That's my assumption, too, but none of the information I've read from the FCC or ARRL actually says that. It says that Tech and Tech Plus would now have "identical priviledges on HF". But do Techs gain HF priviledges or do Tech Pluses lose priviledges? All we know is in the end they end up the same. Oh and how ironic (assuming Techs get Tech Plus priviledges) that Technicians don't have to know CW but now have CW-only priviledges on HF. It's like the final blow -- CW reaching out from its grave and smiting its enemies. I love it! Craig NZ0R -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 10:38 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] code test abolished - cross post from cw ml
In a message dated 12/16/06 10:22:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Therefore, the FCC, in today's action, afforded > Technician and Technician Plus licensees > identical operating privileges. Yes, but which priviledges? Novices, Technicians and Technician Pluses will all have the same priviliges below 30 MHz: 3525 - 3600 kHz CW only 7025 - 7125 kHz CW only 21025 - 21200 kHz CW only 28000 - 28300 kHz CW only 28300 - 28500 kHz CW and SSB only No other modes below 30 MHz are authorized for Novices, Technicians or Tech Pluses under the new rules. If a Novice, Tech or Tech plus wants more, all s/he needs to do now to get lots more priviliges is to pass the 35 question General written test. For full amateur privileges, they need to also pass the 50 question Extra written test. Simple, isn't it? 73 de Jim, N2EY _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
