On Thu, 24 Jul 2003 18:23:45 -0700, Keith
wrote:

On Thu, 24 Jul 2003 16:53:15 -0400, Scott Unit 69
wrote:

If it wasn't someone using the name "Keith", someone also posting from
newsguy was suggesting the use of 10 meters by techs in protest.

It is not illegal for a technician to transmit voice on 28.300 to 28.500 MHz.
Has the tech passed the morse code test? There is no way to know since the FCC
doesn't keep track of which techs pass the cw test and I don't need to supply
that information to anyone.

Yes, there is a way to tell. If you passed Element 1 you were given a
CSCE for it. Now that FCC no longer keeps track in their database of
who has Element 1 credit and who doesn't, it is incumbent upon the
licensee to retain that CSCE as proof that you passed a code test. If
you're heard operating on HF and FCC asks you to prove that you have
Element 1 credit and you are unable to do so, you're subject to
enforcement action up to and including the loss of your license.

It is a great big loop hole and a great way to protest stupid radio rules.

No, it's a great way to lose your license.

73 DE John, KC2HMZ