Ham license morse code requirement

When asked what other actions we might see from the FCC, Dasher hinted that in the future applicants taking the written exam may be required to draw circuit diagrams, such as Colpitts oscillators and diode ring mixers, once again. For further information, contact James X. It should be true. The worst thing ever done was to do away with code. It has let a lot of idiots into ham radio. People that know absolutely nothing.

It destroyed ham radio. Well, I disagree. There should be classes to learn Morse, even it is no longer required. Lack of stimulation and availability of organized way to learn ends up with useful skill missing.

There actually are more ways than ever to learn Morse Code. Anyone that really wants to learn Morse can. To really develop this skill, however, one has to get on the air. I always tell people to listen to on-air QSOs as they are learning and to get on the air as soon as they know the letters and numbers. Yes, they may bumble through the first couple of QSOs. We all did. People who have tested for code AND hold a license should have a area exempt from people who have not, license type specific.

It would give them something to work towards…or not. Though I hold dear having a speed key qualification code in my service jacket, anyone can be a sh1tfist rather they THINK they know code or not. I was thinking about HAM radio as a hobby when I retire. Damn straight. I sat at Nadhville Tec. I passed the Code Test and 13 wpm is not that difficult. I had a great teacher and friend in George Womack. I dont use code much now But, It is an important part of ham radio. But I never forgot those roots.

Ham Radio is not CB. It is here for a purpose. I have built many electronic project and a few Z and amps from scratch. As a ham you should know code. How to take junk and build a Xmitter that can send C. Look when the power goes down, When the crap hits the fan you are or may be the onky means to save lives. That is why you are a ham.

Yes Code is very important. It is still when all else fails a viable means of communications. Completely different training and rudimentary skills NOT compatible. China will throw their slavery to Xi Jinping away before we reinstate morse code! I agree Tom. I had my novice license when I was 12, my tech when I was 13 and my General class license when I was That was about 50 years ago.

There was never a time I can remember when this argument did not rage. The reason was simple. People who could distinguish themselves by passing the code test wanted to have a special privilege that others could not.

It was purely about ego. It was as silly as pretending that it was necessary that they run the yard dash in five min.! I knew a PHD. Electronics Eng who built his own transmitter and receiver for the Technician Class bands. I mean, he designed it, and he could not qualify for the 13 wpm code ability.

Today I have to retake my license tests including the 13 wpm code test, which I am interested in doing now that I am disabled. Enrollment is open to anyone with the desire to learn or improve their proficiency in Morse Code. Letters are sent at the speed which you hope to achieve, but only two at a time. Eleven lessons to learn the International Morse Code. This course is designed to help you learn the Morse Code from the easiest to the hardest characters.

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Practice listening to Morse code translation of Internet news stories. Besides teaching, the Club has interesting presentations, QRP and vintage gear meetings all virtually. Forgot Password? It is also subject to numerous international agreements. All Amateur Radio operators must be licensed. In the U. The higher the class of license, the more frequencies are available. Earning each higher class license requires passing a more difficult examination. Although regulated by the FCC, license exams are given by volunteer groups of Amateur Radio operators.

Operating under organizations called Volunteer Examiner Coordinators, volunteers administer and grade tests and report results to the FCC, which then issues the license.

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