KH6HZ wrote:

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Isn't this what they claimed the code test did?

Well yes, and not only what that argument correct, that argument was
acted upon by the FCC and morse was eliminated. However, those making
false claims as to CW's viability, and relevancy still attempt to
justify past practices of using it as a barrier to new licensees, they
eventually will give up this insanity as they find this has lost them
all their credibility.


Clearly, this is a fully 100% accurate statement, since 3 of the 4 options
presented as answers for each multiple-choice question is incorrect.

Interesting view. However, since this is accepted practice and used by
most elementary schools, high schools, colleges, state and federal
institutions it is the preferred method of testing. However, the
context of these questions need to examined closely as those with
self-serving interests can attempt to manipulate these questions for an
outcome they wish--on BOTH sides!


I believe others made similar comments regarding elimination of the code
requirement 20+ years ago.

Yes. The insanity of requiring morse testing did become the "elephant
in the china closet" which was over-looked. Seemingly, this was a type
of "mass hysteria" or "mass insanity" as you see in vigilante groups, or
other self-protectionist groups. Although it speaks ill of the power of
the FCC to present itself as a logical and relevant governing agency,
most of those problems have been eliminated or are in the process of
being so ...


The trend in amateur radio licensing is to make things "easier".

Well, as people become more and more educated on the whole, all of
education just seems easier. When you basic understanding out of high
school these days equals the education you only used to get from jr.
colleges in past years, that happens. A good many of the old wives
tales, misconceptions and ignorance is fading away in a better educated
world. I mean your avg seventh or eight grader is highly computer savvy
these days and his/her access to the internet gives them unlimited
access to any knowledge in mans archives.

The ability of motivated individuals is truly unlimited when they have
access to all mankinds accumulated stores of knowledge. An advantage
those of yesteryear never had and will never be able to make up for ...

JS
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