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July 7th 03, 03:51 AM

Larry Roll K3LT

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(K0HB) writes:

Since Morse code is not an authorized mode on the 5MHz ham channels
which open this week in the US, could a petition to allow
non-morse-tested amateur radio licensees (Technicians) on these
channels during FCC declared emergency communications be adopted by
FCC? (Emergency comms being a prime reason advanced for the need for
this allocation.) Since consideration of the removal of the ITU Morse
test requirement may be delayed until a future WARC, this may issue
may boil to the surface in coming months.

This would certainly open up a wider pool of available licensees
during communications emergencies which might require HF operations
(tropical storms, widespread floods, and similar "non-localized"
emergency comm incidents).

Stow the flame-throwers for the moment, and comment dispassionately.

73, de Hans, K0HB

Hansl:

The only "barrier" to Technicians using 5 MHz Amateur frequencies would
be the requirement for those operating on the HF bands (10-meter Novice/
Tech segment notwithstanding) to possess at least a General-class license.
Since the ITU has eliminated the International Treaty requirement for
code testing, and the FCC is sure to follow once the petitions start rolling
in tomorrow morning, present Techs will soon be upgrading to General and
Extra in large numbers -- thus providing more HF phone operators to go
QRT once the band conditions no longer support that mode!

73 de Larry, K3LT

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