not all newbees are Evil, and you (each of you) were beginners once.

[Multi-Volti Devices]

Regarding Shelley's reply:

I am guilty of using the term 'no brainer' in my last post. I did not
mean to refer to the people entering the ranks. My apologies for an
insult taken. I am aware that the disparaging opinions of new entrants
to the hobby have occurred, and I disagree with them. I don't want to
perpetuate them.

I was referring to the general characterisation of the new tests by
those opposed to them, in comparison with the 'old style' tests.

Welcome aboard. I couldn't care less how people get their license, as
long as they contribute positively to the hobby. Treating them like dirt
only ppolarizes people and contributes to negativism among factions
(which can extend to particular modes and preferred frequencies).

Murray K3FD

Shelley wrote:

>  Hi,As I sit around reading this list (and waiting for my first
> callsign to be processed by the FCC) I'm not feeling too great about
> all of this "no brainer" talk and assumption that all newbies are the
> root of all Evils on ham bands.I haven't even gotten out there yet and
> already I've been made to feel (as a Tech  NoCode) as if I am
> (pre)viewed as an idiot and a criminal.Thanks, guys.  Just remember,
> you were once new too.Btw, just because the test may seem simple
> doesn't necessarily mean all who took it are. Shelley (a HAM awaiting
> a callsign)


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