yep.
I have noticed a gradual, but definite trend in the dumbing down of the tests over the years. When I first took my test in 1992, there was a lot more math, a lot more regulation specific questions and some operational procedure questions. These days, taking a look at a sample test (as provided by several of the ham radio related sites) shows this disturbing fact. THis situation is mirroring the education system breakdown over that time. There is also the "feel good" attitude that seems to pervade many events (namely in sports). THe attitude that there are no losers is really a false narrative. THe fact is, we tend to learn best from our failures, when we are paying attention at any rate.

at any rate, there is going to be a time when a license test will not be required for the tech class (it will be like the bad old days when the 11 meter band was first converted over to class D service, and then eventually deregulated). I hope that day never comes.

-eric

On May 21, 2015, at 5:09 PM, Alan R. Downing wrote:

> Frankly I am astonished that frequency privileges weren't covered in the
> study materials for the Tech class license.  Telling us in one breath that
> you hold a Tech ticket and asking what your privileges are is not only
> incredible, but sad.
> 
> Alan - N7MIT
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Alan R. Downing
> Phoenix, AZ
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Joe Quinn
> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 3:51 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: hf band questions
> 
> ok so here's the situation, I'm a tech holder, and I just got access to the
> h=
> andiham's hf remote base. The question is, I don't wanna go to jail or
> anyth=
> ing, so, where do I find out at what frequencies I can safely transmit at,
> b=
> eing a tech? I dont even know what I'd type in google to answer my
> question,=
> hence why I'm asking here. Thanks for any help you can provide!=20=