But why were we losing numbers? Like I said, new technology and big business. I'm not a grumpy old man but if I were commissioner of the FCC I would have a code requirement of 20wpm (ok, maybe 10) and have each applicant build a K2 and understand all the components prior to ever keying a transmitter.
number of licensees was in decline before recent changes in licensing. Without a sufficient number of hams, it's hard to justify keeping our precious band allocations. Many of the keenest and most enthusiastic members of the hobby are those who were encouraged to join by the new licensing policy. Instead of sounding like grumpy old members of a gentlemen's club, you should be welcoming them. -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? www.Ham-Directory.com: the best ham resources on the net _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
