[Boatanchors] Novice Redux

[Rob Atkinson]

Guys,  I am not endorsing the ARRL plan or whatever it is.  I'm just
reporting the news.

On 2/8/17, K5MYJ <macklinbob at gmail.com> wrote:
> The original Novice ticket was for non-technical people. They only had to
> know the operating rules and send and receive CW at 5WPM.
>
> What was wrong with that.
>

That was okay then, but now, two probs:  1.  CW testing ain't coming
back which is a shame.  2.  The old novice was non-renewable so
eventually you had to learn more to stay licensed.  I'll bet this new
license if it happens will be renewable.

But the other option was "changes to the Technician license" maybe
meaning dumbing it down more.  At any rate, nothing has been
decided--ARRL is just looking for input.
They may wind up doing nothing.

73

Rob
K5UJ