"El Martillo" wrote in message
news:LbAhb.67193$Ms2.19303@fed1read03...
Hmmm -- from the FCC Site URL:

http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/ama...tml#technician

Technician

The privileges of a Technician Class operator license include operating
stations while transmitting on channels in any of 17 frequency bands above
50 MHz with up to 1,500 watts of power. To pass the Technician Class
examination, at least 26 questions from a 35 question written examination
must be answered correctly. A Technician Class licensee who also has
passed
a 5 words-per-minute (wpm) telegraphy examination receives privileges in
four long distance shortwave bands in the HF range (3-30 MHz) (Refer to
Section 97.301).

Need to ask a local VEC or VE if they are still administering a tech exam
with 5 wpm code. I thought they were. But will report back.
--
73 From El Martillo

The VE teams must be prepared to administer the 5wpm code test at the exam.
It is up to the applicant whether they will take the written exam and codes
test at the same or different sessions.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE
VE for ARRL and W5YI