[Elecraft] no more morse code test
David Pratt
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Wed Jun 25 15:13:05 2003
In a recent message, John Cooper <[email protected]> said....
>theyve done away with all morse code testing
That's a great pity. But don't be too hasty in drawing conclusion,
John. Although Morse might ceases to be an international requirement as
far as the ITU is concerned, it is still up to individual
administrations to decide on the local qualifications for an amateur
licence. Indeed, Morse will continue to be a requirement in Russia.
The thinking of retaining a Morse qualification is that it promotes good
operating practice. And when one hears the general standard of
operating on our bands these days, there is certainly plenty room for
improvement.
73 de David G4DMP