I agree totally. I am really looking foreword to getting my general. I
don't mind the work of learning CW. I have both the G4FON and CodeQuick. I
highly recommend the G4FON. I do use the CodeQuick if I find myself getting
stuck or mixing up close or opposite sounds. I think that code should be
required for the HF licenses. At 5WPM the people that really want it will
work for it. If the ARRL does get the license changed so no-code gets some
HF privileges, so be it. As long as folks stay where they belong in the
band, things should still go ok. Its those select few that can screw it up.
If you don't want to learn code, fine. But stay where you belong. As for me,
it will be fun to know the code. I have a nephew that is wanting to learn it
is well. He is currently studying for his tech license and will be joining
me soon after that when he learns the code as well. This is a fun hobby.
Its great to meet the people, talk to the older folks who started this out,
and talk to others just getting into it as I am. Please don't wreck it for
us newbies.
73
Doug / KC8YEC

Dee D. Flint wrote in message
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"Old School" wrote in message
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I applaud you for wanting to do it the old school way. Nothing wrong
with that. I want to as well, but time doesnt allow that for me unless
I get time soon.



Odds are it will take the FCC about 2 years to make any changes (if they
make any changes). If you practice 30 minutes per day using the free
G4FON
software, you should be ready to take the code test in about 2 months.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE