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FCC Ponders Removing Morse Code Reqs for Amateur Radio Licenses

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the dot-dot-dash dept.

Nalez writes "This story on the ARRL website outlines six petitions currently in front of the FCC to drop the Morse code requirement for the amateur radio license exams. Currently the ability to do Morse code at 5 words per minute is required to operate on the high frequency bands (below 30Mhz), which are the bands that propagate best around the world." While this may or may not attract more people to ham radio, it will make it easier for the novice to use packet radio devices.

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  1. Ponder my cock by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    but please do it in morse code. Please? Hands up everybody here who has fucked or been fucked by gigantic ducks. Honestly.

  2. Beep beep beep by bogie · · Score: -1, Troll

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    The last two remaining amateur Morese Code fans go wild!

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