"Alun" wrote in message
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"Phil Kane" wrote in
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On Thu, 06 May 2004 22:34:54 +1000, Barry OGrady wrote:

I think that since Morse Code is old, but not completely useless, I
feel it should no longer be made to be learned to gain access to the
HF bands.

It's not! I have full access to all HF amateur bands without a lick of
morse.

You, sir, have that only by virtue of being licensed by some
Administration other than the U.S. Federal Communications
Commission.

It is the latter's licensing policy that is under discussion here.

But you knew that all along, didn't you?

Don't tease the bears...... ggg

--
73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane

From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon




I'd say it's still relevant. Lots of countries have now abolished the code
test, since the international requirement went away last July. What
problems have been reported as a result? None, of course. So that is proof
that it isn't necessary.

The only problem is to those that don't learn Morse Code. They can now
officially say they are half a ham.

Dan/W4NTI

The only problem is to those that don't learn Morse Code. They can now
officially say they are half a ham.



Has there been any trouble attribatable to a "non-code" ham fumbling
with code on the
bands? As long as he's not QRMing anyone, other hams will likely
"elmer" him so he
will become more proficinent. This would be a good use of the old
Novice subbands.
By gentlemens' agreements, designate s few frequencies as training
grounds for code
beginners. Not everyone can make it to a code class.

"Robert Casey" wrote in message
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The only problem is to those that don't learn Morse Code. They can now
officially say they are half a ham.



Has there been any trouble attribatable to a "non-code" ham fumbling
with code on the
bands? As long as he's not QRMing anyone, other hams will likely
"elmer" him so he
will become more proficinent. This would be a good use of the old
Novice subbands.
By gentlemens' agreements, designate s few frequencies as training
grounds for code
beginners. Not everyone can make it to a code class.

I don't know where its from but I am hearing a lot more phone activity in
the CW bands of late. And not speaking Spanish. English. But who knows.

As for the use of the Novice sub bands. You really should keep more up to
date. The FCC has a proposal out right now to delete them and extend the
phone bands. And guess what? I agree with it.

Dan/W4NTI

Real hams do it with continous wave.