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ARRL Board Explores Entry-Level License Options, Ways to Face Future Challenges

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Meeting July 21-22 in Farmington, Connecticut, the ARRL Board of Directors took steps to chart a firmer future for Amateur Radio by enhancing the value of the entry-level license and by providing ongoing support for new licensees. The Board also conferred several annual awards, including the prestigious Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Award, the League’s top honor for a young radio amateur. ARRL Pre...

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I don't quite see a point in enhancing the value of 'entry' class licenses. The point is to give someone a 'taste' of what this hobby is about. If they think it's worth doing then do it. Sounds a lot like giving a 'learner's licensee unearned privileges. Why not just give licenses away in Cracker-Jacks? Hey, that'd get a lot more licenses issued, right? Also sounds like those ARRL officials need to get off their butts and quit worrying about profits.
Paul

Can you tell I'm not thrilled with the ARRL??
 

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