21 Oct
1998
21 Oct
'98
2:16 p.m.
Max Eskin wrote:
Here's something I read in a ham radio book: "There are two ways to
prepare for any test. One way is to study to learn the material, and
the other is to pass the test. I suggest you study to pass the test"
He was, of course, talking about the Amateur Radio certification test.
Clearly, this book was made not for people interested in radio, but
those who want to send messages about their private life all over the
universe.
This is not quite as clear as you might believe. Some people believe that
passing a test shows proficiency (IMNSHO, a totally false belief.) This
whole discussion has been showing that *doing* is the way to learn. Passing
the Amateur Radio license test is merely a means of being able to *do*
legally, and then the real education will begin.
Also, your statement about who the book was oriented for is totally
unwarrented; you have the people who live on IRC confused with hams.
Marvin, KE6HTS