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From: "Jack Schmidling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service"
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 6:52 PM
david knepper wrote:
I am really tired of all the grumbling. Thank goodness they did not
take any frequencies from us and you know that they could.
Let's be pleased for what we got.
Before we bang our heads on the ground groveling, keep in mind that
these people owe their jobs to taxpayers
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From: "Geoff/W5OMR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service"
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] the 3600 - 3635 spectrum
crawfish wrote:
I didn't see what was wrong with 5 w.p.m. for General
On 12/16/06, Peter Markavage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
But we can still dazzle them with our SDR's.
Pete, wa2cwa
You got that right Pete!
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Yep, I can sympathize with you. My son gained privileges and he's only
been a ham for 3 years. Stepping back, Extras and Techs gained over the
recent FCC changes, but in gains and losses in a fixed environment, if
somebody gets gain, somebody has to take the loss,
I don't remember how long ago the
On 12/16/06, Peter Markavage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
It probably would be a good idea to review some of the 3888 comments on
WT 05-235 that address the code issue, among other issues that were on
the table, when it was introduced. Personally, I believe you're beating a
dead horse. It's been in
It probably would be a good idea to review some of the 3888 comments on
WT 05-235 that address the code issue, among other issues that were on
the table, when it was introduced. Personally, I believe you're beating a
dead horse. It's been in the wind since the last WARC world-wide
gathering. There'
Can we not file a petition for reconsideration much like the ARRL did
on the last one? I've listened to enough hams already (AM & SSB) to
come to the conclusion this could be a monumental petition in regard
to submissions. Has anyone seen the stock prices on the "big three"
just since this came
Unfortunately, in this "Give me everything I want without having to work
for it world..." this is but another step down the path of total
irresponsibility and unaccountability. I agree with those who promote
the Elmer program and I think it is a sure way to help our hobby.
However, I don't th
crawfish wrote:
I didn't see what was wrong with 5 w.p.m. for Generals and above. Oh, well,
the dumbing down of America continues...
Joe W4AAB
Exactly.
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Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] the 3600 - 3635 spectrum
> They should have retained the 5wpm code requirement for Extras only.
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> A bridge too far. Most regrettable.
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> Now that the cat is out of th
They should have retained the 5wpm code requirement for Extras only.
A bridge too far. Most regrettable.
Now that the cat is out of the bag, how long before they drop to only
two license classes?
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John Lawson wrote:
I have some "mixed emotions", indeed BUT:...
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Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 10:40 PM
Subject: RE: [AMRadio] the 3600 - 3635 spectrum
Do any of the general class frequencies change?
I had no problem getting to 13 wpm code when I
got my license, I went right to general, after learning
the code by listening to QSO'
Here is some of the local 5 area activity. The way i read the FCC ruling
looks they stood firm and didn't let the last minute comments by the special
intrest group sway the results. 3600 & up for phone.
SD
With the new FCC ruling that lowered the 80M phone band down to 3600KHz, it
was nece
Mark K3MSB wrote:
I beg to differ with you John. I think it's the Cult of Incivility
(or uncivility) that's the general malaise that will be our
downfall.The average newbie isn't as smart as we were when we got
our JN, but most newbie's aren't stupid. They're very interested to
learn;
I beg to differ with you John. I think it's the Cult of Incivility
(or uncivility) that's the general malaise that will be our
downfall.The average newbie isn't as smart as we were when we got
our JN, but most newbie's aren't stupid. They're very interested to
learn; as you pointed out
Do any of the general class frequencies change?
I had no problem getting to 13 wpm code when I
got my license, I went right to general, after learning
the code by listening to QSO's.
I was about 21, so it might be much harder to re learn it
at 50!
I sure had fun on CW, rag chewing mostly in the no
On Fri, 15 Dec 2006, A.R.S. - W5AMI wrote:
The code elimination is a very sad ruling indeed.
I have some "mixed emotions", indeed BUT:
I've taught quite literally hundreds of kids (mostly Scouts) and adults,
up into thier 80s - and have had the thrill of 'Elmerhood" dozens of
time
On 12/15/06, John Coleman ARS WA5BXO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
"Alternate spectrum from 3585 - 3600."
Does this mean that we keep the 3600 and up for voice?
Is the FCC saying these digital guys need to just move down?
I have a lot of mixed emotions about the code exam being gone.
Me too...
In my estimation, it's a very dark day for Amateur Radio.
Rick/K5IZ
John Coleman ARS WA5BXO wrote:
"Alternate spectrum from 3585 - 3600."
Does this mean that we keep the 3600 and up for voice?
Is the FCC saying these digital guys need to just move down?
I have a lot of mixed emotions ab
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