Intelligence is like matter and energy - the sum can never be destroyed.
Unfortunately, the population is growing....
-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Thomas Beltran
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 4:50 PM
To: 'Steve Gehring'
Cc: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] dumbing down...extra class test
"Yes, I want engineering types on the "Extra Class" portions of the bands.
I
do not want to converse about radio-related subjects with someone who
doesn't have that capability. I am selective -- not politically correct.
Amateur radio was never supposed to be a radio service for the average
citizen -- devoid of electronic or technically related knowledge."
And that's fine - it will also perhaps, serve to focus the discussion. I
hear a lot about the dumbing down of ham radio as being a new thing. As I
said, I took the advanced and extra tests in 1978. I studied a book on
general electronics, and then studied the ARRL license guide - after about a
year of study, I passed the advanced and extra in one session. So, this is
no new thing. Neither were there all the tapes, CDs and videos. My point,
is that bringing the test to the standards of yesteryear won't assure that
only engineering types will pass.
"It is sad to see the lifelong hobby I embraced as a teen diminish before my
eyes. "
I guess the diminishing began before you were even licensed. Tom W6EIJ
_______________________________________________
See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless
Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any
questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
_______________________________________________
See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather
Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
|