MnMikew wrote:

CW is not going to go away just because they drop the requirement.
Like Steve says, It's not that hard. Most anyone can learn 5 wpm in as
little as a month or less. I think that something worth having is
worth earning.


I say give techs a piece of HF and if they like HF, they can take the test
to get access to the rest of it. I'm half-heartedly studying for the tech
test and only really have interest in 2m right now.


Techs can listen in on the HF bands and determine if they like it. If
so, then let that serve as the incentive toward upgrading their license.
The incentive licensing has worked well up until now..if you want more
privileges, you put in the study to gain the privileges. No need to have
techs given a piece of HF, but they can earn it with the upgrade.


Bill
KC9CS
(Extra)