]Scorecard in the NCTA v. PCTA Amateur Opinions on NPRM 05-143:

As of 24 Oct 05, WT Docket 05-235 Comments on Test Element 1
Elimination/Retention tabulation:

ALL to Date Since FR Notice
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Grand Total 2672 696

Indeterminate (note 1) 174 63

Value for Percentages 2498 633

Against NPRM (note 2) 756 [30.26%] 201 [31.75%]
For NPRM (note 3) 1354 [54.70%] 318 [50.24%]
Test Extra Only (note 4) 388 [15.53%] 114 [18.01%]

This tabulation in agreement with FCC ECFS as of 8 PM EDT 25 Oct 05.
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Since the opening of the official comment period, this tally says 49.76% wish to retain some code test, 50.24% are opposed to any code test. Looks like we'll require code test for every second applicant. OK, Marines, line up and count off by two's.

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