[rescue] Ham license question...

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Reading through some of the FCC enforcement proceedings and errata, it
would seem that logic has failed.  Lots of CB folks stomp all over the 10
meter band, for starters.  Oh well...it'll be interesting to see how it
shakes out.

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Ed Mitchell (ed<-at->the7thbeer.com)
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On Wed, 6 Jun 2001, Gil Young wrote:

> I think the real reason is that it keeps out the rif raf, or that is at 
> least the "real reason" that has been told to me by my "elder-keys"
> 
> Gil
> 
> At 09:38 AM 6/6/01 -0700, you wrote:
> >I've never understood the code req. in modern terms.  It's just another
> >mode, like ATV, SSTV, Packet, etc.  You don't pass a test in addition to
> >your tech license, to run those modes over your licensed bands.  Why treat
> >code differently?  Or, why close off bands if you don't have the
> >5wpm(which I am studying for, as time allows)?  Plenty of people can
> >yak(responsibly) on 10M, but I'm not allowed to touch it yet until I have
> >that silly endorsement.  But once I do, then I can play with any other
> >mode I want on 10M and a majority of the other HF bands.  It seems silly
> >to me...anyone want to enlighten me on the logic?
> >
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> >Ed Mitchell (ed<-at->the7thbeer.com)
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> >
> >On Wed, 6 Jun 2001, Bill Bradford wrote:
> >
> > > On Wed, Jun 06, 2001 at 11:57:29AM -0400, Kevin Loch wrote:
> > > > Of course in two years the code requirement will go away (like it or
> > > > not) so
> > > > they will probably hold off on any further restructuring until then.
> > >
> > > Actually the worldwide radio organization will adopt a resolution that
> > > it suggests that morse, or at least no more than 5wpm, not be required to
> > > have an amateur radio license - but this will not necessisarily change
> > > the US rules/regulations.  I highly doubt that the code requirement
> > > (5wpm) for General and/or Extra will go away.
> > >
> > > Bill
> > >
> > > --
> > > Bill Bradford
> > > mrbill at mrbill.net
> > > Austin, TX
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