[CW] One Day to Extra Class

[Gerry Maira]

I think there should a way to distinguish the "old" extras and generals from the new, 5
wpm folks. I think a very good way to do this would be to require a "5" after the number
in the callsign. For instance KA2MGE as 5 wpm general or extra would be KA25MGE. After
taking an optional code test (13 wpm for general or 20 wpm for extra) I could drop the 5
from my call sign. Extras would also have to pass an old-style written test to lose the
5. 

It sure would make it easier to tell them apart, especially on phone. You wouldn't have
to wait and see if the op gives his "first personal", describes his "working
conditions", shows poor operating practices or a complete lack of technical knowledge. 

I should add that this is a joke - some of the 5 wpm guys might not realize it.

73, Gerry KA2MGE