CW gets through interference better than any other mode--its that simple.  a
big mistake to do away with it!! 73, Barb k1eir
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Patterson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 11:48 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Re: fcc -- no more mores code?


> Hi all, I have been reading these threads on CW and would like to put in
> some comments.
>        First of all, I have mixed viewpoints about removing CW from the
> license
> requirements.  On one hand, I can understand what the FCC is thinking.
> Morse Code is out-of-date and is being replaced by digital modes.  Under
> those conditions, it might seem silly for amateurs to have to take a code
> test in order to get licensed.  On the other hand, if CW goes away, there
> is
> likely to be a problem with band width.  CW takes less  band width than
> most
> other modes.  Without CW, the amateur bands will be a lot more crowded.
>        I would also like to say that amateur radio is both a hobby as well
> as a
> service.  It is a hobby in that it people use it for recreation purposes
> while they are not at work or at school.  However, it is also a service.
> It
> is used during emergencies when no other communications are available.
> What
> does everyone else think of this?
>
> Eric
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Louis Kim Kline
> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 8:06 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Fw: Re: fcc -- no more morse code?
>
>
> It's not a hobby, it's a service.  Somebody pointed that out on the list
> earlier this week, but it bears repeating.  The frequencies that we use
> are
> far too valuable to be set aside for a hobby.  Don't forget it when
> commenting to the FCC, or anyone else in the government.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
> At 01:20 PM 7/24/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>>I have been expecting this for several years.  The digital modes have been
>>taking over the CW bands anyhow.  Additionally, the hobby isn't a hobby
>>any
>>more.  It is called, selling new ham gear.  But that's ok.  The only
>>people
>>in the CW bands will be those of us who have learned the code.  Once we
>>die
>>out, it will all be phone or digital movdes.
>>
>>Seventy-third,
>>
>>Phil,
>>K0NX
>
> Louis Kim Kline
> A.R.S. K2LKK
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