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  1. Comment - FCC Ends Morse Code Testing for Ham Radio

    (Feb 24, 2007 - 1:49 PM)

    "Why teach something that is never used or needed..."
    Well, that is debatable...but past history has proven code and its uses. It's one of the most highly relieable forms of RF communications in existance ...still. I'm just a very strong advocate of HF technology...and code is just one of those.

    "Frankly, code does not make a good ham..."
    Never said it did...I would agree with you on that point. Just commenting on the removal of gates to mark accomplishments of motivated people who took the initiative to gain access to exclusive spectrum reserved for those who proved themselves knowledgeable and wanting to go that little extra step to obtain exclusivity. Nothing more.

    "Ham radio needs a kick in the pants, I think most of us can admit that, no matter what side of the morse code debate we come down on..."
    Absolutely agree. By the way, I noticed my reply to the topic was actually a reply to your original post. It was not intended that way. I was just commenting to the main article. I respect and appreciate everyones insight and opinions all the same.

  2. Comment - FCC Ends Morse Code Testing for Ham Radio

    (Feb 24, 2007 - 1:37 AM)

    To zenarcher...I once investigated an old metal military locker...what was inside, to make it short...was a bunch of reel to reel machines with reels of paper which had square waves printed on the tapes. These were read on reel to reel machines which read the square waves with an optical lense/light. Then, all you had to do was adjust the speed of the thing to get your wpm up or down. Pretty nifty. The reels were driven by springs ha. Old stuff...I still have a couple of the old code keys and timers that I found in that locker. No point...but I too will miss the challenge...but more importantly, I think the younger generation will be missing out on a very reliable and trusty means of communications which is still well known for being able to reach far beyond most modern modes of RF communications today.

  3. Comment - FCC Ends Morse Code Testing for Ham Radio

    (Feb 24, 2007 - 1:31 AM)

    ...ok...so, lets lower the standards to become the general concensus. Why not...we're already in that downward spiral of complacency and catering to those who would not meet the challenge of minimum standards set forth to tempt others to accel. The "reward" of gaining access to exclusive rights will no long be something to strive for. Now, we don't have levels of profisciency...but one large ameoba of mediocrity. Yes...I am licenced...technician with code. So what. We are killing our young (and old)initiative and drive.

    Damn...too much coffee tonight >_

  4. Comment - Web Video Goes Mobile with Flash Lite

    (Feb 13, 2007 - 3:20 AM)

    I get the utmost enjoyment out of reading comments on posts like this...hahahahaha. It never ceases to surprise me with the lack of attention to detail "most" people demonstrate when trying to be significant. On the other side of the coin...well...whatever. ...but please...don't stop! I am a firm believer that laughter and amusement decrease my blood pressure and prolong my menial existance.

  5. Comment - Windows Mobile 6 to Synchronize App Development

    (Feb 10, 2007 - 1:40 AM)

    hmm...I have an iPAQ 6940, and just installed Vista Ultimate on my Sager 5760. I was going to install activesync 4.2...but kinda stumbled across Windows Mobile Device Center. My mobile OS is: 5.1.195 build 14989.2.6.0. Well, to try and make this short as possible...Windows mobile device center installed seamlessly and keeps my iPAQ sync'd with Outlook 2007 without a hitch so far. Contacts, notes, emails...you name it. It did everything activesync did. Now...I also have an O2 XDA Exec...which was not recognized by this software and I am not able to keep it in sync. Upon installing this software, it did not install the icon of the device on my desktop as the article describes...but then, I'm not running windows mobile 6...and there is no option for windows/microsoft update in there that I see yet. Would be nice to keep your PDA updated that easily, although, there are not nearly the amount of updates and patches for the mobile platforms like the main OS's.