"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:33:01 +0000, Larry wrote:

Makes test taking real easy. You can learn about ham radio and
electronics later, after you get on the air with your new
license. The object is to get the LICENSE, not become an
electronic technician or professional radio operator. Once you
adjust to this thinking, getting any ham license is real easy,
now that the "Code Test Punishment" is over.

Exactly why it's all glorified CB now.

What a bunch of (as my Grandfather used to say in polite company)
bullfeathers.

Learn electronics later - jeezum pete.

Oh, and do be sure to join the ARRL so they can keep their pensions
intact.

What was the name of the book series that always pushed the ARRL? Scifi,
where the guy ended up on an alien planet.