FCC Ends Morse Code Testing for Ham Radio
A new Amateur Radio Service regime now is in place. The requirement to demonstrate Morse code proficiency to gain HF privileges were removed from the FCC’s Part 97 rules 3 days ago at 12:01 AM Eastern Time. At the same time, about 200,000 Technician licensees without Morse code exam credit acquired HF privileges equivalent to those available to Novice licensees.
Removal of the Morse requirement is a landmark in Amateur Radio history. Until 1991, when a code examination was dropped from the requirements to obtain a Technician ticket, all prospective radio amateurs had to pass a Morse test. Once the new rules are in place, Amateur Radio license applicants no longer will have to demonstrate Morse code proficiency at any level to gain access to the HF bands.
You can read more at the American Radio Relay League’s news page.
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