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Date: | Fri, 15 Dec 2006 23:25:37 -0600 |
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Well, I have to say that I am relieved and sadden all at the same time.
I know how most old timers feel. I having nothing but respect for yall.
I am currently trying to learn the code and getting discouraged with it.
Even though the requirement has been droped I will continue to try to
get it. However, I am glad that I can now take the written exam and get
on the air with some of you. I want to talk around the country and the
world if I can and I don't feel like I shouldn't be able to do this
unless I learn morse code. I think these are changing times and we
should all encourage people to try to learn the code as just another way
to communicate. I for one am glad that I will beable to take the
general exam now and talk to some of you on the hf bands. It's like
when I lost my first eye. I was depressed and had trouble adjusting.
About 5 years later I lost the second one and now no light and no hope
of ever seeing again. It was rough at first but gradually I adjusted
and now while I have my bouts with depression, I have moved on. How
does this relate to morse code. I know some are disappointed and maybe
even bitter. It is new and change isn't always a good thing. I can
assure you that I will treat the code with respect and always hold a
place in my heart for its importance in amateur radio. I promise to
continue to try to grasp it however hard it may be.
Gery Gaubert
St. Charles Sheriff's Office Helpdesk Coordinator
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