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Re: Semaphore and Morse code
Bryant Ward (Pack335@POBOX.COM)
Sun, 1 Nov 1998 15:52:03 -0600
Gather 'round to hear what Rick and Melony Graham said at about 23:58 on 31 Oct 98,:
> The "ham radio operator" part is no longer true. I am studying for my
> license exam, and have found the most popular license is the "Technician
> No-Code", which does not require Morse code. According to some hams I
> know, there are still a very few die-hard old-time ham operators who use
> Morse, but they are finding it increasingly difficult to find anyone to
> talk to.
Once again, to set things straight, by estimates of the American
Radio Relay League, Morse still accounts for over 40% of Amateur
Radio contacts made. I have found it easy to find CW contacts at
any time of the day or night, as opposed to many "null" periods for
SSB (voice).
> Don't put Morse Code out to pasture just yet! Yes, there is the no-code
> technician, however if you want to spend the rest of your life on VHF,
> then that is fine.. if you want the thrill of talking around the globe,
> then start studying the code! I will mention that there are some changes
> happening to Ham radio (FCC is proposing restructuring) which will impact
> all of this. So, the Radio MB book will have to be re-written! :)
Don't go re-writing any books yet. Many have misunderstood what is
proposed by the FCC. The restructuring proposed by the FCC will
not affect the code requirements other then eliminating the Novice
(current entry level) in favor of the Technician. CW is still required
by international treaty, and under their proposal, the requirements
will remain the same. The FCC simply has asked for coments
regarding the requirements for future proposals.
> A morse code signal will travel a lot further than an FM, AM or SSB
> signal, so it still has place. I had a lot of fun on JOTA, worked a few on
> code, but I had even a greater thrill watching the boys faces as I worked
> other scouts around the globe.
I had a blast. Talked with many scouts overseas and stateside on
CW, Voice and RTTY (teletype). I really wish we would promote this
a little better.
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