[SBE] Is it worth me pursuing my amateur extra license?

[PuebloTallTower at aol.com]

I achieved the extra (felt it was worth it) so I would not have to remember 
where the band mode edges were.
 
Now; if i have a senior moment, and operate or run in the phone area with 
CW, they will not shoot me.  if i run ssb in the am area, i will probably 
survive as well.   am phone in the CW area is a no no, but again, i might 
survive ... once when i was a 10 yr. old novice (back in the early 50's) i ended 
up QSO'ing with a guy in the non-novice area ... the OM W0WUR chewed on me a 
little, and mom W0GQO let it pass.  However I kept looking for the FCC's 
notice of violation to arrive, (and big brother never sent one) so I ceased to 
worry about it a few weeks later, but the OM told me to study and get the 
extra so i would not have to worry where I worked CW at.  seemed like good 
advice at the time.  that damn 20 wpm was hard back then.  took me some time 
to get up to it.  I like to am rag chew, and it is getting hard to do with 
all the ssb contests and such.  CW contests are OK, I hope to get on some of 
the newer computer based modes, before I shell out.
 
I still need to reference a band plan once in a while, as I like not to 
stomp on anyone. 
 
Harvey E. Smith
2020 Baculite Mesa Road
Pueblo, CO., 81001-2456

719 546 1418 Office
719 406 9735 Cell
719 671 2671 backup cell
719 542 5667 remote fax
PuebloTallTower at aol.com or
HarveyEsmith at aol.com


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