Subject: 25 years later in the US --- A view from over here
From: "Grümwîtch thë Ünflãppåblê"

Date: 5/9/2004 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Message-id: .net



In 2004, following exhaustive input from persons concerned about the future
of Amateur Radio, a revised version of the FISTS proposal became the basis
for new USA Part 97 regulations became effective. It was decided only
high-quality, technically competent individuals should be licensed; and
quality is more important than quantity. Telegraphy testing speeds are 13
wpm for Technician, 20 for General and 35 for Extra, requiring one
minute.....(SNIP)



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The digital troll-o-meter burst through the stops. Yet another Lennistic
ranting made at the expense of thousands of good, dedicated people.

What a waste of bandwidth.

Putz.

Steve, K4YZ