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Old February 4th 05, 12:24 PM
N2EY
 
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In article , Mike Coslo
writes:

N2EY wrote:

In article ws.com, "Phil
Kane" writes:


On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 04:13:16 GMT, Doug McLaren wrote:


But to retort --

1) The FCC doesn't administer ham radio tests any more

Nothing in the Rules says that someone can't be called into an FCC
office and administered an individual test if the FCC deems it
necessary.



Bring 'em on! ;-)

2) The tests are generally receiving, not sending, and

Generally but not always. It's up to the examiner.


Yep. It is possible to pass Element 1 by *sending only*.



Can a person request to be tested by sending?


It is my understanding that such a test can be administered as an accomodation.
Same as someone might request a flashing light rather than audio tone, or a
pitch other than the usual 750 Hz.

My sending has always
outpaced my receiving!

Mine too.

73 de Jim, N2EY