K=D8HB wrote:
While they removed the requirement for a Morse exam, note that they incre=
ased
the written examination passing score for the Basic License. FCC could l=
earn
something from these guys.
Yep
What's interesting too is that new Basics can access HF two ways:
1) Pass the written with 80% or more right
2) Pass the written with less than 80% right *and* pass the Morse Code
test.
IIRC, the basic pass level is 60% (!)
Sounds a little like my old "Chinese Menu" idea.
73 de Jim, N2EY
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