GB> FCC NPRM

[Scott Johnson]

How does knowing morse code make one more technically savvy?  Morse code 
requires only the same attributes that make a good musician, not brains or 
technical expertise.  The fact is, amateur radio does not have the appeal it 
once did.  Kids don't stare in awe at an amateur station, and dream of 
talking to someone thousands of miles distant.  They can do that with a cell 
phone.  A bunch of nerdy, overweight, stinky guys don't make much of a dent 
in an emeregency, either.  The fact is, our numbers are dwindling, the HF 
bands are wide open, and there is no beacon calling to fresh, young members 
to our ranks.  About the only strange phenomenon I have witnessed is the 
recent upsurge in vintage equipment by young operators, but this is fairly 
isolated to the circles I travel in, I'm afraid.  The code reqiuirement is 
silly, makes little difference at this point, and I believe prevents some 
potentially very interesting people from joining our ranks.  I also believe 
that the FCC (and most of the world) could care less about amateur radio, so 
it would seem best to not anger them further.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Fuqua" <wlfuqu00 at UKY.EDU>
To: <BOATANCHORS at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV>
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 6:32 AM
Subject: Re: [BOATANCHORS-TEMPE] GB> FCC NPRM


>     The code test is the only test that does not have the questions and 
> answers published so that  anyone can memorize them.  How ever it is still 
> multiple choice.  The answers are  A or B or C or D.............or T or U 
> or V or W or X or Y or Z  and numbers etc. So what is the problem.
>     I think the FCC (Administration) believes the hams are in the way of 
> their plans for the spectrum.  And by reducing the requirements for 
> getting license they can create a self fulfilling prophecy. That is at 
> some point they can say that today hams are not as technically qualified 
> as they were years ago and their services are not needed.
>
> 73
> Bill wa4lav
>
>
>
> At 05:46 PM 7/20/2005 -0700, Glen Zook wrote:
>>Actually, there is a way to electronically reply to
>>the NPRM which works better than to attempt to write
>>your response.  Also, if the written response is not
>>in a specific form (including margins, choice of font,
>>size of type, etc.) the FCC does NOT have to accept
>>the response.
>>
>>E-Mailing does no good.  However, any response that is
>>made through the proper link on the FCC website IS
>>automatically added to the file and can be retrieved
>>by anyone as can a PROPERLY submitted written
>>response.
>>
>>As for E-Mailing your Congressman and Senators, I have
>>found this to be the best way of contacting them.
>>However, you need to go to their respective websites
>>and follow the instructions and link provided thereon.
>>
>>Glen, K9STH
>>
>>--- Tom Norris <r390a at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>>
>>OK guy, of the ones yelling the loudest, how many of
>>you plan to write - NOT EMAIL - the FCC or your
>>congresscritter on this issue?
>>
>>Glen, K9STH
>>
>>Web sites
>>
>>http://home.comcast.net/~k9sth
>>http://home.comcast.net/~zcomco
>>
>>
>>
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