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Before Restructuring took effect in 2000, the Extra
code test rate was 20 WPM.
Unless a medical waiver was obtained, in which case the
Extra could be had for a code test of as little as 5 wpm.
The "modern" Extra class license was added in the 1951
restructuring that also added the Novice and Technician
class licenses. The code test speed
for the Extra was set at 20 wpm at that time.
That's kinda funny. The "modern" Extra is, therefore,
54 years old. How long did the pre-modern Extra
exist before 1951. Or even better, how long did
radio as a practical medium exist before 1951.
Heil, quit being the snotty lil kid trying to turn tables. That
makes YOU look dumb. I took all the test elements for a First
'Phone 49 years ago. I've seen the test elements for an Extra
of that time.
Where?
Back then those test elements were only given by FCC examiners.
They were not legally available to folks like you (outside of FCC).
The legality of the availability of actual test info has never been
proven either way. Bash made the info available and was never
challenged. The FCC let it all go by which isn't proof absolute
that it may or may not have been legal, but the absence of action
ultimately made it legal over the long haul.
Cheers,
Bill K2UNK