[PPRAANet] Morse Code

[Pete]

Removing the code *requirement* was the right thing to do.
We all understand the pros and cons of learning and/or using The Code. But 
in the 21st century there is no reason for it to be *required* for a 
license.
I assume that certain band segments are still CW-only, and I think this is 
very appropriate.

Should the 21st century HAM license test have a suitable replacement for the 
code requirement? Perhaps... Such as demonstrating an ability to handle 
emergency traffic.
Or perhaps the test should get *really* relevant and cover knowledge of 
modern digital encoding systems, spread spectrum, and the like (I'm assuming 
that these topics have little or no coverage on the current tests - correct 
me if I'm wrong.).

Regards,
Pete McCollum N0TDM ("No-code Tech")

>Subject: [PPRAANet] Morse Code


> Now that the FCC has removed the Morse code requirement from licensing, I 
> have seen emails and posts for and against the issue. The FCC ruling 
> affects us all, but how do individual members feel about this?
>
> I'm offering all the members of the PPRAA, MARC and any local ham to voice 
> their opinions for and against the FCC ruling on removing Morse code. Your 
> comments will be published in the January 2007 issue of Zero Beat. Now is 
> your time to be heard. I welcome any and all comments, and will be 
> including the comments on ham radio licenses on cereal boxes, inside 
> Cracker Jacks, grab machines at Denny's. Funny, straight, or just a little 
> wry this is your chance to let everyone know how you feel.
>
> 73 as always...
> Jackie Cornwell
> AC0CA
> Zero Beat Editor.