I isn't on there, or available on any of the publicly viewable lists. Opted out of everything because of my job so didn't want my address locatable by that means.Adriano9966 wrote: How would someone know if they are talking to a pirate or not if that person is using what appears to be a legitimate call...?
I mean if for example you look on qrz.com and they don't result this is not an indication that they are pirates lots of people are not registered on qrz.com at all!
So if someone came along with an invented callsign or even one belonging to someone else and then said eg this is m6*** just how would you know???
Its a fair question IMO
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Thats a very good question, before I got my license I did consider making one up or even using somebody elses - its bound to happen.Adriano9966 wrote:That's a very fair point but the general question remains how exactly does someone identify a pirate if they are using a bogus callsign that looks legitimate????Guzzy wrote:QRZ don't check UK callsigns, so that's no indication either.
My Conscience got the better of me and I found a 1 weekend intensive course, but I wonder how many on the air are bogus?
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A very disturbing post. Have you proof of this? If this is true it needs to be looked into soonest. I will pass this post on.bigpimp347 wrote:there's three or four local to nottingham that you can pass at without being able to read or write, just being able to turn up gets you a pass..!!!! yes they are really that bad..!!!
just turn up, say you want to become 'a hamateur' dribble and grunt and pay a bit more and you get a pass..!!!
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I received this in an email from a member of a group of new licencees, with whom I was discussing the FL on the air. I have highlighted the BOLD section. It should make identification of those clubs easier. The writer, an M3, was concerned that his achievement in obtaining the FL was diluted by such practices.
Those people who “train” the entrant for the Foundation Level are the same who mark the papers. It is therefore not surprising that a large number of clubs which offer this Level report a regular 100% pass rate.! Recently people who have received the Foundation Licence have reported that often their “examiners” tell them. "If you’re not sure, why did you not just leave it blank. We will fix it. Wholesale cheating is not unknown.
Those people who “train” the entrant for the Foundation Level are the same who mark the papers. It is therefore not surprising that a large number of clubs which offer this Level report a regular 100% pass rate.! Recently people who have received the Foundation Licence have reported that often their “examiners” tell them. "If you’re not sure, why did you not just leave it blank. We will fix it. Wholesale cheating is not unknown.
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Hi, I did mine here http://www.tcars.org.uk almost 10 years ago, a quick look at their website shows that they still do the course over a weekend, 9-5 saturday, 9-12 sunday, then the test on Sunday afternoon. It's not a million miles away from you, maybe just over an hour's drive at a guess.GypsyWolf wrote:Does anyone know of a club or other organisation in the North of England that runs an intensive "all in one weekend" type foundation licence course?
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Thanks for this useful piece of info... will be tucking it away for future reference Looks like I am starting my FL course on Thursday as my local club have just sorted one outsimon26OD004 wrote:Hi, I did mine here http://www.tcars.org.uk almost 10 years ago, a quick look at their website shows that they still do the course over a weekend, 9-5 saturday, 9-12 sunday, then the test on Sunday afternoon. It's not a million miles away from you, maybe just over an hour's drive at a guess.GypsyWolf wrote:Does anyone know of a club or other organisation in the North of England that runs an intensive "all in one weekend" type foundation licence course?
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It's not unknown in any walk of life. If you can find a cure for dishonesty, then you'll be a wealthy man, revered through history. There's little you can do to eradicate it. Answers on a £50 note to...Jon_D wrote:Wholesale cheating is not unknown.
My clubs trainers marked my paper. Because I was working abroad at the time I took mine 4 days after everyone else, so I had the luxury of 2 x examiners all to myself! Not only am I confident that these guys acted with integrity and professionalism (for amateurs!), but I am also grateful to them for putting in the time and legwork to arrange a sitting just for me.
Not only that, but i got 2 answers wrong and afterwards they took the time afterwards to talk me through these 2 questions and ensure my understanding, when they could've just let me sod off home and get back in time for Eastenders thenselves.
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