I'm pretty sure the list moderator has something to say about the
flare of m*rse messages on this list.
Myself, I built several transceivers (not kits - own design, from scratch),
built several repeaters, including SHF (again, from parts,
not a modified mobile), built many circuits with PIC
On Wed, Jul 20, 2005 at 10:29:32PM -0700, EricJ wrote:
And those of us who took our 13 wpm AND 20 wpm code tests in front of a
grumpy FCC Inspector waiting for retirement instead of a collegial VE buddy
can't stand to be in the same room with ANY of you guys!
Eric
KE6US
Bah, humbug!
Many
In a message dated 7/21/05 1:30:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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those of us who took our 13 wpm AND 20 wpm code tests in front of a
grumpy FCC Inspector waiting for retirement instead of a collegial VE buddy
can't stand to be in the same room with ANY of you guys!
For the first time, I elmered a ham recently who is pretty darned
excited about learning morse code. He realized how much fun it was at
our field day site. While he was trying to make SSB contacts, we were
making CW contacts left and right...
I am now trying to talk him into a K2 :)
72/73
I guess I am like k3ese! I like to sit back and work CW in the evenings. To
me it is very relaxing. Early Wed. morning... 3AM... could not sleep so I
worked KZ8G who just happened to be in the town in Michigan where my 2 older
children went to highschool.. Had a nice chat. I was at the American
On Jul 20, 2005, at 8:38 PM, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote:
I would advise anyone contemplating cutting one of those 'very
flexible' mic
cords (particularly the coiled ones) to create an adapter rather than
cutting the cord - only becuase of the soldering problem.
Great advice, Don. They make
Jeez. I can't believe I'm commenting on this (or maybe I can?) But
before Eric comes in and closes down this thread as OT, here goes.
First, I think I'd've been happier if the 5 WPM requirement was still
in place for Extra, at least. I won't lose any sleep over the fact
that it probably
Hi Group,
I was going to chime in, but you all have pretty well covered it, so I just
have one comment to make for Tom from Fargo:
Go Bears!
Tom, W3QS
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I took my extra in 1978, in Fargo,
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I applaud the action of the FCC in removing the requirement to pass a
code test. It is both an obstacle to entering amateur radio for those
with no interest in code, and an obstacle to using the code for those
who have learned it just to pass a low speed test.
I recently refused a request to
I use Digikey.com, fantastic service, 24 hrs. shipped from Canada via
Purolator Courier, they even print a Canadian catalog listing prices in
Canadian dollars. Best service I've ever had from an electronic supplier.
Bob, VE3XM
K2 S/N 2673
K2/100 S/N 4031
For me Julian, K7QO's CD is the best way to learn and increase CW speed. I
had not hit a lick of CW since 1985. I checked my speed and I was copying
solid at 10 wpm. With the K7QO CD MP3 Files I went from 10-18 wpm in 3
weeks. I did it by spending 15 min at a time 3 or 4 times a day.
You are
I have some mixed feelings about this, but I think it's generally for the
better (I still can't believe I'm saying that). For a long time I was
against no code, less code, etc. Like many others I took all of the various
speed CW tests to get to Novice, General and Extra. I felt that many of the
Julian... I did not want to leave the impression that I was stopping at
18wpm CW. I am still using the CD and making on the air CW contacts to
continue to increase my speed. My goal is 30wpm. Then I figure I can work
any CW operator on the bands.
Paul Gates
K1 #0231
KX1 #1186
XG1
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I was playing off Craig Rairdin's comment that ...the fastest code test I
passed was 13 WPM for my General in 1974, so there are probably some 20 WPM
Extras out there who can't stand to be in the room with me either. I'm sure
he was kidding as I was. I forgot to pepper my post with sideways winky
Once again, I apologize for not using sideways winky faces to alert everyone
the note was in jest.
Eric
KE6US
http://www.ke6us.com
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Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 3:16 AM
To:
I have been reading the comments about the possibility of dropping the
requirement for CW in order to advance your license. I have great respect for
those who have passed the code test and one day I would like to be able to use
CW, but it will take a converter and keyboard to accomplish the
Code has been an artificial barrier to entry for a long time. I fought every
attempt to reduce or eliminate code. In the end, the joke was on me. Reducing
it didn't hurt ham radio, and eliminating it will most likely help. Not to
swell our
ranks, but to bring in quality people who will
I sympathize with you, and certainly welcome your contributions to the hobby
and to your local emergency services organizations (as if my welcome were
necessary or even important).
On the other hand, there are concepts on the written test that seemed like
garbage to me no matter how much I
Thinking about it,
I don't think dropping the code will make one bit of difference to CW. I
agree with Craig in that the guys that just squeak by the CW test most
likely won't be found on the CW bands. The people who want to learn CW will.
99% of my HF operating is in CW. I'm not on HF that
On Thu, 21 Jul 2005, Craig Rairdin wrote:
So my question is, should a bunch of us be able to get together and ask that all the
technical requirements for ham licenses be dropped just because it's hard? That's what
this no code thing sounds like to me. To me dropping the code and only having
In the interest of keeping list traffic under control and in not drowning out
our regular traffic, let's let this thread rest for now. If everyone posts their
opinion on it well have well over 2000 emails.
I'm sure it will have a very spirited discussion on hundreds of other forums ;-)
73, Eric
See
http://www.elecdesign.com/Articles/ArticleID/10751/10751.html
or the last page of the print version.
Nice article Wayne!
73
Bob Boehmer, WB3FXC
KX1 SN 664
K2 SN 3278
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Hi Dan.
