Brian WB6RQN wrote: It is probably not fair to say that they recommended them (the factory-built options). I know they are trying to put together packages for schools and they provided a "package" list that would be adequate for a school. I suspect that in many cases the trustee/elmer might not be all that technical or might be a newly-minted licensee and not really familiar with what might be needed.
----------------- As a member and supporter of the ARRL since 1952 I don't "beat up on them" too easily. Considering the fact that many if not most Hams today would not consider picking up a soldering iron to do more than attach a connector to a cable, I agree they are probably being cautious. After all, I understand the ARRL has launched their own program of technical courses to help Hams become more technically competent. The comparison is striking: when I was in the 6th grade our class built crystal sets as part of "science". I already had a three-tube regenerative receiver so I got an A without breaking a sweat <G>. Ron AC7AC _______________________________________________ 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
