Just got word on the BBC last nite that CW is now non exitant
in the US amaterur system.


You have not heard correctly. The FCC dropped the requirement,
but it is VERY MUCH legal to use on the amateur bands. I'm on every
day on all useable bands with CW and perfectly content using it.

Dave WB7AWK
20-WPM Extra (yeah, I'm bragging a bit)