It could have been worse, unless the fee has changed since it was imposed around 2002 or so, fresh Norwegian hams need to cough up NOK2000/USD180 or so. It rep

It could have been worse, unless the fee has changed since it was imposed around 2002 or so, fresh Norwegian hams need to cough up NOK2000/USD180 or so. It replaced an annual fee, though, so if you were in it for the long run, you came up ahead - but it hardly is the best sell-in to a new hobby that first you need to study for a test, then, if you pass,pay $180 and only then can you start figuring out if it is for you...