Steve.Bauer@f6.n291.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Bauer) (08/17/90)
Index Number: 9873
[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
The FCC has adopted some new policies regarding CW testing for the
handicapped. If a candidate convinces a VE team that he or she
should not take the code test for one reason or another, and has a
signed form from a Doctor, then they may not have to take anything
on past the 5WPM test. All handicapped persons will have to pass
5WPM and then, if approaved by the VE team and the FCC, then they
would be exempt from taking the 13 and 20 WPM. They would, have to
still take the written test though for upgrading to General and
higher. Listen to Newsline Radio or catch the printed press as more
info on this comes out. I think there will be a National
Teleconference Net on this topic this fall. That will really be
interesting.
Steve/KC0HF
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Internet: Steve.Bauer@f6.n291.z1.fidonet.orgPatrick.Gormley@f304.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Patrick Gormley) (08/25/90)
Index Number: 9978
[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
steve I agree with you and Darrell Shandrow since I'm also an extra
class and a VE. In addition to writing the commission on this matter,
I would write to President Bush since he has a missguided notion of
civil rights at least in this area. I hope people's missconceptions
about the ADA don't put another millstone around our neck the way the
1973 rehab act caused so many missconceptions of thinking amoung the
airlines.
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Internet: Patrick.Gormley@f304.n109.z1.fidonet.orgDonna.Veno@p0.f143.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Donna Veno) (09/04/90)
Index Number: 10066
[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
Well in that case, I think that a person with a severe learning
disability may have considerable difficulty in copying the code, whether
they are copying it to transfer on to paper, or to interpret it
verbally. Having worked with people with specific learning
disabilities, I feel pr43etty sure about what I am saying. I, too, am
trying to keep an open mind on the subject, so I really appreciate your
comments. I just think we as responsible bolind people have to be
careful about what we say when we're giving guidance in matters that may
result in actual policy changes. We'd have to look at first, what is
the FCC trying to accomplish? Second, who will administer the policy?
Third, is it even feasible to do anything but make the waiver
voluntary--therefore those who object need not use it, but for those who
need it, the waiver would be there. Fourthly, I would strongly object
to the waiver if it continues to require medical certification. Most
people with disabilities can certify through consumer organizations or
other community-based organizations, i.e. churches, that they have a
disability. This doesn't cost them any money, whereas the medical thing
is, in my thought, back in the dark ages. So, thanks for your thoughts,
those are more of mine. It's very nice to chat with you. DV
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Internet: Donna.Veno@p0.f143.n109.z1.fidonet.orgGreg.Mason@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Greg Mason) (09/13/90)
Index Number: 10275
[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
Thanks for the information about ham radio. The Hadley School for
the Blind has a very good course in ham radio. As you know, Hadley
offers courses by corespondence. It is a very good course for
those interested. They have an 800 number.
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Internet: Greg.Mason@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.orgSteve.Bauer@f6.n291.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Bauer) (09/14/90)
Index Number: 10380
[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
* Subj : Re: Ham Radio
The address for Handi-Hams is:
3915 Golden Valley, Rd. Golden Valley, MN 55422.
Maureen Pranghoffer KF0I is always willing and eager to assist.
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Internet: Steve.Bauer@f6.n291.z1.fidonet.orgSteve.Bauer@f6.n291.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Bauer) (01/11/91)
Index Number: 12866
[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
Bonnie, Amateur Radio is a great hobby for the disabled as many are
not mobile and active. I've been a ham since 1972 and am so busy
withwork and everything that I'm not on much at all.
Bill mentioned a repeater close to you. In case you do not know what
it is, a repeater is simply a radio receiver that listens on a
specific frequency, and then, uses a transmitter on another frequency
to retransmit what the receiver heard at a very high power. This way
one can use a small hand held radio and talk for hundreds of miles by
uing a repeater. Some repeaters offer an autopatch, that allows one
to place telephone calls from the radio by using the equipment in a
repeater. The ability to call 911 on one of these systems is very
very useful. Repeaters are one of the most popular forms of
communication on Amateur Radio.
Steve/KC0HF
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