Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-18 Thread Mike Iszak
:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Repeater- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of *Dave Schmidt *Sent:* Friday, December 15, 2006 9:56 PM *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today Question

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-18 Thread Jim B.
Gerald Pelnar wrote: I, for one, was sorely disappointed with how easy is was to pass the present extra class test. /mini-rant I agree that the higher level tests are too easy. I feel the same way about driver license tests, both written and on-the-road... /mini-rant off -- Jim Barbour

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-16 Thread Glenn Little WB4UIV
for April Fools jokes? Will 10 meters become the next CB band? I will wait and see what happens here... 73 Mike - N7ZEF Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today Oh well, the end of an era. Boo-Hiss. Bob M. == --- Joe Montierth [EMAIL

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-16 Thread JOHN MACKEY
@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today But how many of those folks actually KNEW CW, and how many were using a program? Joe M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone who thinks CW is dead never listened to HF in the last

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-16 Thread TGundo 2003
, 2006 12:50:22 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today It is now just a matter of time. The problems with hams not understanding what they are doing will increase. Interference will increase. Commercial interests will petition the FCC

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-16 Thread n . mckie
WB4UIV [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, December 16, 2006 10:50 am Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today It is now just a matter of time. The problems with hams not understanding what they are doing will increase. Interference

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-16 Thread JOHN MACKEY
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today One time 35-40? years ago, I was applying for an electronic technician position in Pasadena California. One

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-16 Thread Roger White
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today One time 35-40? years ago, I was applying for an electronic technician position in Pasadena California. One of the pre-employment test questions

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-16 Thread n . mckie
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today It is now just a matter of time. The problems with hams not understanding what they are doing will increase. Interference will increase. Commercial interests will petition the FCC

RE: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-16 Thread Richard MI Ranta
Paper tape machines! Man, that's what I first learned my Morse Code with. Wasn't that McCoy ? I remember his name popping up a lot back then. ( Dinosaurs still roamed the earth back then). Well, I'm glad I learned it, its been nothing but a source of joy to me. Since I first got my novice call

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-16 Thread Ken Arck
At 12:11 PM 12/16/2006, you wrote: Hey Ken, I didn't know you are 'that' old. Back then you may have been a teenager ... ---Don't forget I was first licensed in 1967 at the ripe old age of 13 - back then you could both a Novice and Tech license simultaneously (which I did). And I was

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-16 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 12:50 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today It is now just a matter of time. The problems with hams not understanding what they are doing will increase

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread Bob M.
Oh well, the end of an era. Boo-Hiss. Bob M. == --- Joe Montierth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269012A1.pdf Techs get tech+ privs, code test gone for general and extra. Joe __ Do You

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread STeve Andre'
And the start of another. It is entirely possible to *increase* the number of CW using hams because of this. It's possible to snare folks into the hobby, and then, just when they think they're secure in the lack of a need to ever learn code-- ...They find something that uses it, and the spark

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread VE3ID
And at the same time, we can train them to lubricate the dynamotors that provide B+ to their rigs? (HT to you G's) Gentlemen, it is time to move on. Even repeaters have voice ID nowadays. 73 Nigel, ve3id/g4ajq STeve Andre' wrote: And the start of another. It is entirely possible to

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread Mike Reed
Is it a little early for April Fools jokes? Will 10 meters become the next CB band? I will wait and see what happens here... 73 Mike - N7ZEF Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today Oh well, the end of an era. Boo-Hiss. Bob M

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread Jay Urish
will wait and see what happens here... 73 Mike - N7ZEF Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today Oh well, the end of an era. Boo-Hiss. Bob M. == --- Joe Montierth [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:skyislandpage%40yahoo.com wrote

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread Gerald Pelnar
- Original Message - From: Jay Urish [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 10:35 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today The VEC's do accept submissions for the question pools

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread Dave Schmidt
Question about this order is it effective imidiately that the code is no longer required for new licencing and the licenced techs (w/o code) are now equal to tech + (with code) ? OR is there an effective on after date?

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
- From: VE3ID [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Dec 15, 2006 7:09 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today And at the same time, we can train them to lubricate the dynamotors that provide B+ to their rigs? (HT

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread Joe Montierth
--- Dave Schmidt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Question about this order is it effective imidiately that the code is no longer required for new licencing and the licenced techs (w/o code) are now equal to tech + (with code) ? OR is there an effective on after date? New rules will

RE: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread Richard
, December 15, 2006 9:56 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today Question about this order is it effective imidiately that the code is no longer required for new licencing and the licenced techs

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread Dave Schmidt
]*On Behalf Of *Dave Schmidt *Sent:* Friday, December 15, 2006 9:56 PM *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today Question about this order is it effective imidiately that the code is no longer

RE: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread Richard
Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Schmidt Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 9:56 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread Dave Schmidt
:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Repeater- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of *Dave Schmidt *Sent:* Friday, December 15, 2006 9:56 PM *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today Question about

Re: [Repeater-Builder] FYI: FCC officially issues RO dropping code requirement today

2006-12-15 Thread mch
But how many of those folks actually KNEW CW, and how many were using a program? Joe M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone who thinks CW is dead never listened to HF in the last couple months to the ARRL CW SS contest, the CQWW DX CW Contest, or to the recent 5A7A DXpedition to Libya.