Below is the press release that should give a hint on the Leagues estimate
of the Code decision going into effect.

They indicate changes due "mid year" and use a July 1st Benchmark.

A real shame they couldn't have acted before Dayton and given the industry a
well needed shot in the arm before Hurricane season starts.



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Ham Radio License Manual, Tech Q&A are ARRL's Next-Generation Study Guides
(May 4, 2006) -- The keys to passing the Amateur Radio Technician license
examinations starting July 1 now are available for ordering. The ARRL has
produced The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual--a brand-new publication that
includes all the information a prospective ham needs to get licensed,
including the significantly revised Technician class (Element 2) question
pool going into effect at mid-year. Also just out: the fourth edition of
ARRL's Tech Q & A. ARRL Marketing Manager Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, says these
new publications will supplant the popular and familiar Now You're Talking!
(5th edition) and ARRL's Tech Q & A (3rd edition) for those not planning to
sit for the Technician examination any sooner than July 1


wrote in message
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Actually, this is the publishing of an order made around January
concerning changes to 3rd party agreements, and is a separate issue from
the code docket.

It is good to see it is now published and in effect, but I don't think
this is the actual publication that will authorize their stance on code
elimination.

David
KD4NUE



"R.F. Burns" wrote in message
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The code requirement is to be abolished shortly after this takes affect.

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