"Dwight Stewart" wrote in message
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"Mike" wrote:
(snip) Yet, I still would like to
know where the idea came from
about grandfathering techs with
no test.


I think you meant to say no "additional" written test, Mike. I suspect
the
idea comes from the fact that the current Technician license already
allows
HF access with the simple addition of the code test. In other words, the
current Technician license exam already covers much of the material needed
for HF access. Therefore, it makes more sense to grandfather them into a
license class with HF access than into one without. Of course, that's just
my take on it. If you really want to know why ARRL decided to do so, ask
them.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/


I agree with that answer. I had to take both the Novice and Tech written to
get my Tech no-code. So what? I think it's a great idea to get on HF!!