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Slow Code wrote:
We need to keep the CW requirement and increase it. We shouldn't let ham
radio get dumbed down again.

SC

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I agree. At least 100 wpm for Novice/Tech and something really hard
for General and up. Don't laugh, it's been done.

Also, lets have them memorize the Baudot code, demodulate PSK31 by ear
(no computers allowed) and launch at least one satellite into orbit.
They should be required to build an oscillator from a crystal set,
erect a 200 foot tower all by themselves and change the tubes in a
1500 watt amplifier while it is running at full output.

Hams today are a bunch of weenies.

Bill, W6WRT
who passed the 20 wpm test by about .001 wpm