"Len Over 21" wrote ...

I believe that a person who aspires to be an Amateur Extra Class *should*
be
able to send/receive Morse Code at a minmum level.

Explain why a TEST is necessary.

To demonstrate that minimal ability

You and I both know that
even if testing for CW goes away, the mode will remain a very popular one
in
the ARS for a very long time.

"Very long" is very subjective. It is as "long" as the extremes of the
actuarial tables.

As long as people use, it will survive. SSB is a good example of that. 103
years old and still going strong.


If OOK CW is already so damn popular, why are you so insistent that a
TEST
for it MUST BE KEPT?


Not *if* CW *is* the second most popular mode in the ARS.

To me, at least, it just makes sense that a
person holding the highest class of license should have a working
(practical) knowledge of the second most popular mode we have.

It only "makes sense" when considering YOU are one.

It's my opinion, Len. I think I made that pretty clear.

If everyone else is of the same class, then you aren't either "special"
or
"superior" anymore.

I could care less if everyone was an Extra Class. I just think if they hold
that class of license, they should also possess a minimum level of CW
proficiency.

You seem to NEED the status, rank, title, and privileges of Amateur
Extra
more than what all those privileges allow you to do. All you do is
"work
CW?"

Everyone else has to do as you did...because...

I don't need any status or rank. I worked my way up the ladder like
thousands before me. That doesn't make me any better or worse than anyone.
It just means I was motivated to succeed -- and I did.

Arnie -
KT4ST


LHA