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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