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Morse Code is out-of-date and is being replaced by digital modes.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
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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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