"Bert Craig" wrote in message
.net...
Speak for yourself, Carl. I certainly did NOT have to jump through any
hoops. I set a goal, researched the requirements, and then set about
meeting
said requirements.

I also make sure that in all the letters and e-mails I send to the league,
FCC, political reps, etc. I inform them that the current Morse code test
was
no barrier for this newbie and did NOT "force" me to jump through any
hoops.
So please don't allow any individual or group promoting the "barrier/hoop"
line of Bravo Sierra to include me in their demographic. I suspect there
are
more NTs (As opposed to OTs or OFs) like me who dislike being associated
with underachievement. I hope they too will take the time to make their
views on the matter heard.

--
73 de Bert
WA2SI
FISTS# 9384



Nor did I find Morse to be a barrier. Just as you did, I researched the
requirements, investigated study methods, and then proceeded to fulfill the
requirements. Although I did not use the mode all that much at first, I
find in the last two years that my usage is growing by leaps and bounds.

As a supporter of Morse, I've recently sent in my membership request to
FISTS. I'll also be putting together a "learn/improve your Morse code"
class for our club sometime this year.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE