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Since digital modes are out there, this code deal was an impediment to get new Hams. Best thing that they have done so far, is to get rid of the code requirement. Not that code is a bad thing, many really enjoy it - I can understand that. But it is a bit old-school - since computers are so cheap, available, and relatively fast and relative easy to hook up and run with an HF radio. As well as bringing many new options to radios that were unheard of fifty years ago. Should they make it mandatory to test for computer skills on a HF radio? No; just let more people get on and obey the rules. And be another effective set of eyes, ears, and mouths.
I'm glad that it has become a LITTLE easier to become a Ham.
It was quite difficult before, as well as forboding.
"Making up for lost time this change has done" ('Yoda')
lol!

<blockquote data-quote="Robb" data-source="post: 128019" data-attributes="member: 8446">Since digital modes are out there, this code deal was an impediment to get new Hams.&nbsp; Best thing that they have done so far, is to get rid of the code requirement.&nbsp; Not that code is a bad thing, many really enjoy it - I can understand that.&nbsp; But it is a bit old-school - since computers are so cheap, available, and relatively fast and relative easy to hook up and run with an HF radio.&nbsp; As well as bringing many new options to radios that were unheard of fifty years ago.&nbsp; Should they make it mandatory to test for computer skills on a HF radio?&nbsp; No; just let more people get on and obey the rules.&nbsp; And be another effective set of eyes, ears, and mouths.I&#039;m glad that it has become a LITTLE easier to become a Ham.It was quite difficult before, as well as forboding.&quot;Making up for lost time this change has done&quot; (&#039;Yoda&#039;)lol!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Robb, post: 128019, member: 8446"] Since digital modes are out there, this code deal was an impediment to get new Hams. Best thing that they have done so far, is to get rid of the code requirement. Not that code is a bad thing, many really enjoy it - I can understand that. But it is a bit old-school - since computers are so cheap, available, and relatively fast and relative easy to hook up and run with an HF radio. As well as bringing many new options to radios that were unheard of fifty years ago. Should they make it mandatory to test for computer skills on a HF radio? No; just let more people get on and obey the rules. And be another effective set of eyes, ears, and mouths. I'm glad that it has become a LITTLE easier to become a Ham. It was quite difficult before, as well as forboding. "Making up for lost time this change has done" ('Yoda') lol! [/QUOTE]

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