Rod KC7CJO said: >> I've found that since the CW requirement has been lifted, the bands, and it sounds like ALL of them, >> have been taken over by RUDE, inconsiderate "human" know-it-alls
Interesting. I work digital modes pretty-much exclusively, and I've found quite the opposite. The few no-code Generals I've seen on the bands and worked have been EXCELLENT in every way, from the quality of their signals to understanding how to conduct a digital QSO. So, in my experience, either they've been listening for a long time, or somebody's elmer'ed them right. In my opinion, you can blame lots of folks... but I don't think it's fair or correct to blame the no code Generals. de Peter K1PGV