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February 2nd 04, 04:16 AM

In article ,
(Steve Robeson, K4CAP) writes:

For implementation sometime AFTER the "code issue" is resolved:

(1) Amateur Basic.

Forty question test with access to 144mHz, 50Mhz, 28mHz, 21mHz,
18mHz, 7mHz and 1.8mHz. Same phone allocations as other
licensees on HF bands. Morse Code endorsement required for opera-
tion in lower 100kHz of any band. Limit 100 watts output on any
band.

(2) Amateur Advanced.

Additional written examination. All presently HF-licensed
Amateurs except Extras grandfathered to new license. Privileges
same as for former Advanced Class. Morse Code endorsement required
for operation in lower 100kHz of any band EXCEPT for those
previously
code tested or already holding an Element 1 CSCE. New licensees
(not
grandfathered operators) limit to 500 watts on any band.

(3) Amateur Radio-God Expert for Life

(OK...that was for Lennie's benefit...I'D call it Amateur
Extra)
Comprehensive closed-pool written test. REQUIRED 5wpm Morse Code

test. Full Amateur allocations and privileges. Additional phone
allocations (or "wideband", if you prefer non-mode specific
classifi-
cations) from previous Novice class bands. Full power.

Why?

Why not...?!?!

73

Steve, K4YZ

Steve:

Why not? Because it would make the perennial do-nothing whiners,
like your friend Lennie, scream bloody murder ad infinitum. Not that
I much care about that, mind you.

73 de Larry, K3LT