The changed language of S25.5 permits national administrations to exercise
their own discretion on whether or not to maintain Morse testing in their
national rules. The effect of the new language is essentially exactly the same
as if S25.5 had been completely suppressed (eliminated), since administrations
are always free to enact national rules that are more restrictive than, but not
more liberal than, the ITU Radio Regulations.

This change, which became effective July 05, 2003 (the day after the close of
the WRC) is expected to result in a number of administrations moving swiftly to
eliminate Morse test requirements from their national regulations.

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