WHY LEARN CODE? ISN'T IT OLD FASHIONED?
The following answer is excerpted from an article by Patrick Tice, WA0TDA, "No Code or Know Code??" (Courage HANDI-HAM Systems 3915 Golden Valley Rd. Golden Valley MN 55422)
Amateurs who know code assures that the world has a supply of operators who can communicate with basic equipment when other means fail.
"Code study teaches discipline that is eventually translated into advancements in Amateur Radio operation and technology. There is a great deal of respect in the ham family for "Coders." Gaining this respect can be done quickly by those seeking to be recognized as top-notch amateurs. There is a great deal of respect in the ham family for "Coders." Gaining this respect can be done quickly by those seeking to be recognized as top-notch amateurs."
(Your author would add) CW signals can get through when no others can with less power and less fancy equipment. Consider the communication potential of a nation in which every citizen knew code.
In a civil emergency such as war or calamity this ability could prove to be a dramatic national resource. We are aware that this nation's enemies are well trained in the use and encryption of CW!!
Shouldn't The Free World be?
Amateurs who know code assures that the world has a supply of operators who can communicate with basic equipment when other means fail.
"Code study teaches discipline that is eventually translated into advancements in Amateur Radio operation and technology. There is a great deal of respect in the ham family for "Coders." Gaining this respect can be done quickly by those seeking to be recognized as top-notch amateurs. There is a great deal of respect in the ham family for "Coders." Gaining this respect can be done quickly by those seeking to be recognized as top-notch amateurs."
(Your author would add) CW signals can get through when no others can with less power and less fancy equipment. Consider the communication potential of a nation in which every citizen knew code.
In a civil emergency such as war or calamity this ability could prove to be a dramatic national resource. We are aware that this nation's enemies are well trained in the use and encryption of CW!!
Shouldn't The Free World be?
