In a message dated 7/6/07 8:44:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I took my tests in 1980 under a > steely-eyed FCC examiner, and they were multiple-choice back then. I took mine in 1968 and 1970, and the written exams were all multiple choice then, too. Novice to Extra. > > Frankly, I'd rather judge people by their actions after they obtain > their license, then by the path they took to get it. > I agree 100% Sure there are *some* hams today who don't know the basics, and whose questions make you wonder. But I recall there being a similar variety of knowledge and experience 40 years ago, too. I don't think Elecraft has yet encountered a kit wired with real spaghetti, for example. Or one where alignment was attempted by "tightening all the loose screws" 73 de Jim, N2EY ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. _______________________________________________ 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
