On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 18:46:28 -0800 (PST), Fred (FL) wrote: >Looks like the World Amateur Ham community will >be the ones keeping CW alive - in the near >term. Or spy agencies worldwide.
That's been the only justification that I could have for accepting the elimination of requiring a CW test for licensure. We can - and must - keep Morse alive for its own sake, not because the Rules require it. >I think it is a sorry state, where FCC feels Morse >Code isn't needed any longer. Frankly I don't think >the FCC is all that technical an agency any longer. >Many of their frequently-changing commissioners - seem >to be non-technical "kids", or political appointees. Yes, today's FCC is not the same FCC that I joined 39 years ago and retired from (in sadness) 11 years ago. I deal with the remnant of the technical people there on a regular basis and I can feel the frustration. Like it or not, they must dance to the tune of the political masters. It's not only the FCC, it's all government agencies nowadays. >I'm sure the US Government budget treats them poorly, >compared to the "homeland security" and DOD agencies. The FCC has been a "neglected stepchild" as far back as I could remember. Enough of that.... happy CWing ! -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
