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Date: Thu,  5 Aug 2004 22:38:34 +0200
From: Rik Strobbe <Rik.Strobbe@fys.kuleuven.ac.be>
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Whaw ... I am impressed.
Superman is a ham !

73 Rik    ON7YD


> It seems every time that CW is mentioned as an efficient mode of
> communications, especially on LF when one has to consider bandwidth
> because we only have about 2khz available, some seem to get upset and
> reply in a derogatory manner.
> There is no other mode currently in use that suits radio amateur type
> activity when considering bandwidth and transfer of information.
> Commercial activity is entirely different where large amounts of
> through traffic is essential and the users employ appliance
> operators, with basic skills. 
> I have been involved over the years with FDM and TDM systems and
> other associated modes and these are fine for commercial applications
> but not suitable for the radio amateur with only a signal report
> exchange.
> For those enquiring. I started computer technology in the days when
> one had to build/assemble their own computer and write the
> appropriate software. I also started amateur radio when the only
> option was self build, especially the TX or modify ex govt
> equipment.The GPO licence then was for CW only for the first 12
> months and phone was only permitted after proving that the licencee
> had worked a minimum of 200 successful CW QSO'S.
> How things have changed. Some one on here recently remarked that the
> most difficult part of getting a radio amateur licence at present was
> being able to fill in the appropriate FORMS !!!!!!!!!
> 
> de G3KEV (retired RADIO and Electronics Officer, Aeronautical, Marine
> and Fixed Services)
> for those who do not know what that means. Licensed to operate from
> aircraft, ships, fixed ground stations aeronautical or marine and
> government establishments.
> The morse test was at a speed of 25 wpm or 30 wpm for the extra class
> and the duration of the test was for 15 minutes non stop. The
> technical papers examinations required at least 60 percent pass but
> most achieved between 70 - 90 percent.
> To day the pass mark required is around 30 percent at university. 
> These statistics might upset even more people !! 
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