"Dan/W4NTI" w4nti@get rid of this mindspring.com wrote in message
hlink.net...
Why should the FCC simply grandfather the Tech (no code) to Tech plus
(code
and Novice test) ??

The Tech (no code) has no HF test questions. (as I understand it). Thus
there is no reason a Tech (no code) would, or should be qualified to
operate
HF.

It's a "gimme," Dan. In other words, some may be hoping that by "giving"
no-code Technicians an "unearned" slice of HF, it can be called an agreeable
compromise to retain Element 1 for the Extra. (Perhaps even the General.) I
personally don't think it'll work, but the FCC might go for it. Who knows?

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73 de Bert
WA2SI