Dustin...

 DS>   The character issue would be if you have a criminal record...such as
 DS> felony crimes. I know of a ham radio operator who lost his license because

 DC{at}> I understand now. Thanks for your informative reply.

  This is what the term "Elmering" means...mentoring prospective or new ham
radio operators of "good amateur practice"...or correcting long
time hams of
poor operating habits...which are destroying the hobby. 

  The thing is, when an examinee signs the form at a license exam session,
they are certifying that "they agree to obey all that is in Part 97 of the
FCC rules". Sadly, there seems to be an increasing number of those who feel
that "rules are made to be broken". 

  Personally, I prefer "The Amateur's Code", written by the late Paul M. 
Segal, W9EEA, in 1928...that notes "the station operation is above
reproach".

  Being labeled an "Elmer" is the highest complement one can get in amateur
radio...and it is the "duty" of every ham radio operator. While
we were all 
beginners at one time...on "poor operating practices", once is an
accident...
twice is questionable...and more than that, they should know better.

Daryl, WX1DER

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