[W2CRA] More on upcoming tech privilages

[Barry]

Following up on my previous message, here is part
of an ARRL FAQ they have on their website. This
particular answer spells out the privilages
no-code techs will enjoy when the new rule goes
into effect. You can see other Q&A about the
change by going to the arrl website, www.arrl.org
. Note CW still lives, there are many "CW Only"
frequencies.

Q. I am a "no-code" Technician. What does WT
Docket 05-235 mean to me? 

A. Once the changes are in effect, all Technician
licensees -- whether or not they have passed a
Morse code examination -- will have "Tech Plus"
operating privileges. This means you will have all
of your current VHF/UHF and above frequencies and
also will have access to the Novice/Technician
Plus frequencies on HF. These include: 

3525-3600 kHz CW only 

7025-7125 kHz CW only 

21,025-21,200 kHz CW only 

28,000-28,300 kHz CW, RTTY and Data 

28,300-28,500 kHz CW, SSB 

The power limit is 200 W PEP output for Technician
operators. 

Technicians can upgrade to General by passing the
Element 3 written exam and to Amateur Extra by
also passing the Element 4 written exam. No Morse
code test will be required. 

73, Barry K2BC