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From: len@netsys.UUCP
Newsgroups: rec.ham-radio.packet,comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Gilmore responds...
Message-ID: <1462@netsys.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 4-Sep-87 23:28:30 EDT
Article-I.D.: netsys.1462
Posted: Fri Sep  4 23:28:30 1987
Date-Received: Sun, 6-Sep-87 20:15:02 EDT
References: <115@splut.UUCP> <598@sugar.UUCP>
Reply-To: len@netsys.UUCP (Len Rose)
Organization: NetSys Public Access Network
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Keywords: public access to ham spectrum
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 The basis behind making people learn Morse code if they want to
 access amateur radio frequencies is the only thing stopping the
 morons who would destroy it by turning it into another CB free
 for all.

 The present code restrictions are quite liberal , and have been
 watered down from past requirements.

 You can call it elitist,snobbish,or anything else,but CW (morse) is
 not a DEAD , outdated medium,and is still damn useful when atmospheric
 conditions preclude voice contacts.

 You will find droves of hams willing to help you get started with code,
 and the small investment of time learning morse is well spent.

 I am sorry if I have offended anyone,but these are my opinions.

 W3VDU.


-- 
Len Rose , System Administrator        3B2/300
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