[CW] ARRL Proposal

[Dan Harriman]

Hey George;

I think that you may be mistaken here.   At this moment, the ONLY license 
class that doesn't have to pass a 5 wpm element 1 test is the no code 
tech.   Anyone who is a novice, tech +  or general has had to pass at least 
a 5 wpm element 1 CW code test to hold that license.

That being the case, I can't see where at this time a no coder can become 
an extra without taking the cw test.

Can you elaborate for me?

Tnx & 73,

Dan Harriman
Orange, Texas



At 14:07 01/19/2004, you wrote:
>Here's a Clip you may not have noticed....it's buried near the end.
>
>
>"New applicants for Extra would have to pass a 5 WPM Morse code examination,
>but the written exam would stay the same. The League's plan calls for
>current Novice, Tech Plus and General class licensees to receive lifetime
>Element 1 (5 WPM Morse) credit."
>
>WOW!  That means if you currently hold a Godless Tech license, you can get
>the EXTRA and  NEVER learn the code.
>Thanks guys.    I expect it could have been MUCH worse.   Let's see what the
>Feds think.
>
>George Allgood
>W4GFA

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