5CPT -
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: k6xyz
>  To: 'Bob Maser' ; jimc@pwrone.com ; 'Towertalk'
>  Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 7:58 AM
>  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Code test eliminated
>
>
>  Well Bob....tell me seriously why I would want an Extra more now than
>  before??
>
>  Regards
>
>  Dave Harmon
>  NSRCA 586
>  K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
>  Sperry, Ok.
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
>  [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bob Maser
>  Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 7:53 AM
>  To: jimc@pwrone.com; 'Towertalk'
>  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Code test eliminated
>
>  Look on the bright side.  With all them CB'ers getting their tickets, ham
>  radio equipment prices will drop. And think of all the channels we can
> make
>  on the new 75 meter SSB band allocation.
>  Seriously, getting an Extra class license upgrade will become a top
> priority
>
>  for the Advanced a General ticket holders.
>  Bob W6TR
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: "Jim Chaggaris" <jimc@pwrone.com>
>  To: "'Towertalk'" <towertalk@contesting.com>
>  Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 5:25 AM
>  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Code test eliminated
>
>
>  > Joe:
>  >
>  > Thank you, my sentiments EXACTLY.
>  >
>  > 73's
>  >
>  > Jim N9WW
>  >
>  > James Chaggaris
>  > President
>  > PowerOne Corp.
>  > 1020 Cedar Avenue
>  > Suite 110
>  > St. Charles, IL 60174
>  > Phn: 630-443-6500
>  > Fax: 630-443-6505
>  > Cell: 630-669-2241
>  > www.pwrone.com
>  >
>  >
>  > -----Original Message-----
>  > From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:w4tv@subich.com]
>  > Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 12:47 AM
>  > To: 'Blake Bowers'; jimc@pwrone.com; 'Towertalk'
>  > Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Code test eliminated
>  >
>  >
>  >> As a HAM, I find your comment patently offensive.
>  >
>  > As a student of history I find your comment completely ignorant.
>  >
>  > The elimination of effective licensing requirements destroyed the
>  > Citizens Radio Service in the late 70's and early 80's.  With US
>  > Amateur Radio license examinations so simple that a "even caveman
>  > could pass them," the Commission has put the Amateur Service on the
>  > same path to destruction.
>  >
>  > One need only listen to the trash that passes for VHF repeater activity
>  > in many of the larger metropolitan areas these days to see the future
>  > of HF allocations in the US.  This comes on the heels of the largest
>  > expansion in voice allocations ever - entirely at the expense of
>  > spectrum for digital modes.
>  >
>  > Whether you like the way it was expressed or not, "breaker one-nine"
>  > is exactly what you will be hearing on the HF bands soon.  The only
>  > winners are the freebanders.
>  >
>  > "Turn out the lights - the party's over."  The fat lady just sang.
>  >
>  > 73,
>  >
>  >   ... Joe, W4TV
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >> -----Original Message-----
>  >> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
>  >> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Blake Bowers
>  >> Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 12:53 AM
>  >> To: jimc@pwrone.com; Towertalk
>  >> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Code test eliminated
>  >>
>  >>
>  >> As a HAM, I find your comment patently offensive.
>  >>
>  >> As a closely held national telecommunications
>  >> infrastructure provider, I don't let it offend me,
>  >> but I do tend to think twice about ever doing
>  >> business with a company that the president of
>  >> sends out such a message.
>  >>
>  >> And we use LOTS of shelters.....
>  >>
>  >> ----- Original Message ----- 
>  >> From: "Jim Chaggaris" <jimc@pwrone.com>
>  >> To: "Towertalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
>  >> Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 9:15 PM
>  >> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Code test eliminated
>  >>
>  >>
>  >> >
>  >> > Breaker-one-nine
>  >> >
>  >> >
>  >> > Jim N9WW
>  >> >
>  >> > James Chaggaris
>  >> > President
>  >> > PowerOne Corp.
>  >> > 1020 Cedar Avenue
>  >> > Suite 110
>  >> > St. Charles, IL 60174
>  >> > Phn: 630-443-6500
>  >> > Fax: 630-443-6505
>  >> > Cell: 630-669-2241
>  >> > www.pwrone.com
>  >> >
>  >> >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
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