--- DAN ABBOTT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have been reading the comments about the possibility of dropping the
requirement for CW in order to advance your license. I have great respect for
those who have passed the code test and one day I would like to be able to
use CW, but it will
I recently wrote an email to Elecraft re my K-1 transmitting with very weak
power on twenty meters. I got a quick and informative reply back from Gary
suggesting that I use a scope to measure the peak-to-peak voltage on various
pins. Thinking this might provide me with a great learning
I have a 17 year old granddaughter who just before Dayton indicated she
wanted to get her ham ticket. I told her about the no code license. She told
me she had no desire to have that. She wanted to learn the code and take the
Extra Exam. I understand you have to take the Technician exam before
Looks like we are finally doing what most of the world is doing with no
code
N2DH
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Ci, WU7R wrote:
I recently wrote an email to Elecraft re my K-1 transmitting with very weak
power on twenty meters. I got a quick and informative reply back from Gary
suggesting that I use a scope to measure the peak-to-peak voltage on
various
pins. Thinking this might provide me with a great
Here is the link to the ARRL regarding what the FCC
has proposed.
http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2005/07/20/100/?nc=1
73, Art W6KY
--- William E. Twaddell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Looks like we are finally doing what most of the
world is doing with no
code
N2DH
That's cheating! (They light up at night). Try some embedded Tx in the
daytime!
Oops, wrong thread.
You want to pick a range that nearly fills the screen. The 10x position on
your probe will load the test circuit less, so use it if you can. After
getting the trigger to work right (or just try
Ci:
I have done both in my life time and I'll take the O'scope problem any
day...LOL You need to set the scope in the auto trigger mode and adjust the
sweep speed to a speed that will show you pretty much a solid wide band
across the screen when connected to the test point. You need to
I invite those seeking answers to why the code testing requirement was
dropped to read the FCC's definition of the ham radio service given in the
NPRM, as well as the detailed FCC comments to each of the petitions they
considered.
They clearly made a case of why test by mode, as CW is a mode;
The new video ARRL Goes To Washington with
Walter Concrete :) features an Elly K2. Looks
like Mr. Conkrite traded in that Yaesu.
Visit arrl.org to download the 90+MB file.
72 oo Greg K4KO
Antennas on Tennessee - September 11 - The Tennessee QSO party
Everybody has forgotten the AC/DC switch on the replies to this question.
It's so easy to overlook. The AC/DC-ness of the vertical amp is quite
important. If you have a 1 Vpp RF on a 350V (oops, empty-state device).
If you have a 1.5 Vp-p RF voltage on a 12V line (blocking caps on one or
both
Greg K4KO wrote
The new video ARRL Goes To Washington with
Walter Concrete :) features an Elly K2. Looks
like Mr. Conkrite traded in that Yaesu.
Visit arrl.org to download the 90+MB file.
---
Where in the ARRL web site is that video download? I
Yes, Aimee is off to a running start... Anything she does is that way. She
has a 4.0 gpa in school and will be a senior next year.
Paul Gates
K1 #0231
KX1 #1186
XG1
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From: W3FPR - Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Paul Gates [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Stuart raises an interesting point.
Who controls the scope and format of the licensing exams?
Does the FCC require that it be a list of multiple choice questions?
If you want a fair but thorough way of assuring that new licensees pay the
dues, why not do it on the basis of an oral exam? Each
Thanks to everyone who wrote off-line (and those who are about to!) telling
me to scroll down to find the link!
There are none so blind as those who fail to see (the scroll bar).
Ron AC7AC
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Problem: My KAT1 tuner is not displaying the r8.5 test string when in Tune
mode with ATU menu entry set to F1.3, as the manual says it should during the
testing phase.
Background: Recently built K1 #2054 (Rev E RF board) with 40/30 meter board,
working fine. Built and installed noise blanker
In a message dated 7/21/05 5:40:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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Who controls the scope and format of the licensing exams?
The exams are made up of the required number of questions drawn from the pool
for that test element. The questions and answers are prepared by the
Some of us call the Multiple choice question Multiply Guess!
Paul Gates
K1 #0231
KX1 #1186
XG1
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Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 8:14 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] QPC
In a message dated 7/21/05
Stephen wrote: This is the time honored format that is traditionally used
as the Final Exam for PhDs That I think is my point. Amateur Radio is a
hobby. And IMO I do not think we need to make the exam so stressful that it
keeps some from entering the Ham community. Don't forget even with a
I'm in the same boat! I struggled with code for a long time. Finally got in
when the
Novice Class was started in 1951! I took my test the month after it started.
I didn't get an Extra until 1968! The code was still a struggle! I did take
the Extra as a
warmup for 2nd Class Radiotelegraph,
I don't think it REALLY will either. What I fear is the SSB/digital bunch
will demand
use of the whole band! It's a bitch to work QRP thru the Spanish SSB on 40, so
I can
imagine what will happen when a jillion screaming USA SSB'ers take over the
whole band!
The other shoe hasn't dropped yet!
I just want to point out that CW is hardly a dead and
buried mode of operation. There will be CW ops around
for quite awhile and as CW ops we must promote the
mode to others.
Elecraft's design philosophy is great towards CW.
Elecraft will be one of many companies who will
continue to sell CW
In a message dated 7/21/2005 19:52:11 GMT Standard Time,
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Some oscilloscopes are that way, especially the newer ones!
Thanks again to all who responded. I have printed your advice and I think I
have used the scope successfully to locate the culprit--a bad cap.
Hi Craig,
Yet another item to cart up the hill ? Actually after resting for a bit
most functions return. I recently did a ride at high altitude and
started getting tunnel vision. You don' t even notice the lack of oxygen
until it hits hard.
Brian
Craig Rairdin wrote:
You should think
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