"Alun L. Palmer" wrote in message
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From: "Bill Sohl" on Fri 5 Aug 2005 13:50
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Phil Kane wrote:
On 4 Aug 2005 15:22:35 -0700, wrote:
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Len, I think, although I am not 100% sure, that the ARRL already does do
Morse proficiency certificates, or maybe I am mixed up and it is only the
RSGB that does that?
I have noticed that a lot of the PCTA don't actually operate CW (present
company excepted). There are a lot of people who take the view that they
had to do it, so others should have to. Naturally, that group aren't much
interested in CW certificates, 'cos they probably wouldn't be able to get
one!
Yes the ARRL does do Morse proficiency certificates. However they are
sought only for personal satisfaction and have no connection to licensing.
I have them for 10wpm and 15wpm. When I took my 5wpm and 13wpm license
tests, I was dissatisfied with my copy. Even though I successfully managed
to answer the required 7 out of 10 questions, I had nowhere near solid copy.
So I undertook to earn the certificates simply to satisfy myself that I
could get solid copy. Although my 20wpm license test also lacked solid
copy, I wasn't as dissatisfied so did not seek the higher level
certificates. However, now that I'm into CW contesting a bit, I may go for
the higher ones as a goal to help me up my code speed.
Dee D. Flint, N8UZE