The Question Pool Committee (QPC) of the National Conference of VECs
(NCVEC)
decided recently to postpone revision and release of a revised Extra Class
(Element 4) question pool until the beginners proposal matters have been
settled. The FCC told the Nation's VECs this past July that any
restructuring
changes on the horizon are "not imminent". As of this writing in early
November, there has been no change in the FCC's status on this matter.


I really want to get on HF, but I am sure as hell not gonna learn the
darn code!

I hated code too but it took me about 3 or so weeks of
practice to get to about 7wpm so I could pass 5wpm.
If I could do it anyone could. I'm not that good
on these sorts of things. So just learn the damm code.