[CW] More Morse code test

[uranito]

Code issues down at WRC03

 Agenda item - "Amateur radio licensing requirements will be reviewed and
could possibly include doing away with the need for Morse Code as a
compulsory prerequisite".

"As well, a realignment of available spectrum and possible additional
spectrum for HF broadcasting will be discussed in order to improve spectrum
sharing between amateur radio and HF broadcasting systems".

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 and African groups.

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 # 4 - Committee 4 Specified Agenda
items Chairman Mr E George, Germany (DL amateur radio) handling this item is
now considering how best to handle the matter, and has a difficult task
ahead of him.

20th June

Alberto LU1DZ