"KØHB" wrote in message hlink.net...
"N2EY" wrote

I recall Hans predicting a 15 wpm code test for Extra as part ot the
ARRL
proposal.....

You recall wrong.

You are correct, sir! I was mistaken. Sorry.

You predicted 12-13 wpm.

To see my actual prediction, do a google group search
on "ARRL BoD platitudes" without the quotes.

With all kind wishes,

de Hans, K0HB

And here it is!

73 de Jim, N2EY

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"N2EY" wrote

Here's an update on various estimates of when Morse code testing will be
eliminated in the US. Note that four predicted dates are in the past.

Given that ARRL likely will lobby for continuing a code test for
Amateur
Extra (12-13WPM?) applicants, I predict that Morse testing will not be
eliminated in this decade.

While it's a cop out, it's probably the only way they can get 15
politicians
to sign up for a "New Amateur Radio Plan" without a palace revolt on
their
hands at the BoD meeting. They'll be able to go back to East
Overshoe, Iowa
and Resume Speed, Arizona and mumble platitudes to their membership
about
how "We've opened HF to non-Morse applicants, but where it really
counts we
actually increased the Morse requirement."

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

73, de Hans, K0HB

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