RE: [amsat-bb] ARRL License Restructuring Proposal

["Boza, Tom" <tom.boza@xxxxxxxxx>]

My feeling is: 

        The proposal looks pretty good. The only issue which
        I see is that the Class A ticket should retain the
        20 WPM code requirements.

NE7X...


I think the easier Code requirements cheapens the ticket.

I like the idea of making the written exams tougher, technically, but I 
would like to see more questions about proper operating procedure.


   73  (International Morse Code abbreviation for "Best Regards")

       Daniel B. Mills, N8PPQ/W8GVU

          <http://www2.gvsu.edu/~millsd> / <.../~w8gvu>



On Tue, 21 Jul 1998, Bernard F. Gaffney, Jr. wrote:

> Not exactly satellite in scope, but.... 
>
> Has anyone else heard of the ARRL's proposed license restructuring, and 
> if so, what do you think of it, in relationship to satelliting(to coin a 
> word)?
>
> Basically, the proposal would replace the current license structure with 
> four new license classes:
>
>  Class D - Current Technician privileges. 
>
>  Class C - Current Novice, Tech+, and General privileges, 5 wpm CW. 
>
>  Class B - Current Advanced Privileges, 12 wpm CW. 
>
>  Class A - Current Extra privileges, no additional CW beyond 12 wpm. 
>
> Each class would require beefed up written exams from present. Also, 
> current licenses would roll into the new ones with no loss of current
> privileges. There would also be some additional band width added to each 
> class.
>
> I think the names could be a little more descriptive, and the testing 
> for Class D(Tech equivalent)shouldn't be beefed up to the point that 
> young Hams-to-be can't pass the test, but in general it seems to be a
> workable system. It would definitely simplify the current structure, and 
> I also think it would eliminate a lot of the arguments about
> code/no-code HF privileges(5 wpm isn't all THAT impossible for most 
> people.)
>
> Any other thoughts?
>
> Full details on ARRL's web page - www.arrl.org. 
>
>   72 de N8PVZ
>
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