[CW] Morse code test

[uranito]

Code issues bogs down at WRC03
The World Radiocommunications Conference in Geneva, has had some firm
opposition to the removal of mandatory code tests for amateur licensing.

The review of ITU RR S25 which requires Morse code proficiency tests for
amateur licences granted privileges below 30MHz is being strongly resisted
by the the former USSR states and the Arab/African group.

WIA observer at WRC03, Keith Malcolm VK1ZKM reports that the agenda item has
gone through the initial stage during which delegates make their detailed
presentations on their proposals.

The chairman of the WRC03 working group handling this item is now
considering how best to handle the matter, and has a difficult task ahead of
him.

20th June

Alberto LU1DZ