[Lowfer] Alternate Morse code test

Sat, 2 Aug 2003 18:06:37 -0500

Yep, I had the 20wpm test also. Passed it the first time. I don't remember
the theory test other than it was similar to the General Radio Telephone
license test I passed years ago. I used to have a ball running 144mc CW.

Mike>WE0H

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Don Moth
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2003 5:23 PM
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Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Alternate Morse code test

Ed
I have to agree with you as I am also from the old school when we had to
send and receive 20 WPM and draw a diagram of a transmitter and receiver
and explain the operation. NO multiple choice questions either.
That CW is 'MUSIC TO OUR EARS" even at age 75, hi hi.

Don W2MPK  (licensed ALMOST 50 years)

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> From: Ed Phillips <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Alternate Morse code test
> Date: Saturday, August 02, 2003 11:56 AM
>
> My feelings on the subject are that having to take a code test for a
> ham license is a way to require the guy to invest a little time and
> effort, and that requirement weeds out a lot of lids, appliance
> operators, etc.  Take a listen to the 2M repeaters, lower end of 75M,
> etc. for examples of what I think we don't need.  As for CW, that's fun
> and I have enjoyed it for over 50 yhears, but same goes for many (but
> absolutely not all) aspects of the hobby.
>
> Ed