"Bill Sohl" wrote ...

The fact that morse is in use o ham bands offers no reason to have a code
test in order to begin learning and using the mode. If a new ham without
code knowledge decided to get together with another ham to mutually
learn/use code at veerrrryyy slow seed (say 1-2 wpm)...would you oppose
that?
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As a matter of fact, I'm teaching a guy code now that runs about 4 wpm --
and he is *yet* to take test one. I don't need to tell you that this is
considerably slower than I usually send/receive. But, the fact is that we
*all* started at 0 wpm and worked up from there. My prediction is that my
friend will be up to a reasonable speed in no time flat. It's all in the
attitude of the learner and elmer, Bill. I have no doubt that CW will go on
much longer than any testing requirements. That's why I continue to promote
and teach it.

Arnie -