[BC] No-code Amateur license

[Tom Bosscher]

Jerry Mathis wrote:
 >Does ANYONE use Morse code for anything anymore?
    In strict terms, no it is not needed much, but it still is used.
 >We have far more efficient means of communications now.
    Ah, PSK-31 and the likes. What a great, and very efficient mode.

    As a ham of 39 years, my viewpoint is that the morse test is not 
needed for most ham radio. I do wish they would keep the 5 wpm for the 
Extra.

    At the same time, I am hearing many of the 2 meter operators talking 
about working one or two cw contacts over the weekend. CW is a fun mode. 
I can only do around 15 wpm right now. I consider it an art form. Just 
one facet on a 240 sided diamond called amateur radio.

    Tom Bosscher

    p,s, a 350 question pool may stop some people from memorizing, but 
there are those that can. I personally know one ham who memorized the 
ANSWERS to the 350 questions for the tech, and then the general. Said 
person never looked at the questions. A. 4 ohms B.8 ohm. C. 16 ohms D 40 
ohms. This person knew that the answer was 16. Tech test was done in 8 
minutes, general in 12. Your mileage may vary.