.... as always, there will be exceptions to ANY rule... I think both
Haynie and I would be surprised if this becomes anywhere near a
"remarkable" number...

John

"Dee Flint" wrote in message
...

"John Smith" wrote in message
...
Morse is a ghost language spoken by old men when they do their rants
and name their illnesses--much to the dismay of the vital and
youthful hams...

The new 5 WPM test for all classes will guarantee you will NOT be
speaking morse to any young men--they will pass the 5 WPM to get the
extra license... then you will never see them again--except on phone
and modem...

John

Not so. I've worked several licensees in the CW November Sweeps who
gave their year of license as 2000 and AFTER. I currently know
several people who have passed their 5wpm so they never have to take
the test again but continue to work diligently to get up to both
conversational and contest speeds.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE