Re: [AMRadio] code/ no code debate

2009-04-25 Thread rbethman
Ron, It has ALREADY been said, Drop it. When you got your NE4S, they darn sure WERE NOT doing code OR writtenn exams like the 30s or before. I know the QSO type exams they gave in Atlanta. The written was also a joke even in 1980. I used Military tapes to practice. Now THOSE were like the

Re: [AMRadio] code/ no code debate

2009-04-25 Thread Ron Lawrence W4RON
It's time to GET OVER IT. No code as been around for 18 years, it won't be long before the first no-coders can join QCWA. The tests for ham licenses have changed all along. I wonder how many no-code haters could pass the tests as they were given in the 20s or 30s? Ron w4ron

Re: [AMRadio] How to reply to someone else's post

2009-04-25 Thread John Carrington, M.D.
Hi Brian... Just saying hello... -73- John WB5CW -Original Message- From: amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of WA5AM Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 1:55 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] How to

[AMRadio] AM On 7160 Now

2009-04-25 Thread Mike Duke, K5XU
I can hear K9ACT calling CQ, but my static level is too high for much copy. If you can hear him, give him a call. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing

Re: [AMRadio] AM On 7160 Now

2009-04-25 Thread Peter A Markavage
Didn't hear K9ACT, but I just worked UT2IJ on SSB with a 100 watts on 7159. Lots of DX rolling in through the static. Pete, wa2cwa On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:44:45 -0500 Mike Duke, K5XU k...@comcast.net writes: I can hear K9ACT calling CQ, but my static level is too high for much copy. If you