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[Ed Tanton]

Probably an imprudent remark for the [CW] reflector, don't you think John? 
And, at first read, I thought that's what you meant (elimination 
entirely-not just testing.) Personally, I utterly disagree with even 
"testing elimination"... but you are certainly entitled to your opinion, 
including here (on [CW].)

I always felt that the code was mainly what differentiated us from the 
CB'ers and their mess... but, combined with the theory-knowledge required, 
it was-admittedly-more than that. With the degree of technical expertise 
required these days, to maintain 'modern communications transceivers', I'm 
not certain but what it's no more than CW now.

The truth is ANYONE can copy 5wpm. That is: ANYONE willing to take the 
relatively small amount of time and trouble to merely memorize the code. 
I'm not certain I care to have new members to our fraternity who are not 
willing to work that little bit extra. Actually, come to think of it, I am 
certain: I do NOT care to associate with people that care no more than that 
about becoming hams. No sir... not at all.



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