On 5/28/2010 7:35 PM, James Duffer wrote:
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It is true, the only sending test was the Novice Test in 1967. In 1976 at
Memphis, TN the Extra Test was receipt of 5 character groups with a certain
number of characters with no errors (I failed that one) several months later
it was to copy text and pass a ten question test that could be answered by the
text, this I passed. Never was their a test for actual sending. So I didn't
need a key, bug, buzzer with push back wire etc. I thought this was true for
the amateur extra class! Now the commercial FCC Telegraph Class I believe
required a sending test.
73, de Jim wd4(hot)air P.S. I was employed by the FAA as an electronic tech
(GS-856) at the time so I didn't even request a special call, that one still
fit.
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The FCC administered test changed as time passed. When I took my exams
in 1955 to 1958 (novice with a VE, general, 2nd telegraphy, and extra)
sending was required. Though in 1956 when my dad took his general test
by the time he adjusted the key so he could send the examiner said, "you
can adjust the key, you can send" after my dad had only sent a couple
letters V to feel out the key.
73, Jerry, K0CQ
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